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Janet Lin, MD, MPH, MBAUniversity of Illinois Chicago
Janet Lin MD, MPH, MBA is a professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, an affiliate professor in Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), and a center affiliate at UIC’s Center for Global Health, serving previously as the director of Health Systems Development. She is also Chief Strategy Officer at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics (UI Health). In her role she helps to guide the overall strategy and lead transformative healthcare delivery system change. Dr. Lin is the current President of the Chicago Board of Health appointed by the mayor.
Her work is dedicated to the pursuit of how to improve the access to or the delivery of health care within resource-limited settings through a lens of equity and social justice. In her academic research, Dr. Lin’s work centers on creating and implementing programs related to “preventative – or pro-active – emergency medicine” which recognizes the complexity and nuances of our healthcare system and that the ‘ER’, functioning as a safety net, oft serves as a microcosm of the public health challenges society faces.
Dr. Lin is a recipient of the University of Illinois Presidential Medallion and the 2021 Physician of the year at UI Health. Dr. Lin serves on the executive board of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. She has also been a long-standing board member and previous President of the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians and is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. She previously served on the board of directors of MedGlobal, a humanitarian organization providing locally appropriate care in difficult-to-reach areas of the world that are affected by war, natural, disasters, famine, and ethnic cleansing. -
Renee A. King, MD, MPHSecretary-Treasurer
Denver Health
I am running for the combined Secretary-Treasurer position of ADIEM because my career has been rooted in service, mentorship, and advancing equity—values that mirror ADIEM’s mission. As a board-certified emergency medicine (EM) physician with experience in academic, global, and rural emergency care, I have seen how equity-centered leadership strengthens teams, supports learners, and improves patient outcomes. My work in Haiti, Latin America, and Ghana, along with my commitment to mentoring students, residents, and junior faculty, reflects this dedication.
I have had the privilege of serving in key departmental leadership roles, including two years as the director of equity and inclusion for my EM department and, currently, as director of faculty engagement and retention. These roles have deepened my understanding of how to build systems that foster belonging, support career development, and improve retention—critical priorities for our field.
Within SAEM, I served as co-director of the Medical Student Symposium in 2022 and 2023, helping create inclusive, supportive pathways for students entering emergency medicine. I further strengthened my leadership foundation through national programs, earning a certificate from the SAEM ELEAD program and now serving as ELEAD Fellow for this year’s cohort. Additionally, completing the AAMC HEDIC program broadened my skills through a lens of inclusion, access, and equity-focused leadership.
My administrative experience as emergency medicine clinical director and co-trauma director in rural New Mexico strengthened the organizational, communication, and financial skills essential for the Secretary/Treasurer role. Now, as associate professor at Denver Health, I remain committed to elevating underrepresented voices and advocating for equitable structures within academic medicine.
I would be honored to bring my reliability, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit to ADIEM’s leadership team, supporting its mission, membership, and long-term stewardship of our shared resources.
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Janet Lin, MD, MPH, MBA
University of Illinois Chicago
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