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Jose Victor ("J.V.") Nable, MD

President-Elect

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Jose Victor “J.V.” Nable, MD, is director of undergraduate medical education in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and serves as associate dean for core curriculum. He previously served as clerkship director from 2016 to 2025.

Dr. Nable earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia and completed his emergency medicine residency and emergency medical services fellowship at the University of Maryland. His work focuses on undergraduate medical education and curriculum development.

He has been recognized for excellence in teaching with three Golden Apple awards from Georgetown and was named Clerkship Director of the Year by Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine in 2021.

Aga De Castro, MD, MPH

Treasurer

Hartford Hospital / University of Connecticut

Aga De Castro, MD, MPH, is an emergency medicine physician at Hartford Hospital, a University of Connecticut School of Medicine Level 1 trauma center affiliate, and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Dr. De Castro earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Connecticut. He completed a medical simulation fellowship at Hartford Hospital.

He currently serves as assistant fellowship director of the medical simulation fellowship program at Hartford Hospital, with a focus on simulation-based education and training in emergency medicine.

Bradley S. Hernandez, MD

President

Regions Hospital

Bradley S. Hernandez, MD, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine and associate program director and clerkship director at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, a University of Minnesota Medical School–affiliated program.

Dr. Hernandez earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and completed his emergency medicine residency at Regions Hospital/HealthPartners Institute. His work focuses on undergraduate and graduate medical education, with particular emphasis on recruitment, residency selection, and curriculum development.

He has extensive experience in residency leadership, including oversight of the residency match process, application review, standardized letter of evaluation development, and advising medical students pursuing emergency medicine. As clerkship director, he has collaborated with the University of Minnesota to expand emergency medicine education and develop innovative teaching initiatives.

Dr. Hernandez is active in national emergency medicine education efforts, contributing to the Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine curriculum and assessment initiatives, including the National Clinical Assessment Tool.

Stephanie Stapleton, MD

President-Elect

Boston Medical Center/Boston University

Stephanie Stapleton, MD, is director of emergency medicine simulation at Boston Medical Center and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Dr. Stapleton is an active leader in simulation education and research. She has served on the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Simulation Academy executive board as treasurer and vice president of research and scholarship.

Her scholarly work focuses on simulation innovation, including procedural training, pediatric resuscitation, and distance simulation. She has published and presented nationally on simulation research and innovations. Her interests include translational simulation, procedural education, and development of a scholarly community in emergency medicine simulation.

Dr. Stapleton has received multiple awards for her contributions to simulation, including the SAEM Simulation Academy Research and Change Agent awards.

Alexa Curt, MD

Resident Member

Mass General Brigham

Alexa Curt, MD, is a second-year resident in the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Mass General Brigham.

Dr. Curt earned her Bachelor of Arts in history from Williams College and her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Throughout her training, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to mentorship, equity, and community engagement through scholarship, leadership, and volunteer work.

Her academic work includes multiple publications and presentations focused on health equity, with particular emphasis on language-concordant care, gender equity, dental care access, and pediatrics. She has also contributed to medical education through development of a pediatric emergency bootcamp supported by a Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine Interest Group grant.

Dr. Curt is actively involved in mentorship and leadership, serving as a co-leader of her residency wellness group and participating in community outreach initiatives at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Angela Jarman, MD, MPH

Vice-President of Career Development

University of California, Davis

Tina Chen, MD

President

Saint Louis University

Tina Chen, MD, is simulation director for the emergency medicine residency at Saint Louis University. She is also associate dean of simulation and clinical skills for the Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Dr. Chen designs and implements simulation-based curricula for learners across the continuum of medical education.

She is an active leader in the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). She has served on the Simulation Academy executive committee since 2020 in multiple roles, including member-at-large, vice president of the education subcommittee, and secretary. Through this work, Dr. Chen has contributed to advancing collaboration, scholarship, and professional development within the simulation community.

Lauren Walter, MD, MSPH

Vice-President of Communications

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Lauren Walter, MD, MSPH, is an associate professor and associate vice chair of emergency medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she also serves as director of the Social Emergency Medicine and Population Health Fellowship.

Dr. Walter’s work spans medical education and clinical research, with a focus on public health in the emergency department. Her research includes externally funded projects on universal HIV and hepatitis C virus screening and emergency department–initiated medication for opioid use disorder.

She is active in the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), where she serves as vice president of communications for the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine, supporting initiatives that enhance engagement, communication, and professional development across the academy.

Joe-Ann Moser, MD, MS

Vice-President of Education

University of Wisconsin- Madison

Joe-Ann Moser, MD, MS, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine and assistant residency program director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. Moser earned her Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry and Master of Science in chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania. She received her medical degree with distinction in medical education and global health from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she also completed her emergency medicine residency. She completed an education scholarship fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is pursuing a Master of Health Professions Education at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Her work focuses on medical education, with research interests in individualized resident assessment and feedback and strategies to reduce trainee and faculty burden to improve wellness. Her research has been supported by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation and the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Moser has held national leadership roles, including director of education for the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association, and has contributed to the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) through committee and academy leadership.

Samita M. Heslin, MD, MPH, MBA

Vice-President of Membership

Stony Brook Medicine

Samita Heslin, MD, MBA, MPH, MA, is a dual board-certified emergency medicine and clinical informatics physician at Stony Brook Medicine, where she serves as deputy chief medical information officer.

Dr. Heslin earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from Harvard University and her medical degree, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Public Health from Stony Brook University. She also earned a Master of Arts in clinical informatics from Oregon Health & Science University.

Her work focuses on improving quality, safety, and innovation in emergency care through informatics and operational leadership. Her academic interests include digital health, clinical operations, medical education, and leadership development.

Dr. Heslin is active in the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and is committed to advancing mentorship, connection, and professional development in academic emergency medicine.

Margaret Samuels-Kalow, MD, MPhil, MSHP

Immediate Past President

Massachusetts General Hospital

Margaret Samuels-Kalow, MD, MPhil, MSHP, is an emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine physician and health services researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she serves as vice chair for research.

Dr. Samuels-Kalow’s work focuses on reducing disparities in emergency care and leveraging the emergency department visit to advance health equity. Her research has been supported by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and the National Institutes of Health.

She is an active leader in the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM) within SAEM, where she previously served as co-chair of the Research Committee and helped develop the AWAEM research consultation program. She currently serves as vice president for communications, supporting collaboration, engagement, and dissemination of the academy’s work.

Dr. Samuels-Kalow is also involved in institutional initiatives to advance women in emergency medicine, contributing to programs focused on mentorship, collaboration, and professional development.

Kellie LeVine McKenzie, MD

Secretary

Emory University School of Medicine

Kellie LeVine McKenzie, MD, is a medical toxicology fellow with Emory Emergency Medicine and serves as secretary of the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM) Executive Committee within the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM).

Dr. McKenzie earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Duke University and her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where she graduated with honors with distinction in research and received the SAEM student award. She completed her emergency medicine residency at Emory University.

Her work focuses on medical toxicology and academic emergency medicine, with a strong commitment to education and professional development. She has held national leadership roles with Foundations of Emergency Medicine, including co-director of social media and member of the Foundations 1 Development Team.

Dr. McKenzie has been actively involved in SAEM and the American College of Emergency Physicians throughout her training, including serving as a SAEM medical student ambassador and resident member of AWAEM.

Rebecca Barron, MD, MPH

Treasurer

UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Rebecca Barron, MD, MPH, is an attending emergency physician at Baystate Medical Center and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate.

Dr. Barron earned her medical degree and Master of Public Health from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed her emergency medicine residency and a fellowship in sex and gender in emergency medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Her work focuses on women’s health, with an emphasis on improving sexual assault care, reproductive health, and infectious disease testing, treatment, and follow-up in the emergency department. She serves as physician lead for her department’s infectious disease follow-up program and is an Access Bridge implementation leader.

Dr. Barron is active in the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), where she serves as treasurer of the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine and co-chair of the Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine Interest Group. She is also chair-elect of Baystate Women in Medicine and Science.

Laura Walker, MD, MBA

President

Mayo Clinic

Laura Walker, MD, MBA, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine and Southeast Minnesota hospital practice chair at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Her work focuses on advancing women in academic emergency medicine through mentorship, collaboration, and leadership development. She is committed to fostering engagement across academies and promoting opportunities that support the growth and advancement of women in the field.

Dr. Walker is an active leader in the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), where she has served as secretary of the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM) for two terms. In this role, she has led efforts to improve organizational processes, enhance accessibility of member resources, and support continuity across leadership transitions.

Jennifer Love, MD

President-Elect

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Jennifer S. Love, MD, MSCR, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine and medical toxicology.

Dr. Love earned her Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College and her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her emergency medicine residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a medical toxicology fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University and a T32 research training fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Her work focuses on opioid use disorder, novel opioid adulterants, addiction medicine, and opioid overdose, with additional interest in advancing women in medicine.

Erin Hunt

Medical Student Representative

The Ohio State University

Erin Hunt is a third-year medical student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from East Stroudsburg University. She has served as a medical student representative for the Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine within the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) since her first year of medical school.

Her interests include emergency medicine and improving care for vulnerable populations, particularly older adults. She is committed to expanding engagement among medical students and residents in geriatric emergency medicine.

Mattie Harris

Resident Representative

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Mattie Harris is a fourth-year medical student at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and an applicant to emergency medicine residency.

She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in biology from the honors program at Georgia Southern University. During medical school, she contributed to the SPRINT clinical trial and presented her work at her home institution.

Her interests include geriatric emergency medicine, with a focus on memory care. She also serves as a caregiver for an individual with Lewy body dementia, supporting both the patient and family.

Sara Hurley, MD

Member-at-Large

The Ohio State University

Sara Hurley, MD, is an emergency medicine resident at The Ohio State University, where she is expected to complete her training in 2026.

Dr. Hurley earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University. She has been actively involved in geriatric emergency medicine research and scholarship throughout her residency.

Her work focuses on improving care for older adults, including research supported by a Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Foundation grant to identify radiographic biomarkers of elder abuse. She has also served as resident representative for the Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine within SAEM.

Dr. Hurley plans to pursue a fellowship in geriatric emergency medicine and continue advancing care for older adult populations.

Adrian Haimovich, MD, PhD

Member-at-Large

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Adrian Haimovich, MD, PhD, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he serves as director of geriatric emergency medicine.

Dr. Haimovich earned his medical and doctoral degrees from Yale University and completed postdoctoral training in the Harvard Translational Research in Aging Program.

His work focuses on improving care for older adults in the emergency department through the development of automated screening tools and clinical decision support systems. His research includes the creation of tools to identify older patients at high risk for short- and longer-term adverse outcomes and the development of interventions to support goals-of-care discussions.

Dr. Haimovich’s scholarship centers on predictive analytics and risk stratification for geriatric syndromes in emergency medicine. His work has been supported by a Harvard Catalyst K12 training award and a Geriatric Emergency Care Applied Research Pilot Grant.

David W. Hancock, PhD

Member-at-Large

Weill Cornell Medicine

David W. Hancock, PhD, is an instructor of gerontology in emergency medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and a National Institutes of Health–funded investigator.

Dr. Hancock earned his doctorate in experimental social psychology and received a K01 career development award from the National Institute on Aging. His work focuses on aging and emergency medicine, with emphasis on geriatric injury prevention, elder mistreatment, suicide, and prehospital emergency medical services outcomes.

At Weill Cornell Medicine, his research integrates advanced analytics, longitudinal study design, and measure development to improve emergency care for older adults. His work includes development of a tool to assess elder mistreatment among dementia caregivers.

Dr. Hancock is active in the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), where he has served on the Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine Grants and Awards Committee and contributed to the SAEM Research Committee and the Informatics, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence Interest Group.