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SAEM Program Committee Liaison

Brown University

I received my medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed my pediatrics residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, followed by fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Texas Children’s Hospital. I am currently faculty at Brown University in the Division of Global Emergency Medicine, where I am deeply engaged in global health education, research, and clinical capacity building. My prior global health work includes serving as a Baylor Global Health Corps physician in Ethiopia and Saipan, and I have extensive clinical, educational, and research experience in Belize, Ethiopia, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Jamaica.Within SAEM, I have served as the Inaugural Chair of the GEMA Pediatrics Group and as a Basic Emergency Care (BEC) Co-Chair and faculty trainer for multiple SAEM-sponsored BEC “Train the Trainers” courses. Through these roles, I have honed skills in organizing and leading large conference sessions, collaborating across diverse teams, and aligning members toward shared goals.I am running for the position of Program Committee Liaison because I am confident that my leadership experience, organizational skills, and collaborative spirit will allow me to contribute meaningfully to GEMA’s mission. GEMA is a respected and influential community within the global health education, mentorship, and research space. Having personally benefited from the mentorship, professional opportunities, and sense of community that GEMA provides, I am deeply committed to supporting its continued growth and impact.If elected, I aim continue to advance GEMA’s reputation as a leader in global health education and collaboration.

Member-at-Large

University of Michigan

Dr. Mahajan is the William G. Barsan Collegiate Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. He is a tenured professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, as well as the founding chair of the Emergency Medicine Research and Education Network for Global Experts (E.M.E.R.G.E.), a global network comprising 20 academic emergency departments across more than 15 countries (www.emergenetwork.org). Additionally, he has served as the past chair of the Section of Emergency Medicine for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

As a pediatric health services and outcomes researcher, Dr. Mahajan has received continuous federal funding (from NIH, AHRQ, and NSF) for the past 25 years, totaling over $25 million. He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles. His research interests encompass infectious diseases (specifically the evaluation and management of febrile infants), inflammation (including asthma and sepsis), and the development of clinically meaningful decision rules for assessing febrile infants. His patient safety research emphasizes diagnostic excellence by evaluating how clinicians make diagnostic decisions in challenging emergency department settings. He leads the Research and Education in Acute Care using Advanced Technology (REACT) program and has created the first web-based augmented reality platform for training emergency providers and facilitating real-time telemedicine. Furthermore, he serves as the co-director of the Fellowship of the Academic College of Emergency Experts in India in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, working for the past 25 years to advance the practice of pediatric emergency medicine in India.

Dr. Mahajan is the father of two daughters, Arushi (26 years) and Aditi (24 years). His wife, Jayashree, is a pediatrician working in the emergency department at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. His extracurricular interests include tennis, long-distance road cycling, and hiking.

Member-at-Large

University of Cincinnati

Gregory J. Fermann, MD is the Richard C. Levy Endowed Chair and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati. He completed his undergraduate degree at St. Louis University, medical degree at University of Cincinnati and Emergency Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ.
Dr. Fermann's expertise is in risk stratification in Afib, ACS and VTE. He served as PI of the University of Cincinnati SIREN Hub and serves on the AHA sponsored CHANGE AFIB program and the QUANTUM AF study. He has been recognized for his contributions to research and clinical practice, including the ACEP Best of Research Forum Award, the Ohio ACEP Emergency Physician Leadership Award and received the Timothy Freeman Award for Sustained Excellence from UC Health.

He serves on the SAEM Finance, Workforce, and Operations and Administration Committees and AACEM where he serves on the Innovations Committee.

As a board candidate for AACEM, I will do the heavy lifting required to support this organization. From committee work to strategic planning, advancing the mission of AACEM requires the time, effort and commitment to advancing the academic mission of our great specialty. I will bring a balanced approach to leadership. The missions of service, education and discovery require constant attention. Similarly, AACEM must to balance its attention to these missions. While training modifications may be front of mind, extramural funding and boarding pressures are ever present for our medical centers and our faculty. As a junior chair at AACEM, I am committed to listening how it can foster fellowship and mentorship among its members. As my friend and mentor Richard C. Levy said to me when I secured this position, the first thing that suffers when we become Chair is that the list of mentees grows while the list of mentors shrinks. AACEM changes that.

Member-at-Large

University of Colorado

I’m running for the AACEM Executive Committee because our specialty is standing at a defining crossroads. The next decade of academic emergency medicine will be shaped by how effectively we lead in innovation, data, and collaboration for all of healthcare.

As a Professor and Endowed Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado and Founding Director of the CU Center for COMBAT Research, I’ve had the privilege to help build teams that drive discovery, translate science into care, and grow leaders across the nation. Through these roles and others, I’ve seen what’s possible when research, education, and clinical operations move in unison—when we align urgency with vision.

My experience as a clinician, investigator, and senior military officer has taught me that leadership is about service and execution. I’ve helped expand programs that integrate AI, informatics, and data science to improve efficiency, research performance, and patient outcomes. I’ve led initiatives that strengthen operational readiness, train the next generation of innovators, and connect academic and military medicine to accelerate progress. I have served on the RRC and ACGME, helping shape national standards for academic training. I’ve authored 260+ manuscripts, led 30+ federally funded grants, worked with NASEM, and mentored 100+ faculty and trainees who now lead across the country.

On the AACEM Executive Committee, I aim to help connect departments, modernize infrastructure, guide federal policy, recruit innovators to our field, and build leaders prepared for the challenges ahead. Together, we can position AACEM as the national engine for collaboration and excellence and a model for other healthcare specialties.

My vision is for AACEM to lead with urgency, unity, and measurable impact on communities and families - to turn innovation into action, translate research into care, and build a future defined by purpose, progress, and partnership.

Medical Student Representative

Saint James School of Medicine

As a Doctor of Medicine candidate with a Master of Public Administration and over a decade of healthcare experience, I bring a unique perspective that bridges clinical medicine, leadership, and policy. My professional journey, rooted in resilience, service, and advocacy, has strengthened my dedication to improving emergency care through education, research, innovation, and mentorship. Grounded in my background in health administration and policy, I am committed to advancing equitable, evidence-based, and sustainable systems that enhance patient outcomes and strengthen the future of academic emergency medicine.

Within the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), I have been honored to serve as a Medical Student Ambassador for the 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, where I supported educational programming, facilitated mentorship connections, and networked with leaders advancing the specialty. I am an active member of the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM), the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Interest Group (PEMIG), where I serve as Social Media Liaison, and a former member of the Equity and Inclusion Committee. Through these roles, I have contributed to webinars, national presentations, and initiatives centered on pediatric migrant health, health equity, and advocacy in emergency medicine, reflecting active engagement in SAEM’s mission of improving care through research and education.

I am running for the RAMS Board because I believe deeply in SAEM’s mission and RAMS’s vision to advance academic emergency medicine through education, research, and professional development. If elected, my focus will be on strengthening mentorship programs, expanding access to research and leadership opportunities, and promoting equity, engagement, and well-being among all trainees, especially those who are underrepresented or international medical graduates pursuing academic careers in emergency medicine.

As a U.S. International and underrepresented medical student, I am passionate about fostering innovation, mentorship, and inclusion that empower all trainees and physicians to thrive. I look forward to collaborating with fellow board members to create meaningful opportunities for professional growth and community building, while supporting RAMS as the premier organization advancing the science, education, and practice of emergency and acute care medicine.

Medical Student Representative

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

My name is Reed Stevens and I am a second-year medical student at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine. Prior to medical school, I received my bachelors degree at the University of Notre Dame where I double majored in Biological Sciences and Theology. Throughout college and my early clinical training, I have maintained a singular interest in the field of emergency medicine, particularly because of its demonstrated ability to evolve alongside the ever-changing demands of modern medicine. While working for nearly two years as an ED technician, I experienced firsthand how EM physicians are routinely expected to perform beyond the scope of their formal training, caring for critically ill patients while also navigating the complex social, economic, and mental health challenges that many individuals often present with. It was during this time that I first gained an appreciation for EM and its foundational role both within our hospital systems and our communities at large.

Having now been a member of SAEM for the past year, I feel compelled to take on a larger role by promoting the core vision and organizational values of its RAMS division. If I were to be elected to the RAMS Board, I would strive to ensure that all students have equal access to mentorship, educational resources, and networking opportunities to foster personalized growth and career discernment. Potential ideas include the development of a longitudinal mentorship program that covers all levels of clinical training and early-career attendings, as well as a formalized RAMS ambassador program that would gather real-time feedback from EM residency programs across the nation. However, as with any leadership position, my first priority would be to listen and learn from those who have served in this role before me in order to assess what progress has already been made, as well as any gaps that still remain. Not only would I faithfully serve our mission of cultivating the next generation of leaders in research and direct patient care, but I would remain a conduit for the voices that matter most--students and the exceptional residents they are bound to become.

Medical Student Representative

Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hi guys! My name is Kaelan Patel, and I am a 4th year medical student at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, TX! I am deeply committed to supporting residents and medical students as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of training in emergency medicine. Throughout my education, I have actively sought leadership and advocacy roles, including SAEM's Wellness and ED Clinical Operations and Admin Committees as well as local TCOM clubs.

I am running for the RAMS Board because I want to ensure that residents and medical students have a strong, active voice within SAEM. I am particularly passionate about mentorship, career development, and fostering a supportive community where trainees feel heard, connected, and empowered. I believe that investing in the development of our junior members strengthens not only individual careers but also the field of emergency medicine as a whole. I feel that my perspective as a current 4th year EM-bound student, who has already navigated majority of the medical school hurdles, as well as an incoming intern, I will bring a fresh perspective to the board!

If elected, I hope to create structured mentorship opportunities linking students with residents and faculty, develop targeted educational programming addressing both clinical (procedures, wellness strategies, leadership tips) and non-clinical skills (contract negotiation, job search, research navigation), and enhance member engagement by actively gathering feedback and promoting inclusivity. I also aim to raise awareness of RAMS initiatives, ensuring that trainees from all programs, regardless of size or location, have access to resources and opportunities for leadership, research, and professional growth.

Serving on the RAMS Board would allow me to contribute my energy, ideas, and dedication to initiatives that directly impact residents and medical students. I am excited about the opportunity to help RAMS continue to empower trainees, foster mentorship, and build a vibrant, inclusive community of future leaders in emergency medicine.

Medical Student Representative

Indiana University School of Medicine

Medical Student Representative

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

My journey into emergency medicine began as a search and rescue volunteer in high school. At eighteen, I earned my EMT license and started working 24-hour ambulance shifts. Those nights taught me to stay steady in the middle of chaos and to find meaning in moments that didn’t always have clear answers. I started to see what we all see in emergency medicine: the incredible privilege and responsibility of being there when people are at their most vulnerable. It was also where I began learning the skills that would define my path: advocating for patients, thinking fast but acting with empathy, and balancing urgency with compassion. That’s what drew me in, a mix of medicine, humanity, and the chance to make a difference in the most impactful moments of patients' lives.

But those early experiences also showed me how uneven our emergency care system can be. I treated patients who had nowhere else to turn, saw the cracks in behavioral health response, and realized how profoundly systems and policy shape outcomes long before anyone calls 911. That perspective pushed me toward research, health policy, and education, toward building the evidence and infrastructure that make better care possible.

Now, as an M.D./M.P.H. candidate at the University of Miami, I’m working to connect those lessons from the field to the future of academic emergency medicine. I’ve seen how powerful mentorship and collaboration can be for students, and I want to help extend those opportunities to others.

If elected to the RAMS Board, I hope to help more medical students find their place in academic emergency medicine: in research, education, and leadership. Through my experiences on national committees with SAEM, ACEP, and NAEMSP, I’ve seen the value of engaging early and being heard. I want every student who’s passionate about this field to have the same chance to grow, contribute, and shape the systems we’ll one day inherit.

Member-at-Large

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

My name is McRae Wood, and I am a first-year Emergency Medicine resident at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, AR. My path to residency was shaped by years of clinical experience—working as a Critical Care Technician before medical school—and by a deep belief that emergency medicine is built on teamwork, adaptability, and lifelong learning.

Throughout my training, I’ve sought to lead by serving others. I founded and led the Emergency Medicine Interest Group at my medical school, served as Vice President of the Student Government Association, and later as a Problem-Based Learning Instructor and Peer Tutor Liaison—roles that taught me how mentorship and community directly shape the next generation of physicians.

I’m running for Member-at-Large on the RAMS Board because I want to help every resident and medical student feel seen, supported, and prepared for their future in academic emergency medicine. My goals include:

Expanding structured mentorship across institutions—especially for international medical graduates and those from schools without home EM programs.

Enhancing career readiness through accessible, real-world education on contracts, finances, and the transition from residency to independent practice.

Promoting wellness and belonging by developing initiatives that prioritize peer connection, advocacy, and resilience throughout training.

I believe RAMS has a unique opportunity to shape not only skilled clinicians, but also the advocates, educators, and leaders who will define the future of emergency medicine. I hope to contribute my experience, energy, and perspective to that mission—ensuring that every member, no matter their background or stage of training, has the tools and community to thrive.

Member-at-Large

Central Michigan University

My name is Payton Wolbert, a fourth-year MD/MBA medical student at Central Michigan University College of Medicine. I am applying for the RAMS Board because the people who shaped my EM journey did more than guide me; they made space for me to participate, to try, and to belong. EM gave me mentors who opened doors I didn't know existed, and I want trainees everywhere to have that same access to community, scholarship, and support.

I have served learners as Chair of the MCEP Medical Student Council, Great Lakes Representative for the EMRA Medical Student Council, Lead Medical Student Ambassador for SAEM24 and SAEM25, and as a member of the SAEM Program and Research Committees. In these roles, I broadened procedural workshops, developed program director and resident spotlight interviews, and connected students with limited resources to advising and research. These experiences reinforced that many trainees want a place in academic EM but lack clear pathways to begin.

My academic and community work grow from the same goal: improving access and safety for the people EM serves. At ACEP, I presented research on the MIAHTAPS tool to identify violence risk in the ED and on how admitting specialty affects outcomes in acute cholecystitis. That same commitment guides work beyond the hospital. Through the Health Careers Pipeline Program, I mentor rural and underserved students exploring health careers. Through the Living FREE Fall-Reduction Program, I helped perform home assessments for older adults; one participant told me her house finally felt livable. With the Pulse3 Foundation, I support community CPR training, purchasing of AEDs, and outreach events strengthening survival after sudden cardiac arrest. These experiences taught me that the future of EM depends not only on what we study, but how we partner with communities.

If elected, it would be a privilege to help build clearer on-ramps into academic EM by strengthening mentorship, improving guidance on career decisions, and increasing visibility of opportunities so trainees can confidently step forward. My goal is simple: help more students and residents feel supported and empowered to shape the future of emergency medicine.

Thank you for your consideration.

Member-at-Large

St. James School of Medicine

I am Bernard Wiredu, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist. My academic and professional journey, spanning teaching and research in biochemistry to clinical rotations across diverse settings, has shaped my commitment to service, mentorship, and advancing emergency medicine through science and advocacy. My passion for emergency medicine stems from a deep belief in teamwork and purpose. Growing up, music was my first teacher in collaboration and harmony, lessons that now guide me in the fast-paced, team-driven environment of the emergency department. Each shift reminds me that every team member’s voice matters in delivering care, a philosophy I bring to all my professional and leadership roles.

Within SAEM, I currently serve on both the Research and Education Committees, contributing to national initiatives in academic emergency medicine. I have had the opportunity to represent my home state of Texas at the Advocacy and Education Summit in Washington, DC, engaging policymakers on issues affecting our patients and profession. My background as a former university professor, mentor, and healthcare operations manager has equipped me with strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills that align well with the mission of the RAMS Board.
If elected as Member-at-Large, I hope to expand RAMS’ outreach through peer mentorship programs, regional engagement initiatives, and career development resources tailored to diverse pathways within EM. I aim to strengthen the bridge between research, education, and real-world clinical impact, helping residents and students see themselves as vital contributors to innovation in our specialty.

I am running for this position because I believe in RAMS’ power to inspire and connect. My goal is simple: to amplify trainee voices, foster inclusion, and ensure that every member, regardless of background or institution, feels seen, supported, and empowered to lead in emergency medicine.

Member-at-Large

Washington University of St. Louis

My name is Shashank Somasundaram and I am currently a PGY-3 at Washington University in St. Louis. SAEM has been instrumental in my journey into academic emergency medicine over the past decade, and it is a privilege to be considered for a position on the RAMS board.

Advocacy has always been at the heart of my motivation to pursue medicine. As an undergraduate, I leveraged public-private partnerships to bring public health innovations to emergency settings to address important issues like food insecurity & naloxone distribution. In medical school, my advocacy evolved toward optimizing healthcare delivery. I quickly realized how important operational improvement and innovation in healthcare services were in improving patient outcomes, sparking my interest in operations work. Around the same time, I too began to feel the burden that the COVID-19 pandemic began to exert on frontline workers and authored a policy proposal with the AMA to advocate for making permanent the expansion of telemental health access in Virginia. In residency, I’ve been focused on advocating for initiatives to improve both throughput and resident wellbeing.

I would not be where I am without countless RAMS webinars, resources, Annual Meetings, grant funding, faculty mentors, and more. A few of my priorities as a Member-at-Large for RAMS this year are to:

1. Create educational content on the business of medicine including practice types, operations, reimbursement, and malpractice, so that residents are better equipped to navigate and influence the systems in which they practice, and to sustain both personal wellness and institutional effectiveness.
2. Expand on existing inter-committee channels for ideas that cross-link national expertise with local action. Eg. A resident journal reviewer program mentored by faculty at their own institutions to enhance academic engagement while fostering scholarship at home institutions.
3. Pilot a “Micro-Initiatives in EM” series that helps residents launch small, high-impact projects that improve wellness and patient flow in their departments, and establishing RAMS as an incubator for innovation and well-being in EM.

I hope to bring my unique perspective and interests to shape the RAMS board and its programming for the upcoming year. Thank you for your consideration.

Member-at-Large

Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency at Mass General Brigham

Hi! My name is Sara Schulwolf; I am a graduate of UConn medical school and am currently a PGY-1 at the Harvard-Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency program in Boston. I have had the privilege of serving on the RAMS board for the past two years and am excited to be seeking re-election for a third term. If re-elected, I promise to continue to use this position to help highlight the best that EM has to offer and to help provide the highest quality mentorship, research, and learning opportunities to our members.

During my two years on the RAMS board, I have served as liaison to the research committee and seen first-hand how EM physicians are contributing to evidence-based medicine. It has been one of the most rewarding parts of being a RAMS board member to help connect interested students and residents with like-minded faculty, as well as to showcase the amazing work of our membership through PULSE articles, podcasts, and webinars. I have also participated in multiple projects aimed at keeping our membership up to date on important developments within our field. As an example, over the last two years I have had the opportunity to participate in a task force through CORD APIC aimed at preparing for the transition of EM applications from ERAS to Residency CAS. I organized multiple webinars with representatives from both CORD and ResidencyCAS to answer student questions about both the transition and the application process. In doing so, my goal was to support our student members through an already stressful process by reinforcing that RAMS would be there every step of the way.

The next couple of years are likely to be a time of significant change for EM residents as new ACGME requirements crystalize and the new oral boards format takes shape. Having a trusted source of up-to-date information can help ease some of the tensions that arise from these transitions. If re-elected, I will help maintain the RAMS board as this vital resource to ensure that our membership feels both informed and supported throughout their training journey and beyond.

Member-at-Large

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

My name is Rohit Mukherjee, and I am a fourth-year medical student and Dean's Scholar at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I had been drawn to emergency medicine as an uninsured caregiver who often found the emergency department to be a safety net.

Initially, building on my training as an emergency medical technician, I had the opportunity to receive the U.S. Fulbright Research Fellowship with the Columbia University sidHARTe - Strengthening Emergency Systems program, assisting governmental partners in Ghana with establishing a decentralized emergency dispatch center to streamline referrals for maternal and newborn emergencies in the Northern and Oti regions, serving over 123,000 women.

Moreover, I have been fortunate to serve as a SAEM ED Administration & Clinical Operations and Research Committee Member, where I have aided with developing modules on augmented intelligence for a novel asynchronous curriculum for the American Board of Emergency Medicine, qualitatively examining barriers to conducting research in emergency medicine, and crafting instructional vidoes for a learning series to increase student engagement with emergency medicine research.

In each of these experiences, I joined dynamic teams that have collaborated to spearhead local, national, and global efforts to foster interest in emergency medicine, strengthening the growth of future leaders, and addressing embedded disparities in acute care settings. Through SAEM, I have leveraged an extensive mentorship network, educational workshops, and pathways to pursue an emergency medicine residency, to ultimately address the narrative of disadvantage that pervades my own community.

If elected to the RAMS Board, I aim to enhance the RAMS mentorship framework by developing a longitudinal mentorship pipeline that extends beyond medical students and residents, supporting undergraduate students. This initiative would garner earlier exposure to emergency medicine through a three-part process: (1) interactive workshops held at the SAEM Annual Meeting and virtually to identify mentee interests; (2) structured pairing with medical student and faculty mentors; and (3) developing a monitoring and evaluation plan to assess for engagement across various academic levels.

Through this effort, I look forward to the opportunity to serve the next generation of leaders in academic emergency medicine with the privilege of earning your vote!

Member-at-Large

NewYork-Presbyterian

I am running for the RAMS Board to ensure the professional development and career longevity of our members.

My unique background provides me with a well-rounded perspective on academic development. I completed two years of Internal Medicine residency In New York City and am now an Emergency Medicine resident at New York Presbyterian, enrolled in dual Ultrasound and Medical Education Advanced Practice Tracks (APTs). I am a member of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) and received the Emergency Medicine Rotator of the Year Award as an Internal Medicine Resident.

I have been involved in multiple peer-reviewed publications and presentations on topics from cardiovascular research to novel MedEd curricula. I have strong leadership experience, having served as a Peer-Selected ACGME Representative. Presently, I am participating in administrative and quality improvement roles, such as Sepsis Champion and Informatics Curriculum Design Team. While I do not have prior RAMS/SAEM Board experience, my commitment to academics and professional growth is extensive.

If elected, I will promote two key goals aligned with the RAMS Strategic Plan. First, I will leverage my APT experience to focus on Enhanced Educational Innovation. We will develop structured, high-yield toolkits, such as POCUS curricular design and Evidence-Based Medicine implementation. We will strive to boost RAMS’ scholarly activity. Secondly, I will establish a resource center focused on Professional Sustainability. We will provide guidance on QI project leadership and contract negotiation. This will ensure our future academic leaders are prepared for faculty life and enjoy career sustainability.

I am ready to use my diverse training to serve the RAMS membership and advance our shared mission.

Member-at-Large

University of California, Davis, Health

I am a first year resident physician at the University of California, Davis, Health, pursuing a career in academic emergency medicine with a strong focus on medical education and mentorship. Over the past four years of medical school at UC Irvine, I have served in multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Advising and Education for the UC Irvine Emergency Medicine Interest Group, President of the California EMRA Medical Student Council, and Co-Founder and Director of Operations for ZotUnity, a house-based academic, mentorship, and wellness program that supports over 300 medical students. These experiences, along with my ongoing contributions to medical education research, have shaped my passion for fostering community and advancing learner success.

This commitment has been recognized nationally through the SAEM RAMS Leadership in Emergency Medicine Award (2025) and the ACEP & EMRA National Outstanding Medical Student Award (2025), honors that reflect my dedication to leadership, service, and academic excellence.

If elected to the RAMS Board, my primary goal is to strengthen community between medical students and residents by creating meaningful opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and early exposure to academic EM. I hope to expand the RAMS Resources hub by developing tailored “pathways” for learners at different stages of training and to invigorate the RAMS Online Group Discussion forum with structured engagement, Ask Me Anythings, and faculty-led discussions. Additionally, I aim to expand RAMS’ national presence through innovative digital and social media content—including blog posts, short-form video series, and curated resources—that highlight both educational content and the diverse voices of our community.

I am eager to bring my energy, creativity, and commitment to advancing academic emergency medicine to the RAMS Board. Together, I believe we can continue building a connected and supportive national community for trainees in emergency medicine.

Member-at-Large

The Ohio State University

I am a PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Resident at The Ohio State University, where I am deeply involved in medical education and resident leadership. I completed my medical degree at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine where I initially developed my interest in emergency medicine.

At Ohio State University, I currently serve on the Resident Advisory Board and as the Head of the Recruitment Committee. I am passionate about emergency medicine and have organized educational workshops, simulation cases, and mentor relationships for our interns and visiting medical students. I am also an Alternate Councilor for Ohio ACEP and have been advocating for EM physicians at a state and national level through this position.

I am running for a RAMS board position because I am passionate about academic emergency medicine and want to share my interests with medical students considering the field, and with residents who are early in their clinical training. Although I will only see a finite number of patients while working, I believe education creates an opportunity to multiply our impact by shaping and training the next generation of emergency medicine physicians.
If elected, I hope to expand procedural training opportunities, mentorship for medical students and residents, and the discussion on the hidden curriculum of Emergency Medicine.

Serving on RAMS Board would allow me to channel my passion for education into initiatives that promote emergency medicine as a specialty and improve academic engagement.

Member-at-Large

Henry Ford Health

I am honored to be considered for the SAEM Board of Directors. SAEM has shaped every stage of my academic career – from my first abstract as a resident to my current role as Chair of the SAEM Research Committee and recent Course Director of ARMED. Through these roles, I’ve had the privilege of mentoring emerging investigators, strengthening the Society’s research infrastructure, and helping expand its scientific impact.

After completing undergraduate and medical school at the University of Notre Dame and Indiana University, I trained in the Henry Ford Health Emergency Medicine – Internal Medicine residency. My career as a physician-scientist has led to being an established NIH investigator, serving as a standing NIH study section member, and research leadership at departmental and institutional levels. We are in a challenging environment affected by ED boarding, uncertain federal funding, and changes in the educational landscape. SAEM has been a critical support for me during challenges in my career, and I look forward to strengthening its role in being supportive of its members at all career stages.

If elected, I will continue to advance SAEM’s strategic goals by fostering innovation, mentorship, and inclusivity in research and education. I believe our Society’s strength lies in the diversity of its members and our collective passion to improve emergency care through science. There is much to do for the patients we see each day. I want to empower our members at academic or community centers to tackle the complex problems our patients encounter with greater funding, collaboration, and mentorship. My vision is for SAEM to remain where every academic emergency physician, at any stage, finds the support to lead such efforts. It would be a privilege to serve this remarkable community and help shape the future of academic emergency medicine.