People

Luan Lawson, MD, MAEd

Member-at-Large

Virginia Commonwealth University

I still remember attending my first SAEM Annual Meeting nearly two decades ago—overwhelmed, inspired, and immediately certain I had found my professional home. That first meeting introduced me to colleagues who became lifelong friends, mentors who lent a listening ear during challenging times, and collaborators who shared resources and ideas that shaped my career. Over the years, those connections have grown into partnerships in scholarship, education, and leadership that continue to sustain and inspire me.

I earned my Doctor of Medicine degree from East Carolina University, where I also completed my Emergency Medicine residency. I later earned a Master of Arts in Education (Adult Education) and a Graduate Certificate in Patient Safety and Leadership—experiences that strengthened my commitment to advancing educational innovation and building systems that promote safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.

As Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and Student Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, I’ve had the privilege to continue serving the academic mission that SAEM helped shape for me early in my career. I’ve participated in SAEM and CDEM strategic planning, helped build shared EM educational and assessment resources, and contributed to scholarship that advances emergency medicine education nationwide.

It brings me great joy to watch former students and residents grow into leaders shaping the future of our specialty with the same passion and purpose that first drew me to SAEM. This Society has given me community, purpose, and a deep sense of belonging. It would be an honor to serve as a Member-at-Large on the SAEM Board of Directors—working to shape a future where innovation, belonging, and mentorship are the foundation of our shared success, and where every member is empowered to lead, discover, and thrive.

Ryan L. LaFollette, MD

Member-at-Large

University of Cincinnati

I am honored to be considered for re-election to the SAEM Board of Directors. It has been a privilege to be a part of the record growth of our society over the past two years and envisioning our next stage. I am continually in awe of the breadth and depth of our members’ knowledge and engagement to expand our society better and have been inspired by how being part of the Board of Directors can help bring this to fruition.

I am an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati where I serve as an Assistant Program Director. I did my medical training at Upstate Medical University before completing residency at UC where I served as a Chief Resident before graduating in 2016. My career has been focused on resident education and furthering asynchronous education, in part by leading TamingtheSRU.com. My service to SAEM has been over a decade, starting as a resident on the Program Committee and helping to further the Medical Student Ambassador program through its initial growth. Ultimately, I became Didactics Chair and subsequently became Chair of our SAEM23 and SAEM24 meetings with an amazing and dedicated team.

As we enter a new world of academic and clinical Emergency Medicine, I want our Board to prioritize being a leader leveraging AI to responsibly leap us forward. We can improve the acquisition and delivery of our science and further our community with these tools, but without losing sight of the fact that SAEM differs because it feels small and echoes that sense of community. This year, as Chairing our Board Task Force charged with innovating the Annual Meeting, I am excited about the potential of being on the Board that continues this progressive and iterative improvement in how we gather, deliver our best science and further this community.

Sanjey Gupta, MD, MBA

Member-at-Large

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Thank you for considering my application for the SAEM Board of Directors. I received my medical degree from New York Medical College and completed emergency medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY. I am board-certified in emergency medicine (EM), addiction medicine, and am a fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. I serve as SVP and Executive Director of EM for Northwell Health, leading 25 emergency departments, including 5 GME sites. I am a Professor of EM at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. With over 20 years as an SAEM member, I have chaired the Program Committee, Advanced Workshops, and served as Vice-Chair of the Faculty Development Committee.

My journey in academic medicine is anchored in teaching, people development, and the search for novel learning experiences. I cherish having helped found two EM residency programs and one EM-sponsored TY program in the NYC region. My greatest joy stems from watching the medical students, residents, and other learners I've mentored gain their own success. My pursuit of novel experiences has led me through an ECRIP research fellowship, department leadership roles, NY DMAT-4, addiction certification, and clinical operations expertise. SAEM has always been the home base for these endeavors.

As a Member-at-Large, my goal is to help evolve SAEM into the scholarly and networking organization that promotes success for all members. I aim to cultivate peer-relational programs, advance innovative educational content, and foster an environment where every member can learn, grow, and confidently envision leading-edge initiatives. Additionally, I will prioritize the development of leadership programming to prepare our future leaders for the organization's evolving needs and ensure SAEM's long-term sustainability. I am committed to leveraging my diverse experience to strengthen SAEM's mission and to empower our community.

Jeffrey P. Druck, MD

Secretary-Treasurer

University of Utah School of Medicine

I am grateful for the chance to be considered for Secretary/Treasurer of the SAEM Board of Directors. This role combines my passion for academic emergency medicine with my commitment to careful stewardship of the Society’s resources. SAEM has shaped my career and provided the professional home where I have grown as a leader, mentor, and advocate.

The Secretary/Treasurer is responsible for maintaining the Society’s records, ensuring accurate minutes of Board meetings, overseeing financial accounts, and reporting regularly to the membership. My experience aligns well with these responsibilities. I currently serve as Vice Chair for Faculty Advancement, Transformation, and Wellbeing in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Utah, where I help oversee budgeting for faculty development initiatives and ensure responsible allocation of resources. Earlier in my career at the University of Colorado, I directed the Office of Professional Excellence and managed complex budgets supporting wellness and mentorship programs across the School of Medicine, honing the organizational and fiscal skills this position demands.

My service to SAEM has been broad and sustained. I am a current member of the SAEM Board of Directors, where I contribute to strategic planning and policy development. I co-chair the AI Task Force, leading efforts to craft policies on the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in education, research, and program evaluation. I am also a past President of the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM), where I worked with multiple academies to foster equity and inclusion and advance academic emergency medicine for all members. In addition, I have served on the Wellness, Education, and Faculty Development Committees and continue to mentor through ADIEM and other academies.

If elected, I will ensure transparent financial reporting, safeguard SAEM’s fiscal health, and invest strategically in programs supporting our members’ professional and personal growth.

Ryan Pedigo, MD, MHPE

SAEM Nominating Committee Member

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Marcus William Sinewe, MD

Fellow

Stanford University

I had just jammed my knee into a junctional wound and I needed a second to form any coherent thought. As I scanned the room for help, I saw my team scattered across the makeshift trauma bay. They were dealing with a recently stabilized K9, a post-operative patient, and now trying to approach this point-of-injury patient that had just been dropped into our space. The patient was screaming, I was sweating, and everyone was covered in some amount of fake blood. The scenario warping my brain’s sense of reality to the point that I forgot I was saving a mannikin.

This is where my journey as a simulationist really took off, during my time in the United States Air Force as an emergency physician, post residency. As I prepared to deploy for austere trauma care on a Ground Surgical Team (GST), I found a love for healthcare simulation and the educational opportunities it provided. Following my first deployment to the Middle East on a GST, I was selected as an Instructor at the School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM), where I served for two years teaching with cutting edge simulation. As I transitioned out of the military, I wanted to continue to learn how to deliver world class education, which is why I chose to do a simulation fellowship at Stanford University.

I believe I have unique experience and perspective to add to the Simulation Executive Committee as a fellow representative. From academia to mannikins dropped in the desert, I can draw from vast platforms and contribute to the growth of this organization. My goals include increasing simulation collaboration across institutions both locally and nationally, creating partnerships with other professions to position emergency medicine as a leader in simulation, and advocating for the growth of simulation in healthcare education.

Janice Shin-Kim, MD

Vice President of Education

Columbia University Medical Center

I am the director of emergency medicine simulation at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, where I oversee simulation-based education across different hospital sites and lead faculty development initiatives. My simulation journey began in medical school, when I first participated as an actor in a faculty development program. It continued through my roles as a chief resident at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital and simulation fellow at NYU/Bellevue Hospital. These experiences deepened my passion and curiosity for simulation, medical education, and patient safety. My current simulation endeavors include simulation-based faculty development, in-situ simulation, and virtual simulation curricula focused on empathy and professionalism.

Within the SAEM Simulation Academy, I have been an active member and currently serve as the organizer of the SAEM SIMposium, reflecting my commitment to building a community that values inclusion, collaboration, and educational excellence. This work has prepared me to take on a broader leadership role, and I plan to apply my skills in communication, creativity, and organization to build a stronger community of simulationists.

If elected to serve as the Vice President of Education, I would like to focus on these key priorities:

• Facilitate the dissemination of high-impact simulation innovations through workshops, scholarly collaborations, and the SAEM SIMposium
• Cultivate opportunities for ongoing professional growth among simulationists
• Promote scholarship in simulation-based education, faculty development, and innovations
• Foster partnerships across academies and interest groups to amplify the mission of the Simulation Academy within SAEM

I believe in the power of simulation to transform education and patient care, and I am deeply committed to the mission of the Simulation Academy. I would be honored to serve in this role, bringing my experience, passion, and collaborative leadership to strengthen our community of simulationists in emergency medicine.

Murat Çetin, MD

Vice President of Social Media & Communication

Dr. Behcet Uz Child Disease and Pediatric Surgery Training and Research Hospital

I am honored to be nominated for the position of Vice President (Social Media) on the Simulation Academy Executive Committee. I bring a strong academic background in emergency medicine, with extensive clinical and educational experience in both pediatric and adult settings, and a deep commitment to advancing simulation-based education and training.

Over the past decade, I have actively contributed to the growth of simulation through organizing workshops, leading national and international courses, and developing innovative digital strategies to expand the reach of educational initiatives. Within SAEM, I have participated in Simulation Academy activities and collaborative projects, while also supporting the broader mission of enhancing scholarship, mentorship, and professional development. Beyond SAEM, I have directed impactful social media campaigns for emergency medicine associations and academic programs, successfully engaging diverse audiences, amplifying research dissemination, and fostering global collaboration.

If elected, my vision as Vice President (Social Media) is to strategically enhance the Academy’s digital presence, using innovative communication tools to highlight the work of our members, showcase simulation research and education, and create interactive platforms for collaboration. I aim to build stronger connections between educators, researchers, and trainees while ensuring that the Simulation Academy’s voice resonates not only within SAEM but across the international emergency medicine community.

I am deeply committed to leveraging my experience in organizational leadership, simulation education, and digital engagement to advance the mission of the Simulation Academy and to serve its members with dedication, creativity, and a global perspective.

Shaila Quazi, DO

Secretary

Drexel University College of Medicine

For those of you who don't know me, I currently live and work outside of Philadelphia at a large, community-based, academic Emergency department. My career has woven together clinical care, medical education, and leadership—whether directing our Emergency Medicine Simulation program, chairing faculty development across my department and hospital network, or leading a comprehensive clinical-skills course at Drexel University College of Medicine. I am nearing completion of a Master’s in Education of Health Professions from Johns Hopkins, which has been very enriching. I am actively involved with the Simulation Academy, the Education Committee, and the Educational Research Interest Group of Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) for the last 5 years; for the past three years, I’ve also led the Procedural Competency & Skill Warranty Work Group, a 40-plus member national collaboration focused on improving standards for procedural skill assessment in emergency medicine.

I’m running for SAEM office because I believe strongly in the power of connection—between academies, interest groups, committees, and individual members. Too often we work in isolation, reinventing the wheel when our efforts could converge and accelerate. My goal is to help identify overlapping efforts so we don’t duplicate work, set clear and achievable scholarly targets for our community, and create more opportunities for co-research, joint writing, and shared education. On a personal note, as a DO physician I also hope to bring strong representation and inclusive leadership in our academic circle.

If elected, I will work with energy, creativity, and resourcefulness to build meaningful connections and practical outcomes for our members. Above all, I’m excited to serve—you and our community—as we advance emergency medicine education together.

Kimberly Schertzer, MD, MS

Secretary

Standford University

My name is Kimberly Schertzer, and I am excited to run for Secretary of the Simulation Academy. I bring a longstanding commitment to simulation-based education, beginning with my training as a Stanford Simulation Fellow (2009) and including a Master’s in Healthcare Simulation from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2021). I am currently the Simulation Director and Simulation Fellowship Director for Stanford Emergency Medicine. My simulation research focuses on procedural skill development and skill decay, work that reinforces my dedication to advancing high-quality, evidence-based simulation practice.

I previously served on the Simulation Academy Executive Committee as a Member-at-Large, and I’m energized by the opportunity to return. Following my earlier term, I led the development of the SAEM simulation fellowship approval pathway, collaborating closely with both the Sim Academy Executive Committee and the SAEM Fellowship Approval Committee. This work involved defining fellowship standards, navigating differing viewpoints, and ensuring a clear and unified application for programs nationwide. I now serve as Simulation Subcommittee Chair for the SAEM Fellowship Approval Committee, continuing to advocate for high-quality simulation training across EM.

I am running for Secretary because I believe deeply in the mission of the Simulation Academy and want to help continue the momentum, transparency, and member-focused communication that the Executive Committee has championed. I will bring a fresh perspective, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to ensuring every member feels informed, represented, and heard.

Afrah A. Ali, MBBS

Secretary

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

I serve as the Associate Dean of Clinical Simulation and an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University. In my current role, I oversee simulation-based medical education across the UME, GME, and interprofessional levels, fostering collaboration and innovation in experiential learning. I earned my medical degree from Gulf Medical University, did an Emergency Medicine residency in Abu Dhabi, and another EM residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. I then pursued a fellowship in Clinical Simulation at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where I served as a core simulation educator and course co-director for multiple undergraduate and graduate medical education programs. I am currently completing my Master’s in Health Professions Education.

My interests include simulation-based medical education, competency-based medical education, and mentoring underrepresented minorities in medicine. I have authored several peer-reviewed publications and presented nationally and internationally on simulation and education. I have received multiple awards for my educational contributions, including the AHA Young Investigator Award.

As a candidate for Secretary of the SAEM Simulation Academy, I am eager to contribute to advancing our collective mission of fostering innovation, collaboration, and scholarship in simulation-based education. If elected, I aim to strengthen communication within the academy and support initiatives that elevate simulation research and faculty development. I am deeply committed to mentoring and empowering simulation educators and learners, cultivating a community that values inclusivity, excellence, and patient-centered care.

Abd Al-Rahman Traboulsi, MD

Medical Student/Resident Representative

Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency / MGB

My name is Abd Al-Rahman Traboulsi. I'm a PGY-3 Emergency Medicine Resident at the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency (HAEMR). I did my Bachelors in biomedical engineering at Ohio State University, and received my MD from Stanford University, while attending as a Knight Hennessy Scholar. My global health interests are in humanitarian health, wilderness medicine, and healthcare system rebuilding after conflict.

I found a passion for EM while volunteering and living in field hospitals in Syria during the war. Past projects also include EHR system integration (transitioning from paper charts), solar system implementation to keep hospitals energy resilient during conflict, and advanced wound care and low cost-VAC deployment. Additionally, I have worked in refugee camps in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon over the last 10 years. My current focus is on global pre-hospital care and EMS capacity building. I'm also the Resident Director of Disaster and Emergency Response Resident at HAEMR. Prior, I served on the board of an organization, and founded and directed a nonprofit for 4 years.

As part of SAEM/GEMA, I have assisted with a collaborative project and attend monthly meetings. I am running for the Medical Student/Resident Representative position to increase trainee involvement within GEMA. It is often difficult for trainees to get involved in global health work given travel constraints, lack of technical expertise, and varied support for global health work at institutions. Many junior residents and students ask the question, "how do I get involved in global health work". I want to facilitate a more structured and tangible response to that question; and believe GEMA can play a pivotal role. That includes connecting trainees with projects and faculty, learning about funding, creating a guide for global health involvement, and exploring different careers path in global health.

Personally, I love backpacking, skiing, basketball, and writing poetry.

Aymane Rouchdy, MD

Medical Student/Resident Representative

Northwell Health - North Shore/LIJ

Aymane Rouchdy, MD (expected March 2025), is an Emergency Medicine Resident at Zucker Northwell North Shore/LIJ. He earned his MD from Ross University School of Medicine and his Master of Science from Touro College.

Aymane has extensive experience in global emergency medicine education and trainee mentorship. He serves on the Executive Board of the ACEP Global Emergency Medicine Student Leadership Program (GEMS LP), where he assists with coordinating monthly journal clubs as part of the programs longitudinal mentorship, scholarly development, and publication opportunities for medical students interested in international medical opportunities. He has volunteered with SAEM as a Medical Student Ambassador and contributed to the WHO Basic Emergency Care Training-of-Trainers Course, further aligning with GEMA’s mission to strengthen global emergency care through education and collaboration.

He is running for the Resident Representative position to help amplify trainee perspectives within GEMA and enhance opportunities for residents to engage meaningfully in global EM initiatives. If elected, he plans to expand structured mentorship and collaboration pipelines, facilitate resident-led educational content, and create accessible platforms for trainees to contribute to global EM scholarship and programming.

Aymane brings a perspective shaped by international collaboration, mentorship design, and navigating nontraditional pathways into emergency medicine. He is committed to fostering inclusion, connectivity, and tangible professional development for residents within GEMA, helping the Academy grow as a hub for the next generation of global emergency medicine leaders.

Morgan Carol Broccoli, MD, MPH, MSc

SAEM Program Committee Liaison

Brigham and Women's Hospital

I am excited to apply for the role of Program Committee Liaison for the Global Emergency Medicine Academy Executive Committee. I am a regular attendee of the SAEM Annual Meeting, and I would love the opportunity to help strengthen GEMA’s presence at the Annual Meeting and ensure our programming reflects the full breadth and depth of our global emergency medicine community.

Throughout my career in global emergency medicine I have had the opportunity to work across various clinical, academic, and humanitarian settings. I have worked with a wide range of organizations and partners, including WHO, AFEM, international NGOs, and regional partners to strengthen emergency care systems, design training programs, and evaluate impact. Through these roles, I’ve seen how collaboration across geographies and disciplines can drive innovation and equity in our field.

As Program Committee Liaison, I would focus on increasing the number and visibility of GEMA-related sessions and workshops, encouraging submissions from a wide range of members (including colleagues from LMICs), and creating spaces for mentorship and professional development. I hope to make it easier for members to connect, collaborate, and see their ideas represented in the meeting program.

Mallika Manyapu, MD, MPH

IT Chair

George Washington University

I am applying to become the IT Chair for the Global Emergency Medicine Academy (GEMA) Executive Committee because I want to facilitate collaboration across GEMA initiatives and build partnerships by enhancing cross-institutional collaboration. As IT chair, I plan to showcase all of GEMA members’ incredible work and hopefully foster connections that can continue growth and membership. As part of the executive committee, I would be committed to supporting the momentum of GEMA’s members and advancing the shared goals of equitable, sustainable, and high-impact global emergency medicine education. I have been an active member of SAEM and GEMA since 2023, and currently serve as Co-Chair of the Basic Emergency Care (BEC) Committee and have contributed to multiple other subcommittees, including the Humanitarian Task Force. In addition, I have helped with the first large-scale hybrid WHO Basic Emergency Care course and have fostered education access to essential emergency care training across multiple countries.

I currently serve as a Clinical Instructor in Emergency Medicine at the George Washington University and am a recent graduate of the Ronald Reagan Institute Global Health in Emergency Medicine Fellowship, where I continue to serve as faculty. I earned my MD/MPH dual degree from Emory University and completed residency at Jacobi/Montefiore Medical Center, where I served as chief resident. My global health work spans India, the Middle East, and East Africa, and I serve as a visiting faculty member at the African Health Sciences University in Rwanda. My academic focus centers on simulation-based education in low-resource and humanitarian settings, including virtual resuscitation, low-fidelity models, and in-situ simulation training.

Benjamin Fombonne, MD, DTMH

IT Chair

Stony Brook University

I am an emergency physician with fellowship training in Global Emergency Medicine and Emergency Ultrasound, currently serving as Division Chief at my institution. My work has focused on advancing emergency care and ultrasound education across diverse settings—helping build training programs, strengthen systems, and mentor clinicians in regions where the specialty is still emerging.

I’m driven by a commitment to collaboration, education, and equity in global health, and I’m passionate about making global EM education practical, sustainable, and accessible.

If elected, I hope to leverage GEMA and SAEM to amplify the work of our academy members—promoting their impact through greater visibility, mentorship, and institutional support. I also aim to strengthen pathways for sustainable global EM and ultrasound initiatives by fostering Society and academic partnerships that help our members’ projects thrive long term, while continuing to connect members across regions and career stages—because our greatest strength as an academy is our community.

I’d be honored to help GEMA keep pushing global emergency medicine forward, together.

Rupinder Kaur Sekhon, MD

Development and Grants Officer

University of Michigan

I currently serve as the co-director for the Development and Grants Committee. If elected as director, my primary focus will be to secure new funding sources and expand educational webinars to build a more resilient network for our global emergency medicine community. I aim to significantly broaden and diversify our membership by actively recruiting early career physicians and increasing our engagement with both medical schools and colleagues in low-income countries, ensuring GEMA sustainably advances the educational and research pursuits of all its members.

I remain dedicated to global health efforts in Ghana and contribute to the broader SAEM community through involvement with the Wellness and Program committees. I spent my early career in Boston after completing an advanced emergency medicine ultrasonography (AEMUS) fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center. I recently moved back to Michigan to be closer to family and serve as the AEMUS fellowship director as well as the advanced primary care ultrasonography (APCUS) co-director at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor.

Charlotte M. Roy, MD, MPH

Member-at-Large

University of Southern California

I have made many lasting personal and professional connections through GEMA since joining in 2016. Now I’d like to give back to this awesome group of global EM colleagues by joining the ExCo as a member-at-large. As member-at-large, I will work to create an enriching space for the global EM community with a focus on elevating the voices of GEMA members from LMICs. Having a range of prior international experiences across multiple countries, NGOs, and academic institutions will enable me to bring a broad-minded and inclusive perspective to this role. This year, I stepped into the role of co-chair of the GEMA Humanitarian Task Force (HTF). My previous contributions to GEMA HTF include two SAEM Pulse articles, and a webinar this past spring highlighting humanitarian aid workers and researchers from Sudan, Syria, and Gaza. I am also active in the GEMA POCUS subcommittee and the Basic Emergency Care Training of Trainers committee. Previously, I worked for Medecins Sans Frontieres in Tigray, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Central African Republic. I also have collaborated with NGOs and residency programs across settings including Haiti, Rwanda, Peru, India, and Jamaica. Currently, I am a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Southern California, primarily working at their community hospitals. I am also developing a POCUS training program in Burundi and contribute to GEMLR as a member of the systematic review team. I completed a fellowship in Global Emergency Medicine at Columbia University in 2021. Thank you for considering me as your member-at-large representative on the GEMA ExCo.

Justin Myers, DO

Member-at-Large

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Hello! My name is Justin Myers. I’m an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina, where I serve as Co-Chief of the Division of Global and Population Emergency Care and Fellowship Director for Global Emergency Medicine. I trained in Emergency Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University, completed a Global EM Fellowship at UNC, and earned an MPH from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.

My global health work focuses on developing people and systems that strengthen emergency care. I’ve helped implement triage practices, ED POCUS and the WHO’s Basic Emergency Care course, through partnerships in Kenya. At my home institution, I lead our department’s professional coaching and faculty development initiatives.

SAEM’s Global Emergency Medicine Academy (GEMA) has been an important community for me to connect with colleagues (ie: getting mentored!), strengthen global health skills, and promote scholarly collaboration. I hope to serve on the GEMA Executive Committee this year as your Member-at-Large. In this role, I would work to advance GEMA’s efforts to support members professionally and to deepen engagement with our global health partners.

I am particularly interested in exploring ways to integrate professional coaching within GEMA, both to support our members’ academic and leadership development, and to extend these opportunities to our international collaborators. Coaching can be a powerful tool for growth, reflection, and partnership, and I believe it has great potential to enhance the impact of our global emergency medicine community.

Nichole Michaeli, MD, MPH

Member-at-Large

University of Vermont

I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Vermont. Prior to joining UVM, I completed an Emergency Medicine residency at Brown University and a Global Emergency Medicine Fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where I also earned a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

My global health work focuses on strengthening emergency care systems around the world through education, training, and capacity development. I have collaborated with international NGOs and universities to expand access to emergency care in multiple LMICs, including Kenya and Liberia. In partnership with humanitarian organizations, I have also led the implementation of Basic Emergency Care and Mass Casualty Management trainings for frontline providers in regions impacted by conflict and natural disasters, including Ukraine, Somalia, and Jamaica. Through these efforts, I aim to equip healthcare providers with the skills to deliver high-quality, context-appropriate emergency care in their communities.

Within SAEM and the Global Emergency Medicine Academy, I have contributed as a Fellow Representative, Humanitarian Task Force member, and Basic Emergency Care Committee member. As a Member-at-Large, I aim to strengthen mentorship opportunities for trainees and early-career physicians in both the U.S. and international settings by fostering connections that promote bidirectional learning and professional growth. I hope to expand engagement with our global partners by creating more inclusive structures for participation and collaboration within GEMA. My goal is to build equitable partnerships that amplify diverse voices and ensure that global emergency medicine initiatives are shaped and led by those working within their own health systems. I hope to help grow a more connected and representative GEMA community dedicated to advancing emergency care worldwide.