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Murat Çetin, MD

Member-at-Large

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

I am Dr. Murat Çetin, an emergency physician and academic with extensive experience in global emergency medicine, research, and international collaboration. My education and professional journey have been rooted in advancing emergency care both locally in Türkiye and globally through initiatives that integrate clinical service, education, and innovation. I have actively contributed to SAEM and international emergency medicine networks as a reviewer, section editor, and investigator on collaborative research projects focused on pain management, pediatric emergencies, and the use of artificial intelligence in acute care.

My passion for global emergency medicine stems from a belief that equitable, high-quality acute care should be available to all patients, regardless of geography or resources. Through my involvement in multinational research collaborations, educational workshops, and academic writing, I have seen firsthand the transformative impact of knowledge sharing and capacity building.

If elected to serve on the Global Emergency Medicine Academy (GEMA), I aim to:

Strengthen partnerships between U.S.-based and international emergency medicine programs.

Support mentorship and training opportunities for residents, fellows, and early-career faculty pursuing global health.

Promote scholarly output from underrepresented regions to ensure diverse voices and innovations shape the future of emergency medicine.

Foster collaborative research that addresses pressing global challenges, including access to acute care, disaster preparedness, and the ethical integration of technology.

I am deeply committed to advancing the mission of GEMA to improve the worldwide delivery of emergency care. It would be an honor to bring my energy, experience, and global perspective to this role, and I look forward to working with colleagues to build a stronger and more inclusive global emergency medicine community.

Thaddeus Schmitt, MD

Member-at-Large

Medical College of Wisconsin

In my early career through Medical College of Wisconsin, I have been honored to work with both our required and elective Emergency Medicine rotation and am the co-director of our M4/’Phase 3’ clerkship and the course director of an upcoming elective course entitled ‘Art and Science of Resuscitation.’ These roles have been exhilarating and a wonderful opportunity to develop new administrative skills, develop our approaches to student evaluation, and work with our co-faculty to provide consistent and productive student advising on a large scale. Inspired by my collaborative experiences with others in medical education through my Master’s in Health Professions Education through UIC, where I am working to finish a thesis, I am seeking a position on the CDEM Executive Committee to help engage with national priorities such as the upcoming curriculum transition, hoping to collaborate with my fellow committee members to assist those running clerkships in a variety of academic settings.

Joshua Ellis, MD, MPH

Member-at-Large

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Dr. Joshua Ellis currently serves as the EM Clerkship Director at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). He has maintained a passion for undergraduate medical education throughout his medical career. He previously served as the Assistant Clerkship Director at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center where he also completed a fellowship in medical education (under the director mentorship of Dr. Nicole Dubosh, former CDEM president) and obtaining his MPH in health policy from T.H Chan Harvard School of Public Health. Prior to that Dr. Ellis served as the resident EM clerkship director while completing his residency in Emergency Medicine at Mayo Clinic.

He has passions for improving the educational experience of students, particularly minority students with hopes of diversifying medical education, and has multiple publications on the matter including two in the New England Journal of Medicine. He also has been active in ADIEM, serving as the President of the LGBTQ+ subcommittee.

Lastly, his institution, UAMS, is transitioning from an elective to a mandatory clerkship model in 2028, providing ample time to prepare for the transition, and also time to study the potential outcomes. He aims to describe the impact of a mandatory clerkship on student metrics such as STEP 2 CK, surgery NBME, OSCEs, and interest in Emergency Medicine. He aims to use his position as a CDEM member to implement standardized teaching practices at his own institution and be a part of a future national standardized EM clerkship model.

Samita M. Heslin, MD, MPH, MBA

Vice-President of Membership

Stony Brook Medicine

I am a dual board-certified Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics physician, currently serving as Chief of the Division of Quality & Informatics and Deputy Chief Medical Information Officer for Emergency Medicine. I hold several graduate degrees (MD, MBA, MPH, MA, MS) and have dedicated my career to advancing innovation, professional development, and excellence in emergency medicine.

Through my involvement in SAEM, I have served on national committees including AWAEM and the Grants Committee and have mentored trainees and junior faculty. I have also led research and quality initiatives focused on improving emergency care delivery, advancing digital health, and supporting the academic and leadership growth of women in medicine.

I am running for Vice President of Membership because I am passionate about fostering connection, belonging, and professional growth among women in academic emergency medicine. If elected, I hope to strengthen engagement across all career stages, encourage mentorship and collaboration, and create more opportunities to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our members.

AWAEM has played a meaningful role in my own professional journey. I would be honored to give back by helping to build a strong, engaged community that supports and inspires women in academic emergency medicine.

Joe-Ann Moser, MD, MS

Vice-President of Education

University of Wisconsin- Madison

Hello, my name is Joe-Ann Moser and I am running to serve as your next AWAEM Vice President of Education. Since May 2023, I have been serving as the co-lead of AWAEM’s Research Committee, which makes me well-prepared to be a knowledgeable and productive member of the Executive Board. I completed an Education Scholarship Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have previously served on the EMRA Board of Directors as their Director of Education, and currently co-lead an objective on SAEM’s Education Committee. In these roles, I have overseen edits to existing educational materials and determined which new proposals were worthwhile to pursue. I will carry these valuable skills into the role of Vice President of Education.

If elected, I would work with SAEM staff to create a way to more routinely and seamlessly update already existing resources for AWAEM members, such as the Letter Writers and Speakers Bureau. I would also like to reformat the AWAEM website to make it easier for members to find the resources that would be most beneficial to them. This could include creating a repository of already created resources, such as links to relevant SAEM webinars or AWAEM Grand Rounds. I would also like to work with the Vice Presidents of Membership and Communications to come up with innovative ways to more widely distribute these resources to AWAEM members who might not already be aware of them.

I would be honored to serve as your next AWAEM Vice President of Education. Thank you so much for your consideration.

Mattie Harris

Resident Representative

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

My name is Mattie Harris, and I am a current MS4 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. I am currently applying as a resident for emergency medicine and will be starting residency in July 2026. I have been a member of SAEM for 2 years and presented at the 2024 conference. I have always had a desire to pursue geriatric medicine in some capacity as it is one of my passions. I have worked as a memory care caregiver since middle school, and it has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Serving on this committee would allow me to combine my passion for emergency medicine and geriatrics. My desire is to make a difference in the world of geriatric emergency medicine and to make emergency departments more geriatric friendly through education, research, and collaborative opportunities. I would use this platform to raise awareness for geriatric emergency medicine and to serve alongside those who share this passion with me. I would place an emphasis on my fellow residents as this is often an overlooked field of emergency medicine to which we are not provided much exposure. Another goal of mine is to help find ways to support the caregivers of elderly patients within the emergency department. I would love to be able to send caregivers home with resources that offer physical and emotional support.

Murat Çetin, MD

Member-at-Large

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

I specialize in emergency medicine, with a particular focus on research aimed at enhancing the emergency care provided to older adults. I leverage innovation, education, and evidence-based practices as tools to fulfill this role. After completing my Emergency Medicine residency at Dokuz Eylul University in Türkiye, I augmented my training with clinical research as well as artificial intelligence and systems improvement to emergency care. My present work involves technology and team-based approaches to the diagnosis, pain control, and distress of older adults with complex acute illnesses. I established the EMAT Geriatric Emergency Medicine working group and have been a reviewer and collaborator on numerous other academic initiatives. I hold Geriatric Emergency Medicine Special Interest Group membership with the International Federation of Emergency Medicine (IFEM), facilitating international discussions on the harmonization of emergency care and education for older adults. These roles have deepened my resolve on the integration of research, education, and practice on clinical care aimed at older adults. I seek an AGEM office for the purposes of advancing our goal of enhancing primary emergency care for elders through mentorship, collaboration, and global initiatives. I will focus on developing mentorship for fledgling faculty to foster cross-institution research in aging and technology, and sponsoring educational programs aimed at embedding geriatric competencies in residency training.

Andrew Giles, DO

Resident Member

Cleveland Clinic Akron General

My name is Andrew Giles and I am a second-year resident at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. I originally took an interest in ultrasound as a medical student, performing FAST exams in the trauma bay. Upon starting residency, I quickly recognized its utility in aiding in diagnosis and guiding the resuscitation of critically ill patients. I have been fortunate to train alongside and be mentored by experts in the field, who constantly push me to integrate ultrasound into my practice as an emergency physician. I am excited to run for the resident member position on the AEUS executive committee with the hopes of encouraging my peers to further integrate advanced ultrasound into their daily practice, and explore novel ways in which ultrasound can be used. Additionally, I am a passionate medical student educator, and as a graduate of a medical school where ultrasound curriculum was minimal, I hope to provide medical students with easily accessible ways to obtain a more formal and detailed introduction to the field. I was able to attend SAEM 2025 and was fortunately selected to present a lightning oral abstract, and I am looking forward to continued involvement with AEUS and SAEM to improve ultrasound accessibility and integration.

Boykin Eshleman, MD

Resident Member

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

I am an Emergency Medicine resident at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, where I was honored with the 2025 Intern of the Year Award for my dedication to pediatric emergency medicine and excellence in patient care. I earned my Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia, where I was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for my leadership, compassion and service. During medical school, I served in multiple leadership roles, including the Culture and Climate Committee and the Curriculum Committee, collaborating with faculty to enhance the learning environment and curriculum structure. My passion for point-of-care ultrasound began early in my medical school training and has grown exponentially during my time at VCU thanks to our amazing ultrasound faculty, who has provided invaluable mentorship through clinical practice, teaching and research. I presented nationally at the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowship conference, earning the SonoSTAR Award, and remain actively engaged with ultrasound education, participating in our residency ultrasound track and preparing to compete in SonoGames 2026. As a candidate for the AEUS Executive Committee Resident Member position, I hope to expand access to high quality ultrasound education, working to strengthen mentorship among trainees and faculty. My goal is to foster collaboration between training programs and expand resident engagement in ultrasound education and research. I am committed to helping AEUS continue its mission of advancing excellence in emergency ultrasound through education, collaboration, innovation and inclusivity, empowering the next generation of ultrasound leaders.

David Ryan Cannata, MD

Resident Member

University of Vermont Medical Center

To me, expanding ultrasound education, research and utilization in Emergency Medicine represents an opportunity to improve the quality of care delivered to patients and specifically close care gaps in rural and resource limited settings.

As a PGY-1 resident at a program focused on rural and global EM, I believe I have a unique perspective. PGY-1 year represents a unique transition from student to provider, where I am still constantly thinking about things through the lens of a learner, while simultaneously considering the impact of what I learn on my practice pattern. I have also had the opportunity to begin teaching medical students ultrasound and have enjoyed this process greatly, incorporating my own experiences as a learner to optimize my educational approach. With that in mind I believe I can be a valuable contributor to forwarding the AEUS mission to advance ultrasound education by bridging perspectives across the continuum from learner to educator. I also have had numerous opportunities to conduct PoCUS research which has been a passion of mine. I think a driving force behind future development in PoCUS utilization will be a continued effort to strengthen research to support its adoption. In order for this to be sustainable, research opportunities must be widely available and young researchers must be identified, encouraged and supported. Given my own experiences as a medical student researcher fortunate enough to have published manuscripts as a first author, I believe I am uniquely positioned to support the academy’s mission to continue to promote research by fostering the development of the next generation of contributors to PoCUS research.

In summary, my experiences and passion lead me to be a highly motivated candidate who can bring a bridging perspective to promote PoCUS engagement across experience and resource and levels!

Benjamin K. Nti, MD

Research Officer

Indiana university

I am excited to submit my application for the SAEM Academy of Emergency Ultrasound (AEUS) Research Position. My academic background, clinical training, and research experiences have solidified my commitment to advancing ultrasound within emergency medicine.

I completed my medical degree at Meharry Medical College. I completed my residency at Indiana University followed by pediatric emergency fellowship in Louisville and ultrasound training at IU. I am passionate about clinical integration of POCUS to guide clinical decision-making and improve patient care.

Research has been a central part of my academic development. I have worked on ultrasound-related projects, including multiple publications where I gained experience in study design, data collection, and manuscript preparation. These experiences have sparked my interest in multi-institutional collaboration and outcomes-based ultrasound research.

As an educator, I’ve led ultrasound workshops for medical students and junior residents, and I am currently involved in curriculum development initiatives at my institution. I believe education and research go hand in hand, and I hope to support AEUS efforts to standardize and expand ultrasound training.

Through the AEUS research position, I aim to collaborate with a dedicated network of ultrasound educators and investigators. I am particularly interested in developing accessible research protocols and contributing to projects that examine the clinical impact and educational effectiveness of POCUS in emergency medicine. My hope is to improve ultrasound research by developing a program to improve grantmanship, making external applications in ultrasound more easier.

While my training has been focused on pediatric emergency I am motivated to bring a different perspective for research at AEUS. Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to contribute to the AEUS mission through meaningful research that enhances the role of ultrasound in emergency care.

Cristiana Baloescu, MD, MPH

Research Officer

Yale University School of Medicine

Kimberly Herard, MD

Member-at-Large

Emory University

My name is Kimberly Herard, and I am excited to be a candidate for the AEUS Member-at-Large Position. I completed my Emergency Medicine residency training and ultrasound fellowship at Emory University. I currently work at Emory as a member of the ultrasound faculty, where I serve as the inaugural Director of the Physician Assistant (PA) Ultrasound Curriculum, and as the Ultrasound Pathway Director. I have been a part of the SAEM community as a whole and specifically AEUS since 2020 as a resident and then fellow. I was fortunate enough to benefit from a multitude of resources from AEUS including Sonogames, robust journal clubs via Probing the Literature, and continued education through collaboration with other ultrasound fellowship programs. I have also served on the Sonogames planning committee as a judge. I am running for office to continue to help advance ultrasound education for students, residents, and fellows. I also hope to improve access and collaboration of ultrasonography with other organizations in emergency medicine, particularly where global health, ultrasound, and medical education can merge. If elected, I plan to continue the work in advancing advocacy and education for patients at the bedside while facilitating improved health literacy and increased physician trust. It is important to me that the tools we can utilize at the bedside can be better explained to patients. I believe with tools like ultrasound used at the bedside, patients can better understand their pathologies and can increase their trust in physician care and medicine.

Aria C. Shi, MD

PGY4 Emergency Medicine Resident

Harvard Affiliated Residency (HAEMR)

Aria C. Shi, MD, is a PGY-4 emergency medicine (EM) resident at the Harvard Affilicated Residency (HAEMR) at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her research focuses on improving outcomes in acute neurological emergencies. Her work bridges basic science in cellular mechanisms underlying neuroinflammation with translational nanoparticle therapeutics, and clinical research on early emergency department management of intracerebral hemorrhage. She was the recipient of the Emergency Medicine Foundation's Resident Research Grant 2024-2025, was selected as a 2025 Pipeline Scholar in the Neuro-EM Scholars Program, and serves nationally as a reviewer for the SAEM Grants Committee. Additionally, Dr. Shi is passionate about medical education and mentorship, having served as the course director for the HAEMR Intern Bootcamp month, and leader of the HAEMR Journal Club. She studied biological engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and attended medical school at Johns Hopkins University. Following residency, she will join the EM faculty at the University of Michigan as a Research Fellow.

Brandon Maughan, MD, MHS, MSHP

Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine

Oregon Health & Science University

Brandon Maughan, MD, MHS, MSHP, is an associate professor of emergency medicine at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his emergency medicine residency at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital in 2013, serving as chief resident. Following residency, Dr. Maughan was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, where he obtained a Master of Science in Health Policy Research. Prior to joining OHSU, Dr. Maughan worked as a community emergency medicine physician and health policy consultant, contributing to evaluations of Medicare alternative payment models established under the Affordable Care Act.

Anne Zepeski, PharmD

Member-at-Large

University of Iowa

I am an emergency medicine (EM) clinical pharmacist at the University of Iowa Health Care and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy and Carver College of Medicine. I completed my Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Iowa, followed by PGY-1 and PGY-2 emergency medicine pharmacy residencies at UI Health Care and an NIH StrokeNet Research Fellowship. I am board-certified in emergency medicine pharmacy, and my academic work focuses on optimizing acute care pharmacotherapy, sepsis care, and neurological emergencies within large multicenter research efforts.

I am passionate about teaching and mentoring, coordinating EM pharmacy training programs, and helping prepare the next generation of clinicians. I have been an active member of SAEM and AEMP, serving on the Program Committee to support education, scientific programming, and the growing needs of our membership.

As Member-at-Large, I hope to:

1. Engage and mentor student pharmacists interested in emergency medicine by creating meaningful connections and early exposure to academic and clinical opportunities within AEMP.
   
2. Strengthen collaborative research and career development pathways for early-stage clinician-scholars through mentorship, resource sharing, and interdisciplinary partnerships that advance emergency medicine scholarship.
   
3. Foster an inclusive and engaging professional culture that supports members at every career stage, and sustains a strong, connected AEMP community.

It would be a privilege to represent our membership and continue advancing the Academy of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists.

Luke A. Neff, PharmD

Member-at-Large

University Health - San Antonio, TX

My career as an emergency medicine (EM) clinical pharmacist has been shaped by the fast-paced, team-driven environment of the emergency department, where pharmacists play a vital role in improving patient outcomes, team member education - providers, nurses, learners from all disciplines, and driving innovation in the provision patient care. I believe strongly in the power of our collective pharmacist voice to elevate the visibility, recognition, and impact of collaborative emergency medicine practice.

Throughout my involvement with AEMP and SAEM, I have seen firsthand how these organizations support its members—through mentorship, education, advocacy, and shared professional identity. I have been fortunate to have been able to contribute to the AEMP programming committee for the past two and half years as well as highlighting the role of the EM pharmacist in SAEM Pulse. I am committed to expanding those opportunities, particularly for early-career practitioners and trainees stepping into this specialty.

I am passionate about building strong professional connections, supporting sustainable EM pharmacy service models, and promoting the advancement of clinical practice grounded in evidence, systems awareness, and interprofessional respect.

If elected, I will work to ensure our academy continues to reflect the needs and realities of frontline emergency pharmacists. I aim to strengthen our community by amplifying member perspectives, supporting professional development initiatives, and contributing to shared resources that enhance practice nationwide. I am dedicated to advocating for the recognition of the unique expertise EM pharmacists bring to patient care and for expanding the impact of our specialty across health systems.

Iram Nasreen

Member-at-Large

Yale New Haven Hospital

My name is Iram Nasreen, and I am an emergency medicine/critical care pharmacist at Yale New Haven Hospital. I earned my PharmD from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and completed both my PGY1 and PGY2 in emergency medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

During my PGY2 year, I served as the resident representative for the AEMP Career Development Committee and actively participated in AEMP-sponsored events, including competing as a live contestant for RxJeopardy and presenting a resident pearl for the Ignite! Competition at the 2025 SAEM/AEMP Meeting, where I was one of the winners. I also collaborated with AEMP as coordinator for the ACCP EMED PRN Journal Clubs, helping launch the inaugural journal club debate series, now held quarterly. Additionally, I authored two articles for the SAEM Pulse Newsletter, including “Emergency Medicine Pharmacists: Key Contributors to Patient Care on the ED Frontlines,” highlighting our impact and ways to support our profession. In 2026, I will co-author a toxicology newsletter for AEMP.

I am running for Member-at-Large because I am passionate about advancing emergency medicine pharmacy and advocating for our profession. As an early career pharmacist, I hope to bring a fresh perspective to the Executive Committee, representing the voices of students, residents, and new practitioners. In this role, I aim to engage colleagues across all stages of practice and support initiatives that foster mentorship, professional growth, and active member involvement. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to serve AEMP and would be honored to contribute to the Academy’s continued growth, visibility, and impact.

Tara Flack, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM

Member-at-Large

IU Health Methodist Hospital

I am an emergency medicine (EM) pharmacist and currently serve as the emergency department quality director at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. I received my PharmD from Purdue University in 2010, followed by a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and a PGY2 Critical Care Residency at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Since the establishment of AEMP in 2023, I have had the privilege of serving as chair of the AEMP Membership Committee. In this role, I led the development of a comprehensive new member welcome packet, established guidelines and processes for the AEMP Annual Awards and travel scholarships, and organized multiple networking events for AEMP members during the SAEM Annual Meeting. Additionally, I am an active member of the SAEM Membership Committee, where I advocate for the representation of pharmacists within the organization.

I am seeking a position on the AEMP Executive Committee to further advance the engagement and professional development of our members, foster meaningful collaboration, and ensure the continued growth and recognition of pharmacists within SAEM. My goal is to build on our successes and help shape a vibrant, inclusive community that supports the evolving needs of our profession.

Allison L. Cowett, PharmD, BCEMP

Member-at-Large

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

It is with great enthusiasm that I announce my candidacy for Member-at-Large on Academic Emergency Medicine Pharmacist’s (AEMP) executive committee. My journey with AEMP has been invaluable and I aspire to empower others to achieve their goals and become strong leaders in our field. I have an excellent educational foundation, having completed my pharmacy school training at the University of Maryland, and my PGY1 and Emergency Medicine (EM) PGY2 residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH). Currently, I work as an EM clinical pharmacist at NMH where I also serve as the PGY2 residency coordinator and manage the EM APPE rotation.

As the inaugural chair of AEMP’s Education Committee and staying on to serve a second term, I have demonstrated my commitment to leadership and advancement of our academy. My contributions to the organization include developing a strategic plan for Continuing Pharmacist Education (CPE) credits that secured $10,000 for our academy. Additionally, I initiated a webinar series (7 completed to date), collaborated with another professional organization for a journal club debate, and organized the resident research presentations at this past year's annual meeting. My involvement extends to serving on SAEM’s membership committee and various interest groups as well.

As I run for office, I am driven by the mission and vision of AEMP and aim to continue advocating for our profession. If elected, I hope to expand membership, advance EM pharmacy education and policy, and foster further collaboration amongst the other SAEM academies and interest groups to reflect the multidisciplinary environment we operate in on a daily basis. Given my interest in all of the committees within AEMP, I believe the member-at-large position is an excellent opportunity for me to play a role in them all and give back to an organization that has greatly advanced my career.