AAEM Board of Directors Election

Past Five Years:

AAEM Board of Directors, Secretary-Treasurer, 2024 – Present
AAEM Board of Directors, At-Large Director 2021 – 2024 
Government & National Affairs Committee, Member, 2015 – Present
Great Lakes Chapter, Member, 2017 – Present

Five Years+:

Board of Directors, YPS Director, 2020 – 2021
AAEM/RSA Board of Directors, Secretary-Treasurer, 2016 – 2017
AAEM/RSA Board of Directors, At-Large Director, 2015 – 2016
Young Physician Section, Member, 2017 – 2021

I am honored to stand for election as President-Elect of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. From the outset of my career, AAEM has represented the principled defense of emergency medicine –  ensuring that emergency physicians are respected for their expertise, autonomous in their clinical judgment, and able to sustain fulfilling careers in service of their patients.

My involvement with AAEM began during residency, drawn to the Academy’s clear and unwavering opposition to the corporate practice of medicine and steadfast commitment to due process. At a formative stage, AAEM provided not only advocacy but clarity: that emergency medicine must remain physician-led, patient-centered, and protected from financial and administrative pressures that compromise clinical integrity. This early engagement led to continued service within AAEM, including leadership roles with the Resident and Student Association and later as Director of the Young Physicians Section (YPS).

I then served as an At-Large Board Member and currently as Secretary-Treasurer. Across all roles, my priorities have remained consistent: protecting physician autonomy, opposing the corporate practice of medicine, and advancing policies that allow emergency physicians to practice with integrity and respect. Throughout my career, I have seen that fulfillment, sustainability, and autonomy are essential at every stage of an emergency medicine career. AAEM plays a vital role in ensuring that all emergency physicians –  early-career or seasoned – can practice with integrity, maintain respect, and achieve sustainable professional fulfillment.

If elected President-Elect, I will focus on:

Defending Physician-Led Emergency Medicine. AAEM must continue to lead nationally in opposing the corporate commoditization and practice of medicine (CPOM) and defend and promote the physician-patient relationship. I will advocate for policies and legal frameworks that preserve physician ownership, clinical independence, and due process protections – recognizing that autonomy is foundational to patient safety and ethical care.

Advancing Fulfillment and Sustainability. Burnout, moral injury, and workforce instability threaten the future of our specialty. I am committed to strategies that promote sustainable practice models, meaningful engagement, and long-term professional fulfillment.

Ensuring Respect for Emergency Physicians. Emergency physicians are essential to the healthcare system yet are often marginalized in decision-making. I will work to elevate our collective voice and ensure we are recognized, heard, and respected by health systems, policymakers, and payers.

Emergency medicine demands decisive action, principled leadership, and unwavering advocacy. AAEM exists to ensure that emergency physicians remain independent, respected, and fulfilled to free to practice medicine as it should be practiced.

I would very much appreciate your vote – and be honored to serve as your President-Elect and advance these shared values on behalf of our profession.

Thank You!

Past Five Years:

AAEM Board of Directors, At-Large Director, 2025 – present
AAEM Representative to International Federation for Emergency Medicine Assembly, 2023 – present
International Committee, Member, 2024 – present
Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress, Scientific and Executive Committee, 2023 – present
Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress, Track Chair, 2022 – 2023
Uniformed Services Chapter, Member, 2019 – 2024

Five Years+:

AAEM Board of Directors, At-Large Director, 2011 – 2017
AAEM Representative to International Federation for Emergency Medicine Assembly, 2013 – 2017
Emergency Medical Service Council, Board Liaison, 2015 – 2017
International Committee, Member, 2016 – 2017
James Keaney Award, 2018
Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress, Track Chair 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019
Texas Chapter, Member, 2016 – 2024

We are under attack from multiple directions. We feel it every day. Moral injury from patients, hospital administration, and even our groups and employers. It is exhausting and has to be fixed, not just for us, but for our patients and the sustainability of our healthcare system. Fixing these problems is going to take a strategic approach and leadership that is focused on the root causes, not just bad behavior at lower levels. The Emergency Department is where we see the problems, not the source of the problems.  We have tremendous levels of passion in AAEM that need to be strategically focused by an experienced strategic warrior who is committed to positioning our organization and membership to lead a true reformation of the healthcare system is the only sustainable solution to the challenges that we all feel every day in the ED.  This is why I returned to the board after having already received the AAEM James Keaney Leadership Award. I am running not for recognition, I am running to lead our membership of dedicated passionate members to join collaboratively with others to reform healthcare, and by doing so, improve our daily lives and the lives of our patients.  Please join me- I need your vote -without your vote I cannot be as effective.  Let’s win together. Thank you for your support.

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Past Five Years:

AAEM Board of Directors, At-Large Director, 2023 – Present
Capital Region Chapter, Member, 2020 – 2025
Women in Emergency Medicine Section, Member, 2020 – 2023

I am honored to accept the nomination for AAEM Secretary-Treasurer. As a current AAEM Board member, now in the third year of my first term, I have had the opportunity to pursue exciting opportunities while balancing them with the practicality of available resources. Financial sustainability is one of the key elements to the continued success of any organization, and often requires difficult choices. My seven years as CEO & President of an independent Emergency Medicine physician group have been grounded in my commitment to accountability, transparency, and financial sustainability – values I recognize as core to AAEM. My experiences have taught me how to balance ambitious goals with realistic resource management.

Proudly, AAEM has always prioritized its morals over financial gain. I firmly believe, however, that this does not preclude us from being innovative. I am particularly focused on strengthening our financial stability so we can give even more value back to our members. I am fortunate to be following in the footsteps of Dr. Phil Dixon, who has excelled in this role and established a solid foundation for his successor. I am excited to continue contributing to AAEM and look forward to the ongoing impact of this incredible organization for many years.

Past Five Years:

AAEM Board of Directors, At-Large Member 2016 – 2022
Capital Region Chapter, President, 2020 – 2025
Capital Region Chapter, Member, 2025 – present
Locum Tenens Section, Member, 2024 – 2025

Five Years+:

AAEM Board of Directors, At-Large Member 2016 – 2022
International Committee, Chair, 2014 – 2026
India Chapter, Chair, 2015
Track Chair, MEMC, 2015, 2017, 2019

I have been a Fellow and member of AAEM since 2008, and I have been dedicated to the mission and vision of AAEM as THE CHAMPION of the emergency physician ever since. For the past 10 years, I have held multiple leadership positions in AAEM and ran for AAEM Secretary / Treasurer in 2022.  In my experience in global EM for over 25+ years, I believe that the AAEM is the best and brightest EM professional organization in the world–AAEM has been fighting for EM and for EPs for over 30 years, and I am eager to continue to work for AAEM and for its members, to strengthen and represent our profession to the multiple economic, political and societal forces currently challenging our practice and service to our patients.   For the past 25 years, I have been deeply involved in global emergency medicine development in over 60 countries around the world, and have founded multiple local and national societies for emergency medicine, EM residencies, have authored and co-authored multiple global EM curricula for EM students, residents, and fellows, have founded multiple EM subspecialty fellowships in multiple countries, and have successfully worked to establish EM as a recognized specialty in over a dozen countries.  

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Past Five Years:

AAEM Board of Directors, At-Large Member, 2023 – present
James Keaney Award Winner, 2023
Mentor, 2017 – 2022
Oral Board Review Committee, Examiner, 2021 – 2025
Qualifying Exam and MyEMCert Committee, Vice Chair, 2020 – present
Scientific Assembly Planning Work Group, Advisor,  2022 – 2025
Scientific Assembly Planning Work Group, Co-chair,  2021 – 2022  
Speaker Development Work Group, Mentor, 2022 – present
Top Speaker Award of the 2020 Written Board Review Course, 2021
Written Board Review (Qualifying Exam) Course, Speaker, 2014 – present

Five Years+:

Scientific Assembly Breve Dulce Work Group, Chair, 2020 – 2021
Scientific Assembly 2021 Planning Subcommittee, Co-chair, 2020 – 2021

I seek your support for my re-election to the AAEM Board of Directors as an At-Large Director. I have greatly enjoyed my service on the Board over the past 3-years. It has been an educational and wholly gratifying experience.

At present, I am a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. I went to medical school at Northwestern University and then completed my EM residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Afterwards, I spent 5 years at Harvard University as the Associate EM Program Director of the Harvard Affiliated EM Residency.  Next,  I moved onto Yale University to become the EM Program Director and remained in that position for 7 years.  I have also completed a Master of Education degree with a concentration in health professional education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

I am a dedicated educator and have received teaching awards from Harvard, Yale and Northwestern Universities and the University of Maryland, as well as from AAEM and ACEP.

In 2023, I successfully ran for an At-Large Director board position and was fortunate to join the AAEM Board of Directors.  During my time in this role, I have attended every board meeting, drafted statements on behalf of the Academy and am working in the newly created structure of the Academy to lead the Education Council. Additionally, I have worked to improve the CME on-line content and user experience, and to improve member recruitment and retention.

My hope is to be able to continue to serve the AAEM membership as an At-Large Member on the Board of Directors.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

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I have been a member of AAEM for 5 years while working with the residency program at LSU Health in Shreveport, LA.  I have presented at our state chapter annual meeting in 2024.  Our residents attend each state chapter meeting via Zoom during my tenure as Associate Residency Program Director to encourage resident involvement at the state level.  I have worked in several models of Emergency Medicine practice including independent democratic group, CMG, and academics.  While working for a CMG, I have personally experienced the lack of physician input, minimal physician autonomy, and disregard for our role in the practice of EM.  I have owned my own urgent care clinic with another physician partner and successfully operated it for a decade.  I have interacted with federal and state agencies both during the operation of my clinic, as well as during my time as APD of our EM residency program.  I program is firmly rooted in the practicing physician as the indispensable member in ED operations, safe patient care, and maintaining the physician-patient relationship.  I would be honored to continue that focus on a national level with AAEM.

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Past Five Years of AAEM Activities:

AAEM Board of Directors, At-Large Director, 2024 – Present
Education Committee, Member, 2021 – 2023
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section, Member, 2021 – Present
Leadership Academy, Co-Chair, 2025 – Present
Locum Tenens Section, Member, 2023 – Present
Oral Boards Examiner, 2021 – 2022
Tennessee Chapter Division, Member, 2022 – 2024
Women in Emergency Medicine Section, Member, 2021 – 2023
Young Physicians Section, Member, 2018 – Present

Thank you for your consideration and I would be honored to continue my board and organizational service as a Member at Large.  As a member of the Board of Directors since 2022, I’ve worked to energize our Academy from the inside out, ensuring that every emergency physician, from medical student to seasoned attending, is seen, supported, and empowered.

Over my most recent term, I’m especially proud to have co-chaired the Leadership Academy, which has not only expanded in participation and engagement, but this year’s cohort even launched a new state chapter, the Four Corners, demonstrating that when we invest in emerging leaders, they invest right back in AAEM and expand our influence in new places. We’ve made significant progress in strengthening the experience of our members in the Academy. I’m committed to mentorship, advocacy, and innovation that keep our organization moving forward.

My vision for AAEM is to be the professional home that champions all emergency physicians, no matter how or where they practice.  As an emergency physician who has practiced in diverse clinical settings and who now also runs multiple growing businesses, I bring both a pit doc’s grit and a strategist’s lens for growth.

In my next term, I want to help AAEM lead boldly into what’s next: advancing conversations around AI and how it will shape our specialty, making us the experts on the business of EM and physician entrepreneurship and ensuring our members age well in emergency medicine. I lead with collaboration, clarity, and innovation and I remain deeply committed to the values that make AAEM the champion of emergency physicians. I would be honored to continue serving you on the Board of Directors.

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Past Five Years:

International Committee, Member, 2019 – Present
International Committee, Immediate Past Chair, 2024 – 2025
International Committee, Chair 2022 – 2024
International Committee, Vice-Chair 2021 – 2022
Kevin G. Rodgers Program Director of the Year Award Recipient – 2025

Five Years+:

Delaware Valley Chapter Division, Pennsylvania Director-At-Large,  2016 – 2017
Delaware Valley Chapter Division, Pennsylvania President,  2017 – 2019
Legal Committee, Member, 2016 – 2020
Legal Committee, Vice-Chair 2019 – 2020
Social Media Committee, 2016 – 2020
Marketing Task Force 2016 – 2020
National Physician Suicide Awareness Advocacy 2018; Wellness Committee Focus Group 2019
Contributions to Modern Resident, 2013 & 2015

I have been a proud AAEM member for 20 years, and I am honored to submit a candidacy to the Board.  I was first exposed to the Academy under Dr. Robert McNamara as an academic faculty member.  I learned the critical importance of due process, transparency, and workplace fairness which have been core tenets within my leadership style.  As an aspiring educator, I had the privilege of working under Dr. Joe Lex.  I embraced the concepts of spreading open access education content to better improve emergency didactics/care globally.  For me, the FAAEM designation represents a fellowship of dedicated physicians who are the safety net for our communities and tirelessly advocate for our patients and specialty.

I was fortunate to represent the Delaware Valley AAEM chapter as the Pennsylvania Director-At-Large and President.  In these roles, we worked on patient (motorcycle helmet advocacy) and peer initiatives (National Physician Suicide Awareness Day).  I worked with a coalition of physicians at the state legislature to advocate for transparency with “surprise” billing.  Additionally, I advocated to our state representatives for the importance of physician autonomy and against APP independent practice without physician oversight.  Our patients deserve board certified emergency physicians.  Awesomely, I assisted with the design team that created the AAEM logo.  The group committed to a vision that wholly resonates with me. A shield to protect our communities, a torch to light the way, and the phrase “Champion of the Emergency Physician”. These values inspired me to become the president of our faculty senate and a member of my hospital leadership.  It is critical for physicians to oversee health care systems and advocate for patients from the top to the pit.

I moved to New York City and was deeply impacted by the COVID pandemic.  My emerging infections research combined with my global health experiences at one of the epicenters of the outbreak provided me the background to communicate 70+ engagements with the media about emergency care.  The work springboarded to consultation assistance (infectious disease, assault weapons, reproductive rights) with the office of the Vice-President of the United States.  I plan to utilize my academic skill sets/international connections to help platform the importance of emergency medicine and front-line care.

I have been fortunate enough to be involved in several AAEM committees.  I have been on the AAEM International Committee & Conference Planning Committee and as Chair from 2022-2024.  I have been part of the AAEM social media committee, legal committee, marketing task force and Wellness Committee Focus Group.  Education and academic capacity building have been important in my career.  I have lectured 20 times over the years at DVAAEM (2017), AAEM SA (2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021), and MEMC (2019, 2023).  I was honored to recently receive the AAEM/RSA Kevin G. Rodgers Program Director Award (2025). I enjoy sports, movies, and time with my wife and four children.  If elected, I hope to leverage my expertise to honor and support AAEM’s mission and vision.  Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.

Past Five Years:

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Member, 2024 – present
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Secretary and Finance Chair, 2025 – present
Leadership Academy, Mentee, 2025 – present
Texas Chapter, Member, 2024 – present
Women in Emergency Medicine Section, Member, 2025 – present
Young Physicians Council, Member, 2024 – present

As a board certified emergency doctor from Texas originally, I currently work for a small democratic group in both community hospital settings in Odessa, Texas and in a critical access hospital in Kermit, Texas – a town of only 5,000 people.

Advocacy has always been at the heart of emergency medicine. I believe that AAEM aligns well with my own values and hopes for our specialty. Texas is only a microcosm of how current events are affecting both our patients and our specialty. Vaccine hesitancy, medical mistrust, ongoing insurance issues, battles with corporate practice of medicine and so much more continue to threaten our specialty and our patients. I see that firsthand when working in the community and rural hospitals in west Texas. Being able to advocate for the most vulnerable patients and parts of our specialty is my goal if elected. I believe representation of our community and rural doctors is an important part of both education and advocacy. 

There needs to be more representation, which I believe translates into more engagement of those AAEM members. With the current events that are threatening our voices, we need to be more unified as physicians. The power in our collective voice is what our specialty needs to move forward. Being in the Leadership Academy has helped me expand on the leadership skills necessary to lead us forward. Working as the Secretary and Finance Chair of JEDI AAEM has also given me more experience in advocating for vulnerable patients and the advancement of the field. My future aspirations within emergency medicine are built on the work that I am already doing within the Academy– to advocate for our specialty, the livelihoods of others and use my voice for the greater good. It would be an honor to do so as your next AAEM At Large Board Member.

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Past Five Years:

Critical Care Medicine Section, Member, 2020 – present 
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Member, 2022 – 2023
Locum Tenens Section, Chair-Elect, 2024 – 2025
Texas Chapter, Member 2020 – 2025
Texas Chapter, Vice Chair, 2025 – Present
Women in Emergency Medicine Section, Member, 2020 – present

I have been a long-standing and committed advocate for the specialty of Emergency Medicine, with a particular focus on supporting bedside physicians. I currently serve on several AAEM committees, including the Legal Committee, where I have been an active contributor, as well as the Physician Group Board. In addition, I serve as President of the Locum Tenens Group.

Through my work with AAEM, I have engaged in writing and contributing to opinions on a range of critical issues affecting our specialty, including the CARES Act, EMTALA, and emergency department boarding. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of the legal, regulatory, and policy challenges facing emergency physicians today.

I believe the greatest strength of Emergency Medicine lies in our intellectual flexibility and our deep compassion for the humanity of our patients. As a specialty, we are entering a new era of health care, one that sits at a crossroads between thoughtful technology integration and the risk of technology overtake or overreach. Through numerous systemic challenges, we have worked to preserve the sanctity of the patient-physician relationship, which remains central to the practice of medicine and the trust placed in us by the public.

Emergency Medicine has long served as the bedrock of the American health care system-keeping our doors open and our values aligned with providing care to anyone and everyone in need. I believe it is imperative that we continue to step forward to protect this role and advocate for our patients and physicians as we shape the future of our specialty.

I would bring a unique perspective to the Board informed by my lived experiences across diverse practice settings, as well as my strong interest in health care policy, health care law, and the business of Emergency Medicine.

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Past Five Years:

Florida Chapter, Member, 2020 – 2021; 2023 – 2024
Oral Board Examiner, 2021

Emergency medicine is at a defining moment. The increasing corporatization of care, erosion of due process, and steady loss of physician leadership have materially changed how emergency physicians practice. These challenges demand a strong, principled AAEM that is willing to advocate clearly and decisively. I am seeking election to the AAEM Board of Directors because I believe sustained physician-led leadership is essential to the future of our specialty.

I practice emergency medicine in multiple clinical environments and routinely work during the most operationally demanding hours. This keeps me closely connected to the realities facing frontline physicians’ rising productivity expectations, staffing instability, and growing distance between clinical judgment and administrative priorities. These pressures reinforce the importance of AAEM’s mission to protect democratic practice models, physician autonomy, and due process.

My leadership style is practical, direct, and grounded in systems thinking. Through ongoing quality and patient safety leadership across multiple campuses, I have learned that effective advocacy requires more than alignment of values; it requires credibility, follow-through, and the ability to translate policy into meaningful change at the bedside. I value collaboration, but I am equally prepared to take clear positions when the interests of emergency physicians and patients are threatened.

My involvement with AAEM has been intentional. I have attended multiple AAEM conferences and most recently served as a speaker at the AAEM-sponsored MEMC 2025 conference in Budapest. I was honored to be nominated for the Board by the CEO of my small, democratic physician group, an AAEM-PG member. That nomination reflects the confidence of colleagues who actively practice in and defend physician-led emergency medicine.

Education and mentorship are central to my professional commitment. Working with residents and medical students has reinforced how current policy decisions will shape the next generation of emergency physicians. That responsibility is now personal, as my son applies for emergency medicine residency. I want him, and all trainees’ to enter a specialty defined by professional respect, clinical independence, and long-term sustainability, not one constrained by corporate priorities.

If elected, I will be an engaged, accountable Board member who listens to frontline physicians and advocates with clarity and resolve. I will work to strengthen due process protections, support democratic practice groups, uphold training standards, and ensure AAEM remains the authoritative voice for practicing emergency physicians during a critical period for our specialty.

Past Five Years:

JEDI Section, Member, 2022
Louisiana Chapter, Member, 2015 – 2024

I trained in Emergency Medicine in Los Angeles from 1988-1991. I have worked in a myriad of facets of the profession including academics, locum tenens, urgent care, small democratic group settings, contract management groups, site medical director, EMS director and currently chief medical officer.  I serve on the board of directors at Nutex Health, a publicly traded company.  I continue to work clinical shifts in the Emergency Department.  Through the years, I have witnessed the changes in the specialty–the good and the not so good.  One thing that has remained constant is AAEM’s devotion to and support for the the individual emergency physician as well as the specialty.  I have been aligned with that mission since early in my career. At his stage in my vocation, I think my most important contribution is the continued commitment and support of the organization that I feel is most dedicated to ensuring the continued positive evolution of the specialty to allegiance to the working Emergency Physician.

Past Five Years:

AAEM Scientific Assembly, Plenary Speaker 2023 – 2025
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section, Chair, 2022 – 2023
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section, Member, 2021 – Present
Leadership Academy Graduate – 2021
Young Educator Award Recipient – 2022
Young Physicians Section, Member, 2019 – Present
Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Conference, Track Chair, 2023

As an early-career emergency physician myself, I understand firsthand the unique challenges we face as we establish our careers in this dynamic and demanding specialty. Combined with my substantial leadership experience within AAEM, deep knowledge of the Academy’s operations and strategic vision, and extensive network spanning from trainees to seasoned practitioners, I am positioned to effectively represent and advocate for our membership and liaise with the Board of Directors. Emergency medicine stands at a critical inflection point. We are navigating rapid technological advancement that is reshaping how we deliver care, policy changes that fundamentally impact our practice environment, and an escalating demand for emergency services that strains our workforce. For young physicians entering this landscape, the challenges are multifaceted – whether practicing in academic centers or community settings, we face questions about sustainable practice models, scope of practice evolution, work-life integration, and career longevity that previous generations may not have encountered with the same intensity. I have witnessed talented colleagues struggle with early burnout, grapple with limited mentorship, and face barriers to accessing the resources necessary to thrive professionally and personally. This is unacceptable. Our specialty cannot afford to lose passionate, skilled physicians to preventable attrition. As YPS Director, I am committed to building robust mentorship pathways that connect early-career physicians with experienced guides who can help navigate the complexities of modern emergency medicine practice. I will work tirelessly to expand access to professional development resources, create forums for peer support and knowledge exchange, and ensure that the unique perspectives and needs of young physicians are not just heard but prioritized in AAEM’s strategic decisions. My vision for YPS is one of proactive advocacy and meaningful support. I will amplify the voices of early-career emergency physicians in conversations about workforce sustainability, practice environment quality, and the future direction of our specialty. I will leverage my relationships across the full continuum of emergency medicine to forge partnerships that benefit our members, from securing educational opportunities, building our financial literacy and negotiation capabilities, to advocating for policies that support sustainable practice. The professional development of young physicians is not ancillary to AAEM’s mission—it is central to the vitality and future of emergency medicine. I am ready to serve our membership with dedication, strategic insight, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that every early-career emergency physician has the support, resources, and advocacy they deserve to build a fulfilling, sustainable career. I would be honored to earn your support and the opportunity to serve as your YPS Director.

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Past Five Years:

Emergency Medical Services Section, Member, 2025 – Present
Great Plains Chapter Division, Member, 2025 – Present
Great Lakes Chapter Division, Member, 2021 – 2022
Missouri Chapter Division, Member, 2018 – 2021
Young Physicians Section, Member, 2025 – Present

I am an academic emergency medicine physician with subspecialty training in Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Medicine. I currently practice at a large academic medical center, where I supervise residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers, staff non-resident emergency department shifts, and serve as core faculty for an EMS and Disaster Medicine Fellowship. I completed residency training in a high-volume community emergency department and now work in a tertiary academic center, giving me firsthand experience with the important differences between academic and community practice models and the shared challenges young physicians face across both environments.

My professional values closely align with the mission of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine: protecting physician-led emergency care, preserving physician autonomy, and maintaining high standards of residency training. As a young physician entering practice during a period of rapid change, I have seen how corporatization, expanding non-physician scope, and erosion of physician governance disproportionately affect early-career emergency physicians. These realities underscore the importance of strong advocacy and organized representation through AAEM, as well as the united front of emergency physicians supporting one another.

Advocacy for physician wellness, balance, and sustainability has been a consistent focus throughout my career. During medical school, I delivered a TEDx talk on physician wellness and balance, emphasizing the cultural and systemic contributors to burnout early in training. This interest continued through residency, where I was honored with the Henry Ford Star Award in recognition of my support of peers and colleagues. These experiences reinforced my belief that wellness is inseparable from autonomy, fair working conditions, and respect for physician expertise.

My training and professional experience span both allopathic and osteopathic pathways, allowing me to work closely with learners from diverse educational backgrounds. This perspective has strengthened my appreciation for the importance of uniform training standards and rigorous residency oversight to ensure that all emergency physicians are prepared to provide high-quality, independent care regardless of training pathway.

As a faculty member, I regularly mentor residents, fellows, and junior colleagues on issues often underemphasized in formal training, including contract evaluation, practice models, professional boundaries, and long-term career sustainability. I believe that early-career physicians need practical tools and honest guidance to navigate an increasingly complex practice environment while maintaining professional integrity.

If elected as Young Physician Section Director, my priorities would include strengthening engagement of young physicians within AAEM, expanding practical educational resources, and ensuring that early-career perspectives meaningfully inform AAEM’s advocacy efforts. I am particularly committed to advancing physician autonomy, protecting residency training standards, and supporting practice environments that reinforce the physician-led nature of emergency medicine. An important part of this work is promoting the breadth and depth of emergency physician expertise, encouraging thoughtful and appropriate consultation, and advocating for the continued relevance and value of emergency medicine as a distinct and essential specialty within the house of medicine. I would be honored to serve AAEM in this role and to advocate for a sustainable, meaningful, and high-standard future for emergency medicine.

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Past Five Years:

California Chapter Division, Member, 2023 – Present
California Chapter Division, Operational Board Member, 2023 – Present
Emergency Medical Services Section, Member, 2025 – Present
Latin American/Hispanic Health & Education Committee, Co-Vice Chair, 2025 – Present
Locum Tenens Section, Member, 2025 – Present
Operations Management Section, Member, 2025 – Present
Oral Boards Examiner, 2023 – Present
Social EM and Population Health Committee, Member, 2024 – Present
Young Physicians Section, Member, 2022 – Present
Women in Emergency Medicine Section, Councilor, 2022 – 2023

First, I would like to thank both Dr. Vicki Norton and Dr. Lisa Moreno for supporting me in this nomination for YPS Director. I have been a proud member of AAEM RSA throughout medical school and residency and have held various leadership roles in AAEM, from Women in EM leadership to the Cal-AAEM Board of Directors to State Chapter President. In the last few years, the Cal-AAEM Chapter has organized educational and advocacy-centered symposia focused on how the corporate practice of medicine and private equity-backed groups have diminished the delivery of quality, EM physician-driven care. In recent months, we have published chapter newsletters on state and local legislation that would impact the practice of EM.

While focusing on the State Chapter, I have found that a large majority of our Chapter members are EM residents and young physicians. Last fall, in collaboration with AAEM RSA and AAEM Locums Group, I organized and co-hosted a Financial Wellness Seminar to prepare medical students and residents regarding student loans and overall financial wellness. In the coming months, I will be working with YPS and RSA leaders to engage and educate members inside and outside of AAEM regarding the new ABEM Certifying Exam. I am currently working with our state Chapter Board of Directors at Cal-AAEM and plan to develop multiple collaborations across AAEM leadership to focus on advocacy through webinars and in-person meetings. These events have been essential to supporting new EM physicians both inside and outside of AAEM.

If elected as the AAEM YPS Director, my goal will be to retain and engage our resident and young physician members by understanding their needs and connecting them with the many resources AAEM has to offer. I will dedicate my time and efforts to increasing engaging collaborations within AAEM and finding effective strategies that will support, advocate for, and educate young EM physicians inside and outside of AAEM on the ever-evolving legislation that impacts the unencumbered practice of Emergency Medicine.

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Past Five Years:

Delaware Valley Chapter Division, Member, 2021 – Present
Emergency Medicine Workforce Committee, Member, 2025 – Present 
Leadership Academy Graduate – 2021
Operations Management Committee, 2023 – 2024
Young Physicians Section, Member, 2022 – Present
Young Physicians Section, Councilor, 2025 – Present
Young Physicians Section, Councilor, 2022 – 2024
Women in Emergency Medicine Section, Member, 2022 – Present

I am honored to seek election as Director of the Young Physicians Section of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. AAEM has been central to my development as an emergency physician since residency, and I am deeply committed to advancing its mission of democratic emergency medicine, physician advocacy, and support for early-career emergency physicians.

My involvement with AAEM began during residency, when I was elected as an at-large board member of the AAEM Resident and Student Association in 2019, followed by service as Vice President in 2020. These early leadership roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, a particularly challenging period for trainees, reinforced my dedication to representation, transparency, and meaningful engagement with members.

Since graduating from residency, I have remained deeply involved in the Young Physicians Section. I have had the privilege of serving as Chair-Elect in 2023, Chair in 2024, and currently serve as Immediate Past Chair. In these roles, I focused on initiatives with tangible impact for early-career physicians, including strengthening mentorship programs, expanding CV review and mock interview offerings, and helping develop key resources such as the Young Physician Toolkit and a Guide to Publishing. I also co-authored the AAEM Young Physicians Section and Women in Emergency Medicine position statement on scheduling recommendations during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and parental leave. This work reflects my commitment to equity, workforce sustainability, and institutional accountability. Through my work with RSA and YPS, I have also enjoyed organizing and hosting webinars and Scientific Assembly programming, including the Financial Literacy Lunch, YPS Open Mic Competition, and YPS Oral Abstract Competition.

These national service efforts complement my academic and clinical roles as an attending emergency physician at Temple University Hospital for the past four years and as Medical Director of the Episcopal Campus. In these positions, I work closely with trainees and early-career physicians navigating leadership, operations, and career development.

As YPS Director, I will continue to advocate for practical resources, inclusive policies, and leadership opportunities that empower young physicians to thrive. I bring organizational leadership, national service experience, and a collaborative approach, and I would be honored to continue serving AAEM and its members in this role.

Past Five Years:

Great Plains Chapter, Founding Member, 2025 – present
RSA Board of Directors, At-Large Director, 2023 – 2024
Young Physician Section, Member, 2024 – present

I believe I could provide great value in the role of YPS director and would love the honor of doing so. In 2024 I won the resident of the year award for my work on the AAEM/RSA board as the advocacy chair where most of my work entailed increasing membership to increase state and local level advocacy including residency site visits for recruitment. During that year and 2025, when I won the AAEM YPS engagement award, I was starting the Oklahoma Chapter of AAEM, where before this became formally a chapter,  I joined with a couple other members in Kansas and Missouri and started the GPAAEM regional chapter and actively sit on the board of this chapter. Now as I work in the academic setting I get to engage with residents and students about AAEM. I would love to continue to advocate for emergency medicine, especially as I am in early career- the young physician section. I believe starting out your career with the right resources and knowledge allows us to advocate for emergency medicine and our patients as we advance in our careers. With the right foundation early in our careers, it will allow us the freedom and time to dedicate to our passions outside of direct clinical work and allow us to grow into these roles as we gain exposure in this arena. I would like to help members in YPS gain knowledge or connect to resources wherever they feel that allows them to set this foundation for their future.