President-Elect

Hello EMRA!

2,278. This is the number of EM PGY1 positions in 2018, representing the 4th largest specialty and >25% increase over the past 4 years. Now, more than ever, we have the ability to shape the future of our specialty and the (wo)manpower to improve medicine as a whole with as robust an institution as we’ve become.

As an Education Committee Vice Chair and Leadership Academy participant, I’ve witnessed how impactful EMRA can be. From on-shift resources like the pressor guide on my badge, to mentorship opportunities, to travel scholarships for national conferences, EMRA does it all! Yet, there is no question in my mind where the true value of EMRA lies – it’s you!

Resident-driven projects, from the famous antibiotic guide to the newer EMRA Match, are why EMRA is so special. As President-Elect, my primary aim would be to foster the brilliant ideas and passions that already exist in our members. I offer my unconditional support and promise to be an advocate for you, our specialty, and our patients, so EMRA may continue to affect change for us as trainees and for our practice of emergency medicine.

I humbly request your vote. It would be an honor to serve you!

Hannah R. Hughes, MD/MBA - CVpdf 159.87 KB

President Elect

The first year of this three year term is the President-Elect year as described in the table below.

The second year is spent as President, responsible for all interactions with other groups inside and outside EM and the official voice of EMRA.  The President also presides over all association meetings except those of the Representative Council and its committees.

The third year is spent as the Immediate Past President (IPP) & Treasurer, providing continuity and historical background to the Board as an advisor and peer mentor to its members.  The IPP also serves as: chair of EMRA’s Finance and Awards Committees; liaison to the Council Credentials and Tellers Committee; member of the Emergency Medicine Foundation Board of Trustees; Ex Officio member of the Emergency Department Practice Management Association board of directors; member of the ACEP Finance Committee.

Election Annually
Term 3 years (President Elect, President, Immediate Past President)
Requirements It is strongly recommended that candidates for President Elect have prior leadership experience within EMRA.
Duties
  • Essentially functions as the Vice President in EMRA’s Executive Council, training for your year as President where you will then function as the Chairman of the Board and the official voice of the organization
  • Ensure fiduciary integrity and accountability of EMRA’s actions
  • Serve as editor of EMRA’s monthly newsletter, What’s Up in EM
  • Oversee EMRA representatives to external organizations 
  • Manage and oversee EMRA Reps to the ACEP Sections
  • Appoint Medical Student Council members with assistance from the MSC Chair and EMRA’s Director of Education
  • General responsibilities as a voting member of the Board of Directors (misc projects, monthly board meetings, write for EM Resident magazine)
  • Represent EMRA members at ACEP Council
Travel

Extensive (average 4-7 days per month)
Includes such meetings/conferences as:

  • Monthly EMRA Board of Directors meeting (virtual attendance)
  • ACEP Scientific Assembly (Oct)
  • ACEP Board of Directors’ Retreat (Dec)
  • EMRA Board of Directors’ Retreat (Jan)
  • ACEP Media Training (Dec)
  • ABEM Site Visit (every 2 years)
  • CORD Academic Assembly (March/April)
  • Leadership & Advocacy Conference (May)
  • SAEM Annual Meeting (May)
  • ACEP/EMF Corporate Council Meeting (July)

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