Member at Large

Kimberly Herard, MD

Emory University Emergency Medicine Residency | Atlanta, GA

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One thing I love about emergency medicine is being part of a team. The care team lead by residents and attending physicians is grounded in its purpose to provide life-saving care, ameliorate social determinants of health, and improve health outcomes. The foundation of this teamwork lead by and for residents is appreciated in EMRA.

I have long been involved in EMRA where I fostered my interests in international medicine, diversity and inclusion, social health, and now ultrasound. As hopeful member-at-large, I plan to be open to creating, assisting, and supporting a variety of projects that are focused on caring for residents who serve as the heart of our residencies. My broad interests would serve me well as I vow to work for EMRA as we fight to achieve multifaceted support for residents.

We have been training during a difficult time with COVID, discussions of job insecurity, fights to protect resident wellness, and more. I share EMRA’s vision to make certain the resident voice is heard. My goals on the EMRA Board of Directors are to ensure residents continue to have agency to advocate for themselves, robust opportunities to lead and enact positive change, and encourage EM workplace diversity.

Member-at-Large

The Member-at-Large will focus on timely specialty issues or EMRA organizational needs at the direction of the EMRA Executive Committee.

Election

Odd-numbered years

(Pending approval of EMRA Bylaws changes at the fall 2023 Representative Council meeting, this position will not be offered. If the changes are not approved, EMRA will seek Member at Large candidates during the Representative Council meeting and a vote will be called. Direct any questions to .)

Term 2 years
Duties
  • Advise the Board on timely specialty advocacy issues including workforce
  • Other special projects determined in collaboration with the President based on specialty and organizational priorities
  • General board responsibilities (misc projects, monthly board meetings, write for EM Resident magazine, and serve as liaison to a number of EMRA Committees)
  • Represent EMRA members at ACEP Council
Travel
  • Monthly EMRA Board of Directors meeting (virtual attendance)
  • ACEP Scientific Assembly (Oct)
  • EMRA Board of Directors’ Retreat (Jan)
  • Leadership & Advocacy Conference (May)

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