President-Elect
Alexandra Sappington, DO
Louisiana State University New Orleans | New Orleans, LA
I cannot begin to express the gratitude I have for EMRA. From unmatched resources and transformative conferences to mentorship that shaped me, the people I have met through EMRA have been foundational in my journey and I would not be where I am today without them. Now, it is time for me to take that next step and run for President-Elect so that I may pay it forward.
I am passionate about emergency medicine and energized about our future. We have experienced numerous challenges in recent years, and after advocating on Capitol Hill for LAC, I can confirm we are not finished. My experiences with EMRA and ACOEP on the national level allowed me to create mentorship series for medical students, hone my leadership skills, and network with prominent figures in our field. I plan to use the knowledge and insights gained from these experiences to elevate EMRA as it continues to empower our residents to become the best physicians possible and advance emergency medicine as the leading specialty.
I envision a future where EMRA continues to lead with purpose, and where our members feel connected, supported, and empowered. I am honored to have your consideration for this position.
Alexandra Sappington CVRobert Dunn, MD
University of Maryland | Baltimore, MD
Hello friends! I am honored to announce my candidacy for EMRA President-Elect this year.
To serve as EMRA President-Elect is a unique privilege, representing over 15,000 residents across the country, in the largest independent resident-led organization. Therefore, my goal is to do my due diligence in identifying the top concerns of residents and collaborating with our partners to organize around solutions. This means innovating communications with our residents, increasing participation through our representative council, and fostering partnerships with others associations and societies to strengthen our stance in the world of EM and on Capital Hill.
My time in the AMA has helped me understand the approach of organizing on a national stage and given me experience of cross-specialty collaboration. My time as the Vice President of my residency’s union has helped me innovate our techniques in sourcing concerns and advocacy. And overall, my experience in health policy and organized medicine fuels my passion to advocate on behalf of my fellow residents!
Finally, as we enter our last year in the EMRA strategic plan, I look forward to developing a roadmap to advance the priorities of our residents and innovating our medical student experience.
Thank you all for your consideration! :)
Robert Dunn CVPresident 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. |
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| Travel |
Extensive (average 4-7 days per month)
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