Secretary Editor

Elizabeth Nisper, MD

Corewell Health Grand Rapids/Michigan State University | Grand Rapids, MI

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As a trainee, it’s easy to get lost in the daily grind of rotations, studying, and extracurriculars—but EMRA has kept me motivated, inspired, and enthusiastically optimistic about the field of emergency medicine. EM Resident, in particular, grounds me in my “why.” Each issue re-energizes my passion for emergency medicine, and the editorials consistently remind me how special this field truly is. They’ve inspired my goal of becoming a part of EMRA board.

If elected, I will bring a strong foundation of leadership to this role. Before residency, I served as a lead ED scribe, overseeing the training and performance of over 100 scribes. In medical school, I co-organized a large community health fair. Currently, I serve as EMRAM secretary and EMRA’s representative to ACEP’s Section on Trauma and Injury Prevention. I’m also an active member of the EMRA PEM committee and serve on my institution’s house staff council.

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to apply for the EM Resident Editor/Secretary position and contribute my organizational skills, dependability, and leadership experience. I look forward to advocating for our specialty and sharing the same energy and inspiration that EM Resident has consistently given me.

Elizabeth Nisper CV

Kevin Bertrand, DO

University of Central Florida/HCA Ocala Hospital | Ocala, FL

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To my EMRA family,

As an Emergency Medicine resident captivated by health policy, with a strong foundation in health communication and a passion for using written communication to advocate, educate, and connect, I would be honored to serve you as EMRA’s Secretary/Editor.

My background—including service as a Chief Resident, author for ScholarRx, AOA TIPS Fellow, and current EMRA Leadership Academy participant—reflects my commitment to leadership, education, and advocacy. I’ve developed and contributed to a wide range of narrative and educational content across platforms, and I take pride in producing writing that is accurate, engaging, and accessible.

If elected Secretary/Editor, I will commit to delivering timely, high-quality content. Each submission will be thoughtfully reviewed, and contributors will receive meaningful, constructive feedback. I will work to ensure EM Resident remains factually sound, diverse in perspective, grammatically polished, and clinically relevant. I will actively recruit contributors from across programs and backgrounds, and collaborate closely with EMRA staff to maintain smooth and professional publication cycles.

I’m excited about the opportunity to shape a publication that educates, advocates, and inspires. I would be grateful for your support and the chance to serve as your next Secretary/Editor.

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Secretary-Editor

Members interested in running for this position should reach out to EMRA’s staff managing editor to discuss your interest. Our staff is amazing and, particularly for this position, integral to our board’s success!

Election Odd-numbered years
Term 2 years
Duties
  • Serve as Editor in Chief of EM Resident – EMRA’s bimonthly magazine and the official print and online publication of EMRA. The editor carries the full responsibility for magazine content, including editing all submitted material, significant writing duties, recruiting authors, and enforcement of production schedules working in collaboration with the EMRA staff managing editor.
  • Records minutes from EMRA Board meetings, EMRA Rep Council meetings, and EMRA Town Hall meetings
  • 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)
Notes

Members interested in running for this position should reach out to EMRA’s staff managing editor to discuss your interest. Our staff is amazing and, particularly for this position, integral to our board’s success!

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