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Alexandra Sappington, DO, MS
View Alexandra Sappington's CVDr. Alexandra Sappington (LSU-New Orleans) has served in leadership roles for ACOEP-RSO, AAEM-RSA, CORD Application Process Improvement Committee, the EMRA Leadership Academy, the AMA-MSS, and a multitude of state and local initiatives. As EMRA President-elect, she has specific goals to support the specialty. In her own words:
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.
Q: What’s your first priority as an EMRA Board member?
A: Bonding with my fellow board members.
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
A: Everything happens for a reason, and you are exactly where you are meant to be in this moment.
Q: How do you recharge after a tough shift?
A: Working out (I have been a cycle instructor for 7 years now) or going on walks with my dog and my husband.
Q: What is something people don’t know about you?
A: I went to a performing arts high school in New York City that is well known for its celebrity output.
Q: 1 skill you want but don’t have yet:
A: Fluency in Spanish.
Q: 1 skill you could do without:
A: Being the master of the aux- I bring a speaker to every shift, and if I forget to play music my co-residents let it be known!
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