2024 Government Services Leader Spotlight

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Eric Kretz, MD, Chair-Elect of the EMRA Goverment Services Committee, 2024

Eric Kretz.jpgProgram: Wright Patterson Air Force Base/ Wirght State University

Your goal as an EMRA leader: To advance the future of Emergency Medicine.

Why get involved in a professional society? If you're not at the table, you're on the menu.

What is the best advice you have ever received? Listen to understand, do not listen to respond
 
If you weren't an emergency physician, what would you be? I would operate a restaurant
 
What is the last non-textbook you read? Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

CPT Kyler Osborne, MD, Chair-Elect of the EMRA Goverment Services Committee, 2024

Kyler Osborne.jpgProgram: Madigan Army Medical Center

Your goal as an EMRA leader: As an EMRA leader, I hope to represent, support, and advocate for EM residents within all Uniformed Services.

Why did you get involved in a professional society? In order to network and build relationships with other EM Physicians and military members across our specialty - allowing me to learn, grow, and help to further improve our physician community.

What is the best advice you've ever received? "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift".

What is something people don't know about you? I threw the javelin in college.

If I weren't an emergency physician, I would be: A collegiate/ professional coach or trainer.

What is your favorite hack for night shifts? Celsius energy drinks and protein bars on shift. Melatonin/ doxylamine and blackout curtains for sleep.

What is the last non-textbook you read? Legacy by James Kerr. Currently reading The Emergency Mind by Dan Dworkis.

Michael Shulby, OMS-IV, Vice Chair of the EMRA Goverment Services Committee, 2024

Michael Shulby.jpgProgram: Midwestern University - Glendale, AZ

Your goal as an EMRA leader: I look forward to working with fellow leaders in emergency medicine to ensure military medical students and residents have a network to connect and exchange resources to allow a smooth transition from the academic to clinical settings.

Why did you get involved in a professional society? I am excited to be a member and leader in EMRA to connect with like minded individuals in the emergency specialty and share my passion for advocacy.

What is the best advice you've ever received? You have two ears and one mouth. Use them in that proper ratio.

What is something that people don't know about you? I am an AvGeek meaning I love learning about aviation, different types of commercial jets, and the different airlines.

If you weren't an emergency physician, what would you be? I would be a commercial airline pilot as I love to travel to new destinations.
 
What is your favorite hack for night shifts? The night before starting nights, I will try to stay awake until midnight or 1am, sleep in a little more than I normally would and power through the day and through the night shift. Drink plenty of water while on shift.

Ryan Leone, MSc, Asst. Vice Chair of the EMRA Goverment Services Committee, 2024

Ryan Leone, MScProgram: Columbia University

Your goal as an EMRA leader: My three goals with the Government Services Committee are to (1) improve opportunities for medical student involvement in military and federal healthcare, (2) advertise unique opportunities within the federal government that go beyond the military, and (3) increase awareness of organizational and policy changes at DHA and senior service levels.

Why did you get involved in a professional society? I wanted to play an active role in supporting the mission and community of emergency medicine nationally, particularly within the military, that goes beyond what can be done at the institutional or regional level.

What is the best advice you've ever received? My parents always told me to do my best with the things I can change, but to not get flustered by the ones I can't.

What is something people don't know about you? I've had a hobby of performing magic tricks since I was 8 years old!

If I weren't an emergency physician, I would be: I'd start my own affordable travel agency or work in humanitarian aid.

What app on your phone consumes the most of your time? Apple Maps - I'm pretty terrible with directions.

What are your tops songs on your Spotify Wrapped? Admittedly, I'm an Apple Music user, but my obsession with pop punk music means that Silver Lights by In Her Own Words and Chaos by Driveways were my top two.

Morgan Denecke, MD, OMS-IV, Assistant Vice Chair of the EMRA Goverment Services Committee, 2024

Morgan Denecke, MD.jpgProgram: Madigan Army Medical Center

Your goal as an EMRA leader: I look forward to advocating for the needs of residents and patients!

If you weren't an emergency physician, what would you be? If I were not a doctor I would be involved in food. I have always been interested in culinary school!
 
What is your favorite hack for night shifts? One Celsius is great but two mean you can do anything.
 
What app on your phone consumes the most of your time? I spend an unhealthy amount of time on Reddit

What is the last non-textbook you read? The last book that I read was the Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell. But I always stay up to date on news with the NYT and WaPo.

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