2026 International Committee Leader Spotlight

Adebisi Adeyeye, MBBS, MSc

Chair-Elect of the EMRA International Committee, 2026

Program: 
Mayo Clinic

Your goal as an EMRA leader: 
Visible impact. Building community. Continual improvement of self.

Why get involved in a professional society? 
EMRA is especially sentimental to me. My work in building an interest group in Nigeria was first supported by EMRA. Now in residency, I hope to give back by contributing my time, energy, and experience to further the growth of EMRA’s international community. I am also excited by the prospects of meeting people with similar interests and working on projects that impact the emergency medicine community globally.

What do you think are the top three traits of a great leader?
Genuine belief in and commitment to the goals of the community, An understanding of and respect for people, Ability to translate vision into action

What is the best advice you have ever received?
While not direct advice, Toni Morrison once said, “I stood at the border, stood at the edge and claimed it as central and let the rest of the world move over to where I was.” It reminds me of the validity of my perspective and my ability to create my own realities.

What is something people don't know about you? 
I think I am quite good at sudoku

If I weren't an emergency physician, I would be: 
Disaster Scientist or Mathematician

What is your favorite hack for night shifts?
Sleeping in the later half of the day so I wake up right before my shift

What app on your phone consumes the most of your time?
Instagram, Sudoku

What is the last non-textbook you read? 
Angels in the ER - Robert Lesslie

Favorite channel on social media?
Arlette Amuli (youtube)

Uma Mrinaleni Murugappan, MD

Vice Chair of the EMRA International Committee, 2026

Program:
Jefferson Health New Jersey

Your goal as an EMRA leader: 
To turn global emergency medicine experience into action by strengthening EMRA’s role as a bridge between U.S. residents and physicians in emerging and under-resourced systems. I plan to support structured, bi-directional collaborations through virtual case discussions, teaching sessions, and mentorship that promote shared learning and equitable growth in emergency medicine.

Why get involved in a professional society? 
To have a platform that turns passion into impact. EMRA gives residents a voice, the ability to advocate for change, and the opportunity to actively shape the future of emergency medicine through collaboration and leadership.

What do you think are the top three traits of a great leader?
Listening, adaptability, and humility. A great leader knows when to step forward, when to step back, and how to bring out the best in a team.

What is the best advice you have ever received? 
Focus on doing the work well today; the rest will follow.

What is something people don't know about you? 
I was born and raised in Zambia, and I trained in Bharathanatyam for 14 years, completing my formal dance graduation (Arangetram) before medical school.

If I weren't an emergency physician, I would be: 
A film editor :)

Favorite life hack for night shifts: 
Prioritizing sleep before the shift and pacing caffeine through the night.

What app on your phone consumes the most of your time?
Instagram- mostly for travel, food, aesthetics, and keeping up with friends.

What is the last non-textbook you read? 
I’m not much of a reader outside of medicine; I gravitate more toward visual storytelling.