2026 Social EM Committee Leader Spotlight

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Meg Hayslip, MD

Chair of the EMRA Social EM Committee, 2026

meghayslipProgram: Carolinas Medical Center

What is your goal as an EMRA leader?
My goal is to create an environment to allow medical students and residents to come together to learn to identify and address social determinants of health to create a more equitable healthcare experience.
 
What do you think are the top three traits of a great leader?
Humility, communication, kindness
 
What is something that people don't know about you?
I love to scuba dive!
 
What is your favorite hack for night shifts?
Lots of snacks and caffeine- and a great spotify playlist
 
What app on your phone consumes the most of your time? 
Canasta (I love card games)

Clara Keum, MD

Chair-Elect of the EMRA Social EM Committee, 2026

CLARA KEUM MDProgram: 
Jefferson NJ

What do you think are the top three traits of a great leader?
Emotional intelligence, accountability, and not being afraid to advocate for others

What is the best advice you have ever received?
Wanting it is step one. Acting on it is what counts.

What is your favorite hack for night shifts?
High-protein snacks, hydration, and delayed coffee so I don’t crash at 4 a.m.

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