2023 - 2024 Social EM Committee Leader Spotlight

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Alexis Kimmel, MD, Chair-Elect of the EMRA Social EM Committee, 2023-2024

Alexis Kimmel.jpgProgram: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Your goal as an EMRA leader: To promote health equity through provider education and health policy

What is something people don't know about you? I have five siblings

If I weren't an emergency physician, I would be: running an animal rescue

Favorite life hack for night shifts: snacks

Favorite Twitter feed: @dglaucomflecken

What's on your playlist? manchester orchestra

Molly Curtiss, DO, Chair-Elect of the EMRA Social EM Committee, 2024-2024

Molly Curtiss.jpgProgram: University of Arizona South Campus

Your goal as an EMRA leader: As Chair-Elect of the Social EM committee, my goal is to learn how to become the best leader I can be while helping medical students and residents learn more about the social issues that impact their patients, and help give them the tools to make changes in their patients lives and their own communities.

What is the best advice you have ever received? Do something that brings you joy daily.

What is something people don't know about you? My older sister and I have the same birthday. She is exactly one year older than me.

Favorite life hack for night shifts: Bring lots of snacks!

Samara Albazzaz, MD, Vice Chair of the EMRA Social EM Committee, 2023-2024

Samara Albazzaz.jpgProgram: Einstein Medical Center

Your goal as an EMRA leader: My goal is to bring together EM residents and medical students with a shared passion for social emergency medicine.

What is your favorite hack for night shifts? Evenly spaced treats - start the night with a latte, progress to Sour Patch, end with chocolate.

What's the last non-textbook you read? The Last Cuentista, and Braiding Sweetgrass.

 

Megan Ladd, DO, Vice Chair of the EMRA Social EM Committee, 2023-2024

Megan Ladd.jpgProgram: Mercy St. Vincent

Your goal as an EMRA leader: Bring people together!

What is the best advice you have ever received? Always eat before rounds.
 
What is something that people don't know about you? I don't drink coffee #tealife
 
What is the last non-textbook you read? Uncomfortable conversations with a black man - Emmanuel Acho
 
Favorite channel on social media? r/residency

What's on your playlist? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXa9wYJr1oMFq

Nikkole Joy Turgeon, MD, Vice Chair of the EMRA Social EM Committee, 2022-2023

Nikkole Joy Turgeon.jpgProgram:  Boston Medical Center

Your goal as an EMRA leader: My goal is to work to foster a sense of personal and professional responsibility in our field so we all may act as socially responsible EM physicians, thereby advancing equitable solutions that will improve patient care and experiences.

Why did you get involved in a professional society? Advocacy exists on many levels, from the bedside to national policies. I want to engage with and learn from leaders in Social EM and Advocacy to better serve our communities. By getting involved in a professional society I hope to advance the state of Social EM within medical education and health policies.

What is the best advice you have ever received? Stop doing things because you think it will look good on a resume, only dedicate your time to things that you are passionate about, that refills your cup, and that keeps you motivated

What is something people don't know about you? I'm the first in my family to graduate college and the first doctor

If I weren't an emergency physician, I would be: Anthropologist or Botanist

What is the last non-textbook you read? Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (highly recommend!)

Alexandria Foster, DO, Asst. Vice Chair of the EMRA Social EM Committee, 2023-2024

Alexandra Foster.jpgProgram: Creighton University School of Medicine

Your goal as an EMRA leader: My goal is to help engage EMRA members in social EM, help those already interested in social EM find ways to get involved, and provide a voice for this patient population.

Why did you get involved in a professional society? I wanted to join a community of like-minded individuals and help myself grow more personally and professionally as a leader
 
What is something that people don't know about you? I grew up on a farm
 
If you weren't an emergency physician, what would you be? I would want to be a stand up comedian...but I would probably be a ballroom dancer

Favorite life hack for night shifts: Get sunlight and a workout in before the shift!

What's the last non-textbook you read? Be So Good They Can't Ignore You

What's on your playlist? Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, CCR

Brooke Ott, MD, Asst. Vice Chair of the EMRA Social EM Committee, 2023-2024

Brooke Ott.jpgProgram: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Your goal as an EMRA leader: As an EMRA leader, I plan to connect with leaders in social emergency and to support each other to improve health equity.

Why did you get involved in a professional society? Connect with EM physicians across the country
 
What do you think are the top three traits of a great leader? humility, passion, and compassion

If I weren't an emergency physician, I would be: Open a coffee shop and wine bar

What is your favorite hack for night shifts? Celsius and looking forward to a post nights brunch

What's on your playlist? Classic 2000s throwback music

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