2025 Ultrasound Committee Leader Spotlight
Sean Beckman, DO
Chair of the EMRA Ultrasound Committee, 2026
Program:
Rutgers NJMS
What is your goal as an EMRA leader?
Ultrasound continues to be one of the most important skills in an Emergency Medicine physician's tool box. My goal as an EMRA leader is to use this platform to provide educational content to our peers and push the boundaries of how to incorporate ultrasound into the EM workflow.
Doing more listening than talking, leading by example and respect
Do everything to the best of your ability, you never know who is watching
Because I speak 3 languages, I also dream in 3 languages
If I weren't an emergency physician, what would you be?
I would be a chef. There's something to be said about the pressure of cooking for a large group of people, simultaneously preparing all the sides and the meat (star of the show) and watching people's reaction. Its the culinary equivalent to Emergency Medicine.
Oreos and Celsius
Zillow and Youtube
Reena Sheth
Vice Chair of the EMRA Ultrasound Committee, 2026
Program:
Nova Southeastern University Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
My goal as an EMRA leader is to strengthen connection, mentorship, and access to meaningful educational opportunities for students and residents interested in Emergency Medicine. Through my involvement with EMRA committees, ACEP, and national conferences, I have seen how powerful EMRA can be in shaping confident, well-supported future emergency physicians.
I hope to contribute by creating inclusive spaces that emphasize hands-on learning, mentorship, and resilience through ultrasound education, or peer-led initiatives. By helping trainees feel supported regardless of background, training environment, or geographic location, my goal is to empower EMRA members to grow not only as clinicians, but also as leaders and advocates for the specialty.
Why did you get involved in a professional society?
I wanted to be part of a community that actively shapes the future of Emergency Medicine. As a medical student and former EMT, I quickly realized that learning does not stop at the bedside. Advocacy, mentorship, education, and wellness all play a critical role in supporting trainees and advancing the specialty. Professional societies provided a space where I could learn from leaders in the field while also contributing meaningfully.
What do you think are the top three traits of a great leader?
Resilience, empathy, and the ability to be an active listener. These qualities create a safe environment for learning and foster honest, open communication.
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Trust but verify!
What is something that people don't know about you?
I am an avid skier and competed in ski racing in the Northeast for eight years.
If you weren't an emergency physician, what would you be?
EM is the best specialty! No other place I would rather be!
What is your favorite hack for night shifts?
Having snacks available
What app on your phone consumes the most of your time?
Instagram
What is the last non-textbook you read?
Off the Grid by Nick Rosen
Miranda N Teixeira
Chair-Elect of the EMRA Ultrasound Committee, 2026
Program:
UTHSC
What is your goal as an EMRA leader?
As ultrasound is becoming ever more relevant in todays clinical environment, I want to expand clinical application and integration across specialties, by improving access to relevant and practical education. I also get to bring others into this circle and help them on their journey in medicine.
Why did you get involved in a professional society?
To expand my emergency medicine network, and by doing so open up opportunities to learn from other professionals leaders and learners alike and benefit from differing perspectives. Now I get to be the entry point for others to do the same.
What do you think are the top three traits of a great leader?
People are more than the worst things they've done or the worst thing that has been done to them.
What is something that people don't know about you?
I almost didn't graduate high school.
If you weren't an emergency physician, what would you be?
I would be working for a non-profit with the goal of supporting children in foster care.
What is your favorite hack for night shifts?
You just have to keep busy, then you don't have time to get sleepy.
What app on your phone consumes the most of your time?
Currently CorePendium and ChatGPT.
What is the last non-textbook you read?
The Emergency Mind - Dan Dworks.
What are your tops songs on your Spotify Wrapped?
Happy - NF, Lofi-HipHop, My Stress - NF
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