Administration & Operations, EMRA Spotlight

Meet Ynhi Thomas, MD, MPH, MSc

We're pleased to introduce Ynhi Thomas, MD, MPH, MSc, chair of the EMRA Admin & Ops Committee, 2020-2021.

Ynhi ThomasProgram: Baylor College of Medicine

Your goal as an EMRA leader: To educate EMRA members on high-yield administrative and operations topics that will impact their practice.

What is the best advice you've ever received? 
"The longest way round is the shortest way home." Take your time to do something thoughtfully and carefully. It may seem like it takes more time, but it will take less time than doing something carelessly. 

Favorite life hack for night shifts: Cooking a big breakfast post-nights for my family and I to enjoy.

Last non-textbook I read: The Very Hungry Caterpillar (my kids' bedtime favorite)

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