EMRA Spotlight, Government Services

Meet LT Danielle Wickman, MD

We're pleased to introduce LT Danielle Wickman, MD, chair of the EMRA Government Services Committee, 2020-2021.

LT Danielle WickmanProgram: LAC+USC Medical Center

Your goal as an EMRA leader: To inspire and help others and create sustainable change

Why serve as an EMRA leader?
EMRA opens doors to amazing opportunities and experiences that I would have never had before. Being an EMRA leader has also introduced me to an amazing network of other inspiring med students and residents.

Top 3 traits of a great leader:
1. Compassion
2. Integrity
3. Justice

What is the best advice you've ever received?
Don't look back, you're not going there.

What is something people don't know about you?
I'm a big '80s music fan. Let's jam!

If I weren't an emergency physician, I would be: Either a professional ballerina or a secret agent

Favorite life hack for night shifts: Coffee..coffee...and more coffee, blackout curtains, sleep mask

Number of apps on my phone: Too many

Last non-textbook I read: I'm currently reading "Conversations with RBG"

What's on your playlist?
'80s, indie, hip hop, rock, alternative


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