RAMS Board

President

Washington University in St Louis

Dr. Ly Cloessner is current PGY-3 at Washington University in Saint Louis. Dr. Cloessner's path to emergency medicine (EM) began with a career in public health and public service, driven by a deep-seated commitment to giving back to the community. This ethos naturally led her to the field of EM, where practitioners care for anyone, regardless of condition or time of day. Her dedication to serving others has also guided her involvement with the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), where she seeks to make a positive impact within the EM community.

Dr. Cloessner attended her first SAEM meeting as a first-year resident (PGY-1), where she discovered a wealth of mentorship, networking opportunities, education, and career guidance. These resources have been instrumental in her residency journey and as she prepares for fellowship. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her undergraduate studies at the College of Charleston.

Secretary-Treasurer

University of Cincinnati

Daniel Artiga, MD graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Harvard University. He was selected as a David Geffen Medical Scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he received his MD. He is currently training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and served as a Member-At-Large on the SAEM RAMS Board.

Immediate Past President / Resident Member

Henry Ford Hospital

Dr. Daniel Jourdan is a PGY-4 specializing in emergency medicine and internal medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. His career path has been shaped by a background that includes four years as an enlisted soldier and five years as a street paramedic, experiences that fostered his passion for emergency medicine even before he completed his undergraduate studies.

Dr. Jourdan was introduced to the Resident and Medical Student (RAMS) and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) during medical school. For the past three years, he has served on the RAMS Board as a Member-at-Large. In 2023, he was elected as President of the RAMS Board and continued to elevate the organization with new initiatives and collaborations. Dr. Jourdan's commitment to supporting his peers extends to his role on the SAEM Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Task Force, where he contributed to ensuring that the inclusion of APPs in training programs does not adversely affect residents' training. His experiences as a soldier, paramedic, and now a resident physician have equipped him with a unique perspective and a strong dedication to advancing the field of emergency medicine.

Member-at-Large

New York Presbyterian - Cornell/Columbia

Dr. Ali Bonner is a medical student at New York Presbyterian- Cornell/Columbia and has always had a passion for Emergency Medicine. Dr. Bonner graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science with Distinction and Highest Honors, along with a Doctor of Medicine as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha. During her time at UNC Chapel Hill, Dr. Bonner played a pivotal role in educational leadership. She led the Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG), managed the student simulation lab, and taught ultrasound sessions and clinical skills courses to pre-clinical students. Additionally, she assisted with interviews and transition point events, gaining valuable insights into medical education administration. This experience shaped her understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within Emergency Medicine education.

However, her most significant achievement is the creation of her non-profit organization, Mission 34, which she founded in memory of her brother, Sean Bonner Jr. The organization's mission is to eliminate the stigma around mental illness through awareness, education, and advocacy. Dr. Bonner played a crucial role in establishing Mission 34, from crafting the mission statement to organizing annual fundraising and awareness events.

Member-at-Large

Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency - Mass General Brigham

Dr. Aaron D'Amore is a current PGY-1 at Mass General Brigham- Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency Program. Dr. D'Amore's journey into medicine began with his work as an Intramural Training Award Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he conducted research in community opioid agonist clinics, examining the effects and treatment of opioid use disorder. The devastating impact of substance use disorder in his community inspired Dr. D'Amore to pursue a career in emergency medicine—a field dedicated to treating all individuals, regardless of creed or ability to pay.

During medical school, Dr. D'Amore's leadership skills emerged, serving as Class President for all four years and as Vice President of his medical school's Alpha Omega Alpha chapter. In these roles, he honed his leadership techniques, participated in six School of Medicine committees, and acted as a liaison between his class and the administration. His work advocating for his peers was recognized through multiple awards, including the ACEP/EMRA Medical Student Professionalism and Leadership Award, the William D. Kaplan, M.D. Humanism Award, the RISE AAMC Leadership Conference Award Delegation, and the Student Service Award.

Member-at-Large

Northwestern University

Dr. Dickens is a current PGY-2 resident at Northwestern Memorial Hospital/McGaw Medical Center, holding both an MD and an MBA from the University of Louisville. Prior to embarking on a career in medicine, Dr. Dickens gained valuable industry experience as a Project Manager at Epic and Emmi Solutions, a Population Health Management company. During their MBA studies, Dr. Dickens collaborated with Humana's Digital Health and Analytics Group, focusing on Remote Patient Monitoring & AI, and conducted research in the Emergency Department on novel handheld diagnostic technologies.

Over the past two years, Dr. Dickens has been actively involved in professional organizations, serving as the Resident Liaison for the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Clinical Informatics & Data Science Interest Group, and on the RAMS Nominating Committee. Their commitment to the field of Emergency Medicine is fueled by a passion for integrating creative solutions and advanced technologies.

Member-at-Large

University of Texas Southwestern

Member-at-Large

Northwestern University

Dr. Hart Edmonson is a current PGY-1 at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine. Before entering medical school, Dr. Edmonson served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Denny Heck in the United States House of Representatives, where he specialized in healthcare policy and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. This background has given him a deep understanding of how policy and healthcare intersect.

Dr. Edmonson's journey into medicine was driven by a passion for public service and a commitment to advocating for equitable healthcare policies. As a medical student, he focused on pharmacy label translation for patients with limited English proficiency, using his research to influence legislative advocacy. Dr. Edmonson collaborated with other medical students to help change state laws to better support non-English speaking patients. Dr. Edmonson's contributions to the field have already been recognized with the SAEM Medical Student Excellence Award during his time as a medical student.

Member-at-Large

New York Presbyterian - Cornell/Columbia

Dr. Juliet Jacobson is a PGY-2 at New York Presbyterian Cornell Columbia. Before embarking on her medical career, Dr. Jacobson taught 6th-grade math and science in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. In her role as a teacher, Dr. Jacobson discovered that students often assumed she had a comprehensive understanding of their needs, while in reality, a disconnect often existed. Recognizing this, she made it her mission to create an open environment where students felt encouraged to share their thoughts, concerns, and needs. This dedication to fostering effective communication became a cornerstone of her educational philosophy.

Shortly after completing her teaching role, Dr. Jacobson began her journey through medical school at New York Medical College. Within just two months, she was elected to the school's curriculum committee, where she served as a liaison between students and faculty. Now in residency, Dr. Jacobson continues to demonstrate her commitment to medical education and learner support. She helps lead her residency's recruitment board, volunteers at college outreach programs, and mentors students at her alma mater. Her passion for medical education drives her to create tools and resources that can support learners not only during medical school and residency but throughout their entire medical careers.

Member-at-Large

Henry Ford Hospital

Dr. Mit Patel is a current PGY-2 at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Patel graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago, where he gained significant research experience across a variety of topics. He worked as a Research Assistant on projects ranging from the impact of Airbnb on the lodging industry to outcomes in kidney transplantation, and even the effects of heterochromatin on the human genome. In addition to his research work, Dr. Patel spent all four years on the Board of the Hindu Students’ Organization, part of Loyola's Campus Ministry, where he focused on building an inclusive interfaith community.

He went on to earn his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, where he discovered his passion for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. Despite the rigorous demands of medical school, Dr. Patel's early experiences provided him with a deep appreciation for the critical role that Emergency Medicine physicians play in healthcare systems. He has since reinvigorated his research endeavors, studying the impact of ED-initiated Buprenorphine on healthcare utilization, a study he presented at the SAEM Midwest Regional Meeting in 2023.

Member-at-Large

Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Dr. Genevieve Pentecost is a PGY-3 at Washington University in St. Louis and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia for her undergraduate and medical school education. For 3 years, Dr. Pentecost has served as a resident representative among several local institutional committee programs that advocate for the resident voice in assuring a safe and fair learning environment, residency recruitment and retention, and prioritizing resident and fellow wellness. For her final year in residency, she turned her focus to broader issues facing trainees on the national scale.

Medical Student Representative

Quinnipiac University

Medical Student Representative

University of Connecticut

Sara Schulwolf is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Connecticut and completing her Master's in Public Health. Ms. Schulwolf has participated in the Urban Service Track, an interdisciplinary auxiliary curriculum designed to build skills for effectively and empathetically working with underserved groups. Additionally, during her first year at UConn, Ms. Schulwolf co-founded a student group aimed at addressing vaccine hesitancy in her community and through this, was able to contribute projects ranging from door-to-door vaccination campaigns in Hartford, to supporting legislation restricting religious exemptions for public school immunization requirements. These efforts earned Ms. Schulwolf recognition as a recipient of the 2022 National Excellence in Public Health award.

Ms. Schulwolf's greatest research and academic interest within EM is point-of-care ultrasound. She has been involved in leadership for UConn’s ultrasound interest group and has taught POCUS for a variety of audiences ranging from preclinical students to non-medical participants. Further, She has presented ultrasound research at a variety of regional and national conferences, including SAEM.