Robert Shesser, MD, George Washington University

Moderated by: Amanda Ventura, MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

What you’ll learn from Dr. Shesser:



You are the chair of one of the oldest academic departments of EM in the country. How have you watched emergency medicine change and grow over the course of your career and where do you see it going?
You have held many leadership positions in your institution ranging from residency program director to a a couple of institutional leadership roles. How do you feel that these roles prepared you for your current role as chair?
You have lectured and consulted all over the world. Have you noted any significant differences between emergency care in the US vs other countries? Had you made any adjustments to your practice based on your international experiences?
As a longstanding member of the leadership of GW EM you have helped to develop many programs. Do you have any tips and tricks for the development of a new program? What are some common pitfalls that you have learned to avoid?
You have been in the field for 40 years. You have obviously learned something about avoiding burnout. What can you share about remaining fullfilled in emergency medicine to young clinicians?