Jared A. Escobar, MD
Member-at-Large Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
Candidate Statement
My path to medicine has been shaped by a unique blend of military service, healthcare experience, and a deep commitment to leadership and education. After high school, I enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where I served for five years as part of the Marine Special Operations community. Toward the end of my time in the Marines, I began cross-training with Navy Corpsmen, which ignited my passion for healthcare and set the foundation for my transition into medicine.
After my military service, I completed my undergraduate studies at Fordham University before pursuing my medical education at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. While in medical school, I also joined the U.S. Army, where I was commissioned as a Captain. In this role, I continued to develop my leadership skills, applying military principles to the healthcare setting. Throughout medical school, I worked closely with senior leadership and fellow veterans to integrate teamwork training and leadership principles into the residency curriculum at RWJ. As a Curriculum Research Fellow, I contributed to the development of programs aimed at strengthening teamwork dynamics in medical education—principles I had refined in the military—and published qualitative research on this work. I was honored to be inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and named a Rutgers Rising Star Scholar for my academic achievements and leadership contributions.
Now, as a PGY-2 resident at New Jersey Medical School, I continue to integrate the leadership lessons I learned in both the Marine Corps and the Army into my medical training. I have been actively involved in initiatives focused on improving patient care in high-acuity environments, including the development of critical airway equipment and the application of teamwork principles such as briefing and debriefing to enhance performance during acute events. These experiences have deepened my respect for the pivotal role that emergency medicine plays in patient care and within healthcare systems.
As a resident, my goal is to make meaningful contributions to the field of academic emergency medicine, with a focus on research, education, and leadership. I am excited about the opportunity to support the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) in advancing initiatives that promote academic development and the integration of team dynamics—principles that are crucial for improving patient care. Through my involvement with the Resident and Student Association (RAMS), I hope to advocate for policies that enhance the educational experience for residents and medical students, while fostering a sense of community, collaboration, and shared purpose among all members.
With my combined military leadership experience, commitment to academic excellence, and passion for emergency medicine, I am eager to contribute to the continued growth of SAEM and the broader field of emergency medicine.
After my military service, I completed my undergraduate studies at Fordham University before pursuing my medical education at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. While in medical school, I also joined the U.S. Army, where I was commissioned as a Captain. In this role, I continued to develop my leadership skills, applying military principles to the healthcare setting. Throughout medical school, I worked closely with senior leadership and fellow veterans to integrate teamwork training and leadership principles into the residency curriculum at RWJ. As a Curriculum Research Fellow, I contributed to the development of programs aimed at strengthening teamwork dynamics in medical education—principles I had refined in the military—and published qualitative research on this work. I was honored to be inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and named a Rutgers Rising Star Scholar for my academic achievements and leadership contributions.
Now, as a PGY-2 resident at New Jersey Medical School, I continue to integrate the leadership lessons I learned in both the Marine Corps and the Army into my medical training. I have been actively involved in initiatives focused on improving patient care in high-acuity environments, including the development of critical airway equipment and the application of teamwork principles such as briefing and debriefing to enhance performance during acute events. These experiences have deepened my respect for the pivotal role that emergency medicine plays in patient care and within healthcare systems.
As a resident, my goal is to make meaningful contributions to the field of academic emergency medicine, with a focus on research, education, and leadership. I am excited about the opportunity to support the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) in advancing initiatives that promote academic development and the integration of team dynamics—principles that are crucial for improving patient care. Through my involvement with the Resident and Student Association (RAMS), I hope to advocate for policies that enhance the educational experience for residents and medical students, while fostering a sense of community, collaboration, and shared purpose among all members.
With my combined military leadership experience, commitment to academic excellence, and passion for emergency medicine, I am eager to contribute to the continued growth of SAEM and the broader field of emergency medicine.
