Lauren Diercks, MD

I am a PGY-1 at Stanford Emergency Medicine Residency. I have served on the RAMS Board for three years, two years as a medical student, and currently as a Member at Large. During my time on the board, I have contributed to the development of action-oriented growth strategies aimed at enhancing the membership experience for RAMS. My veteran experience will be beneficial in the role of Secretary-Treasurer, as I am well-acquainted with the Board's current goals, projects, and dynamics. My primary focus has been on fostering quality membership engagement, particularly by providing career-promoting opportunities in Emergency Medicine for our medical students and residents.

This year, I implemented an evaluation system for RAMS engagement in committees. For the upcoming year, my aim is to improve participation in committees, specifically in producing deliverables for our RAMS members, such as Pulse articles, journal articles, and didactics.  In the academic world, opportunities that promote career growth are incredibly valuable to our members. So, I think it is essential we have an emphasis on providing resources and opportunities to submit abstracts at the annual and regional meetings, SAEMF grants, and producing deliverables in SAEM committees, interest groups, and academies.

Last year, I helped create “short-term volunteer” opportunities for SAEM groups to solicit RAMS participation in manageable intervals to help with committee objectives or projects. In previous years, I developed a national survey to assess the EMIG experience and initiated a collaboration program with EMIG leadership and SAEM.

My projects on the RAMS Board are tailored towards increasing the value of SAEM membership for our residents and medical students. RAMS members deserve a Board that prioritizes building members up through the shared goal of advancing the future of Emergency Medicine. My ultimate goal on the RAMS Board, which my past actions have demonstrated, is to create a quality membership experience that fosters career development for RAMS members.