Alejandro Palma, MD
Treasurer University of Chicago
Biography
Dear SAEM/CDEM members,
I am honored to present my candidacy for the position of Treasurer on the CDEM Executive Committee. In my role as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Chicago, where I serve as the EM Clerkship Director and contribute to various leadership roles, I bring a robust background in medical education. I am proud to have been recognized as a premier educator, receiving multiple teaching awards, and securing grant funding for curriculum development from the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators. Additionally, I hope to leverage my prior experience in investment banking to augment my role as CDEM treasurer.
My commitment to medical education extends beyond my institution. Currently, I serve as the SAEM education subcommittee co-lead, focusing on creating best practices for clinician educators and developing curricula for educating both novice and experienced learners. Further, as part of CDEM, I was the editor for the Acute Pain module in the M3 curriculum on the SAEM website.
I seek this position on the CDEM Executive Committee with a vision to make a substantial impact on the CDEM community, particularly in the crucial area of student advising. Recognizing the decline in student interest in Emergency Medicine (EM), attributed in part to post-COVID perceptions and the 2030 EM Workforce projections, I am driven to address these concerns head-on.
If elected, my goal is to initiate a grassroots effort to educate mentors within and outside of EM who guide medical students. Collaborating with other organizations, I plan to develop and disseminate tools nationally, with the aim of reshaping the narrative around EM and reaffirming its attractiveness as a specialty. This initiative aligns with the evolving priorities of our members and serves as a proactive response to the current recruitment trends in EM.
As part of the Executive Committee, I envision a dynamic and responsive CDEM that adapts to the needs of its members each year. Together, we can revitalize student interest in EM, viewing the recent decline as a call to action. If entrusted with the role of Treasurer, I am committed to helping lead this charge, providing our members with the necessary tools to shape a positive narrative about EM and foster a thriving community.
Thank you for considering my candidacy, and I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of CDEM.
I am honored to present my candidacy for the position of Treasurer on the CDEM Executive Committee. In my role as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Chicago, where I serve as the EM Clerkship Director and contribute to various leadership roles, I bring a robust background in medical education. I am proud to have been recognized as a premier educator, receiving multiple teaching awards, and securing grant funding for curriculum development from the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators. Additionally, I hope to leverage my prior experience in investment banking to augment my role as CDEM treasurer.
My commitment to medical education extends beyond my institution. Currently, I serve as the SAEM education subcommittee co-lead, focusing on creating best practices for clinician educators and developing curricula for educating both novice and experienced learners. Further, as part of CDEM, I was the editor for the Acute Pain module in the M3 curriculum on the SAEM website.
I seek this position on the CDEM Executive Committee with a vision to make a substantial impact on the CDEM community, particularly in the crucial area of student advising. Recognizing the decline in student interest in Emergency Medicine (EM), attributed in part to post-COVID perceptions and the 2030 EM Workforce projections, I am driven to address these concerns head-on.
If elected, my goal is to initiate a grassroots effort to educate mentors within and outside of EM who guide medical students. Collaborating with other organizations, I plan to develop and disseminate tools nationally, with the aim of reshaping the narrative around EM and reaffirming its attractiveness as a specialty. This initiative aligns with the evolving priorities of our members and serves as a proactive response to the current recruitment trends in EM.
As part of the Executive Committee, I envision a dynamic and responsive CDEM that adapts to the needs of its members each year. Together, we can revitalize student interest in EM, viewing the recent decline as a call to action. If entrusted with the role of Treasurer, I am committed to helping lead this charge, providing our members with the necessary tools to shape a positive narrative about EM and foster a thriving community.
Thank you for considering my candidacy, and I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of CDEM.
