John Dickens, MD, MBA
Resident Member McGaw Medical Center/Northwestern University
Biography
I am a third-year emergency medicine resident at McGaw Medical Center/Northwestern University in Chicago, IL and I am running for the position of Resident Member for the SAEM Board of Directors. Before residency, I worked as a project manager for Epic Systems and later for Humana as part of the company’s Digital Health & Analytics team. I received both my MD and MBA degrees from the University of Louisville in my hometown of Louisville, KY. I have been involved with SAEM since 2021, serving in various roles including Medical Student Ambassador for the SAEM Annual Conference, Resident Liaison for the Informatics, Data Science, & Artificial Intelligence Interest Group, member of the RAMS Nominating Committee, and my current role of Member-at-Large of the RAMS Board as well as RAMS Board Representative to the SAEM Awards Committee.
I am seeking your support for my election to this position because I am eager to contribute to the Board’s mission of maintaining its status as the premier organization for developing and supporting current and future academic leaders in emergency medicine. My background as a project manager for large healthcare corporations has equipped me with the organizational and executive skills necessary to be a productive member of the Board. As the only resident representative, I will provide a unique perspective that is essential for understanding the interests of resident and medical student members regarding the future of our specialty. Additionally, my experience in other SAEM organizations offers valuable institutional knowledge, enabling me to effectively support and create opportunities for scholarship, leadership, and career development. Most importantly, I aim to advocate for trainees within SAEM’s broader organizational efforts. In a time when many residents and medical students have concerns about the future landscape and career opportunities in our field, it is crucial that we have a voice in leadership organizations that are committed to improving and shaping the future of our specialty.
I am seeking your support for my election to this position because I am eager to contribute to the Board’s mission of maintaining its status as the premier organization for developing and supporting current and future academic leaders in emergency medicine. My background as a project manager for large healthcare corporations has equipped me with the organizational and executive skills necessary to be a productive member of the Board. As the only resident representative, I will provide a unique perspective that is essential for understanding the interests of resident and medical student members regarding the future of our specialty. Additionally, my experience in other SAEM organizations offers valuable institutional knowledge, enabling me to effectively support and create opportunities for scholarship, leadership, and career development. Most importantly, I aim to advocate for trainees within SAEM’s broader organizational efforts. In a time when many residents and medical students have concerns about the future landscape and career opportunities in our field, it is crucial that we have a voice in leadership organizations that are committed to improving and shaping the future of our specialty.
