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Lauren A. Walter, MD

Treasurer

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Dr. Lauren Walter is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School and completed her EM residency training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She is currently Associate Professor, Associate Vice Chair, and the Director of Research and Clinical Trials for the Department of Emergency Medicine at UAB. Dr. Walter has been an active member of AWAEM for several years, including recent engagement as the co-Chair for the Didactic Committee for the past two years. Dr. Walter has devoted a significant portion of her career to mentoring women in medicine at all levels. She has previously served as president of the UAB American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) faculty branch, the AMWA Region 5 governor, and the co-Chair for the ACEP Southeastern Chapters (SEC) Women in EM Interest Group. As a proposed member of the AWAEM Executive Committee, she primarily aims to continue to serve and promote women in academic emergency medicine on a national level.

Mia L. Karamatsu, MD

Treasurer

Stanford University

I am an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine. I have been a faculty member at Stanford University since 2020. Previously, I was at Loma Linda University for 2 years and worked in the community for 10 years. I was at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) pediatric emergency department in Oakland and California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) in San Francisco. I graduated from John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii. I completed my pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship at Loma Linda University.

Since joining SAEM 3 years ago, I have benefited from the support of its members, especially the women of SAEM AWAEM. I currently serve as the co-chair for the AWAEM Wellness Committee. I am also an active member of the SAEM Wellness Committee and SAEM Equity and Inclusion Committee. Within my institution, I serve as the Physician Wellness Champion for my department’s PEM physician group. I am an advocate for physician wellness and strongly believe in supporting and elevating the careers of female physicians. I would love this opportunity to work with other executive team members to continue the mission of AWAEM, which is to recruit, promote, and retain women in academic emergency medicine. If elected, I will continue the work of my predecessors in maintaining a balanced budget to support the mission of this academy. It would be an honor to serve this community. Thank you for this opportunity.

Amy F. Hildreth, MD, MHPE

Treasurer

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

I am eager to serve as the Treasurer on the AWAEM Executive Committee. My involvement with AWAEM spans several years, and I am passionate about taking on a more significant role within this group, as I believe it plays a vital part in supporting and empowering female leaders in emergency medicine. With a strong aptitude for financial management and a deep understanding of how fiscal stability can advance our goals and objectives, I aim to contribute to the group's success by responsibly overseeing the budget while allowing for new aspirations.

My journey with AWAEM began six years ago when I first joined as a member of the Newsletter Committee. Over time, I have had the privilege of serving as the Chair of the Newsletter Committee and am currently in the role of Microsite Chair.

I hold a medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed my emergency medicine residency at the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency, graduating in 2017. While I have not previously held an official Treasurer position, my extensive leadership experience and adaptability, gained through various roles, make me well-qualified for this position. My previous roles include serving as the Assistant Program Director at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, leading the Combat Trauma Research Group in both San Diego and at Walter Reed, ED Simulation Director, and acting as the Navy Intern Director at Walter Reed. Currently, I hold the position of Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

I kindly request your consideration in electing me as Treasurer to help AWAEM continue to grow and thrive.

Laura Walker, MD, MBA

Secretary

Mayo Clinic

I have had the honor or serving as Secretary of AWAEM this year and enjoyed the engagement with the other members of the Executive Committee and the opportunity to benefit our membership. So far during my term we have worked on re-vamping how we organize our information to allow easier access to the membership as well as a system to pass along to subsequent Executive Committees. I believe that by continuing to serve as Secretary for another term I can help solidify a new system and prevent future re-work on the same issue.

AWAEM has been an influential force in my career over the last few years, and there is nothing I enjoy more than being able to pay that back to the organization. In my role as Secretary I have enjoyed being able to support AWAEM in a more tangible way and look forward to continuing my engagement with this Academy.

Ynhi Thomas, MD, MPH, MSc

Vice President of Corporate Development

Baylor College of Medicine

I am excited to run for the AWAEM Vice President (VP) of Corporate Development position. My motivation for running stems from a deep-seated desire to extend AWAEM's influence beyond the confines of SAEM. I envision robust collaborations not only with external organizations but also within our broader community. The prospect of redefining the VP of Corporate Development role to emphasize community engagement resonates with my vision of fostering meaningful connections and creating diverse opportunities for our members.

My background is uniquely aligned with the expectations of this role. In the past two years, I have contributed significantly as the Vice President of Education at SAEM, where I assisted with creating novel ideas for didactics and workshops for the SAEM Annual Meetings. My tenure as the Co-Chair of the AWAEM Awards Committee saw a remarkable increase in engagement and nominations. Additionally, my roles at Baylor College of Medicine, as the Assistant Medical Director of Behavioral Health Initiatives and the Assistant Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, have refined my skills in initiating, communicating, and driving forward impactful changes with a wide array of stakeholders.

These experiences have been instrumental in developing my ability to build effective teams and to inspire change toward a common goal. These skills are important for the VP of Corporate Development role. If elected, my primary focus will be to not only fortify our relationships with corporate entities to enhance support but also to engage proactively with various community organizations. This dual approach will open new avenues for our members to contribute and benefit, reinforcing AWAEM's commitment to serving and giving back to the community.

My vision for AWAEM under this role is expansive and inclusive. I aim to drive impactful changes that will not only strengthen our corporate partnerships but also establish deeper connections with our community. This, I believe, is key to building a more dynamic, responsive, and inclusive AWAEM. I am deeply committed to redefining and elevating the role of VP of Corporate Development to achieve these objectives.

My candidacy for the AWAEM VP of Corporate Development is underpinned by a proven track record of leadership, innovation, and a profound commitment to community engagement. I am eager to leverage my experience and skills to contribute to AWAEM's growth and success. I look forward to the opportunity to serve our members and community through this vital role.

Taylor Stavely, MD

Vice President of Membership

Emory University School of Medicine

I am an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, which is also where I completed residency training in 2021. At Emory, I am thrilled to mentor medical students as the EMIG Faculty Advisor and also lead as faculty co-chair of our women in EM group. My research focuses on the relationship between gender identity and professional development. AWAEM has been instrumental in my early career, and I hope to continue a history of service to this organization. I currently serve as AWAEM's VP of Membership, and I would be honored to serve another term. I have also served as AWAEM's Executive Committee resident member as well as the AWAEM Didactic Committee Co-chair. In 2022, I was honored as the recipient of AWAEM's Momentum Award to recognize my efforts in furthering AWAEM's mission. In my current VP Membership term, I identified and empowered new leaders for AWAEM's Wellness Committee and lead our new task force in the development of a toolkit to combat gender bias in letters of recommendation. If re-elected, I hope to continue to strengthen the relationship between AWAEM's Global Health Committee and GEMA, and find ways to continue to support global health scholarship at SAEM.

Katja Goldflam, MD

Vice President of Membership

Yale University School of Medicine

I am excited to apply for the position of VP of Membership after working as co-chair of the AWAEM Membership Committee for the last three years.

I have been part of AWAEM for almost a decade now and believe it is one of the most impactful academies in SAEM. There is a palpable difference I feel when participating in the meetings, of women collaborating and strategizing to effect real change while supporting each other in their various personal and professional pursuits in academic EM.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my own work with AWAEM as the Membership Committee co-chair. As such, I believe recruiting new members at the faculty, as well as resident and medical student level, is critical to furthering the mission of AWAEM: I initially heard about AWAEM through word of mouth from a colleague and while this remains an important way for all of us to spread the word, I believe further promotion of our group through various avenues, including a greater presence on social media, in the Pulse newsletter, and at the SAEM annual meeting, will help encourage new members to learn about all the resources and community we have to offer.

Thank you for your consideration and I am looking forward to future in-person opportunities for membership interaction and recruitment in the coming year.

Alina Tsyrulnik, MD

Vice President of Education

Yale University Department of Emergency Medicine

As a member of AWAEM, I have found this organization to be invaluable as a resource for networking and mentorship. At every meeting I attend, I am delighted by the atmosphere of collaboration, inclusivity, openness, and support through interactions and networking opportunities as well as the organic mentorship that it fosters for its members.

As first an Assistant and then an Associate Program Director at Yale University Department of Emergency Medicine, I have significant experience (over a decade) in graduate medical education (GME). As a course direct for the Yale School of Medicine, I also have ample experience in undergraduate medical education (UGME). Furthermore, I currently serve as the Chair for Council of Residency Directors (CORD) APD Community of Practice as well as the liaison for AWAEM to CORD. Thus, I believe that my prior knowledge of both GME and UGME coupled with leadership and involvement experiences would align with what is needed to be an effective AWAEM Vice President of Education.

I feel it is time for me to step up and continue AWAEM’s tradition of being an invaluable resource for EM Educators. I believe I have the experience in both Leadership and Education to serve as the AWAEM Vice President of Education. I want to give back to the AWAEM community by continuing to promote and foster the very reasons I have continued to be a member: collaboration, mentorship, and leadership in Emergency Medicine Education.

Jennifer Love, MD

Vice President of Education

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

I have been part of the AWAEM team since 2020 as co-chair of the didactic committee and research committee. In these positions, I helped the committees expand their initiatives, through increasing didactic submissions, helping didactic authors align with other collaborators in and outside of AWAEM, assisting junior members with research projects and launching a research writing group. In this work, I have also helped bring new members to AWAEM and provide mentorship to others.

As VP of Education, I hope to bring my organizational, writing and research skills to the AWAEM Executive Board. My past experience with the didactics and research committees, which have strong educational missions, will help inform my role in this position. As VP, I will work with the membership and executive board to review and define annual educational goals both at SAEM and continuously throughout the year. I will also liaise with other SAEM committees to bring additional expertise to annual educational goals. As the VP of Education, I also envision my VP role to promote and sponsor SAEM educational events that may be relevant to members to promote professional development. Finally, I hope to shape AWAEM's strategic educational mission and goals for the future. In this role, I can support AWAEM work to better understand educational gaps in membership needs and design strategic initiatives to fill these gaps.

Rebecca J. Barron, MD, MPH

Vice President of Education

UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

I am currently an emergency physician at Baystate Health and an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate. I completed my medical and public health degrees at Tufts University School of Medicine. I then did emergency medicine residency as well as a fellowship in Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University. During the latter, I completed a Post-Master’s Certificate in Evidence-Based Teaching in the Health Professions through Johns Hopkins University. In addition to serving as faculty for our emergency medicine residency at Baystate, I lead a small group in the Early Clinical Learning course for first-year students at our medical school. I have also been active in AWAEM since residency, serving as SAEM Didactics Chair as well as Co-Chair of the Regionals Committee. AWAEM has been a critical resource in my own professional development, allowing me to connect with and learn from inspirational women in academic emergency medicine, face challenges with more resources and assistance, and brainstorm ways to make our profession more fulfilling and sustainable. As AWAEM’s Vice President of Education, I hope to pay this forward, harnessing my knowledge and experience to maintain and expand AWAEM’s offerings in support of other women on this journey.

Margaret Samuels-Kalow, MD, MPhil, MSHP

President-Elect

Massachusetts General Hospital

I am an EM/PEM physician and health services researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital, where I also serve as Vice-Chair for Research. My research focuses on developing interventions to reduce disparities in emergency care, and using the emergency department visit to improve health equity, and has been supported by a wide variety of funders including SAEM and NIH (NICHD, NIDCR).

I have been an active AWAEM member since 2018, serving as co-chair of the AWAEM Research Committee from 2019-2022, during which time we developed the research consultation program for AWAEM members. I currently serve as AWAEM VP for Communications, working to help support the existing AWAEM committees, strengthen our connections within SAEM and making sure that the important work of the Academy is disseminated effectively. Locally, I have been part of the founding teams for both our departmental women in EM group, and the Harvard Medical School-wide women’s emergency medicine faculty consortium.

I have been fortunate to benefit from tremendous mentorship and collaboration within AWAEM, and hope to have the opportunity to help shape the ongoing work and future directions. In particular, in the setting of ongoing clinical and capacity challenges, AWAEM has the opportunity to help make academic life a little less hard, and more rewarding, for our members. We do this by building community—in networking groups, online gatherings and mentorship connections—and building the evidence for how to best support women in academic emergency medicine through research collaborations and administrative projects. I would like to help create more structured opportunities for AWAEM members to serve as mentors and sponsors for one another, expand the uptake of our existing AWAEM services, such as the research consultation service and the speakers’ bureau, and develop new programs to serve our members.

Erin Hunt

Medical Student Representative

The Ohio State University

My name is Erin Hunt, and I am a first-year medical student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. I graduated from East Stroudsburg University in May of 2022, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. I am running for the medical student representative position of AGEM due to my interest in Emergency Medicine and my passion to improve healthcare for vulnerable populations—such as geriatric patients. As the medical student representative for this group, I hope to better educate myself and raise awareness about the issues that geriatric patients face in the emergency medicine setting. I would also like actively be involved in improving healthcare for these patients, both through research and by collaborating with other leaders in this field.

Lily Berlin, MD

Resident Representative

Alameda Health System- Highland Hospital

I am a second year resident at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2022. I have experience with AGEM, serving as Medical Student Representative for 2020-2021, as well as being the current Resident Representative for 2023-2024. I have also served on the AGEM Outreach and Membership Committee since 2020. In that time, I have continued the AGEM Author Spotlight series, worked to re-engage lapsed AGEM members, worked on the AGEM twitter account, and am working to plan the AGEM careers webinar for 2024.

I am running for AGEM Resident Representative to continue to work with the incredible community and mentors within AGEM. Improving geriatric emergency care is important to me and my career, and I want to continue to contribute to and learn from this community. One of my goals is to continue to grow AGEM with younger trainees at the medical student and resident level. I hope to increase engagement in all levels of training with structured mentorship, educational and career webinars, and providing more resources to members.

Another goal I have is to use the SAEM network and other interest groups and academies to increase AGEM’s exposure by doing partnered events via webinars and at the SAEM annual conference. We’ve had success in the past teaming up with ADIEM, and have ideas for future partnerships with AEUS regarding nerve blocks in the elderly, and the behavioral and psychological interest group to talk about isolation, loneliness and depression in our older population. Via these joint events, we can engage more EM providers who are not specifically interested in GEM and share our community, ideas, resources, and passion for geriatric emergency care.

In addition, I want to broaden AGEM’s reach to more under-resourced settings, like county hospitals and under-resourced institutions. As a resident at a county hospital, I have seen the need for improved geriatric emergency care with our most vulnerable older patients. I am already working with my program to improve geriatric education for my peers and to improve geriatric care for our patients. I hope to work within AGEM and the community to create a model for how under-resourced health care systems and hospitals can improve geriatric emergency care.

Michelle Suh, MD

Member-at-Large

University of Chicago

I would like to serve as the member-at-large of AGEM to become more involved with the national geriatric EM community and help improve care for our geriatric patients. As the United States population continues to age, it is critical that our EDs are prepared to provide equitable, geriatric-sensitive care. To do so, the coordination of our research, education, and implementation is key, and organizations like AGEM can facilitate this important work.

As the current medical education fellow at the University of Chicago, I have focused on education and research surrounding geriatric EM. In terms of education, I am interested in the intersection of geriatrics and medical education, especially the hidden curriculum around geriatric patients. I am also involved with the pre-clinical doctoring course and their geriatric sessions. In terms of research, I have explored geriatrics through a lens of equity. For example, I worked on a qualitative study examining the effects of boarding on patients with dementia, and I am working on the JAGS scoping review about DEI in geriatric EM research.

As a recent graduate and “resident lurker,” I have appreciated SAEM for its ability to bring academic EPs together in pursuit of a shared mission. I hope to join AGEM as a member-at-large to help its education efforts, learn more about geriatric research, and join the national conversation about how to best serve our geriatric patients. Given my vision of my time with AGEM, I would be honored to serve as the next member-at-large. Thank you for your consideration.

Lucas Silva, MD, PhD

Member-at-Large

Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre (Brazil)

I am a dedicated emergency medicine resident in Brazil, with a robust academic background that includes completing my research training in the United States, a 36-month research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, and earning a Ph.D. title from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. My research endeavors cover a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to geriatric emergency medicine. Notably, I have contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed papers, some of which specifically address the critical issue of delirium in the emergency department.

Furthermore, my involvement as one of the core methodologists on the committee of SAEM-GRACE guidelines showcases my commitment to advancing the field. I actively participate in projects such as GRACE-2, GRACE-3, and the ongoing GRACE-5, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.

In addition to my academic pursuits, I bring leadership experience as the former president of the International Student Association of Emergency Medicine (ISAEM). In this role, I successfully led a diverse team of ambassadors from various countries. This experience equipped me with valuable skills in team management and collaboration. During my tenure, I spearheaded initiatives aimed at fostering the growth of emergency medicine globally at the medical student level, a testament to my commitment to advancing the field beyond academic research.

I am running for the position of member-at-large in the executive committee because I firmly believe in the Academy's pivotal role in advancing geriatric emergency medicine globally. Beyond the United States, I see tremendous potential for collaboration between geriatric emergency medicine professionals in the U.S. and Latin America. Having recently witnessed the recognition of emergency medicine as a specialty in Brazil and other Latin American countries, I am eager to contribute to the establishment and growth of a geriatric emergency medicine culture from the inception of this specialty in these regions.

If elected, my primary goal is to enhance collaboration opportunities between the geriatric emergency medicine communities in the U.S. and Latin America. I envision initiatives such as collaborative multicenter studies that leverage the diverse experiences and perspectives across borders. This cross-cultural exchange has the potential to enrich the field and address challenges unique to our regions.

Furthermore, I am committed to supporting and expanding existing initiatives within the Academy, particularly those geared towards fostering the next generation of professionals. With emergency medicine recently gaining recognition in Brazil and other Latin American countries, there is a unique opportunity to instill a culture of geriatric emergency medicine early on. I aim to actively contribute to initiatives such as medical student and resident rotations, fostering a passion for geriatric emergency medicine among the emerging generation of healthcare providers.

In summary, my candidacy is driven by a passion for emergency medicine, a deep commitment to advancing the field both nationally and internationally, and a wealth of experience in leadership and global initiatives. I am eager to contribute my skills, experiences, and collaborative spirit to the executive committee, working towards the Academy's mission of promoting excellence in emergency medicine education, research, and practice.

Rachel Michelle Skains, MD, MSPH

Member-at-Large

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

I have been an AGEM member since 2019, serving on the Grants and Awards Subcommittee for the past two years. As Chair of the Grants and Awards Subcommittee this year, we have provided letters of support to AGEM researchers for dissemination of products within the AGEM mission: to improve the quality of emergency are received by older patients by advancing research, education, and faculty development. Further, we are currently developing an AGEM researcher database to connect early career investigators with mentors within Geriatric EM. If elected as a Member-At-Large on the AGEM Executive Committee, I hope to continue this work by advancing research, education, and faculty development. I aspire to create an AGEM network through a database of AGEM members that includes researchers, institutions, publications, didactics, webinars, and funded grants. The AGEM database will facilitate collaboration among members in Geriatric EM. Through this initiative, I aim to foster mentorship, networking, and collaboration between AGEM members in research, education, and faculty development. I am extremely committed to AGEM’s mission, and I appreciate the consideration in my application to serve on the executive committee as Member-At-Large.

Angel Li, MD

Member-at-Large

The Ohio State University

I am Angel Li, an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Ohio State University. I am currently the Chair for the AGEM membership committee and ACEP GEMS alternate councilor, and I have served on the AGEM executive board. My noteworthy achievements include co-founding one of the first geriatric FOAMED programs for undergrad medical education with CDEM and spearheading GEMS first ACEP resolution: increased funding for geriatric emergency departments. I am committed to advancing geriatric emergency medicine through research, education, and policy. Leveraging AGEM's core strengths, I aim to create enhanced opportunities for medical students, residents, and fellows, fostering their professional growth. I aspire as a dedicated member at large to continue upholding the collaborative and supportive spirit of the AGEM community.

Fernanda Bellolio, MD, MS

Treasurer

Mayo Clinic

I am a Professor of Emergency Medicine with joint appointments in Health Sciences Research, Division of Health Care Policy and Research, and Department of Medicine, Section of Geriatric Medicine at Mayo Clinic. I am the Vice-chair for Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine, and Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging leader for the Clinical Applications theme. Within SAEM, I am a member of the SAEM Guidelines for Reasonable and Appropriate Care in the Emergency Department (GRACE) steering committee and a methodologist for the guidelines. I have been a member-at-large for AGEM for the past 2 years and helped develop a Geriatric-ED rotation for students and residents, with our first student rotating in January 2024.

Regarding my education and qualifications, I have a Master’s in Clinical Research and Translational Sciences and completed a 3-year post-doctoral program on Healthcare Delivery dedicated to big data, secondary data analysis, and research methodology as a Kern Scholar at the Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery. I have 170 peer reviewed publications, 7,774 citations to my articles and an h-index of 49 (i10 index of 116). I have received NIH, AHRQ, and FDA funding. I have mentored more than 95 individuals including medical students, physicians, pharmacists, and scientists. I have been a member of both Enterprise level and local Research Finance Committees at Mayo Clinic, and I am applying as a treasurer for AGEM this upcoming year.

Surriya Colleen Ahmad, MD

Secretary

New York

I am originally from Louisville, KY, graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, GA with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Spanish, and received my Doctorate of Medicine from University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. I completed my combined Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine residency at the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University (SUNY DHSU) and Kings County Hospital Center (KCHC) in Brooklyn, NY. I completed my Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Fellowship at Weill Cornell/New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. I am double board certified in Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine. Between taking care of patients in both public and private inner-city Level 1 Trauma Centers and Tertiary care centers over the last seven years, and having an octogenarian father and nonagenarian grandmother who I have watched navigate the sometimes treacherous walls of an Emergency Department from the lens of a patient their age, I remained interested in how we can best optimize the care of older adults in the ED. I have been a member of SAEM and AGEM for five years, starting on the AGEM Outreach Committee. I served on the AGEM Executive Committee as a Member At Large 2021-2022, Treasurer 2022-2023, and Secretary 2023-2024. In December 2020 and 2022 I co-organized and co-hosted a Leaders in GEM virtual event with the aim of generating early interest in GEM amongst medical students and residents and helping to connect them with mentors who have been successful in the field. I graduated from the 2020-2021 EMRA Leadership Academy. I am running for Secretary because I have a passion for older adults and for AGEM and SAEM and I want to serve its members and collaborate with other leaders with a similar passion of providing the best care possible to older adults via this organization. If elected to the executive committee for 2024-2025, I hope to continue using any skills I possess to serve the organization, including to help advocate for the allocation of resources and funding towards diversifying the field of Geriatric Emergency Medicine, and minority and underserved Geriatric patients including decreasing depression, loneliness and social isolation in older patients. I also hope to bring my experience designing a Physician Wellness Curriculum in residency to advocate for physician wellness within the executive committee and team bonding activities.

Kei Ouchi, MD, MPH

President-Elect

Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School

I am a practicing emergency physician and a home hospital physician (providing hospital-level care at patients’ homes) engaged in clinically oriented research. After growing up in Osaka, Japan, I received my MD from Georgetown and MPH from Harvard. As a physician board certified in Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, I see a gap in the quality of end-of-life care for seriously ill older adults and their goals. As more seriously ill older adults visit the ED, the role of the ED in our health care system is expanding from providing only acute, disease-oriented care (e.g., gunshot wounds) to include patient-centered, goal-concordant care (e.g., end-of-life care) that requires the application of geriatrics and palliative care principles. Emergency Medicine specialty is already experiencing this shift yet lacks scientific evidence to implement effective goal-concordant care for seriously ill older adults. My research aims to leverage the ED visit as a sentinel moment to facilitate advance care planning for seriously ill older adults. I envision a future where our specialty will embrace the principles of geriatrics and palliative medicine to provide end-of-life care concordant with patients’ goals. For my academic work, I have received numerous awards, including the Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career

Development Award in Aging from the National Institute on Aging, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award from U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the Sojourns Scholars Leadership Award from the Cambia Health Foundation.

Prior AGEM experience: I served as the Member-at-large from 2018 to 2020 and contributed to maintaining the Author Spotlight section of the website. I also served as the secretary from 2020 to 2021 to continue to work with the executive committee with key decision-making to serve our members.

Why I’m running for the office: I have not served as the president of AGEM yet. I hope to serve as the president and lead our advocacy efforts for geriatric issues in the ED. I will also help foster the career development of early-stage, geriatric investigators. I aim to help cultivate the new generations of emergency physicians interested in geriatric issues in the ED.