SAEM Award Winners
SAEM24 Award Recipients
SAEM Organizational Advancement Award
The SAEM Organizational Advancement Award recognizes the tremendous amount of time, effort, and energy that this member has given and continues to give to the organization. Through thoughtful leadership, and selfless service, this member has greatly helped to advance academic emergency medicine through education and research, advocacy and professional development.
In 2024, SAEM is recognizing seven of our past SAEM Foundation presidents for their ongoing contributions in advancing our organization and academic emergency medicine.
Outstanding Department Award for Excellence and Innovation in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
John Marx Leadership Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
Excellence in Research Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
Hal Jayne Excellence in Education Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
Marcus L. Martin Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
Advancement of Women in Academic Emergency Medicine Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
Public Health Leadership Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
Mentor Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
Mid-Career Investigator
FOAMed Excellence in Education Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
Early Investigator Award
Early Educator Award
Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student Awards
Fellow Award - Pediatric EM
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
Fellow Award - EMS
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
RAMS Leadership in Emergency Medicine Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
RAMS Excellence in Research Award
RAMS Excellence in Education Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.
RAMS DEI Resident Education/Innovation Award
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Fant is a remarkably accomplished early career clinician educator and leader who is advancing the
fields of both medical education and quality improvement. Since completing her residency and medical
education fellowship, Dr. Fant has quickly become a highly successful assistant, associate, and now
residency program director. Dr. Fant has likewise been successful in diverse leadership roles locally
and nationally at every level of medical education, earning several prestigious awards along the way.
Building on her masters in patient safety and quality improvement, Dr. Fant has simultaneously rapidly
ascended to leadership roles at the department, hospital, and national level with her pioneering spirit
and tireless effort. In both unique fields, Dr. Fant consistently mentors other young leaders while
consistently publishing her efforts in high-profile medical journals to help advance medical education
and quality improvement across the country and the globe.