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
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Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
John Marx Leadership Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
Excellence in Research Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
Hal Jayne Excellence in Education Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
Marcus L. Martin Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
Advancement of Women in Academic Emergency Medicine Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
Public Health Leadership Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
Mentor Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
Mid-Career Investigator
FOAMed Excellence in Education Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
Early Investigator Award
Early Educator Award
Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student Awards
Fellow Award - Pediatric EM
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
Fellow Award - EMS
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
RAMS Leadership in Emergency Medicine Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
RAMS Excellence in Research Award
RAMS Excellence in Education Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.
RAMS DEI Resident Education/Innovation Award
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Zhang is the assistant professor and clerkship director of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Zhang is a triple graduate of Tufts University, where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, masters in biomedical engineering, as well as a medical doctorate degree within nine years of rigorous and interdisciplinary training. He completed his residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was an active leader and contributing member to both undergraduate and graduate medical education. During residency, Dr. Zhang was elected as the chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee and created lasting grant opportunities.
Dr. Zhang received his master of health professions education (MHPE) in 2023 and he has been consistently and substantively involved with education and teaching and distinguished himself among his peers with his curricular developments, teaching opportunities, community service, innovative medical inventions, publications, scholarships, awards, and national presence. He was elected as the co-chair of the Council of Program Directors in Emergency Medicine Advising Student Committee (CORD ASCEM) based on his leadership, experience, and research in student advising. His academic interests include gamification, implicit bias, simulation, medical student advising, and interprofessional education.