Can you share a memorable experience from your time on the Board that has had a significant impact on you?

Since joining the board, I’ve received such a warm welcome from everyone. I recall feeling nervous for the first business meeting at CORD Academic Assembly. Bo Burns sent me a reassuring text ahead of time, mentioning how laid-back the board members are. That sentiment held true. Each member of the Board has been exceptionally kind, funny, and easy to approach. They are incredibly generous with their time. This is clearly a group of people who have dedicated their careers to education and mentorship. I aspire to one day accumulate such expertise and experience, and to be able to share that with future learners in Emergency Medicine! 

What attracted you to work at your current institution?

I am currently a PGY-3 and chief resident at the University of Utah. I feel incredibly grateful for my time here. I was nervous about making friends in residency, but I’ve discovered lifelong friendships and a sense of family in my co-residents, faculty, program leadership and our amazing ED staff. This group is serious about teaching and learning Emergency Medicine, but they also know how to have fun. Over the past 2 years I have learned to perform and interpret TEE during a resuscitation but have also attended more costume parties than ever before in my life. The “U” provides all the resources of an academic institution (research opportunities, fellowships, complex pathology, etc) while also giving us the chance to work in rural and community sites, which enhances our versatility and adaptability as graduates. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!