Committees and Involvement


​At UTSW/Parkland Emergency Medicine, we take pride in our residents being involved in a variety of activities. From improving patient care to education to wellness, our residents have their fingerprints from local to national level.

Here are a few examples of our committees and their leaders. Feel free to contact them for any information you would like!

American Airlines Representative
Due to our association with Dallas Fire & Rescue, we are able to volunteer at almost any event at the American Airlines Center (home of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars). Our representatives coordinate the schedule and provide our sign ups. Very much an awesome perk of residency here and great event medicine exposure.
AAC Chief: Deven Bhatia
AAC Coordinators: Chris Nelson, Amanda Santa Maria, Nate Hansen, Rebecca Yue

Curriculum
A large committee with frequent meetings, they offer suggestions and a means to improve our learning. They actively adjust our rotations and lectures to keep this the best residency around. Lead by academic chief, Dr. Zachary Hansen 
Chairs: Dr. Jonathan Reeder and Dr. Emiliya Usheva

Diversity and Inclusion
Our residency program strongly supports diversity and inclusion. Our curriculum has built in educational lectures and presentations and the values of diversity and inclusion permeate throughout the residency. 
Chairs: Dr. Sarah Shaver and Dr. Josue Zozaya

EMRA Rep
We elect an annual EMRA representative to keep us up to date on the latest information and support from the national organization.
​Representative: Dr. Grant Wallenfelsz

Recruitment 
At Dallas EM, recruiting season is our favorite time. We get to meet the future of EM, while having almost weekly dinners to hang out with each other. The recruitment team organizes the interview season so that everyone can enjoy hosting and visiting Dallas. Lead by recruitment chief, Dr. Heath Garner
Chairs:  Dr. Jeff Hayes and Dr. Emily Welch

RES-Q
Resident Quality Review reviews our toughest and most interesting cases in the ED on a monthly basis. They provide an invaluable method of improving the care we provide to Dallas County.
Chairs: Dr. Nate Hansen and Dr. Alex Guinn

Social Media
Our social media committee has been thriving over the past few years. They are responsible for our FOAMed presence, our Facebook/Instagram/Twitter and, of course, this website. Please reach out with your achievements/milestones/anything cool for a feature on instagram and twitter!
​Chairs: Dr. Genette Bergman and Dr. Joya Singh
IG: @DallasEMed
Twitter: @DallasEMed

Wellness
Sponsored by a very generous donation from past faculty, the Wellness Committee looks our for exactly that: our happiness. They plan social events, provide snacks and are there any time you are having a rough time. (obviously a resident favorite).
​Chairs: Dr. Stephen Rogers and Dr. Corinne Bullock