2025 Administration & Operations Committee Leader Spotlight
Josue Minaya, MD, Chair of the EMRA Administration & Operations Committee, 2025
Program: Yale New Haven Medical Center
What is your goal as an EMRA Leader? My goal as an EMRA leader is to be creative in the way our committee explores various topics in Administration and Operations as it pertains to Emergency Medicine. I hope to bring events surrounding topics such as Finance, Staffing, Scheduling, Billing and Coding. I also hope to host workshops for participants of all levels of training!
Why get involved in a professional society? I had been a part of EMRA since medical school and wanted to expand the role I played in helping advance the field of Emergency Medicine. Last year, I had a great time in this committee meeting new people and hosting events! This year, I hope to further develop inter-committee events.
Top 3 traits of a great leader: Honest, Efficient, Understanding
Chad Nix, MD Chair-Elect of the EMRA Administration & Operations Committee, 2025
Program: University of Chicago
William Boyer, MD, Vice Chair of the EMRA Admin and Ops Committee, 2025
Program: Yale New Haven Medical Center
Jack Buckanavage MD, Vice Chair of the EMRA Administration & Operations Committee, 2025
Program: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Abigail Raynor, MD, MPH, Assistant Vice Chair of the EMRA Administration & Operations Committee, 2025
Program: Harvard Affiliated at Mass General Brigham
Your goal as an EMRA leader: As an EMRA leader, I hope to foster a sense of community for residents interested in Admin and Operations, by broadening opportunities for engagement in the field, especially for women and underrepresented groups in medicine.
Why did you get involved in a professional society? I'm hoping to connect with residents across the country with similar passions, while building my own professional network and knowledge base.
What is the best advice you have ever received? An Ortho Intern once told me to "lift as you climb" to underscore the importance of creating space for the achievement and growth of others while on your own professional journey.
What is something that people don't know about you? I'm an avid skier, and logged over 100,000 ft of vertical elevation last year, the equivalent to skiing down Mt. Everest over 3 times.
Favorite life hack for night shifts: I have a huge sweet tooth, and occasionally deploy a bag of sour gummies to get me through the early morning, pre-sign out craze
What's the last non-textbook you read? I'm in a book club that recently read "My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrante, would highly recommend
What are your tops songs on your Spotify Wrapped? 1. End of Beginning - Djo, 2. Texas Hold 'Em - Beyoncé, 3. Northern Attitude (ft. Hozier)- Noah
Alice Lu, MD, MSL, Assistant Vice Chair of the EMRA Administration & Operations Committee, 2025
Program: Harvard Affiliated at Mass General Brigham
Your goal as an EMRA leader: Creating more opportunities for trainees to connect across institutions and to learn from leaders in the field!
Favorite life hack for night shifts: Bring allll the snacks - sweet, savory, spicy, sour - you never know what you’ll be craving at 3am
What is the last non-textbook you read? “Hello, My Name Is Ice Cream” by Dana Cree
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