We're pleased to introduce John Peacock, vice chair of the EMRA Simulation Committee, 2020-2021.
Program: McGovern Medical School at UT Houston
Your goal as an EMRA leader: To create useful and readily accessible medical education opportunities for EM residents and medical students.
Why serve as an EMRA leader?
With all the assets and support of such a great organization, the opportunity to make a real difference is there.
Top 3 traits of a great leader:
1. Effective communicator
2. Passion
3. Time management skills
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Good leaders say "yes" a lot. Great leaders know when to say "no."
What is something people don't know about you?
I used to work as a diplomatic security agent!
If I weren't an emergency physician, I would be: Renovating homes on my own HGTV reality show
Favorite life hack for night shifts: Frequent snacking helps pass the time.
Number of apps on my phone: 52
Last non-textbook I read: "Gates of Fire" by Steven Pressfield
What's on your playlist?
'90s alternative all day