I am a passionate advocate for innovation in healthcare, equity, and education. As a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, I leverage my expertise in point-of-care ultrasound and medical education to offer faculty development and mentorship to healthcare professionals. I believe in the power of healthcare design and storytelling.A TEDMed speaker and award-winning mentor and educator, I enjoy sharing knowledge at the intersection of healthcare, leadership, and workplace productivity. I am the host of two podcasts: The Visible Voices Podcast, where I amplify perspectives on healthcare, equity, and current trends, and the Academic Emergency Medicine Education & Training Podcast.With many peer-reviewed publications in scientific and medical outlets as well as contributions to outlets such as CNBC, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Nature, MedPage Today, Doximity, Slate, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, my writing reflects my commitment to expanding the conversation around healthcare and equity. My podcast work has been featured in The Guardian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Brown Alumni Monthly.I co-authored MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact (HarperCollins, 2024), a guidebook to improving communication and success in the workplace. I have spoken at TEDMED, contributed to the NIH Howard Hughes Research Scholars Program, and trained at institutions including Brown University, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and Harvard Emergency Medicine.
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