For over 25 years, I have been a clinician, an educator, and a physician leader. Whether treating a patient with a STEMI, teaching wide-eyed interns the finer points of a lung exam, or speaking to unseen thousands through the television, I tirelessly advocate for our specialty. The key traits of an outstanding emergency physician—the abilities to work together as a team leader, to communicate clearly and effectively, and to make thoughtful decisions based upon the available data—are all necessary aspects to being a valuable member of ACEP’s Board.

As a physician board-certified in both emergency medicine and preventive medicine, as well as having a doctorate in epidemiology, I bring an exceptionally strong background in understanding data and the impact of data-driven policy on populations. My background, rich in data analysis and interpretation, is an incredibly important asset to the Board, as it will assure that we can have strong, effective public policy based upon high-quality science.

In our current environment of health policy uncertainty, my passion shines through, whether at the bedside, in the boardroom, or in front of policymakers and the public. I will continue to thoughtfully, passionately, and tirelessly advocate for you and our profession as I continue to advocate for my patients to address the many challenges we face.

Aisha Liferidge, MD, MPH, FACEP (Washington, D.C.)

Current Professional Positions: assistant professor, department of emergency medicine, and director, emergency medicine health policy fellowship, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, D.C.; assistant professor, department of health policy, Milken Institute of Public Health, George Washington University
Internships and Residency: emergency medicine residency, University of Maryland Medical System department of emergency medicine, Baltimore
Medical Degree: MD, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill (2003)

Response

Driven by purpose and passion, I have a proven track record of leadership that results in organizational growth and the advancement of landmark issues. While I was EMRA president, its budget hit the $1 million mark, which was unprecedented at the time. As President of the District of Columbia Chapter ACEP, I led revitalization efforts that resulted in doubled revenue and a 50 percent increase in membership. While I was chair of the ACEP Associate Membership Task Force, significant progress was made on the delicate topic of membership for non-board-certified providers. Currently, I serve as the chair of the trailblazing Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, which sets ACEP apart as a courageous champion of this important initiative. Additionally, I’ve served on ACEP’s Public Health and Injury Prevention, CEDR, and Steering committees.