medic25 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Following in the footsteps of some of my esteemed colleagues on this forum, I have decided to run for a Director At Large position with SEMPA. As a member of the society since I was a PA student a decade ago, I have come to appreciate all that SEMPA offers to PA's working in our specialty. I would now like the opportunity to take the next step and become more involved in helping the SEMPA leadership to advance the cause of PA's in Emergency Medicine. I have been fortunate in my career to have been able to work in a relatively unique setting as a PA. While still working 50% clinically in the ED, the other 50% of my job is dedicated to EMS, performing both administrative functions (CQI, teaching, research) and responding in the field as part of a Physician/PA-staffed EMS response team. As a paramedic prior to becoming a PA I continue to have a passion for prehospital medicine, and as a member of the SEMPA Board I would like to explore further opportunities for PA's to play a role within the world of EMS. My position at Yale and my membership with the National Association of EMS Physicians have given me the chance to get to know some of the national leaders in the EMS community. As a member of the SEMPA board I would hope to develop a liaison position between SEMPA and NAEMSP, giving us a voice in the future development of EMS. Many of us working as emergency medicine PA's are prior (or current) EMT's and paramedics, and I would like to provide us with more avenues to participate actively in the EMS system after we obtain our PA-C. The CV and position statements of all the board candidates are now available on the SEMPA website: http://www.sempa.org/About-SEMPA/Board-Candidates/ I hope that you will consider my candidacy; please feel free to PM me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Kevin Burns, PA-C, EMT-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic25 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Following in the footsteps of some of my esteemed colleagues on this forum, I have decided to run for a Director At Large position with SEMPA. As a member of the society since I was a PA student a decade ago, I have come to appreciate all that SEMPA offers to PA's working in our specialty. I would now like the opportunity to take the next step and become more involved in helping the SEMPA leadership to advance the cause of PA's in Emergency Medicine. I have been fortunate in my career to have been able to work in a relatively unique setting as a PA. While still working 50% clinically in the ED, the other 50% of my job is dedicated to EMS, performing both administrative functions (CQI, teaching, research) and responding in the field as part of a Physician/PA-staffed EMS response team. As a paramedic prior to becoming a PA I continue to have a passion for prehospital medicine, and as a member of the SEMPA Board I would like to explore further opportunities for PA's to play a role within the world of EMS. My position at Yale and my membership with the National Association of EMS Physicians have given me the chance to get to know some of the national leaders in the EMS community. As a member of the SEMPA board I would hope to develop a liaison position between SEMPA and NAEMSP, giving us a voice in the future development of EMS. Many of us working as emergency medicine PA's are prior (or current) EMT's and paramedics, and I would like to provide us with more avenues to participate actively in the EMS system after we obtain our PA-C. The CV and position statements of all the board candidates are now available on the SEMPA website: http://www.sempa.org/About-SEMPA/Board-Candidates/ I hope that you will consider my candidacy; please feel free to PM me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Kevin Burns, PA-C, EMT-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 2, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 2, 2012 You have my vote Kevin. -Emedpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 2, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 2, 2012 You have my vote Kevin. -Emedpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersenpa Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 My question as a non SEMPA member, no EM PA....do you support Associate, and will the Board at SEMPA do so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersenpa Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 My question as a non SEMPA member, no EM PA....do you support Associate, and will the Board at SEMPA do so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic25 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I cannot speak for the board, but I absolutely support Associate. Our PA Program here at the medical school is a Physician Associate program, and our official job title in my hospital is Physician Associate, not assistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic25 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I cannot speak for the board, but I absolutely support Associate. Our PA Program here at the medical school is a Physician Associate program, and our official job title in my hospital is Physician Associate, not assistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kargiver Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 You have my vote already Kevin... good luck. Hope to see you in Tuscon! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kargiver Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Congratulations to Kevin Burns on his win to the Director at Large position. Another Forum Member making the jump to politics to make a better playground for all of us... strong work Kevin. Can't wait to work with you. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic25 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Thanks G! I'm looking forward to trying to do some good things for our profession. See you in Arizona! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted March 3, 2012 Moderator Share Posted March 3, 2012 CONGRATS! 1st round on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic25 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 CONGRATS! 1st round on me. Thanks E; maybe you can twist my arm to have a beer :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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