Why did you select your profession?
I chose emergency medicine to improve the health of our most vulnerable. For many Americans, the emergency department is their only source of health care. For the rest of us, the ED is the entry point to the health care system during an acute illness. I know that EDs can do better at addressing the underlying behavioral needs of our patients. My commitment to developing, testing and disseminating digital health interventions derives from this background.
What’s the best career advice you’ve received?
Don’t try to do it all at once. But always do your best.
What advice would you give your 22-year-old self?
To keep a journal. My 20s were so fun! I wish I could remember more details.
If you could choose another profession, what would it be?
Journalism. •
