I will never forget when I found out I would be highlighted in the Spring 2018 edition of the NAEMT Newsletter. This was a significant moment in my career, and I was fulfilling multiple roles as a provider of care in prehospital medicine, trauma care, and public safety. I have been a firefighter, EMT, Paramedic, Trauma Surgeon, and Police Lieutenant throughout my career. All of these roles have impacted how I provide patient care and the responsibilities that come with providing care in emergency medicine. I appreciated the opportunity to take some time and reflect on the journey and the experiences that have helped shape me into the provider that I am today.
Reflecting on the experience of preparing for the feature allowed me to think back to my early days in the field. I remember the first time I rode in an ambulance and the lessons that were learned with each call. These early experiences taught me the value of staying calm, thinking clearly, and the importance of teamwork. These lessons also taught me that the best care begins before a patient arrives at the hospital. These principles have continued to follow me through medical school, surgical residency, and every other role that has followed. I was able to share this perspective with a larger audience by participating in this project.
As a result of the interview, there was a specific focus on the need for high-quality education in prehospital trauma care. Education programs available to first responders help build a solid foundation of knowledge before they arrive at the bedside. My involvement in national trauma education stemmed from my desire to enhance educational opportunities and create materials that reflect the true nature of field medicine. By contributing to this effort, I felt as though I could give back to the profession that has shaped my life in a meaningful way.
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