an itinerant observer

I have been an active participant at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) annual conferences for several years. My involvement with ACEP International has truly amplified my sense of belonging to a vibrant global community of emergency medicine professionals. Serving as an ACEP International Ambassador in the Liaison category, representing Pakistan on the global ACEP stage, has been an incredibly rewarding experience. This year's ACEP2023, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marked a personal milestone for me. Being honored with the ACEP2023 Ambassador Liaison Award for demonstrating dedication and reliability in my role was a proud moment. My efforts extended beyond the Aga Khan University, as I championed the case for Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (I|C|E) in the field of emergency medicine, not only within my country but globally . Among the many engaging sessions at the conference, I had the opportunity to present my impassioned pitch for low-c...

Dr. Simi Rahman from LA, connected through Skype I powered up my computer in a fluorescent lit conference room in Los Angeles, on January 19th, 2016, at 7 pm sharp, and found myself transported. Not just across the globe, but back in time. On the screen in front of me were crisp images of people I had known almost 20 years ago, a podium, sounds, accents, rhythms, familiar cadences of English and Urdu, brief flashes of color and the familiar motifs of geometric Islamic art on the wall. After a brief and efficient test, I was plugged into the first-ever Narrative Medicine Workshop at my Alma Mater, the Aga Khan University (AKU) in Karachi, Pakistan. The audience and I were both able to see each other and the room in which I was seated in California seemed to fade into the background. The proceedings were kicked off splendidly by a reading from Dr. Asad Mian: a story he'd written about an Emergency Room encounter , one that resonated poignantly within the room and a...