Contributors

We are so thankful to everyone who has submitted their work and shared their own personal stories of wellness with Art of Emergency Medicine! We would not be able to reach out goals or share our message without you and want to make sure every individual is properly recognized!

Did you have a favorite artist? Take a look at their bio below (Alphabetical by first name) to see where you may find more of their work or to see what other Volumes they have been featured in!

Wellness from Around the World

Adam Goodcoff, MD

Medical Student by day, World Traveler, Photographer, and Fitness Addict by weekend and nights. When Adam is not seeing patients or studying, he’s planning his next adventure. Adam is the Co-Founder and one of the Creators at The Med Life.

Featured in: Volume 5

Aditya Shekhar

Aditya Shekhar is an EMS educator and research scientist. He has developed prehospital medical curriculum for international providers, and his research has been published by the American College of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, among others. He is also an avid writer and photographer.

Featured in: Volume 2

Alexis Germain, MD

I'm a former EMT and incoming EM intern. I've recently started trying to create to stretch my brain a bit more.

Featured in: Volume 25

Amina Ibrahim

My name is Amina Ibrahim. I was born in Mogadishu, Somalia and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I currently live in Chicago. I am a 4th year Medical Student that aspires to match into an Emergency Medicine Residency. My teenage brother once joined my mother and I to my kindergarten "Meet the Teacher" night. I proudly showed my artwork to them. My brother laughed and called it scribbles. I knew it was better than scribbles. I obsessively practiced to prove him wrong. I eventually did! Like most kids I loved to draw, I just haven't stopped.

Featured in: Volume 39

Amy Ondeyka, MD

I am an attending physician in Emergency Medicine and am teaching faculty at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, NJ. When not working, my hobbies mostly revolve around my pack of rescue dogs and volunteering with a local dog rescue. I have been training in agility (a dog sport) for a year with my Australian Cattle Dog/Sheltie mix, Sawyer. I initially bought a real camera (Nikon d3500) to learn about photography and to take fun modeling shots of Sawyer for his Instagram account. Dog photography is now a hobby of mine, and I have just started taking action shots of club members at our agility competitions.

Featured in: Volume 6

Andrea Guensburg, PA

I'm an ER PA and I've been doing art my whole adult life, but have become passionate about acrylic pouring recently. See more of her work on instagram.

Featured in: Volume 15

Andrew J. Park, MD

Andrew Park is a fourth year medical student at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He learned to write (painfully) as a history major at Dartmouth College. His medical interests include emergency medicine, addiction, and narrative medicine. He likes coffee, dislikes coffee stains. On days when his shoulder does not ache, he enjoys surfing and writing flash fiction. See more of his work on Twitter.

Featured in: Volume 7, Volume 9, Volume 10

Andrew Thorne, MD

I am an emergency medicine resident at Harbor-UCLA with a passion for wilderness medicine. I began pursuing photography in medical school as yet another way to engage with the outdoors and share the beauty I find with others.

Featured in: Volume 14, Volume 16, Volume 19, Volume 20, Volume 21, Volume 24, Volume 31, Volume 32, Volume 33, Volume 40, Volume 41

Anisha Lashkari, MD

Hey! I'm a first year EM resident in NJ, from NYC. When I'm not working, studying or attempting to cook, I like exploring the city, watching standup comedy, or traveling to new places.

Featured in: Volume 6

Ben Gibbons

I’m an EMT in the emergency room and about to start internship to become a paramedic. I first started dabbling with photography about 6 years ago and have fallen in love with nature/landscape photos. My biggest hobby is camping and hiking 14ers. See more of his work on instagram.

Featured in: Volume 26, Volume 30, Volume 31

Blaire Banfield, MD

Hello all! My name is Blaire Banfield, I am a current MS4 at the University of Florida COM planning a career in Emergency Medicine and recently matched to Orlando Health. When not shut away studying for hours on end while stress shoving M&Ms in my face I enjoy hiking, brewing beers, and going to Pet Adopt-athons and snuggling baby animals. I also recently fell in love with Chalk Art! My boyfriend and his mom travel around the SE to chalk art festivals and I tagged along a few years ago and became hooked. I have submitted a few pictures of some pieces I have worked on, and I hope to have more to showcase in the future!

Featured in: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4, Volume 12

Bridget Fino

EMT, I always took pictures but I started taking pictures of things that were around me because there is always something beautiful even in the worst scene.

Featured in: Volume 8

Bryn Dhir, MD

Prior to medical school, Bryn Dhir double majored in Fine Art and Geography. Since that time, Bryn’s path has been filled with unscripted detours as an educator, environmentalist, leadership skills director, writer, explorer, research scientist, with a deep seeded passion for the rugged wilderness. Dedicated to emergency medicine and committed to vulnerable populations, Bryn believes that experiences and lessons learned on paths less traveled overlap; there is always something to learn from everyone and everything we encounter. Bryn’s art (watercolor, graphic, mixed media, photography) and interest across many disciplines captures a little bit of those moments.

Featured in: Volume 10

Chris Coletti

Involved with the administrative and clinical practice of EM.

Featured in: Volume 17

Christian Graulty

I am Medical Student at Oregon Health & Science University who is applying into Emergency Medicine this fall. I've been doing studio art since I was young. But in medical school, painting with my partner has become the way I support my wellness and my relationship. I've found that the things I learn in medical school often inspire my artwork. My other hobbies include Kendo, swimming, and bartending.

Featured in: Volume 14

Cindy Chang, MD

Resident physician at Harbor-UCLA Medical Emergency Department.

Featured in: Volume 19

Clare Patterson

Art has always been my backup, the thing I turn to when nothing else makes sense. I’m not yet in medical school but will hopefully be starting this fall. I fell in absolute love with emergency medicine while working as a scribe before and after graduate school.

Featured in: Volume 23

Dave Allman

Currently the Assistant Clinical Manager for suburban ED, Level 1 Trauma Center. I've been in this ED for 20 years as an RN, 3 years in a Chicago ED before that. Wife, 2 kids, dog, fish, tortoise at home. Hobbies include travel, cooking, diy.

Featured in: Volume 3

Dan Dworkis, MD, PhD

Dan Dworkis, MD PhD, is a board-certified emergency physician and the founder of The Emergency Mind which digs into lessons from the emergency department and beyond about performance during a crisis and applying knowledge under pressure. His art is a mix of the rhythm of the natural world and the chaos of the emergency department. See more of his work on Instagram.

Featured in: Volume 11

Daniel Abellera

My Name is Daniel Abellera. I am an Emergency Department RN at a Level 1 Trauma Center. I experience and witness many unfortunate events with the people that I treat as well as the people I work with. Life outside of the emergency department has its low times as well. However, I use photography as one of my many therapeutic tools to capture the shining moments in life. So, when the memory starts to get foggy or days appear bleak, I can always open up my photo album and revisit the good times to get me through days in between.

Featured in: Volume 31

Daniel B. Clarke

Daniel is a retired EMS provider who spent 25 years in service before being disabled in the line of duty. He currently does artwork to try and stay active. He loves sharing gifts.

Featured in: Volume 4, Volume 5

Daniel

Daniel is an emergency medical technician and first aid instructor working out of Vienna, Austria.

Featured in: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4

Darrell G. Looney, MD

Finished EM residency in 1995. Have been playing violin since middle school and jazz since high school. Stopped during medical school and residency but picked it back up around 1998. Have been writing music and collaborating since then. Find more of his work on Facebook.

Featured in: Volume 20, Volume 29

Diana Halloran, MD

I am a new emergency medicine intern physician at Northwestern University and am passionate about social emergency medicine, health policy, and health disparities in medicine. I have considered art as my duality to science since high school and I chose to double major in studio art and biology in college. My favorite media include charcoal drawing and oil painting, and I am always exploring and refining my art style. Other hobbies that I enjoy include reading science fiction, running, and hiking. See more of her work on instagram or twitter.

Featured in: Volume 15, Volume 17, Volume 40

Diana Trumble, MD

I've been crocheting for over 20 years. In medical school, I starting selling some items and doing more than just your typical grandmother's crochet. Now I focus on the repetition of the patterns and creating beauty from a ball of yarn in the midst of residency in a pandemic. Find more of her work on Instagram.

Featured in: Volume 5, Volume 20, Volume 28, Volume 41

Edward, MD

I am a board certified EM physician working at the North Chicago VA and in Wisconsin. Before pursuing medicine, I worked as a photographer for the military. Photography is my outlet. I still shoot film and can spend hours in my darkroom. Discover more of his photography on Instagram.

Featured in: Volume 28

Elaine Hsiang, MD

I am an emergency medicine resident at UCSF. I started writing after going to my first spoken word show. It was a time of a lot of change in my life and I found I could be my most authentic self through poems. Other things that have long made me happy: coffee, time with loved ones, games, and the excitement of trying something new. View more of her work on Twitter.

Featured in: Volume 21, Volume 39

Elishka Holmquist

My name is Elishka. I am an AEMT and paramedic student working in Atlanta, Georgia. The study of art has been a constant friend, helping me bring drawings "to life" since I was little. As I got better at making my subjects look real, it became evident that this still was not enough...No matter how much I practiced, no matter how much love I poured into them, those drawings weren't really alive. So, being my good friend, the practice of art helped me in the practice of medicine. It was like discovering a new medium. For 11 years I have worked towards a dream of becoming a surgeon. One day, I will work beyond the confinement of paper to translate the skills I grew with art to bring people back to life instead.

Featured in: Volume 11

Ellie Wallace, MD

I have been an amateur artist and crafter my entire life, now masquerading as an Emergency Medicine attending as my day job. I enjoy drawing, painting, sculpting, sewing, knitting, cooking, and trying new media all the time. Other interests include beaches, ice cream, skiing, and cat videos.

Featured in: Volume 10

Eric Kaltz

My route to Emergency Medicine is a little unusual, which makes it the norm in a sense. I studied both Physics and Art and a liberal arts undergraduate school, before enlisting the military and discovering the National Ski Patrol almost always has volunteer opportunities available for wayward souls. They took me right in and fed me a hearty bowl of Emergency Medicine basics, and I haven’t looked back since.

Featured in: Volume 8

Fardis Tavangary, DO

EM physician who bought his first camera as a present to himself post step 1 exam. Have loved being a hobbyist photographer ever since. View more of his work on instagram.

Featured in: Volume 42

Frederik van Rossum

I just recently started working as an EMT in the midst of the COVID Pandemic near Bonn, Germany. I started getting into photography at 15 with my mom’s small point and shoot, since then photography started to grow on me. Now I’m out and about with my camera as often as possible. Besides photography I love the art of movies and cooking. Especially now photography provides a great stress relief and some peaceful time to recharge from work. See more of his work on instagram.

Featured in: Volume 22

Greg Zivic, MD

I’m an Emergency Physician. I have an undergraduate degree in Sculpture, a BFA from Ohio State University. I was a practicing artist in NYC from 1981 until I went to Medical School in 2001 at the age of 43 after being shot in the neck and becoming a volunteer at the Brooklyn NY ER that treated me (not a life threatening wound). I had a business for 20 years repairing commercial and military ships in dry dock, as well as commercial diving, and architectural metal fabrication/installation. I’m a sailor and my business partner and I have a media company creating content for TV and YouTube, and own a 50’ aluminum sailboat based in Trinidad.

Featured in: Volume 13

Giuliano De Portu, MD

I was a professional photojournalist and went to medical school at 33. Currently still doing imaging for fun! You can see more images at www.giulianodeportu.com.

Featured in: Volume 5, Volume 9, Volume 15, Volume 19, Volume 22, Volume 31, Volume 32, Volume 39

Hadia Iftikhar, MD

I'm currently practicing as a 3rd year resident in Emergency Medicine. I've always been a voracious reader. Writing about events brings me a certain peace amidst all the chaos in residency.

Featured in: Volume 42

Haedan Eagar

I am a third year medical student with a lifelong dream of practicing EM. I starting painting during medical school as my mind often needed a break from thinking about science. My favorite thing is that art has no “rules” to follow. I have recently begun quilting and look forward to making my own patterns.

Featured in: Volume 14, Volume 27, Volume 33

Haley Vertelney

Hello everyone! I'm a 4th year medical student applying into EM residency programs as we speak. I'm more of a weekend warrior when it comes to art and the pieces I'm submitting are from an incredible vacation to Alaska I was lucky enough to take. Taking the pictures made me appreciate my surroundings even more. When I'm not in the hospital, you can probably find me out trail running, backpacking with friends whenever possible, learning (devastatingly slowly) how to play the mandolin, and making my way through the Ottolenghi cookbooks.

Featured in: Volume 5

Harrison McUmber

I am a fourth year medical student at Tufts University School of Medicine and I will be applying to emergency medicine residency programs this September. I started drawing and painting at a young age. My father is an artist and we would spend hours drawing together and critiquing each other’s work. When I’m not drawing or studying, I spend my time mountain biking, snowboarding, and reading. One of the many things I love about the emergency medicine community is how it promotes the curiosity and diverse interests in all of us.

Featured in: Volume 28

Hassan Masood Jafri, MD

I am 30 year old doctor from Pakistan, training in emergency medicine from Aga Khan University Hospital. My love for arts begin in school, I was always looking forward to arts class, painted many projects in school, drew many drawings in biology. Then the studies took the better part of my time. But again in medical school when I acquired a smart phone I start taking pictures..I started my Instagram in 2013. I love photography. Wrote for a while as a freelance blogger as well.

Featured in: Volume 40

Jack Cameron

Bandage Art started with a need to entertain children in a fast-paced emergency department. I had an abundance of medical supplies but a lack of toys. I started designing cast art of popular children’s characters made out of coban. From there the designs became more requested and I developed a way to apply them better to their casts. I would work on them in my spare time to hand them out to my patients. The figures were so popular that I created an IG account, bandageartists, to share with the medical and veterinary communities. From there the demand has only grown and we send cast art all over the world.

Featured in: Volume 31, Volume 35

Jack Dewees

I work full time as an emergency department technician at Stanford’s emergency department in Palo Alto California. I have been making these figures out out coban wrap for a year now. I call them cobanimals! I give about half the ones I make to children in the hospital and I plan to auction the others to raise money for the make a wish foundation or guide dogs for the blind. I have bought half of my own supplies, the rest was donated directly from 3M. Here is a link to my instagram page if you would like to see more.

Featured in: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4, Volume 6

Jacob Pannaman

I am a Medical Student currently on emergency medicine rotation. Being able to capture moments in time forever and share it with loved ones is something that I've always loved to do.

Featured in: Volume 41

Jared Sun, MD, PhD

A Southern California native, is now an EM physician and doing healthcare development work in South Africa after finishing med school and residency in the US. Has no artistic skill or experience, but often finds himself in places too beautiful not to share.

Featured in: Volume 26

Jenny Situ

I am an M3 attending the University of New Mexico interested in pursuing a career in emergency medicine. I have loved art for as long as I can remember. My medium of choice is graphite with an emphasis on photorealism. With a fuller schedule these past few years I found photography to be a great way of visualizing the 3D world as a 2D representation. I spend the rest of my free time running along the scenic trails of the Rio Grande and reading next to the river.

Featured in: Volume 16, Volume 35

Jessica Shenoi

I am a medical student at the University of Oklahoma pursuing emergency medicine. I have been interested in art for as long as I can remember, and entered over 100 art contests as a child. In addition, I love making art for myself and as gifts for my family and friends. Art has been such a therapeutic activity during medical school, and is a passion I want to continue during my future career as an emergency medicine physician!

Featured in: Volume 16

John Warren

A retired Fire Service Battalion Chief, EMT, and Urban Search and Rescue Team Safety Officer.

Featured in: Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 7

Jon Gaddis

My name is Jon. Prior to EKU's Emergency Medical Care program, I'd always taken an interest in fine arts. I currently work as a paramedic in the Emergency Department (I'm also a current student), and my sense of peace has always been tied to outdoor pursuits; those interests led me to volunteer as a Wilderness Paramedic for RedSTAR in Kentucky's Red River Gorge - which had been a source of inspiration for some of my more recent artwork. The experiences I've had over the years in emergency medicine and the lessons I take from it compliment all areas of my being; I am always learning and growing from them. My art (primarily traditional acrylic on canvas) and my interests across the many disciplines might capture some of the moments on my journey, or reflect upon them. I have found great joy in painting and it has translated positively in all areas of my own life - and hope you can find joy in your own art. See more of his work on instagram.

Featured in: Volume 13, Volume 15, Volume 22, Volume 24, Volume 26, Volume 31

Jonathan Dangers, MD

I'm currently an attending physician and associate program director at KU, where I also completed residency training. I started painting just before medical school, gave it up for a few years during residency and then started up again about 4 years ago. Other hobbies include mountain biking and cooking. View more of his work on Instagram.

Featured in: Volume 13

Jordan Palmer

I am a 4th year medical student applying to Emergency Medicine for residency. I have always been creative but started to focus more on painting and drawing after taking a few art classes in college. I use my art to promote wellness and to display the beauty I find in medicine. My other interests include piano, playing soccer, and hanging with my dog. View more of her work on Instagram.

Featured in: Volume 42

Joshua Goldstein, MD

I’m an EM PGY 1 at UM/Jackson in Miami. I’ve been painting on scrap pieces of wood since I was in college, when canvas was expensive and our campus handyman was particularly generous. When I’m not painting or working, you can find me on the water, fishing, SCUBA diving, and catching lobster.

Featured in: Volume 17

Justin Morgenstern, MD

I am a community emergency doctor working in Toronto, Canada, and actively involved in online medical education, centered around my website First10EM.com. I have always loved photography, but really got into it seriously after medical school when I found myself with a lot more time to travel and enjoy the outdoors. I just figured out this instagram thing.

Featured in: Volume 7

Keerthi Gondy

I'm an M4 at the University of Michigan applying to Emergency Medicine this fall. I entered medical school with no clear idea what specialty to choose until my close mentors introduced me to EM and I immediately fell in love! I am passionate about medical education, especially end-of-life care in the ED, and resilience/wellness. Outside of medical school, I'm an avid triathlete, nature-lover, and an advocate on climate change and sustainability. I also enjoy creative writing and photography as outlets for creativity and means of recharging from the stress of medical school. Follow more of their work on Twitter or Instagram.

Featured in: Volume 13, Volume 18

Kelsey Steele

I am a rising 4th year medical student who is interested in EM. My interest in photography start in high school and has progressed and evolved throughout my undergraduate and medical school career. My other hobbies include hiking, running half marathons, mindfulness. See more of her work on Twitter.

Featured in: Volume 25

Kurt Lucas, MD

I’m a physician in community practice. I like to think of my hobbies as a good representation of the “jack of all trades” mentality of EM. I play the drums/piano, love ice hockey/skiing, working on cars, and have recently returned to art. Life happened and I hadn’t don’t any artwork since high school until my wife and I thought trying oil paining again would be fun. It was! See more of his work on Twitter.

Featured in: Volume 16

Lenexa Morais

Hello! My name is Lenexa Morais, I am a fourth year medical student at UTMB in Texas and a self-taught artist. I work in a range of media: acrylics, ceramics, wood and plants, gold leaf, inks, watercolor, ocean debris, and recyclable materials to create mixed media pieces. I also write medical poetry. I’ve been running my own art business, Inspiration By Night Lx, since 2016. I teach educational art workshops with local businesses, take painting commissions, and sell my creations on my website. At UTMB, I created an ART in Healthcare student organization to make art with patients.

Featured in: Volume 19

Louie Wang

My name is Louie and I am a first year medical student at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. I received my camera as my birthday gift in 2013 and have been shooting nature/landscape photograph ever since. I enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, and explore food scenes.

Featured in: Volume 14, Volume 18, Volume 21

Matthew McCaffery, DO

I'm currently a third year emergency medicine resident in New York with passion for photography and traveling. See more of his work on instagram.

Featured in: Volume 15

Marina Zakharevich

Marina Zakharevich is a fourth-year medical student originally from California. She distinctly remembers the moment she started taking drawing seriously as a little child: she was told that her unicorn drawing was anatomically incorrect, so she got a book of horse photos and began meticulously copying them for days on end. She has enjoyed drawing and painting ever since.

Featured in: Volume 28

Molly O’Neil

Before starting medical school I worked and volunteered as an EMT, and during my third year of rotations I’ve found my way back to my first love: Emergency Medicine. I hope to get involved with EMS and wilderness medicine after residency. I’ve always had a passion for art, and paint in my free time. When I had access to a wheel, I would throw pottery as well and hope to have a studio of my own someday. I also like to surf, skateboard, and I enjoy plants and propagation. See more of her work on Instagram.

Featured in: Volume 24, Volume 29

Neville Vlok, MD

I am a South African emergency physician with a keen prehospital interest. I do love photography, but am mostly without my camera and then forced to do some candid iphoneography. When not working prehospitally or in the emergency room I love to get outdoors and explore a new mountain bike trail. See more of his work on Twitter.

Featured in: Volume 9, Volume 12

Nolan Ung, MD

Resident at the Harbor-UCLA Psychiatry program that staffs both Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency Room

Featured in: Volume 3

Rida Jawed, MD

I am Resident Year III at Emergency Medicine department at Aga Khan University Hospital. I have a passion for writing since childhood and being a strong believer in stoic philosophy, I cherish every opportunity to write from my heart and soul. Entering medicine 13 years back, my writing has become even more heartfelt and deep over the years.

Featured in: Volume 41

Robert Lam, MD

I am a practicing emergency physician and Director of Physician Wellness at UCHealth Southern region in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I have a passion for advocating for physician resilience and well-being. As such, I believe we all need outlets for creativity and actives that help us to recharge from our stressful jobs. I seek out places of natural beauty and the outdoors for recreation and adventure. Photography has allowed me to capture and share those experiences. See more at his twitter.

Featured in: Volume 11

Rob McMickle, MD

An upcoming 4th year chief resident at Harbor-UCLA. He enjoys writing prose pieces inspired by his shifts in a busy level 1 trauma center.

Featured in: Volume 35

Rosa Anna Roantree, MD

I’m the associate program director for the emergency medicine residency at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY, and have a long history in EMS as well. I love to travel and take landscape photographs. It’s so peaceful compared to the chaos of the ED.

Featured in: Volume 18

Ross Fleischman, MD

Ross Fleischman is an attending physician at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California.

Featured in: Volume 27

Ryan Brown

A current 4th year medical student at University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Featured in: Volume 2

Sara Bowen

I earned a Bachelor of Fine Art degree and worked as a Graphic Designer, doing mostly corporate branding and some mixed-media work. Then I decided to do something more substantial, so I went into EMS. I'm an AEMT and I also work at a local hospital. I do a little bit of everything now, from digital painting to sculpture work.

Featured in: Volume 26

Sara Twadell

I am a fourth year medical student pursuing a career as an emergency medicine physician. Before I even decided to pursue a career in medicine, I knew I wanted a profession that allowed me to incorporate my passion for art and drawing. For this reason, I am glad to have found an outlet within the graphic medicine community. I began drawing when I was young, and particularly enjoy ink sketches, water color painting, and digital illustration. See more of her work on Instagram.

Featured in: Volume 25

Scott Goldstein, DO

I am a dual board certified emergency/EMS physician in the Philadelphia area. After a spending years looking for an outlet I went to one of those paintings with wine one night with my wife. After that, I tried on my own and unknown to anyone (even myself) I wasn't half bad. I became self taught in painting of acrylic on canvas and painting coffee on watercolor. See more of his work on Instagram.

Featured in: Volume 27, Volume 29, Volume 30, Volume 31, Volume 32, Volume 38, Volume 40

Setul G. Patel

I am a EM physician, healthcare executive, and entrepreneur in Houston, TX and have been using photography as a meditative and balancing passion for over 10 years. I shoot almost anything but prefer landscapes and astrophotography as the night sky truly reminds me of the vastness of our universe. It humbles and enlightens at the same time and for those gifts I am eternally grateful. Thank you for taking the time to view my work and I look forward to seeing others' work to continue inspiring me! See more of his work on Instagram!

Featured in: Volume 29

Shirley Bae

MS3 at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, interested in Emergency Medicine. Hobbies include movies, piano, skincare, and hiking. Always happy to pet cute dogs!

Featured in: Volume 1, Volume 2

Shivam Shah, MS

Shivam is a 4th-year medical student excited about joining an EM residency program this season. He previously interned with the U.S. Surgeon General and was National Delegate to the AAMC in 2019. Growing up, Shivam watched his father paint and developed an interest in music, painting, and poetry. During the pandemic, Shivam is cultivating his interest in acrylic painting, recording a solo piano album of original works, and publishing a compilation of original poems. See more work on Twitter.

Featured in: Volume 20

Soujanya Kondameedi

I am a third year medical student in New York City. I have always loved the camera and though not a professional, I enjoy capturing moments that stand out to me whenever I can. I also enjoy reading fantasy novels, making an excessive amount of chai, and wandering aimlessly in the busy streets of NYC. See more of her work on Twitter.

Featured in: Volume 16, Volume 30, Volume 35

Stephanie Benjamin, MD

Dr. Stephanie Benjamin is an emergency physician and award-winning writer. She has been published in The New York Times, KevinMD, Annals of Emergency Medicine, GomerBlog, among many other medical and non-medical venues. She completed her emergency medicine residency at UCSF Fresno, followed by an EMS and disaster medicine fellowship at UC San Diego. She is currently EM/EMS faculty at UC San Diego and medical director for several EMS organizations. Excerpts from her book Love, Sanity, or Medical School, articles, satire, and more can be found at her website StephBenjaminMD.com.

Featured in: Volume 10, Volume 11

Stephanie Suzadail

Stephanie Suzadail is a flight nurse and previous EMT and firefighter.

Featured in: Volume 27, Volume 30

Thomas Gage Powell

I am a third-year medical student in West Virginia with a few years of EMS training. I have used photography and editing as a stress relief for years, especially during the pandemic.

Featured in: Volume 25

Tiffany K. Fan

I am an MS3 at UCLA interested in pursuing emergency medicine; however my career path took an unexpected turn this year as I needed to take a leave of absence for an urgent surgery. I rediscovered painting as an escape from pain during my illness and recovery, and hope my own experiences as a patient will shape my ability to provide empathetic care to vulnerable patients in the ED as a future provider.

Featured in: Volume 16, Volume 21, Volume 23, Volume 38

Tyler Kirchberg

I am a 3rd year medical student planning on applying into Emergency Medicine. I have always loved the outdoors, and I use photography as a fun and rejuvenating way to capture some of my favorite places to be outside. In my free time I also enjoy swimming, biking, skiing, camping, and reading.

Featured in: Volume 12, Volume 18, Volume 22, Volume 30, Volume 39

Val Tarsia, PA

I’ve been a physician assistant in a fast-paced, busy Emergency room for 6 years. Growing up, I always wanted to study medicine and in college I was fortunate to study fine arts as a minor. My parents encouraged my art hobby since I was a kid. Now I get to share my art and incorporate medicine as my subject. The colleagues I work with are fierce and beautiful models to represent some of the action we experience, especially during Covid-19.

Featured in: Volume 14, Volume 15, Volume 18, Volume 24

Veronica Bonales, MD

I'm an Emergency Physician that has always loved photography. I take photos of things that make me happy and hope that joy carries over to the viewer. I've held a camera in my hands since the age of five and have carried one everywhere I've gone since. I've started expanding into the finer art of painting in watercolor and oils (as can be shown by my prior cover shot.) You can see more of her work on instagram.

Featured in: Volume 12, Volume 17

Vincenzo Happach, DO

I graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013. I spent 7 years as an active duty US Navy Medical officer, 5 of which were as an Aeromedical Officer. I'm currently an Emergency Medicine PGY-1 at the Coliseum Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency in Macon, GA. See more of his work on instagram.

Featured in: Volume 22, Volume 35, Volume 41

Will Grad, MD

Emergency Medicine physician in Quebec's busiest ED. Privileged to have by chance met/worked with a number of other physicians, nurses, allied staff (registration clerk, medical scribe, both now medical students) who were fantastical musical talents, who themselves wrote great music of their own but were actually also willing to play/perform the music I wrote! Our band called "The Bedpans", have 3 singles out on all streaming media. Band members are now spread out between Montreal, Edmonton, San Francisco and Medellin, Colombia. Also, a successful Airbnb owner, avid hockey fan and weekly year round ice hockey player! He can be found on Twitter.

Featured in: Volume 8

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