Arlene Chung MD, MACM, FACEP

Vision for the CORD Board of Directors: I have been honored to serve CORD as the Secretary-Treasurer and my time on the Board of Directors has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career. If elected as the President-Elect, I hope to advance CORD's mission of leading emergency medicine education while fostering collaboration and innovation. The landscape of emergency medicine is continually evolving and we will need to meet new and ongoing challenges in the coming years. These include the major revisions to the ACGME Program Requirements, the future of competency-based medical education, and the need to support our community as we face external threats to our core mission of educating the next generation. Having faced similar challenges at my own home institutions, I also understand the daily struggles our members encounter with resident recruitment, protected hours, and institutional support for educational initiatives. 

As the President-Elect, I hope to strengthen CORD's capacity to address complex challenges through transparent and empathic leadership, strategic resource allocation, and innovative solutions. Central to my vision is building a stronger sense of community within CORD by enhancing the infrastructure that supports our membership. I am committed to strengthening the mentorship and guidance available to our committees, task forces, and communities of practice, ensuring that our members have the tools, resources, and connections needed to succeed. By fostering collaboration among our communities, we can create a more connected, empowered, and resilient organization that will enable us to tackle emerging challenges while cultivating future leaders in emergency medicine education.