Dr. Carolyn Snider (@DrCarolynSnider) is an emergency physician currently practicing in Winnipeg, MB. Her passions for traveling, expression through music, and trying new things are part of her secrets for maintaining wellness. Dr. Snider is also the principal investigator and developer of the Emergency Department Violence Intervention Program. When not at work or doing research, she is usually out with her daughter on a great adventure! Her “when in Rome…” approach to life is something we could use more of! Check out how she stays healthy in EM!

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Dr. Antony Robert is currently a second year emergency medicine resident at McGill University. Despite the multiple demands of residency, Antony still tries to keep well by staying active and keeping in touch with his family. He uses a number of apps to keep track of his day, diet and exercise. He’s even tried to eat well by experimenting with some super foods. So if you’re curious about kale smoothies, quinoa, and overnight oats, you’ll want to check out this post. Here’s how he stays healthy in EM!

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Dr. Sara Gray (@EmICUcanada) is an emergency physician and ICU attending at St. Micheal’s Hospital in Toronto. In addition to being the Chair of the CAEP Critical Care Committee (C4), she is also the Medical Director of Emergency Preparedness at St. Mike’s. Despite holding multiple positions, Dr. Gray still finds time to stay well, by staying in touch with her family and maintaining mindfulness. Her love for running and the outdoors, keeps her active and grounded. Check out how she stays healthy in emergency medicine!

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Dr. Demian Szyld (@DebriefMentor) first contributed to ALiEM when he was a resident at the University of Pennsylvania. He went on to complete the Fellowship in Simulation and Education at STRATUS, the Center for Medical Simulation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and a Masters degree at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He works at NYU Langone Medical Center where he is the Medical Director of the New York Simulation Center for the Health Sciences (NYSIM) and directs the Fellowship in Simulation and Education. Once a week he is an attending physician at Bellevue Hospital in New York. Demian teaches simulation instructor courses locally and internationally, does research, and speaks intenationally about teamwork and debriefing. On top of that, he publishes a monthly podcast connecting the Spanish-speaking simulation community. And he still manages to keep well. Check out how he stays healthy in EM!

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Dr. James Huffman (@jameslhuffman) knows how to keep well and keep it real! Despite multiple work commitments, he still finds time to engage in his interests, keep fit, stay well, and spend time with his family and friends. With a recent new addition to his family, Dr. Huffman has learned how to maximize his time. Constantly trying to find new ways to be effective, Dr. Huffman is a true example of how wellness can be integrated into your day. Here’s how he stays healthy in EM!

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Dr. Kathryn Dong (@kathryndong) is no stranger when it comes to keeping well! Currently, she is the Director of the Inner City Health and Wellness Program and the Addiction Recovery Community Health (ARCH) Team. She also keeps busy with her 3 boys, who keep her active and on her toes! Dr. Dong’s inspiring work with inner city populations, has given her a welcoming perspective on the value of community. Here, she shares her thoughts on how to maintain mental wellness and keep mentally in check. Take a look at how she stays healthy in emergency medicine!

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Dr. Mahmood Hasan is an individual who truly reflects the idea of “eat clean and train mean”. Now a second year resident from McGill University, Mahmood uses exercise and his social supports to help him destress from the demands of residency. Here he shares his tips for planning work outs and meals, while trying to juggle a busy schedule. Check out how he stays healthy in EM!

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