William Jaquis, MD, FACEP (Maryland)

Current Professional Positions: chief, integrated services, LifeBridge Health (emergency medicine, radiology), Baltimore; chief, emergency services, LifeBridge Health; regional medical director, EmCare
Internships and Residency: emergency medicine residency, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Cleveland
Medical Degree: MD, Medical College of Ohio (1989)

Having trained in Ohio and worked in Chicago for nine years and now in Baltimore for 14 years, I have a range of experience across many settings. As chief of a system that sees 150,000 patients a year, I have a broad range of familiarity of trauma centers, stroke centers, cardiac centers, and other aspects of emergency medicine in both teaching and community hospitals with the range of responsibility that a chief of service requires. As a clinician, I feel the joys and frustrations that drive future direction. My work at the chapter level has led me through the presidency, and through my advocacy work, I was appointed to other roles in the state. One of those roles is as a commissioner on the Health Resources Commission, which funds grants to health-related efforts through local health agencies. That role has broadened my perspective on the underserved communities and resources outside the hospital.

Nationally, I have worked with the College for two decades, serving on the Board the last three years. That progression of work has allowed me to serve in many capacities and to gain a good understanding of the resources and needs of the College. I feel well positioned to understand the needs and dynamics of the Board and to continue that work.

The leadership I provide at the Board level relates to two specific areas. The first is the ability to listen. Our membership contains a wide variety of skills from a diverse background. The intelligence, drive, and knowledge of those members never cease to amaze me. As I have approached my roles related to the many section, committees, and task forces I have joined, I am better able to learn from our members. My role is to advocate for them and further the great work they are doing. The second skill is that of direction. My leadership experience allows me to give guidance to our members and the Board on issues not moving forward. By listening and creating connections, I am able to provide practical solutions to get to a better outcome.

Finally, I believe through my experience and continuous drive to learn more about leadership, advocacy, and policy, I am able to provide strategic direction. It is important to not only see the next step but the future beyond and to find a course that will allow us to thrive in the long term.