Dr. John Moorhead joined the OHSU Department of Emergency Medicine in 1978 and is a pioneer in EM training and advocacy. He’s the former President of the American Board of Emergency Medicine, the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the Oregon Medical Association. He also represented OCEP in the creation of the Oregon Trauma System.
OCEP member Dr. Ron Potts also represented Kaiser, an organization whose support was instrumental in getting the Oregon Trauma System plan finalized.
OCEP member Craig Newgard has been instrumental with ongoing research proving better outcomes after system implementation for the general population and for specific sub-populations, including minorities.
In 2017, OCEP Board member and emergency physician Dr. Sharon Meieran, is sworn in as Multnomah County Commissioner.
OCEP members are active in national organizations, including ABEM and raise the visibility of our state. Dr. Moorhead and Dr. Hal Thomas have served as President of ABEM. Dr. John Ma has served on the board. Many OCEP members served as examiners including Drs. Thomas, Moorhead, Ma, Disney, Daya, Tanski, and others.