Brian K. Nelson - TCEP Past President

PRESIDENTIAL PROFILE

Brian K Nelson MD MS FACEP

TCEP PRESIDENT 1998-1999

 

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Baylor 1975

RESIDENCY

Johns Hopkins - Emergency Medicine 1979

TEXAS COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS – LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS

OFFICER POSITIONS:

President 1998-1999
President Elect 1997-1998
Treasurer 1996-1997
Secretary 1995-1996
Past President 1999-2000
Board of Directors 1991-2000

COMMITTEE AND ADDITIONAL POSITIONS:

Councillor 1990-2001
Academic Affairs 1990-1995
    Chair 1990-1991

COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS

I originally became involved in TCEP as it provided a platform for the Academics of the state to meet, share problems and solutions and to gently advise the newer programs. With time, I joined in the wider concerns of the organization and enjoyed many years on the board and in the officer track. We had fun. I was famous for having a little impatience with the endless palaver in the board meetings. My president year, I announced that I would allow adequate discussion but would cut debate when focus was lost. I retained control for approximately 20 seconds after taking office and had to apologize to my predecessors at the end of my term.