Howard Roemer

Career Story: 

Went into emergency medicine became director of ER group at regional trauma center for 19 yrs, plus chain of urgent care centers. 4 yrs ago helped set up emergency medicine residency at Oklahoma University where I'm currently on faculty and work part time clinical.

Notable Personal Accomplishments: 

Continuing to stay on the path to enlightenment [requires frequent kicks in the gluteal area]

Notable Professional Accomplishments: 

Team doctor US Tae Kwon Do Olympic team

Favorite Recreational Activity: 

Tae Kwon Do

Favorite Memory from Residency: 

Neil Sullivan on graduation get together thanking the faculty for not interfering in his education. Arnie Greensher fighting with other departments to prevent them dissing our residents [many occasions].

Personal Story: 

Married 40 yrs to Jackie who teaches Tibetan Buddhism and meditation. Son Ben is emergency physician in Tucson with our daughter in law, Andrea, a podiatrist, and our granddaughter Giselle. Our daughter Anna live in northern California, working in medical rehab.