“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.”
Ben Okri
About Dr. Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli
Dr. Emeli is a Distinguished Physician at Emory University. She earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard University, her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University, and completed her emergency medicine residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She also holds a Master's degree in applied public health informatics from Emory University.
Her expertise in medical informatics has led her to be part of a working group at Emory, developing virtual acute unscheduled care models. In 2021, she was named an Innovation and Discovery in the Emergent and Acute Science (IDEAS) Scholar and is currently a National Foundation of Emergency Medicine (NFEM) Scholar. Dr. Emeli serves on the executive committee of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Telehealth Section.
As a writer, Dr. Emeli's short stories and essays have been featured in publications such as The New York Times Magazine, The Boston Globe, Eclectica Magazine, Midnight & Indigo, Journal of the American Medical Association, Annals of Emergency Medicine, and the Examined Life Journal. She won the Richard J. Margolis Award for her short story collection about the impact of war on Sierra Leone’s children. Additionally, she currently serves on the executive committee of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Medical Humanities section.
Fine Print
• Fiction:
All fictional works on this website are drawn from the contents of my imagination. The characters, events, and scenarios are not based on real people or situations. These stories are intended to reflect my creative voice and explore themes of human connection and resilience.
• Nonfiction:
The nonfiction essays on this website reflect my own experiences, thoughts, and perspectives. In cases where patient encounters or clinical scenarios are described, all identifying details have been changed, and elements from different experiences may be combined to protect confidentiality.
• Respect and Integrity:
All writing on this website, whether fiction or nonfiction, reflects my deep respect for individuals, families, and the communities I serve.
• Opinions:
The opinions and perspectives expressed here are mine alone. They do not represent the views of any academic institution, hospital, or organization with which I am affiliated.
• Medical Disclaimer:
The content on this website is not intended to provide medical advice, nor should it be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance. No physician-patient relationship is established through this website or its content.