Gregory J. Byrne - TCEP Past President

PRESIDENTIAL PROFILE

Gregory J. Byrne, MD FACEP

TCEP PRESIDENT 1996-1997

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Mississippi	1978

RESIDENCY

Charity	1981

TEXAS COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS – LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS

OFFICER POSITIONS:

President	2013-2014
President Elect	1995-1996
Treasurer	1993-1994
Secretary	1992-1993
Past President	1997-1998
Board of Directors

COMMITTEE AND ADDITIONAL POSITIONS:

Councillor	1991-present
Alternate Councilor	1989-1990
EMPACT Board of Directors	1990-present
Chair	1991-present
EMphasis Editor	1992
Membership Committee	1987-1992
Chair	1989-1990
Legislation Committee	1990-2003
Chair	1991-2003
Government Relations Committee	2004-present
Chair	2004-present
Nominating Committee	1995
Chair	1995
Trauma Task Force	1992
Chair	1992
Manpower Task Force	1992
Education Committee

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS – LEADERSHIP & CONTRIBUTIONS

COMMITTEE AND ADDITIONAL POSITIONS:

Practice Management Committee	1996-1998
Due Process Subcommittee	1996-1997
HMO Contracts Subcommittee	1996-1997

AWARDS:

TCEP President's Award	1998

COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS

I attended TCEP board meetings for 3 years before running for the board. They were nearby in Dallas and my sole purpose was to become a better Emergency Physician and Medical Director by learning about issues that faced us. I was mentored by past and then present leaders like Leonard Riggs, Dighton Packard, Jim Hayes and Ken Sherman and Wayne Shuricht. I was amazed at the wisdom and humility of all these leaders. Above all they taught me that being a leader is not about power but about being a servant. Eventually I was asked to run for the board. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to work with so many dedicated men and women who had unparalleled integrity, wisdom and warmth. A special thanks to Jim Coles and Nancy Davis who guided me throughout my presidency and kept me grounded and on track.