Dr. Andra Blomkalns Appointed as Chair of Department of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Andra Blomkalns, a leader in medical device innovation and translational medicine, will head Stanford’s emergency medicine department. “I’m thrilled to be coming to Stanford,” said Blomkalns. "Stanford has the unique capacity to become the home of the world’s leading experts in emergency care innovation.”
Dr. Imler Honored by American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Dan Imler has receivied the prestigious EBSCO Health/DynaMed Plus Award for Technological Innovations in Pediatric EM, awarded by the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine, for his work on Curbside, a clinical effectiveness platform for decision support that puts clinicians in control of patient care.
New Physician Wellness Fellowship
The Department of Emergency Medicine has launched a new fellowship focused on physician wellness. One of the first of its kind in the nation, this fellowship program is led by nationally-recognized faculty, preeminent in the field of physician wellness.
Preparing for Mass Trauma
"In half an hour, a train will strike a bus near downtown Palo Alto." Stanford Emergency Medicine prepares for mass trauma in a hospital-wide simulation. Read a moment-by-moment account of what it is like to prepare for the worst.
Empowering Women in India
Female villagers in India who might otherwise be marginalized are becoming healthcare providers, thanks to an app developed by Dr. Ayesha Khan and Stanford Emergency Medicine. The story, which spans many decades and several continents, is featured in SCOPE.
Star of Stanford: Dr. Gharahbaghian
"It takes just one case to make you a believer. Bedside ultrasound can save a life...I would love for every single medical student to learn how to use ultrasound." Dr. Laleh Gharahbaghian is profiled in a Stars of Stanford article.
Stanford Emergency Department Goes Vertical
Stanford Hospital’s “vertical flow model” replaced horizontal stretchers with comfortable chairs. The result? Maximized use of space and reduced length of stay, according to a recent study. Learn more >
- Dr. Angela Lumba-Brown has been named co-director of the Stanford Brain Trauma Evidence-Based Consortium.
- Dr. Sam Yang, associate professor of emergency medicine, has been awarded a $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for a five-year precision health project.
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