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The mission of the Stanford Department of Emergency Medicine is to transform healthcare for all by leading in the advancement of emergency medicine through innovation and scientific discovery.

11/13/2025

The Stanford EM Innovation Symposium (StEMI X) is today! Join expert speakers from around the country to explore the future of emergency medicine.

If your schedule is packed, feel free to drop in for just a session or two - scroll below for options. And don't miss keynote speaker Eric Horvitz, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Microsoft at 10am!

Free, virtual, and CME offered!
Learn more and register:
https://www.stemix.live/

11/11/2025

The Stanford EM Innovation Symposium (StEMI X) is this Thursday! Join expert speakers from around the country to explore the future of emergency medicine.

Free, virtual, and CME offered!

Learn more and register:
https://www.stemix.live/

10/29/2025

"My favorite thing about my fellowship? The people. Stanford offers an array of resources and opportunities, but it's the people who make it special. Everyone is doing something to better themselves, the hospital, the community, or the world around them. That attitude is inspiring, motivating, and in no small part, driving the future of healthcare.

"Also, the Stanford Hospital rooftop garden! Incredible views and a nice, calm way to start or end a shift. Nature feels very integrated into the campus."

Dr. Dheeraj Duggineni, MD, is a second-year Administration Fellow with the ED clinical operations team, focusing on digital health, quality improvement, and patient flow.

He has also contributed to innovation efforts through StEMI X (Nov 13!) and the Stanford EM Partnership Program. His interests include high-sensitivity troponin and ACS protocols, AI and digital health, and academic–industry partnerships.

10/28/2025

We are delighted to announce that several of our former fellows are returning to as permanent faculty! After years of training, scholarship, and collaboration within our department, they’ve decided to continue their journey here on The Farm—a reflection of the community, mentorship, and shared purpose they helped build during their fellowship.

These accomplished clinician–researchers bring expertise in ultrasound, global emergency medicine, innovation, clinical administration, medical education, and informatics.

We are proud to welcome them (back) home and look forward to the impact they will make—locally, nationally, and around the world.

Timothy Batchelor, MD - Clinical Assistant Professor
Former Ultrasound and Global EM Fellow

Marc Berenson, MD - Clinical Assistant Professor
Former Medical Education Fellow

Rana Kabeer, MD - Clinical Assistant Professor
Former Innovation & Design Fellow

Andrew Stromberg, MD - Clinical Assistant Professor
Former EM Administration Fellow

D**g Yao, MD - Clinical Assistant Professor
Former Clinical Informatics Fellow

10/27/2025

Disruption isn’t always the answer.

A new study challenges the idea that healthcare innovation must come through radical disruption. The authors identify why many “disruptive” attempts fail—and offer a cultivation framework that focuses on systematic, sustainable innovation rooted in clinical expertise.

By learning from how agriculture evolved from industrial disruption to sustainable cultivation, they show how healthcare can grow stronger systems instead of tearing them down.

Read the study - http://ow.ly/A5H330sQsku

10/24/2025

Clinicians are carrying more complexity than ever, and AI promises relief—but at what risk, and to whom? In this episode of the , host Dr. Matthew Strehlow talks with Dr. Christian Rose, emergency physician and clinical informaticist, about the realities of AI in acute care.

Unlike typical AI discussions that are tech-centered, their conversation focuses on the day-to-day clinical practice, and explores:
-Where AI tools can truly add value in the emergency department
-Why skepticism among clinicians is healthy
-How to evaluate technologies
-How ethics, bias, and patient trust must shape adoption
-Practical guidance for integrating AI into clinical decision-making

Listen in on a clinician-to-clinician dialogue that goes beyond hype—offering actionable insights for all those interested in the future of emergency care.

🔉 Listen to the full podcast!
https://emed.stanford.edu/about-us/EMpodcast/rose25.html

10/20/2025

Can AI help patients change risky health behaviors?

A new Stanford-led study tested MICA, a HIPAA-compliant, GPT-4–based chatbot designed to deliver Motivational Interviewing during emergency department visits.

Results show MICA was feasible, safe, and highly usable, suggesting that large language models could help bridge the gap between evidence-based behavioral counseling and the real-world constraints of the ED.

While broader trials are needed, this study highlights how AI can complement—not replace—human clinicians in supporting patients with alcohol, cannabis, and ni****ne use.

Read the study: http://ow.ly/QUsm30sQskq

10/08/2025

We’re proud to celebrate the remarkable Stanford emergency nurses who anchor our teams and uplift every patient they meet.

Your expertise, empathy, and resilience turn moments of chaos into coordinated, compassionate care. You remind us daily what excellence in emergency medicine truly means.

Happy Emergency Nurses Day — and thank you for all that you do! 💙

09/23/2025

Meet Chief Resident Diego Torres, MD!

Favorite quote
"Tú puedes mijo" (“You can do it son.”) - My mom

Residency Highlight
I will always remember the day I received my official Stanford resident badge during orientation. As a first-generation immigrant who grew up in the Bay Area, that moment meant a lot to me. The badge was a physical representation of all the hard work it took to get here. Being able to take care of the local community is a privilege I don't take lightly - especially when I get to help those from under-served backgrounds.

Spare Time
My spare time involves spending as much time as possible with family and friends. My wife and I take every opportunity we can to hang out with our families (she's also from the Bay Area!). I'm also lucky enough to have gone to Med school in Sacramento and have high school friends, college friends who live in the area, and Med school classmates who have all become family! I also play soccer as frequently as possible, including competitively in Sunday leagues.

Fun (?!) Fact
I have five different face lacs I've had repaired - four from soccer-related injuries, and one from running around with a machete when I was three years old. :)

Why Stanford
Training at Stanford has allowed me to grow and evolve at a world-renowned institution with the help of incredibly intelligent and compassionate people. The breadth of expertise that exists here has allowed me to make leaps and bounds in the quest to become a well-rounded physician.

People do some impressive things during their free time. It's humbling and inspiring to hear about all the amazing medical and non-medical achievements of my colleagues!

09/19/2025

Join us for the fifth Stanford EM Innovation Symposium (StEMI X) on November 13. Virtual & free!

StEMI X is open to all, from experienced clinicians and academic researchers to industry collaborators and early-career providers.

You can:
> Explore emerging trends in EM
> Engage with leaders in clinical innovation
> Peek into the future of healthcare delivery!

Dr. Dheeraj Duggineni, Administration Fellow with Stanford EM and a key member of the StEMI X planning team, shares what he’s most looking forward to.

Register today - https://www.stemix.live/

09/18/2025

Recognizing early on that EDs would face a rising number of older patients, Stanford began redesigning its approach to geriatric emergency care more than a decade ago.

With over 2,000 visits each month from patients over 65, the Marc and Laura Andreessen ED has embedded geriatric care principles into every aspect of its operations.

Rather than creating a separate unit, the team focused on department-wide improvements such as:
> real-time dashboards to track outcomes
> redesigned screening tools
> consistent access to palliative care and case management

and much more.

This work was recently recognized with Level 1 Geriatric ED Accreditation (GEDA)—the highest level awarded by the American College of Emergency Physicians.

The approach is practical, data-driven, and designed for long-term impact—both locally and nationally—as more institutions look for scalable ways to improve care for older adults.

Read more for lessons learned and ways to scale the efforts.
https://emed.stanford.edu/stories/geriatricED.html

09/17/2025

As people with HIV live longer, their healthcare needs are evolving — especially in EDs.

This recent analysis of national data from 2009–2019 reveals a clear trend:
* More ED visits by older adults (55+) with HIV
* Increased care complexity — higher acuity, more imaging, and more medications
* Growing demand in the South, among Hispanic populations, and Medicare recipients

The takeaway:
EDs must be prepared for the future of HIV care. That means:
✔️ Specialized training in HIV & aging
✔️ Enhanced staffing and support services

Read the full study and learn why adapting ED resources is critical as the HIV-positive population ages.
https://bmcemergmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12873-025-01269-x

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Stanford Department of Emergency Medicine is transforming healthcare for all by leading in the advancement of emergency medicine through innovation and scientific discovery.

Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, residents, and specialists provide acute and critical care for more than 75,000 visits a year at the Marc and Laura Andreessen Emergency Department, a designated Level I Adult & Pediatric Trauma Center.

We are also dedicated to education and developing tomorrow's leaders in emergency medicine, and offer a four-year residency program that includes unique training in diverse clinical settings.

Our aademic faculty and fellows are engaged in active research to develop leading-edge treatments, ensuring patients have access to the most up-to-date therapies available.