September 30, 2022
Please join us in welcoming Dr. David Hancock to the Department of Emergency Medicine. He joins our research division as a post-doctoral associate. Dr. Hancock received his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Texas Tech University. His primary research focus will be on elder abuse. Reporting to Dr. Razzak, he will support the Division of Research in managing and analyzing databases for various departmental studies. In addition, he will work with Dr. Michael Stern, Dr. Tony Rosen, and the...
September 27, 2022
Dr. Rahul Sharma, professor and chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine, recently delivered a presentation at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Weill Cornell Medicine Dean’s Council. The presentation focused on the various ways the Department is changing medicine by reimagining and transforming emergency care delivery and expanding care options to patients beyond the hospital walls through telemedicine and virtual healthcare. Dr. Sharma also touched on the impact of the elevation...
August 9, 2022
We are excited to announce that the Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT), led by Dr. Tony Rosen, has received over $1.8 million in funding from the New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) for October 2022 – September 2025. VEPT is a first-of-its-kind ED/hospital-based multi-disciplinary team designed to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It is a consultation service available 24/7 to assess, treat, and ensure the safety of elder mistreatment victims while also collecting...
August 4, 2022
The Department of Emergency Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine is delighted to share the latest version of
our departmental newsletter.The start of the new academic year presents a wonderful opportunity for reflection on the past 12 months. For our Department, this has been one of the most exciting years. I am extremely proud of our unparalleled dedication to delivering excellent patient care...
July 29, 2022
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Wallace Carter, Vice Chair of Clinical & Faculty Affairs and Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine, has been elected to serve as Member-At-Large on the American Board of Emergency Medicine's (ABEM) executive committee.Dr. Carter is a distinguished leader and educator in emergency medicine. He is renowned for his work in developing graduate medical education and residency training in emergency medicine within Weill Cornell Medicine and on the national...
July 25, 2022
After experiencing a rapid expansion early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey indicates that telemedicine is now widely viewed as an effective means for delivering care.In results
published online on June 15 in NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery, a majority of respondents credited telemedicine with improving patient health, providing good quality care and increasing access for vulnerable populations. However, the...
July 19, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Sophia Lin has been elected to the New York American College of Emergency Physicians (NYACEP) Board of Directors. Dr. Lin's term begins in July 2021 and will continue for a period of three years.NYACEP represents more than 3,100 dedicated professionals. Its mission is to support quality emergency medical care and to promote the interest of emergency physicians. NYACEP strives to promote efficient and effective utilization practices in the delivery of...
July 18, 2022
Dr. Brock Daniels, assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine, and Dr. Lynn Jiang, instructor in clinical emergency medicine, were recently awarded a $90,000 grant from the Geriatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network 2.0 – Advancing Dementia Care (GEAR 2.0 ADC), a National Institutes of Aging (NIA) funded program focused on advancing the science supporting emergency care for people living with dementia. GEAR 2.0 ADC brings together key stakeholders from emergency medicine,...
July 13, 2022
We are delighted to announce our new faculty members. Please join us in welcoming them to the team!
July 11, 2022
We are delighted to announce that Emergency Medicine has officially been approved as a core clerkship by the Executive Medical Education Committee for Weill Cornell Medical College. This is a momentous landmark for the Department of Emergency Medicine as we continue to expand our educational programs and initiatives.The clerkship was developed by Dr. Kaushal Shah and Dr. Mary Mulcare, and is led by Dr. Mark Curato, Clerkship Director, and Dr. Tina Mathew, Assistant Clerkship Director. The...
