Please join the Department of Emergency Medicine in congratulating Dr. Kaushal Shah on his new role as Assistant Dean of Academic Advising, effective September 1.
Dr. Shah is a leader in Emergency Medicine education, with extensive experience in undergraduate education and faculty development. In his new role as Assistant Dean of Academic Advising for the medical college, Dr. Shah will be responsible for the development and ongoing management of Academic Advisors for all medical students. He is charged with restructuring the current career and academic advising model, in collaboration with clinical departments and with other education deans.
“Dr. Shah’s deep commitment to mentorship and advising will truly enrich our academic student support services,” said Yoon Kang, MD, Senior Associate Dean, Education and Richard P. Cohen, MD, Associate Professor of Medical Education.
Dr. Shah joined the Emergency Department at Weill Cornell Medicine in 2018 as the Vice Chair of Education, a role he will continue to hold. As Vice Chair, he oversees, leads and develops all educational programs for the department, including faculty, resident, fellow, medical student, physician assistant and nurse practitioner education. He also holds the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine. Prior to his role at Weill Cornell, Dr. Shah was the Vice Chair of Education and the Residency Program Director for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai.
“Dr. Shah has been a vital part of growing our educational offerings since joining the department, and I am confident that he will bring the same expertise and enthusiasm to his new position,” said Dr. Rahul Sharma, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Shah earned his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School, and completed his residency at the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. In recognition of his educational contributions nationally, Dr. Shah has received the NY ACEP Physician of the Year Award, the EMRA Residency Director of the Year Award, the AOA Fellowship in Leadership Award, and the CORD Distinguished Educator Award. He is presently serving his third term on the Board of Directors of NY ACEP after being Chair of the Education Committee for many years.
