August 19, 2026
For Dr. Tatiana Carrillo, emergency medicine is about more than caring for patients in moments of crisis. It is also about creating opportunities for young people who may not have access to the mentorship, resources and exposure needed to pursue careers in science and medicine. That commitment inspired the creation of Science Through Engagement, Action and Mentoring (STEAM), an educational program designed to introduce students from historically underrepresented communities to STEM and...
July 22, 2026
Weill Cornell Medicine's Department of Emergency Medicine has appointed
Junaid Razzak, MD, PhD, as its new Vice Chair of Research and Innovation, a role designed to strengthen the connection between scientific discovery and the development of innovative solutions that improve patient care, education, operations, and community health.For Dr. Razzak, research and innovation are not separate pursuits. They are two essential parts of...
June 3, 2026
It is with great pleasure that we announce our new leadership appointments, effective July 1, 2026. As the Department of Emergency Medicine continues to grow, these appointments recognize our expanding scope, exceptional work, and the meaningful contributions each individual has brought to their respective areas. Their leadership, dedication, and impact are integral to the department’s continued success and future direction. Congratulations to everyone on their new appointments. Clinical...
April 30, 2026
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May 27, 2025
Dr. Rahul Sharma has been re-elected to continue serving as the Full-time Faculty Representative to the Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) Board of Fellows. His new three-year term will begin on July 1.The WCM Board of Fellows is responsible for the general supervision of the programs and operations of the Medical College and Graduate School. Among other responsibilities, the Board oversees academic, financial and other program planning, approves...
April 29, 2025
Dr. Rahul Sharma with the 2025 Roger Schenke Award.
Rahul Sharma, M.D., the Barbara and Stephen Friedman Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Emergency Physician-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, has been recognized with the 2025 Roger Schenke Award by the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL).AAPL is a...
April 21, 2025
Drs. David Bodnar and Matthew T. Nguyen have been named the 2025 Physician of the Year at NYP-Weill Cornell Medical Center and NYP-Lower Manhattan Hospital respectively.The annual award is presented by Departments of Nursing across all of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s main campuses. It celebrates collegiality, collaboration, and physicians’ contributions to NYP’s nursing practice. The award is given to physicians who show competence and compassion in the clinical setting and cooperate with...
February 17, 2025
We are excited to announce four new leadership appointments within the Department of Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), effective May 1, 2025.Elisa Aponte, M.D.Dr. Aponte is an assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine and the associate director of clinical services for the NYP-Weill Cornell Medical Center Emergency Department.As associate director of clinical services she is actively involved in managing the daily operations of the department and has worked on various...
August 14, 2024
Congratulations to Kristen Ng., M.D., on her appointment as the Robert G. Schwager, M.D. ‘67 Education Scholar.The Robert G. Schwager, M.D. ‘67 Education Scholar Award is a three-year appointment by the Dean’s office that supports one faculty member for a targeted project aimed at enhancing the longitudinal learning environment in the medical student education program.After rigorous review by the Education Scholar Award Review Committee, Dr. Ng was selected for this appointment for her...
