Stanford Emergency Medicine

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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.

Can AI help patients change risky health behaviors?A new Stanford-led study tested MICA, a HIPAA-compliant, GPT-4–based ...
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

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

Meet Chief Resident Diego Torres, MD!Favorite quote"Tú puedes mijo" (“You can do it son.”) - My momResidency HighlightI ...
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/

Recognizing early on that EDs would face a rising number of older patients, Stanford began redesigning its approach to g...
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

As people with HIV live longer, their healthcare needs are evolving — especially in EDs.This recent analysis of national...
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

Meet Chief Resident Connor Grant, MD!Favorite quote"Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could ch...
09/16/2025

Meet Chief Resident Connor Grant, MD!

Favorite quote
"Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person."

Residency Highlight
A highlight for me has been the unwavering support from our residency leadership and faculty to pursue what I am passionate about, from working on hospital-wide QI initiatives to exploring the innovation and venture space to learning how to champion our specialty and advocate for our patients.

Free Time
I love being able to utilize our amazing location at Stanford to ski in Tahoe as well as mountain bike and hike in the Santa Cruz mountains and Pacifica. I also enjoy traveling and trying (but often failing) to become a better cook.

Why Stanford
Stanford uniquely blends top-tier clinical training, academic excellence, and a culture that actively fosters innovation. I was drawn here not only for the opportunity to train within a world-class hospital system, but also for the chance to be surrounded by people who are actively reimagining the future of healthcare.

What I love most about Stanford is the endless opportunities. No matter what direction you want to grow, you’re surrounded by mentors and peers who believe in your potential and will help you get there.

Cowboy hats and career chats! Thriving in emergency medicine isn’t just about clinical skills—it’s about having a solid ...
09/10/2025

Cowboy hats and career chats! Thriving in emergency medicine isn’t just about clinical skills—it’s about having a solid support squad.

At our residency retreat, residents learned how to build their own personal board of directors for mentorship, guidance, and career growth.

(And yeah… sharpening those dodgeball skills didn’t hurt either...)

We've loved hearing from the amazing speakers and special guests at but the best part is always the chance to connect ...
09/09/2025

We've loved hearing from the amazing speakers and special guests at but the best part is always the chance to connect with colleagues, alums, and collaborators from around the country!

Meet Chief Resident Bryan Cortez, MD!Favorite Quote“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I,"...
09/09/2025

Meet Chief Resident Bryan Cortez, MD!

Favorite Quote
“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” - J.R.R. Tolkien

Residency Highlights
Palliative care and DEI mentorship.
Also, one of our attendings heard about my first ever "champagne" tap and on our next shift together remembered and brought me a gift to celebrate!

Spare Time
Concerts/music festivals, gym, dinners with coresidents, tubing on the Russian River, playing video games, and reading

Fun Fact
I'm a first-generation college grad and first-generation physician.

Why Stanford
I chose Stanford for the diversity of the patients we treat and the thoughtfulness of the residents in our program. Our county is one of the most diverse in the nation, and we have the privilege and opportunity to work with these patients on a daily basis. Our residents are thoughtful and treat our patients as if they were their own family. My favorite thing about Stanford is the location! Stanford is close to cities, mountains, beaches, and much more!

Meet Chief Resident Elena Martel, MD!Favorite Quote"I'm not superstitious but I am a little stitious"- Michael ScottResi...
09/02/2025

Meet Chief Resident Elena Martel, MD!

Favorite Quote
"I'm not superstitious but I am a little stitious"- Michael Scott

Residency Highlights
I've been lucky enough to explore unique electives that made each year of residency new and exciting. From flying in a helicopter with our LifeFlight team to exploring Global Health, I've worked with truly amazing faculty and learned so much.

Another highlight was resuscitating a sick patient mid-flight over the Pacific Ocean, using specific "In Flight Emergency" training provided by our residency!

Spare Time
After bravely getting a Golden Retriever puppy my second year (hi Fritz!) most of my free time is spent exploring local hikes, beaches, and breweries with the dog and my fiancé, Adam.

Why Stanford
Stanford has everything I was hoping to find in a residency. I couldn't ask for more impressive colleagues or more interesting patients. Amazing location that allows for quick hikes after work or easy weekend trips to Lake Tahoe, Napa, or Carmel.

08/29/2025

Turns out emergency medicine conferences can go to 11.

Stanford Emergency Medicine Innovation Symposium
November 13, 2025
Virtual. Global. Innovative. Free.

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

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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.