Innovation

Message from the Vice Chair of Innovation

Innovation is core to the practice of Emergency Medicine, a specialty that excels at adaptability, resiliency, and finding creative solutions to complex problems. The Department of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is committed to cultivating a culture of innovation that accelerates new ideas and emerging technology in support of our mission to lead and advance the field of emergency medicine.

The Office of Innovation fosters collaboration among departments, disciplines, academia, and industry to develop, evaluate, and implement innovative solutions that improve care delivery, quality, education, research, and operations. We support innovation across human-centered design, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, novel educational initiatives, simulation, digital and virtual health, extended reality (AR/VR), 3D printing, and other emerging technologies. Our state-of-the-art MakerSpace provides faculty with access to 3D printing, laser cutting, virtual and augmented reality headsets.

Artificial intelligence is a major strategic focus of our innovation efforts, supporting the responsible development, evaluation, and implementation of AI solutions that improve patient care, education, research, and departmental operations.

Whether you have an early-stage concept, an established project, or simply an interest in collaborating, please reach out to learn more about joining Emergency Medicine Innovation.

David O. Kessler, MD, MSc
Vice Chair of Innovation
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons