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EM Innovation Collaborative - An interview with Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA & Zaid Altawil, MD

January 07, 2025

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA & Zaid Altawil, MD about the Emergency Medicine Innovation Collaborative


1. Discussion on EMIC

  - Overview of the collaborative

  - Background and formation during the pandemic in late 2021

2. Growth of EMIC

  - Expansion from three members to over 500

  - Focus areas: Education, mentorship, opportunity

3. Achievements of EMIC

  - Examples of innovations and initiatives born from EMIC

  - Pitch event at ACEP annual conference and other engagements

4. Importance of Physicians in Innovation

  - Internal and external factors

  - Benefits of physicians leading innovation efforts in healthcare

5. Opportunities for Collaboration

  - Engaging with healthcare startups and companies

  - Expanding collaborations and growing the network

6. EMIC Fellowship

  - Ideal candidates

  - Application process and benefits

  - Success stories and projects undertaken

7. Long-Term Vision for EMIC

  - Goals for future growth and expansion

  - Bridging gaps between industry and physicians for better patient care

8. Membership Details

  - How to join EMIC

  - Benefits of membership


For more about the EM Innovation Collaborative... https://www.eminnovationcollaborative.org/