
Amanda Perez, MD
Emergency Medicine Department Chair

Amanda Perez, MD
Emergency Medicine Department Chair
Medical Education
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles
Residency
Stony Brook University, State of New York, Stony Brook, New York
Educational Interests
Outreach and mentorship
How I Thrive
Martial arts and spending time with family and friends
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Nur-Ain Nadir, MD
Emergency Medicine Program Director

Nur-Ain Nadir, MD
Emergency Medicine Program Director
Medical Education
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, Illinois
Residency
State University of New York- Downstate /King’s County Hospital
Fellowship
State University of New York- Downstate /King’s County Hospital Simulation Fellowship
Educational Interests
Debriefing and feedback, Trauma and Critical Care and Procedural Training
How I Thrive
Playing and watching tennis and cricket, practicing yoga and meditation, reading fictional literature and going to the beach with daughter and husband
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Nathan Stuempfig, DO
Emergency Medicine Associate Program Director

Nathan Stuempfig, DO
Emergency Medicine Associate Program Director
Medical Education
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
Residency
Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Educational Interests
Inter-professional education, bedside teaching and undergraduate medical administration
How I Thrive
Enjoys anything outdoors, including all sports. Also enjoys snowboarding, playing guitar and good food
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Edward Durant, MD
Research Director

Edward Durant, MD
Research Director
Medical Education
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Residency
Alameda Health System- Highland Hospital, Oakland, CA
Fellowship
University of Oregon-Portland Ultrasound Fellowship
Educational Interests
Clinical and education research
How I Thrive
Spending time with family and playing board games
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John Ludlow, MD
Patient Safety Director

John Ludlow, MD
Patient Safety Director
Medical Education
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Residency
Stanford University Medical Center
Educational Interests
Administration, patient safety and quality improvement
How I Thrive
Playing guitar, international travel and health care advocacy
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Julia Hutchison, DO
Wellness and Social Media Director

Julia Hutchison, DO
Wellness and Social Media Director
Medical Education
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois
Educational Interests
Medical education and promotion of wellness and resilience
How I Thrive
Gardening
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Garrett Yee, MD
Simulation Faculty

Garrett Yee, MD
Simulation Faculty
Medical Education
Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency
Drexel University College of Medicine
Educational Interests
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, violence intervention and prevention, and in situ simulation
How I Thrive
Keep up-to-date on international current events, enjoy new foods, restaurants and international travel
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Gerin River, MD
Ultrasound Director

Gerin River, MD
Ultrasound Director
Medical Education
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Residency
Alameda County Medical Center- Highland Hospital, Oakland
Fellowship
Alameda County Medical Center-Highland Hospital, Oakland in Ultrasound
Educational Interests
Ultrasound education and didactics
How I Thrive
Outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, backpacking and surfing. Spending time at home with family and in the garden with wife and daughters
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Christopher Branham, DO
Medical Student Education Director

Christopher Branham, DO
Medical Student Education Director
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, Arizona
RESIDENCY
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois
EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS
Medical student curriculum and education
HOW I THRIVE
Spending time at home with my wife and 3 children
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