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Rahul Sharma, M.D., M.B.A.

Emergency Medicine

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Biographical Info

Dr. Rahul Sharma is the Barbara and Stephen Friedman Endowed Professor and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ and the Emergency Physician-in-Chief for New York Presbyterian-ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Medical Center. He serves as the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Virtual Care at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ. He also holds dual faculty appointments as Professor of Emergency Medicine and Professor of Population Health Sciences at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ.

Dr. Sharma's contributions have made a profound impact on emergency care delivery and the broader healthcare industry. His vision and leadership continue to drive innovations that improve patient outcomes and set new standards for emergency care.

As the founding academic Chair for the Department of Emergency Medicine, he oversees all academic and operational activities for the four ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ-affiliated Emergency Departments, which include NYP-ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Medical Center, NYP-Lower Manhattan Hospital, NYP-Brooklyn Methodist, and NYP-Queens. In total, the Department of Emergency Medicine offers three separate ACGME Emergency Medicine residency programs,15 post-graduate fellowships and treats over 400,000 patients annually, serving a diverse population in New York City.  Under Dr. Sharma’s leadership, the department has seen significant advancements in patient care, education, wellness, innovation and research. 

He holds several executive healthcare leadership positions, including Chief and Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the NYP enterprise, Chair of the ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Physician Organization Finance Committee, and past president of the New York Presbyterian Hospital Medical Board. Additionally, he serves on the ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Board of Fellows, the New York State Board for Medicine, the Forbes Health Advisory Board, and the Dalton School Board of Trustees.  He is a fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine and a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). 

As a national leader in emergency medicine, healthcare operations, telemedicine, and virtual healthcare, Dr. Sharma’s operational and research focus is the development of novel care delivery models and the use of technology to enhance patient experience, safety, and overall quality of care.  He has launched several innovative virtual care platforms at NYP-ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ, including Virtual Urgent Care, ED Telehealth Express Care, and the Community Tele-Paramedicine program.  As Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Virtual Care, Dr. Sharma oversees the clinical, education and research missions of the center. His work has been widely recognized, with publications in peer-reviewed journals and invitations to speak at national and international programs, including the National Academy of Medicine. Furthermore, his research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC). 

Dr. Sharma’s accomplishments in innovation have been featured in several national media platforms and academic journals such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, NEJM Catalyst, and JAMA. Notably, he has been named a Top 25 Innovator in the healthcare industry by Modern Healthcare and recognized as a Crain’s New York Business Notable in Healthcare. The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) honored him with the National Innovative Change in Practice Management Award, and he is also the recipient of the 2024 New York American College of Emergency Physicians (NYACEP) Advancing Emergency Care Award. 

Dr. Sharma has an established record as a medical educator and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.  He has received two national teaching awards, the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA) National Excellence in Teaching Award and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) National Faculty Teaching Award. He has also launched several fellowships and training programs, including the first Healthcare Leadership and Management (HLM) Program at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ, and the first Physician Assistant Residency Program at NYP-ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ.

He serves on several national committees including the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) National Emergency Medicine Practice Committee and National Quality and Patient Safety Committee.  In addition, he is an Oral Boards Examiner for the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM).

Dr. Sharma completed his MD/MBA in Health Management from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his specialty training in emergency medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center/Bellevue Hospital, where he was selected as Chief Resident. 

Honors and Awards

New York American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Advancing Emergency Care Award, 2024

Life Member, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), 2023

Member, Forbes Health Advisory Board, 2023

New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Catalyst Editors' Picks: Top Articles of 2022: The Availabilists: Emergency Care Without the Emergency Department , 2022

Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine, 2022

Best Physician Partner Award-ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Advanced Practice Providers Award Ceremony, 2022

Honorary Police Surgeon, New York City Police Department, 2021

Recipient, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) 2020 Innovative Change in Practice Management Award

2020 Crain's New York Business Notable in Healthcare

Recipient, Modern Healthcare Top 25 Innovators Award, 2019

Recipient, EMRA's 45 Under 45 Influencers in Emergency Medicine, 2019

Co-Recipient, National ACEP Emergency Department Wellness Challenge Award, 2019

Co-Recipient, 2018 Intelligent Healthcare Assocation (IHA) Patient Care and Health Delivery Award and 2018 IHA Grand Award, 2018 HIMMS Conference, Las Vegas, NV

Emergency Care Innovation of the Year Award, 2017, ACEP Scientific Assembly

Aresty Scholar, Physician Leadership Academy, The Wharton School and Deloitte, 2017

Recipient, New York Presbyterian-ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Medical Center Patient Centered Care Physician Champion Award, 2015

Co-Recipient, New York Presbyterian Hospital Patient Centered Care Corporate Team Achievement Award-Adult Emergency Department, 2015

Co-Recipient, NYULMC Quality and Safety Day 2014 Best Poster on "Improving Sepsis Care" in category of "Improved Quality"

Co-Recipient, NYULMC Quality and Safety Day 2013 Best Poster on "Emergency Department Follow up Center" in category of  "Keeping our Patients Safe"

National Faculty Teaching Award – 2010 American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

National Excellence in Teaching Award – 2008 Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA)

Special Recognition Award from ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Emergency Department Physician Assistants for outstanding service, 2009

Chief Resident, NYU/Bellevue Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine

Employee Recognition Committee Team Spotlight Award, NYU Medical Center, 2004

Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) National Leadership Award, 2003

American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation Leadership Award, 2003

2003 EMRA Scholarship to the ACEP Leadership and Legislative Issues Conference

Obtained over $20, 000.00 in grants from the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) for educational and patient care purposes in the Bellevue Hospital Emergency Department

Co-Recipient, CIR Best Practices Award for Reducing Resident Work Hours  2003 Bellevue Emergency Department

Valedictorian, Department of Biology at Hofstra University, NY

Magna Cum Laude with High Honors in Biology

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Eagle Scout

Board Certifications
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Expertise
Virtual Care
Telemedicine Assessment
Languages
Hindi
English
Research
Education 
  • M.B.A.
    Tufts University
    2001
  • M.D.
    Tufts University School of Medicine
    2001
  • B.A.
    Hofstra University
    1996
Appointments 
  • Chair of Emergency Medicine
    ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Medical College, Cornell University
  • Attending Physician
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Professor of Emergency Medicine
    ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Medical College, Cornell University
  • Professor of Population Health Sciences
    ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Medical College, Cornell University
  • Barbara and Stephen Friedman Professor of Emergency Medicine
    ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Medical College, Cornell University

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