Speaker
Dr. Alan Cherney
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, USA
Biography :
Dr. Alan R. Cherney, MD, MSc, is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, and serves as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Medical Education in the Department of Emergency Medicine. He also holds the position of Assistant Medical Director at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Cherney earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network. His academic interests focus on enhancing clinical teaching skills among emergency medicine residents and medical students. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications exploring topics such as gender differences in resident self-assessment of clinical teaching and the utilization of diagnostic imaging in emergency settings. In his administrative role, Dr. Cherney is dedicated to optimizing emergency department operations and implementing evidence-based practices. He leads initiatives like the Care Coordination Extenders (CCE) Project, which aims to expedite outpatient imaging and follow-up care for emergency department patients. Through his combined efforts in clinical practice, education, and research, Dr. Cherney contributes significantly to the advancement of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
