ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Drs. Day, Pafford, and Pettit Are IU Teaching Award Recipients

Dr. Thomas Lardaro Promoted to Associate Professor of Clinical EM at IU

Drs. Rachel Day, MD, Carl Pafford, MD, and Nicholas Pettit, DO, PhD, are 2023 recipients of the Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award. The Indiana University Board of Trustees established the award to recognize excellence in teaching by honoring individuals who positively impact learning through the direct teaching of students. Award recipients must have demonstrated a sustained level of teaching excellence in the form of documented student learning.

Dr. Nathan Alves Promoted to Associate Professor of EM With Tenure at IU

Nathan Alves, MS, PhD has been promoted to associate professor of emergency medicine with tenure at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Alves serves as the director of translational research. His focus is the improvement of emergency care through expanding emergency medicine research He is a funded investigator and conducts translational research. Dr. Alves has worked to develop a new and collaborative research program as the first tenure-track non-physician biomedical engineering faculty member in the department.

Dr. Anne Whitehead Promoted to Associate Professor of Clinical EM and Pediatrics at IU

Anne Whitehead, MD has been promoted to associate professor of clinical emergency medicine and pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Whitehead is the associate program director for the pediatric emergency medicine fellowship. She is dedicated to the improvement of emergency care of children through the education of physicians and future physicians. Dr. Whitehead’s scholarly work in pediatric emergency medicine research focuses on the diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis.

Thomas Lardaro, MD has been promoted to associate professor of clinical emergency medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Lardaro serves as the IU Health Lifeline Medical Director and the Indianapolis Fire Department Associate Medical Director. He is dedicated to emergency medicine services mentorship, and his exceptional teaching skills allow countless residents, fellows, and students to grow proficient in providing the best care.

Dr. Matt Rutz Promoted to Associate Professor of Clinical EM at IU

Matt Rutz, MD has been promoted to associate professor of clinical emergency medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Rutz serves as the Assistant Director of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Operations and Director of Quality for the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital Emergency Department. Dr. Rutz is dedicated to teaching through mentorship, service, and leadership.

Dr. Marla Doehring Promoted to Associate Professor of Clinical EM at IU

Marla Doehring, MD has been promoted to associate professor of clinical emergency medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Doehring is a constant advocate for wellness and diversity. Throughout her career, Dr. Doehring has mentored faculty, residents, and students in all facets, including scholarly projects, career guidance, wellness, and peer support.

Dr. Audrey Herbert Promoted to Associate Professor of Clinical EM at IU

Audrey Herbert, MD has been promoted to associate professor of clinical emergency medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Herbert serves the clerkship team and point-of-care ultrasound division. Dr. Herbert is dedicated to the improvement of emergency care through the education of physicians and future physicians on the implementation of point-of-care ultrasound.

Dr. Baruch Fertel Promoted to Associate Professor of EM at Columbia

Baruch Fertel, MD MPA has been promoted to the rank of associate professor of emergency medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Fertel currently serves as the NewYorkPresbyterian Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety. He is recognized for his regional and national leadership in informatics, clinical operations, and quality and patient safety.

Drs. Carreiro and Chai Receive R25 Research Education Grant From NIDA

Stephanie Carreiro, MD, and Peter Chai, MD, MS, were recently awarded an R25 Research Education Grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse for the Advancing New Toxicology Investigators in Drug abuse and Original Translational research Efforts (ANTIDOTE) Institute. The two-year program, in collaboration with the American College of Medical Toxicology, supports junior toxicologists in building research careers and provides seed funding for ANTIDOTE fellows to conduct formative research. Dr. Carreiro is an associate professor, department of emergency medicine, UMass Chan Medial School, and Dr. Chai is an associate professor, department of emergency medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital.