Andra Leah Blomkalns

Emergency medicine doctor


Redlich Family Professor

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Latvian

Biography


Dr. Andra Blomkalns is a national leader and an innovation advocate who promotes that the best patient-centered programs depend upon clinical practice innovation, continuous data-driven improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Prior to Stanford, Dr. Blomkalns served as Division Chief of General Emergency Medicine and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Business Development at University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Department of Emergency Medicine. Reflecting her dual passions for patient care and innovation, she also served on the Intellectual Property Advisory Committee and was the clinical liaison to the Office for Technology Development. Prior to UTSW, Dr. Blomkalns served as Program Director and later Vice Chair of Education where she trained in Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati. She earned her undergraduate degree from Rice University, medical degree from Louisiana State Health Sciences Center, and also holds and Master’s in Business Administration specializing in innovation and entrepreneurship from the University of Texas.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • MBA, University of Texas, Dallas, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2018)
  • Medical Education: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Registrar (1997) LA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine (2002)
  • Residency: University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Residency (2001) OH

Honors & Awards
  • Forty under Forty, Cincinnati Business Courier (2006)
  • Medical Student Biomedical Innovation Advisor, University of Texas Southwestern (2015-2018)
  • Preceptor, University of Cincinnati Entrepreneurship Program (2008-2015)
  • Program Chair Recognition Award, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (2010)
  • Rising Star Award, YWCA Academy of Career Women of Achievement (2005)
  • Top Peer Reviewer, Annals of Emergency Medicine (2005)
  • Top Peer Reviewer, Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Cincinnati (2007)

Memberships
  • President, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation, Board of Trustees (2017 - 2019)
  • President, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) (2016 - 2017)
  • Member, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (2013 - Present)
  • Board Member, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (2011 - 2018)
  • Board Examiner, American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) (2008 - 2011)
  • Member, American College of Cardiology (2001 - 2015)
  • Member, American Heart Association (2001 - 2015)
  • Member, Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (2001 - 2007)
  • Member, American College of Emergency Physicians (1995 - 2011)

Administrative Appointments
  • Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2007 - 2014)
  • Division Chief of General Emergency Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine (2017 - 2018)
  • Professor, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2014 - 2015)
  • Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine (2018 - Present)
  • Professor Vice – Chair of Academic Affairs & Business Development, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine (2015 - 2018)
  • Vice Chair, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2005 - 2015)
  • Vice-President of Education, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2003 - 2011)

Publications

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Practice Locations


Marc and Laura Andreessen Adult Emergency Department Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

1199 Welch Road

Stanford , CA 94304

(650) 723-5111

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