Dorcas Pinto

Dorcas Pinto, MD is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Albany Medical College and serves as the Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the institution. She holds additional roles including Assistant Director of Emergency Ultrasound and former Director of the Emergency Medicine Clerkship Program. Her clinical practice focuses on emergency and urgent care for patients of all ages.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2012 – University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry
• Residency in Emergency Medicine, 2015 – Albany Medical Center Hospital
• Fellowship in Emergency Medicine Ultrasound, 2016 – Albany Medical Center Hospital

Research & Initiatives: Dr. Pinto is deeply involved in advancing healthcare equity through leadership roles in the Department of Emergency Medicine's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force. She co-founded the EMmersion Boot Camp, a program providing hands-on medical training to high school students. Her clinical expertise includes emergency ultrasound and board certifications in Emergency Medicine (2016) and Ultrasound (2024).

Clinical Affiliations:

• Albany Medical Center Emergency Department
• Malta Med Emergent Care
• The Massry Family Children's Emergency Center