Jamie Hess

Jamie Hess, MD, MMM is a Professor (Clinical Health Services) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Medicine and Public Health, affiliated with the Department of Emergency Medicine. She serves in multiple leadership capacities including Interim Medical Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Director for Patient Experience and Patient Relations, and Director of Quality, Patient Safety, and Interprofessional Education at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH).

Dr. Hess has developed innovative educational programs like the Faculty Quality Improvement Coaching Program supporting student-led QI initiatives across 45 clinical sites. She chairs the SMPH Student Promotions and Review Committee and leads institutional governance as President of the UW Health Medical Board and President of the Medical Staff.

• Clinical Interests: Pediatric & adult emergency medicine, ultrasound, quality improvement
• Education: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (MD), Carnegie Mellon University (Master of Medical Management), Baystate Medical Center (Emergency Medicine Residency), Hennepin County Medical Center (Ultrasound Fellowship)

Research Focus spans medical education innovation, health disparities, and emergency ultrasound. Her work includes curriculum development, simulation training, and quality improvement metrics in emergency care.

Scientific Awards:

• Dean’s Teaching Award (2018)
• Young Educator of the Year Award (2018)

Dr. Hess contributes extensively to residency training frameworks and match process analysis, while maintaining clinical expertise in conditions requiring urgent intervention like heart attacks, strokes, and infectious emergencies.