Joseph A. Nelson

Joseph A. Nelson is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine in the Division of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he also serves as an Attending Physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland Capital Region Health. His work bridges clinical practice, medical education, and healthcare operations to address systemic inequities and improve patient care.

• Education:
  • BS in Biomedical Education with Honors and Minor in Bioethics, CUNY School of Medicine (2013)
  • MD and MBA, NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Stern School of Business (2017)
  • Emergency Medicine Residency, University of California, San Francisco (2021)
  • Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, University of Maryland School of Medicine (2023)

Research and Professional Focus: Dr. Nelson’s expertise spans health equity for racial/ethnic minorities, healthcare management, operations reform, and curriculum development. He advocates for addressing structural inefficiencies in emergency departments, particularly those affecting critically ill patients. His accomplishments include enhancing electronic health records, clinical documentation, and patient flow strategies.

Initiatives: Dr. Nelson has contributed to public health campaigns such as Starting the Conversation: A Perfect Example of a Flawed System (Johnson & Johnson) and the We Are You SF: Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign, which highlight his commitment to dismantling systemic healthcare disparities.