Mark Favot

Mark Favot, MD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine and serves concurrently as Director of Emergency Ultrasound Education at Sinai-Grace Hospital/Detroit Medical Center and Co-Director of the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. His career has been dedicated to advancing point-of-care ultrasound education and clinical integration within emergency medicine.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC (Graduated with Distinction, 2004–2008)
• Post-Graduate Basic Science Coursework – Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (2002–2003)
• Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Movement Science) – University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada (Graduated with Distinction, 1998–2002)

Research & Expertise

Dr. Favot’s scholarly work focuses on the application and teaching of point-of-care ultrasound in acute care settings. His research spans cardiac strain imaging in heart failure, airway verification, aortic emergencies, and innovative educational methodologies. He has led curriculum development initiatives that integrate ultrasound training into all levels of medical education—from first-year medical students to senior residents and fellows—ensuring competency-based skill acquisition.

Scientific Awards & Recognition

• Teacher of the Year (Residents selection), Sinai-Grace Hospital, 2012–2013 & 2013–2014
• Teacher of the Year (Medical Students selection), Sinai-Grace Hospital, 2012–2013
• Chief Resident, Henry Ford Hospital, 2010–2011
• Academic Achievement Award, Henry Ford Hospital, 2009–2010

Advising, Grants & Leadership

Dr. Favot mentors residents and fellows through the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship and multiple ultrasound electives. He chairs curriculum development for medical student clerkships and directs continuous quality-improvement programs for ultrasound utilization across Detroit Medical Center hospitals. He also serves on national committees, including the American College of Emergency Physicians’ Emergency Ultrasound Section and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s Undergraduate Education Committee.

Laboratories & Teams

He leads the Emergency Ultrasound Program at Sinai-Grace Hospital and the Co-Directorship of the Wayne State University Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship, fostering collaborative teams of residents, fellows, faculty, and technologists dedicated to advancing bedside ultrasound practice.