Ryan P. Ernst

Ryan P. Ernst is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Section Chief of Global Emergency Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Board certified in emergency medicine, he combines clinical practice with teaching and international capacity-building initiatives.

• Education: MD from University of Utah School of Medicine, PA in Physician Assistant Studies from Stanford University School of Medicine, Residency at Sinai Grace Hospital/Detroit Medical Center and University of Washington.

His research focuses on global emergency medicine development, particularly in regions lacking established training programs. He leads educational collaborations to improve emergency care infrastructure internationally, emphasizing medical education and public health capacity building.