Kenneth Yen

Kenneth Yen, M.D., M.S., F.A.A.P. is an Associate Professor at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. He has held leadership roles, including Director of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship (2011–2020) and current Co-Director of Research for the division. His career spans clinical practice, research, and education, with affiliations in medical informatics and emergency care innovation.

• Education: University of Illinois (MD), Medical College of Wisconsin (MS in Clinical Epidemiology, Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine), University of Chicago (Residency)

Kenneth Yen’s research focuses on pediatric trauma, disaster preparedness, clinical decision rules, medical education, and vascular access technologies. His work bridges clinical practice with technological innovation to improve emergency care efficiency and patient outcomes.

His publications over the past 15 years reflect a sustained focus on pediatric emergency medicine, with key contributions to clinical decision tools (e.g., DIVA score, trauma risk stratification), medical technology validation (near-infrared imaging, teledermatology), and ED workflow optimization. Trends highlight interdisciplinary collaboration and translational research.