Lily Hitchner

Lily Hitchner, MD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She serves as the Associate Program Director for the UCSF Fresno Emergency Medicine Residency Program and an SJV PRIME Coach, focusing on training future physicians in underserved communities. Her work integrates clinical practice, medical education, and public health research.

• MD, University of California, San Francisco (2015)
• Emergency Medicine Residency, University of California, Fresno (2019)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training, UCSF (2020)

Dr. Hitchner’s research spans two primary domains: substance abuse and chronic pain management, particularly focusing on opioid prescription practices in primary care, and medical education, including psychological safety in interprofessional debriefings. Her 2023 publication explores team dynamics in clinical training, while her 2016 work addresses public health implications of opioid use.

Publications highlight collaborations with UCSF colleagues like Charney Burk, Scott Steiger, and Scott Bauer. She is affiliated with the UCSF Fresno Emergency Medicine Residency Program and engages in initiatives promoting health equity through the SJV PRIME program. Dr. Hitchner’s work aligns with broader efforts in emergency care, health policy, and clinical practice patterns.