Michael Menchine

Michael Menchine, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Executive Vice Chair at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He completed his medical training at UCLA, including residencies in Internal and Emergency Medicine, followed by a Health Sciences Research Fellowship. His clinical practice focuses on emergency care at LAC+USC Hospital.

Education:

• MD from University of California, Los Angeles
• MPH from University of California, Los Angeles

Research Interests: Dr. Menchine’s work centers on mHealth interventions, opioid prescribing patterns, diabetes management in underserved populations, and emergency department protocols. He explores how technology (e.g., text messaging) can improve chronic disease outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities. His research also addresses provider behavior changes (e.g., opioid prescribing post-overdose notification) and mental health disparities.

Publications Trends: His articles emphasize clinical trials evaluating mHealth tools, opioid epidemic mitigation strategies, and sepsis management. Recent work highlights the effectiveness of fatal overdose notifications on prescriber behavior and the feasibility of virtual care models for acute illnesses.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided text.

Grants & Advising: His research has been supported by grants focusing on healthcare innovation and disparities. He mentors trainees in emergency medicine through clinical and research initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary teams at Keck School, including the CAPC Promotions Committee and CTSI initiatives.