Michael Nejad

Michael Nejad, MD is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He is primarily based in the Emergency Department at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where he provides high-quality medical care to Veteran populations while teaching medical students and residents.

Dr. Nejad's educational background includes:

• BS in Microbiology from Oregon State University (1992)
• MS in Molecular Biology from University of Arizona (1996)
• MD from Oregon Health Sciences University (2001)
• Residency in Internal Medicine from University of San Francisco (2004)

His research and professional interests focus on Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Medical Education, with particular emphasis on quality improvement initiatives within emergency department settings. Dr. Nejad is deeply committed to enhancing Veteran healthcare experiences through systematic improvements in care delivery.

Dr. Nejad has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions:

• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society (2000)
• Summa Cum Laude Graduate (2001)
• Academy of Medical Educators Excellence in Teaching (2014)
• Multiple Annual Improvement Fair Winners for Quality Improvement Projects (2014, 2016)
• Leadership Development Institute Graduate (2015)
• Federal Employee of the Year Award Co-Recipient (2021)
• Master Clinician designation from UCSF Council of Master Clinicians (2022)

As a clinician-educator, Dr. Nejad plays a vital role in training the next generation of physicians while simultaneously working to improve healthcare systems for Veterans through evidence-based quality improvement projects. His work bridges clinical practice, education, and healthcare administration within the VA system.