Nathan T. Van Dyk

Nathan T. Van Dyk is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Eccles Health Library, both within the University of Utah School of Medicine. He provides clinical care in critical care and emergency medicine at the University of Utah Hospital and South Jordan Health Center, with specialties including critical care medicine, emergency medicine, and echocardiography.

His educational background is as follows:

• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Rocky Mountain College
• Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine from the University of Washington School of Medicine
• Residency: Emergency Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Charity Hospital
• Fellowship: Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University

Dr. Van Dyk's research interests encompass critical care outcomes, medical education, echocardiography, and extracorporeal life support. He has made significant contributions to understanding the application of portable extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in hospital settings and the role of echocardiography in critical care. Additionally, his work in emergency medicine includes investigations into airway management and the use of pulse oximetry in prehospital care.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on improving clinical practices in critical care and emergency medicine. Recent work centers on portable ECMO systems to enhance patient outcomes, while earlier publications address foundational aspects of emergency medical technician decision making and difficult airway management in prehospital environments. This trajectory highlights his dedication to advancing both acute care interventions and medical education.

Dr. Van Dyk is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in Critical Care Medicine, the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and holds advanced certifications in echocardiography from the National Board of Echocardiography.