Nickolas Srica

Nickolas Srica, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine. He serves as Assistant Residency Program Director for the Emergency Medicine residency and Associate Clerkship Director for the medical student EM clerkship, highlighting his central role in medical education.

• Yale School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
• Assistant Residency Program Director
• Associate Clerkship Director

Dr. Srica completed his medical education at New York Medical College, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He trained in emergency medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he was named Chief Resident and joined the faculty before moving to Yale.

His research and professional interests focus on medical education, including curriculum innovation, resident wellness, podcasting, and career mentorship. He has led initiatives such as a live audio-only educational conference to improve engagement and knowledge retention. His clinical scholarship spans emergency diagnostics, simulation training, and the application of artificial intelligence in clinical decision-making, such as automating the HEART score using GPT-4.

His recent publications emphasize educational innovation, equity in feedback, and clinical case reports in emergency medicine. These works reflect a strong commitment to advancing both teaching methodologies and patient care in acute settings.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Junior Faculty of the Year (2023–2024), Yale Department of Emergency Medicine
• SAEM Resident Excellence in Emergency Medicine (2022)
• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Inductee (2019)
• Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) (2019)

Dr. Srica is actively involved in mentoring trainees and developing educational programs. He has contributed to the design of simulation tools for ocular procedures and has explored novel ECG criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy. His work bridges clinical practice, education, and innovation, positioning him as a leader in academic emergency medicine.

He is affiliated with the Emergency Medicine Hamburg House and the Yale Medicine network. His leadership in the Medical Education Fellowship at Yale further underscores his dedication to training the next generation of physician-educators.