Ryan F Coughlin

Ryan F Coughlin is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Associate Residency Program Director at Yale School of Medicine. He holds an MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School (2012) and a BA in Mathematics from Tufts University (2008). His academic career includes roles as Chief Resident (2016) and Fellow in Medical Education at Yale's Teaching and Learning Center (2020).

Dr. Coughlin's research focuses on medical education innovation, emergency medical systems optimization, and disaster preparedness. His work addresses resident training efficacy, diversity in feedback mechanisms, and EMS clinical practices. He leads initiatives in prehospital ultrasound for dyspnea assessment and active shooter response protocols.

• Key Projects: Resident performance feedback analysis, mass casualty preparedness, wilderness medicine curricula
• Professional Affiliations: SHARP Team (EMS physician response), West Hartford Police Tactical Medical Instructor

His 2024 National Teaching Award recognizes contributions to junior faculty education. Ongoing research explores nursing feedback trends and boarding impacts on resident education. Collaborations include national studies on interviewer bias in residency selection and LGBTQ+ inclusivity in simulation training.