Sanjeev Malik

Sanjeev Malik, MD is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Vice Chair for Operations at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. His work focuses on enhancing emergency department efficiency through research in crowding, predictive analytics, disaster preparedness, and care coordination, alongside a clinical specialty in sports medicine.

His educational background includes:

• BS from Kent State University (1999)
• MD from Northeastern Ohio University (2003)
• Residency in Emergency Medicine at Northwestern University's McGaw Medical Center (2007)
• Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Resurrection Medical Center (2008)

Dr. Malik's research integrates data science with emergency medicine operations, targeting emergency department crowding and predictive modeling. His clinical interests in sports medicine drive investigations into injury prevention and athlete care, reflecting a commitment to translational research that bridges the emergency department and sports settings.

His recent publications (2022-2023) reveal a focus on data-driven solutions: applying AI to radiology interpretation, forecasting ED volume via Google Trends, and optimizing resource use during the pandemic. These works underscore his leadership in operational analytics within emergency medicine.

Among his accolades are the Ruth D and Ken M Davee Distinguished Physician Award (2016) and multiple teaching awards from the Emergency Medicine Department:

• Best Procedure Teacher (2009, 2010, 2011)
• Outstanding Clinician Award (2010)
• Best Educational Conference Module (2009)

As a consultant for major sports franchises (Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, and US Soccer Federation) and a member of professional societies including the American College of Emergency Physicians and Society of Academic Emergency Medicine, Dr. Malik contributes to both clinical practice guidelines and industry standards in sports emergency care.