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Semhar Z. Tewelde, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine, where she serves as Director of the Emergency Cardiology Fellowship Program and Assistant Residency Program Director. Her clinical expertise bridges emergency medicine and cardiology with a focus on acute cardiovascular crisis management.
Her educational pathway includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Howard University (2005)
- Medical Doctorate, University of Maryland School of Medicine (2009)
- Emergency Medicine Residency, University of Maryland Medical Center (2012)
- Cardiovascular Emergencies/Faculty Development Fellowship, University of Maryland Medical Center (2013)
- ACEP Teaching Fellowship, American College of Emergency Physicians (2014)
Dr. Tewelde's research centers on Emergency Cardiology and Cardiovascular Emergencies, with significant contributions to therapeutic hypothermia protocols, obstetric cardiovascular crises, and gender-specific diagnostic approaches for ischemic heart disease. Her work integrates critical care principles with innovative medical education techniques, particularly in bedside echocardiography instruction for complex cardiac emergencies.
Analysis of her 2012-2017 publications reveals consistent focus on high-acuity cardiovascular presentations across diverse populations. Key trends include mechanical circulatory support applications in sepsis-induced cardiogenic shock, management of endocrine emergencies with cardiac manifestations, and development of sex-specific diagnostic criteria for acute coronary syndromes. Her collaborative work with cardiology specialists demonstrates interdisciplinary innovation in emergency cardiovascular care.
Her notable recognition includes:
- 2017 Young Educator Award from the American Academy of Emergency Medicine
As an educator, Dr. Tewelde directs the Bedside Echocardiography curriculum for major conferences including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Congress and Cardiovascular-Thoracic Critical Care Conference. She has been an invited speaker at international forums such as the Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress and Dutch North Sea Emergency Medicine Conference. Her academic service spans residency program leadership, fellowship development, and curriculum design for emergency cardiovascular training.
She leads multidisciplinary teams through the Emergency Cardiology Fellowship Program, fostering collaboration between emergency medicine and cardiology departments to optimize acute cardiovascular care pathways and develop standardized protocols for time-sensitive cardiac emergencies.
