Tala Elia

Tala Elia, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate Regional Campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications in emergency medicine, focusing on critical areas such as shared decision-making, advanced practice provider integration, and gender equity in academic emergency medicine.

Her educational background includes:

• BS in Resource Ecology and Management from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• MD from Medical College of Ohio, Toledo

Dr. Elia's research program spans multiple interconnected domains within emergency medicine. She has conducted significant work on shared decision-making processes in emergency departments, examining both physician barriers and facilitators to implementing patient-centered care approaches. Her research also addresses critical workforce issues, particularly the integration and education of advanced practice providers in academic emergency medicine settings. Gender equity in emergency medicine, including the gender pay gap, represents another major focus of her scholarly work. Additionally, she has contributed to clinical protocols for conditions like renal colic and ovarian torsion, as well as pandemic response strategies for COVID-19 respiratory management.

Analysis of Dr. Elia's publication history reveals consistent contributions to emergency medicine literature since 2013, with increased productivity from 2015-2020. Her work demonstrates strong collaboration with colleagues at Baystate Health and other institutions, particularly with Dr. Elizabeth Schoenfeld. The research spans clinical practice, medical education, healthcare administration, and health services research, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to improving emergency care delivery.

Dr. Elia has been actively involved in mentoring and collaborative research, as evidenced by her numerous publications with colleagues across various career stages. Her work on shared decision-making has implications for resident education and clinical practice improvement in emergency departments. She maintains strong professional networks within the emergency medicine community, with co-authors including Gavin Budhram, Kathleen Mazor, and Lauren Westafer.