Tyler Bradley Larsen

Tyler Bradley Larsen is an HS Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He serves as a hospitalist at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, Course Chair for the Internal Medicine Sub-Internship rotation, Co-Chair of the Internal Medicine Clerkship, and Director of Physical Examination Education at DGSOM. His academic career includes roles such as inaugural member of the Educator for Excellence program, contributing to the design of the accelerated curriculum for first-year medical students.

Education: BS in Physiology (UCLA, 2010), MD (UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2015), followed by Internal Medicine Residency (2018) and Chief Residency (2019) at UCLA.

Research & Education Focus: Prioritizes medical student and resident education in clinical/diagnostic reasoning, physical examination techniques, simulation-based learning, and digital media applications in healthcare. His work spans medical education innovation, hospital-based clinical practices, and patient safety protocols.

Publications: Active contributor to peer-reviewed journals focusing on clinical case studies, medical education methodologies, and hospital medicine challenges. Recent work includes studies on insulin management in diabetic patients, antimicrobial stewardship curricula, and reconsideration of postoperative care practices.

Professional Engagement: Co-authored over a dozen articles since 2020, collaborates with educators like Michael Lazarus and Jason Napolitano, and maintains an active presence on X (@TylerLarsenMD).