Tyler Weiss

Tyler Weiss is an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the Division of Respiratory Care, Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, within the College of Health Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago. His work focuses on clinical training and quality improvement in respiratory care.

• Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences
• Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Care

Dr. Weiss specializes in respiratory care, critical care, and medical simulation, with a strong emphasis on improving emergency response protocols and patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration.

The majority of Dr. Weiss's recent publications (2021–2025) explore prone positioning strategies for COVID-19 patients, lung ultrasound applications, and simulation-based training for airway management. Key trends include enhancing respiratory care protocols, reducing healthcare-associated risks, and optimizing clinical education.

• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)

As Director of Clinical Education, Dr. Weiss leads initiatives to improve respiratory care training, including simulation technologies and team-based approaches to emergency management. His work has been instrumental in developing protocols for prone positioning and infection control during the pandemic.