Jesse Ehrenfeld
Encyclopedia
Jesse Menachem Ehrenfeld (born 24 April 1978) is an American
physician. Ehrenfeld is the Vice Speaker of the Massachusetts Medical Society
, and is the youngest officer in the 228 year history of the organization. He is also a former Vice-President of the Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists. A 2008 recipient of the AMA Foundation Leadership Award
, Ehrenfeld is a leading researcher in the field of biomedical informatics. Ehrenfeld’s research interests include bioinformatics and the application of information technology to increase patient safety in the operating room environment. Ehrenfeld’s work has led to the presentation of over 40 abstracts at national/international meetings and the publication of many manuscripts in high impact peer-reviewed journals.
in Andover, Massachusetts
. A board certified
anesthesiologist
, he holds a Bachelor of Science
from Haverford College
, an MD
from the University of Chicago
, and a Master of Public Health
degree from Harvard University
.
and the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research. He is co-director of the Fellowship of Biomedical Informatics at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Medical Society
. Ehrenfeld also serves on the publication's committee of the New England Journal of Medicine
. His appointments have included Assistant Professorships at Harvard Medical School
and the Massachusetts General Hospital
where he practiced anesthesiology within the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine. He is Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
. He is the author of several books, including "Pocket Anesthesia", "Anesthesia: A Cased Based Survival Guide", and "The MGH Textbook of Anesthetic Equipment" and has published extensively in the medical literature. Ehrenfeld is active in the LGBT community, and is a Log Cabin Republican.
United States
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physician. Ehrenfeld is the Vice Speaker of the Massachusetts Medical Society
Massachusetts Medical Society
The Massachusetts Medical Society is the oldest continuously-operating state medical society in the United States. Incorporated on November 1, 1781, by an act of the Massachusetts General Court, the MMS is a non-profit organization that consists of approximately 22,000 physicians, medical students...
, and is the youngest officer in the 228 year history of the organization. He is also a former Vice-President of the Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists. A 2008 recipient of the AMA Foundation Leadership Award
AMA Foundation Leadership Award
The Excellence in Medicine Awards are accolades presented annually by the American Medical Association Foundation to recognize excellence of a select group of physicians and medical students who exemplify the medical profession’s highest values: commitment to service, community involvement,...
, Ehrenfeld is a leading researcher in the field of biomedical informatics. Ehrenfeld’s research interests include bioinformatics and the application of information technology to increase patient safety in the operating room environment. Ehrenfeld’s work has led to the presentation of over 40 abstracts at national/international meetings and the publication of many manuscripts in high impact peer-reviewed journals.
Education
Born in Wilmington, DE, Ehrenfeld attended high school at Phillips AcademyPhillips Academy
Phillips Academy is a selective, co-educational independent boarding high school for boarding and day students in grades 9–12, along with a post-graduate year...
in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, Massachusetts
Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It was incorporated in 1646 and as of the 2010 census, the population was 33,201...
. A board certified
Board certified
Board certification may refer to:* Board certification, for physicians in an area of medical specialization.* Nursing board certification, for nurses who obtain additional specialty training....
anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologist
An anesthesiologist or anaesthetist is a physician trained in anesthesia and peri-operative medicine....
, he holds a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from Haverford College
Haverford College
Haverford College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States, a suburb of Philadelphia...
, an MD
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
from the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
, and a Master of Public Health
Professional degrees of public health
The Master of Public Health and the Doctor of Public Health are multi-disciplinary professional degrees awarded for studies in areas related to public health....
degree from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
.
Career
Ehrenfeld's research in the area of continuous quality improvement and intraoperative patient safety is supported by the National Institutes of HealthNational Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health are an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and are the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and health-related research. Its science and engineering counterpart is the National Science Foundation...
and the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research. He is co-director of the Fellowship of Biomedical Informatics at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Medical Society
Massachusetts Medical Society
The Massachusetts Medical Society is the oldest continuously-operating state medical society in the United States. Incorporated on November 1, 1781, by an act of the Massachusetts General Court, the MMS is a non-profit organization that consists of approximately 22,000 physicians, medical students...
. Ehrenfeld also serves on the publication's committee of the New England Journal of Medicine
New England Journal of Medicine
The New England Journal of Medicine is an English-language peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Massachusetts Medical Society. It describes itself as the oldest continuously published medical journal in the world.-History:...
. His appointments have included Assistant Professorships at Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School is the graduate medical school of Harvard University. It is located in the Longwood Medical Area of the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts....
and the Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital is a teaching hospital and biomedical research facility in the West End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts...
where he practiced anesthesiology within the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine. He is Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a collection of several hospitals and clinics, as well as the schools of medicine and nursing associated with Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.It comprises the following units:...
. He is the author of several books, including "Pocket Anesthesia", "Anesthesia: A Cased Based Survival Guide", and "The MGH Textbook of Anesthetic Equipment" and has published extensively in the medical literature. Ehrenfeld is active in the LGBT community, and is a Log Cabin Republican.
Honors
- AMA Foundation Leadership AwardAMA Foundation Leadership AwardThe Excellence in Medicine Awards are accolades presented annually by the American Medical Association Foundation to recognize excellence of a select group of physicians and medical students who exemplify the medical profession’s highest values: commitment to service, community involvement,...
- Partners in Excellence Award
- Special Tribute and Commendation from the State of Delaware, House of RepresentativesDelaware House of RepresentativesThe Delaware House of Representatives is the lower house of the Delaware General Assembly; the state legislature of the U.S. State of Delaware. It is composed of 41 Representatives from an equal amount of constituencies, each of whom is elected to a two year term. The Delaware General Assembly...
- Harvard Medical School Teaching Award
- Commendation for Excellence in Service from the United States Navy