Alejandro Palma, MD

Alejandro Palma, MD, is an associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

Dr. Palma completed a faculty teaching fellowship in medical education research, innovation, teaching, and scholarship at the University of Chicago. He plays a key role in undergraduate medical education, serving as fourth-year emergency medicine clerkship director, third-year elective director, course director, and chair of admissions.

Nationally, Dr. Palma is active in emergency medicine education leadership. He serves as treasurer for the Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine Executive Committee, contributes to the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors Advising Students Committee, and chairs the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Medical Student Symposium.

Dr. Palma has received multiple teaching awards and is committed to advising and mentoring students pursuing careers in emergency medicine.