Ava E. Pierce, MD

Ava E. Pierce, MD, is a professor of emergency medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she serves as associate vice chair of outreach and engagement and co-director of the Joint Admission Medical Program.

Dr. Pierce earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed her emergency medicine residency at Emory University. She has completed the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Chair Development Program and the Medical Education Research Certificate Program.

Dr. Pierce has been an active leader in SAEM, serving on the Board of Directors and as secretary-treasurer. She also serves as liaison to the Finance Committee and contributes to the SAEM Foundation. Her additional involvement includes leadership in the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine and participation in multiple SAEM academies and committees.

Her work focuses on advancing medical education, workforce development, and inclusive excellence in emergency medicine. In 2022, she was named the Michael P. Wainscott, MD Professor in Emergency Medicine.