Basmah Safdar, MD
Professor, Emergency Medicine Yale University
Biography
Basmah Safdar, M.D., is a Professor and Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs & Development in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. With two decades of experience at Yale, Dr. Safdar has held multiple leadership roles, currently overseeing a large faculty affairs and research portfolio. She is a 2024 Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellow, a testament to her vision, skills, and dedication.
Dr. Safdar is internationally recognized for her pioneering work in sex and gender differences in microvascular dysfunction. Her research has transformed emergency care practices, notably through Yale’s integration of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) and myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary artery (MINOCA) assessment into routine clinical care. She leads a large research team and has built a significant portfolio from federal, foundation, and industry grants, extending her research into precision medicine.
Her leadership in faculty development is equally notable. As Past President of the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM), Dr. Safdar advanced gender equity in the field and established the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Faculty Equity Task Force. This task force developed actionable solutions to reduce disparities in mentorship, recruitment, and faculty advancement. Her passion for data-driven advocacy has led to new insights into gender and racial gaps in academic emergency medicine, which she uses to effect change both nationally and within her institution.
Dr. Safdar thrives in collaborative environments and leads with authenticity, integrity, and a constant pursuit of excellence. She brings a deep passion for problem-solving and a rich background in systems thinking to new opportunities. She has formed exciting partnerships with industry partners, foundations, entrepreneurs, and bioinformatics partners to bring innovative solutions for advancing equity in healthcare.
Dr. Safdar finished residency and Chief Residency in Emergency Medicine at the Yale and Master of Science from Harvard.
Dr. Safdar is internationally recognized for her pioneering work in sex and gender differences in microvascular dysfunction. Her research has transformed emergency care practices, notably through Yale’s integration of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) and myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary artery (MINOCA) assessment into routine clinical care. She leads a large research team and has built a significant portfolio from federal, foundation, and industry grants, extending her research into precision medicine.
Her leadership in faculty development is equally notable. As Past President of the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM), Dr. Safdar advanced gender equity in the field and established the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Faculty Equity Task Force. This task force developed actionable solutions to reduce disparities in mentorship, recruitment, and faculty advancement. Her passion for data-driven advocacy has led to new insights into gender and racial gaps in academic emergency medicine, which she uses to effect change both nationally and within her institution.
Dr. Safdar thrives in collaborative environments and leads with authenticity, integrity, and a constant pursuit of excellence. She brings a deep passion for problem-solving and a rich background in systems thinking to new opportunities. She has formed exciting partnerships with industry partners, foundations, entrepreneurs, and bioinformatics partners to bring innovative solutions for advancing equity in healthcare.
Dr. Safdar finished residency and Chief Residency in Emergency Medicine at the Yale and Master of Science from Harvard.
