Eliot H. Blum, MD

​Dr. Eliot H. Blum is an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine and completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Massachusetts. ​

Dr. Blum serves as the LGBTQIA+ Subcommittee Chair within his department's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee and is the faculty advisor for the Emory Graduate Medical Education Pride Committee. He is actively involved in community outreach, serving as the medical director for Atlanta Pride and the AIDS Vaccine 200 bicycle race. Additionally, he contributes to healthcare reform initiatives as a member of the Transgender Task Force through the Medical Association of Georgia. ​

At Grady Memorial Hospital, Dr. Blum practices emergency medicine and lectures nationally and within the Emory School of Medicine on LGBTQIA+ health, mentoring, and allyship. In 2023, he co-initiated a GME-wide mentoring program for LGBTQIA+ medical students and residents and was honored with his department's "Faculty Mentor of the Year" award.