Katie Buck, MD, MPH

Dr. Buck is an associate professor with tenure of emergency medicine at The Ohio State University. A highly successful clinical researcher, she specializes in geriatric emergency medicine and is currently funded by a National Institute on Aging (NIA) K76 Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging.

Dr. Buck earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia, where she was selected for the prestigious Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program. She completed her emergency medicine residency at The Ohio State University (OSU), where she served as chief resident and received an Emergency Medicine Foundation/Emergency Medicine Resident Research Grant. Before graduating from residency, she secured her first NIH grant, receiving the NIA’s R03 Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists’ Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) Grant. She subsequently completed the SAEM-approved research fellowship at OSU, focusing on clinical research for geriatric patients.

As an associate professor with tenure at OSU, Dr. Buck conducts clinical research in geriatric emergency medicine and mentors students, residents, and fellows in academic research. She has more than 40 peer-reviewed publications and has received multiple NIH-funded grants. Her research focuses on improving emergency care for older adults, developing innovative care models, and advancing geriatric emergency medicine as a specialized field. She is actively involved in several ongoing research projects, including studies on optimizing emergency department care for older adults and improving patient outcomes through targeted interventions.

Dr. Buck has been recognized at every stage of her career with numerous local and national research awards, including SAEM’s Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine (AGEM) Excellence in Geriatric Emergency Medicine Research Award, SAEM Resident Researcher of the Year, SAEM AGEM Early Career Achievement Award for Excellence in Research, and OSU’s Faculty Researcher of the Year in 2023.

Dr. Buck is an active member of SAEM and served as AGEM president in 2024-2025. Additionally, she has been selected for the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation Board of Governors. Through her research, leadership, and contributions to emergency medicine, Dr. Buck has established herself as a leading expert in geriatric emergency care, shaping the future of the field through her innovative work and dedication to advancing research and education.