Mary E. Tanski, MD, MBA

Dr. Tanski is associate professor and chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).

She earned an undergraduate degree in business management and health and humanities from Michigan State University and received her medical degree from Wayne State University. Dr. Tanski completed her residency in emergency medicine at George Washington University, where she also served as chief resident. She then completed an emergency medicine administration fellowship and earned an MBA at OHSU.

Dr. Tanski has been a faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine at OHSU, where she teaches the health care operations and quality course. She previously served as medical director of operations before being appointed department chair.

Her expertise includes emergency department operations and quality improvement, with a focus on improving patient flow, implementing a no-divert trial, and addressing departmental boarding.