Nicklaus P. Ashburn, MD, MS

Nicklaus P. Ashburn, MD, MS, is an assistant professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. 

He earned his medical degree and completed his emergency medicine residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Ashburn also completed a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) T32 research fellowship in cardiovascular disease epidemiology and prevention at the same institution. 

His academic focus includes prevention of cardiovascular disease, chest pain risk stratification, and troponin. His work spans research, adult and pediatric emergency care, and education. He also serves as a grant reviewer for Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and as Wake Forest University's emergency medical services medical director. 

His current research portfolio includes support from the NHLBI, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and the Emergency Medicine Foundation, including K23 support for his work. His recent honors include Wake Forest's Dean's Excellence in Education Award, an Outstanding Emergency Clinician Award, and recognition as chief resident in emergency medicine.