Valerie A. Pierre, MD

Valerie A. Pierre, MD, FAAEM, FACEP, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Dr. Pierre completed her emergency medicine residency at One Brooklyn Health–Brookdale Hospital Medical Center and a clinical ultrasound fellowship at New York University.

Her work focuses on health equity, clinical ultrasound, reducing health disparities, and improving access to care for marginalized populations.

Dr. Pierre is active in national emergency medicine organizations, including the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), where she serves as membership chair for the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM). She also serves as chair of the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Also, Dr. Pierre contributes to committees within the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society for Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships.