Dr. Amelia Pousson

Biography

Amelia Pousson, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Her academic career has been bolstered by her extensive experience in medical education and emergency systems development, particularly in international settings. Pousson completed her medical school training at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by her residency in Emergency Medicine at Christiana Care in Delaware. She has been significantly involved in the education and training of emergency medicine practitioners, focusing on making learning accessible and enhancing best practices in emergency healthcare. Over the past 15 years, she has collaborated on various projects, including those funded by USAID and NIH, across countries such as India, Rwanda, and Uganda. Her research interests lie in exploring the impacts of education and training models on patient outcomes and optimizing resource utilization in both resource-rich and resource-restricted environments. Pousson has also held leadership roles in academic programs, including as the Education Lead at the Center for Global Emergency Care.

Research Interests