Dr. Demian Szyld

Associate Professor

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Biography

Demian Szyld is an Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Emergency Medicine. He obtained his MD from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a Master's in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Szyld's expertise includes clinical education, simulation-based medical training, and faculty development in medical education. He has served as Medical Director at NYSIM and led innovation in educational strategies, focusing on high performance teams and evidence-based approaches to teaching clinical skills. His professional journey includes significant roles at Massachusetts General Brigham and Boston Medical Center, where he is actively involved in faculty affairs and clinical education. Szyld is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare, advocating for dialogues around gender, race, and institutional biases. Fluent in Spanish and English, he aims to enhance the inclusivity of medical training and contribute to the development of future healthcare leaders.

Research Interests

Experience

Attending Physician

2021-01-01 — Present

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

Providing acute care for critically ill and injured patients.

Senior Director

2016-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Institute for Medical Simulation • Boston, MA

Led faculty development programs and integrated simulation into medical education.

Lecturer

— Present

Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Instructed on Emergency Medicine topics.

Awards

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Outstanding Leadership in Emergency Medicine Award

2020-01-01
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Pillars of Excellence Award

2020-01-01
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Pillars of Excellence Award

2020-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.