Dr. Elizabeth Dorn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Dorn is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Washington. Her educational background includes an MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine and a diploma in Tropical Medicine from the London School of Tropical Medicine. Dr. Dorn's professional focus is on enhancing critical thinking and medical decision-making in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of accurate information in informing these decisions. Her areas of special interest include cross-cultural communication in emergency care and the effects of social factors on health. Currently, she is particularly interested in the role of Narrative Medicine in improving narrative competency among healthcare providers and enhancing the humanistic aspects of medical practice. Dr. Dorn has significant experience in Global Health, having worked in various countries including Bolivia, Guatemala, Haiti, and Syria. She is also a co-founder of the Seattle chapter of the Northwest Narrative Medicine Collective and serves as an editor for an interdepartmental information-sharing website in Emergency Medicine at the University of Washington. Her longstanding commitment to Quality Assurance and Patient Safety has seen her play an active role in Quality Improvement committees throughout her career, from her inception at UCSF to the present.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.