Dr. Frank Overly

Professor

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Biography

Frank L. Overly is a Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at Brown University. With a background in engineering, he has a keen interest in medical simulation which drives his commitment to enhancing education and care for acutely ill and injured pediatric patients. As the Medical Director and attending physician in the Pediatric Emergency Department, Overly is involved in various research studies that assess essential provider skills such as airway management, communication, and resuscitation. His experience includes significant contributions to simulation technology and its application in researching team systems issues. Overly has engaged in multiple projects funded internally, collaborating with research networks to facilitate multicenter simulation studies. His ongoing interest pursuits reflect his dedication to improving educational programs and evaluating provider performance in medical teams.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Pediatric Emergency Department • Providence, Rhode Island

Oversight of operations and medical management in the Pediatric Emergency Department.

Director

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Lifespan Medical Simulation Center • Providence, Rhode Island

Directed the operations and development of medical simulation programs.

Co-Director

2003-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Pediatric Simulation • Rhode Island Hospital Medical Simulation Center

Co-led pediatric simulation initiatives and educational programs.

Awards

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Outstanding Physician Award

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics