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Ken Zafren is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University. He has extensive experience in emergency medicine, specializing in high altitude medicine, hypothermia, frostbite, and various aspects of wilderness medicine and international medicine. His clinical focus includes emergency medical services and mountain rescue. Over the years, he has held several prominent roles including Associate Medical Director for the Himalayan Rescue Association and Medical Director for various national parks in Alaska. He has been involved in numerous academic and administrative capacities, contributing to advancements in wilderness medicine and emergency protocols. Zafren has received multiple awards for his contributions to emergency medicine and has been actively involved with several professional organizations such as the Wilderness Medical Society and the International Commission Mountain Emergency Medicine. He continues to support medical care education in Nepal through the Himalayan Rescue Association while maintaining a focused research interest in wilderness medicine.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Teaching and providing clinical leadership in the Department of Emergency Medicine.
Himalayan Rescue Association • Nepal
Providing medical oversight and education for rescue operations in the Himalayas.
Alaska Mountain Rescue Group • Alaska
Oversaw medical responses and operational protocols for mountain rescues.
Denali National Park Mountaineering Rangers • Alaska
Managed emergency medical responses for mountain climbers in Denali National Park.
State of Alaska • Alaska
Directed state-wide emergency medical programs and training.
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