Dr. Kimberly Schertzer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kimberly Schertzer is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University, where she also serves as the Director of Emergency Medicine Simulation. With a Master's degree in Healthcare Simulation from the University of Alabama-Birmingham, she has extensive experience in using simulation to improve communication skills and mitigate skill decay among medical professionals. Schertzer is passionate about procedural training and clinical event debriefing, focusing on mastery learning. Her notable roles include serving as an Executive Coach at Stanford's COACHME Office, being an ABEM Oral Board Examiner, and participating in various committees related to fellowship approval and simulation within the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. She has received multiple teaching awards, including the Outstanding Educator Award from Stanford's Department of Emergency Medicine. Schertzer is also involved in faculty development and teamwork training, emphasizing the importance of effective collaboration within the emergency medicine field.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and administrative responsibilities in Emergency Medicine.

Director of Emergency Medicine Simulation

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Overseeing simulation training within the Emergency Medicine department.

Executive Coach

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford COACHME Office • Stanford, CA

Providing coaching to facilitate professional development.

Awards

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Outstanding Educator Award

2019-01-01
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Quarterly Bedside Teaching Award

2011-01-01
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Bedside Teaching Award

2014-01-01

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.