Dr. Prashant Mahajan

Professor

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Biography

Prashant Mahajan is a leading figure in the field of emergency medicine, currently serving as the William G. Barsan Collegiate Professor and Chair at the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School. He holds Doctor of Medicine (MD) as well as Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. Mahajan has nationally recognized expertise in pediatric emergency medicine and has been substantially involved in research focused on infectious diseases, diagnostic decision-making, and patient safety in the pediatric emergency context. His investigative endeavors include multiple federally funded studies examining diagnostic errors and developing innovative diagnostic tools utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning. He is committed to advancing quality and safety in emergency care, and his research has pivotal implications in reducing risks associated with diagnostic errors. Throughout his career, Mahajan has contributed significantly to the literature on pediatric healthcare and the integration of new technologies to enhance clinical practice, including methodologies for distinguishing between viral and bacterial infections in febrile infants through advanced transcriptomic analyses. His works serve not just academic purposes but aim to implement change within clinical emergency practices, shaping the future of emergency medicine delivery.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor and Chair

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan Medical School, Department of Emergency Medicine • Ann Arbor, MI

Leading the Department of Emergency Medicine, overseeing academic, clinical and research activities.

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.