Dr. Richard Medlin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard Medlin Jr., MD, MSIS, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he holds dual appointments in the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Department of Learning Health Sciences. He serves as the Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Michigan Medicine and chairs the Clinical Decision Support committee. Dr. Medlin has extensive experience with electronic health records in the Emergency Department, utilizing them for syndromic surveillance as part of the CDC Biosense project. His research focuses on data retrieval from electronic health records, particularly in relation to substance abuse and opioid prescribing. Dr. Medlin aims to implement clinical decision support tools within MiChart to enhance patient safety in opioid prescribing practices. He has contributed to several notable publications in emergency medicine and health informatics, including studies on predicting hemodynamic instability and opioid overdose surveillance. Dr. Medlin's work is driven by the commitment to improve patient care through the integration of health information technology and evidence-based practices.

Research Interests

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.