Dr. Sreeja Natesan

Biography

Dr. Sreeja Natesan is an Associate Professor and Associate Program Director in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Duke University. Her academic focus is on advancing clinical teaching and feedback, fostering inclusive learning environments, and transforming medical education through innovation and leadership. Dr. Natesan has completed extensive training in clinical education research, including programs such as the ACEP Teaching Fellowship and AAMC Medical Education Research Certificate Program. She possesses significant expertise in bedside teaching and faculty development, and has received numerous awards for educational excellence, including the CORD Junior Faculty Award and the Duke School of Medicine Master Teacher Award scheduled for 2025. As a nationally recognized leader, Dr. Natesan serves on several committees, including the CORD Education Committee, where she is Co-Chair of the Practices Subcommittee and the current President of SAEM's Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine. Her initiatives aim to address structural inequities and improve learning climate in medical education. Additionally, she has co-developed the CORD DEI Track for national conferences, focusing on equipping emergency medicine programs with tools to create inclusive training spaces. Dr. Natesan's community outreach efforts include mentorship and programs designed to promote access to opportunities for historically excluded groups in medicine.

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