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Elspeth Pearce, M.D.

Elspeth Pearce portrait
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine

Instructor, Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning

epearce@kumc.edu

Professional Background

Dr. Pearce is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and trained in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Dr. Pearce is the associate program director and director of simulation for the emergency medicine residency program. She also has a faculty appointment in the School of Medicine, in conjunction with the Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning, preparing and delivering longitudinal simulation curriculum for medical students. She has an interest in multimodal medical education, gamification, psychological safety in med ed, feedback and coaching. Other interests include LGBTQ+ health disparities and reducing bias in medical education.

Education and Training
  • BS, Genetics, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
  • MD, Medicine, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS
  • Residency, Internal and Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL
Licensure, Accreditations & Certifications
  • ABEM Certification, American Board of Emergency Medicine
  • ABIM Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Kansas Medical License, State of Kansas
  • State of Illinois Medical License, State of Illinois
Professional Affiliations
  • American Academy of Emergency Medicine, Women in Emergency Medicine Subcommittee, Councilor, 2023 - Present
  • American Academy of Emergency Medicine, Fellow, 2021 - Present
  • Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors, Member, 2020 - Present
  • Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, Member, 2020 - Present
  • American College of Emergency Physicians, Member, 2014 - Present