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Priyanka Sista

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine
101 Bryan Center, BOX_90834, Durham, NC 27708

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine · 2024 - Present Emergency Medicine, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Creation and Implementation of a Mastery Learning Curriculum for Emergency Department Thoracotomy.

Journal Article West J Emerg Med · August 24, 2020 INTRODUCTION: Emergency department thoracotomy (EDT) is a lifesaving procedure within the scope of practice of emergency physicians. Because EDT is infrequently performed, emergency medicine (EM) residents lack opportunities to develop procedural competenc ... Full text Link to item Cite

Women's Night in Emergency Medicine Mentorship Program: A SWOT Analysis.

Journal Article West J Emerg Med · December 18, 2019 INTRODUCTION: Women in emergency medicine (EM) at all career stages report gender-specific obstacles to satisfaction and advancement. Programs that facilitate longitudinal mentoring, professional development, and networking may ameliorate these barriers. M ... Full text Link to item Cite

Emergency Department-Based Palliative Interventions: A Novel Approach to Palliative Care in the Emergency Department.

Journal Article J Palliat Med · June 2019 Background: Patients with cancer and palliative care needs frequently use the emergency department (ED). ED-based palliative services may extend the reach of palliative care for these patients. Objective: To assess the feasibility and reach of an ED-based ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine · 2016 M.D.