Overview
Dr. Shaheen completed Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Maryland (2016) and fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Duke University (2016). He actively has dual-appointments through Emergency Medicine and Orthopedics. Currently, he works with all levels of medical education and has several active projects in ultrasound and Sports Medicine. He assists Duke Athletic teams with coverage, training, and emergency preparedness.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
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2021 - Present
Emergency Medicine,
Clinical Science Departments
Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
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2021 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Assistant Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health
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2021 - Present
Family Medicine and Community Health,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
A comparison of blood culture diagnostic stewardship across three emergency departments in a healthcare network.
Journal Article Am J Emerg Med · April 3, 2025 BACKGROUND: Blood culture (BCx) diagnostic stewardship is essential for reducing unnecessary treatments, minimizing false-positive results, and improving patient outcomes and hospital resource utilization. The objective of this study was to compare the eff ... Full text Link to item CiteBlood culture algorithm implementation in emergency department patients as a diagnostic stewardship intervention.
Journal Article Am J Infect Control · September 2024 OBJECTIVE: Blood cultures (BCx) are important for selecting appropriate antibiotic treatment. Ordering BCx for conditions with a low probability of bacteremia has limited utility, thus improved guidance for ordering BCx is needed. Inpatient studies have im ... Full text Link to item CiteA Dangerous Case of the "Goldilocks Effect": Experimental Demonstration of Potential Vascular Injury Mechanism with Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Conference ANNALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE · 2022 CiteRecent Grants
HeadSMART II
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by BRAINBox Solutions, Inc · 2022 - 2027View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
East Carolina University ·
2013
M.D.
East Carolina University ·
2008
B.S.