Niels K. Rathlev, MD

 Niels K. Rathlev, MD serves as Professor of Emergency Medicine at UMass Chan – Baystate where he also served as Chair for over a decade. He is also Adjunct Professor of Emergency Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. During his tenure, the department grew tremendously in the areas of academics and research. He is dedicated to advancing federally funded research in emergency medicine research and has participated actively in the AACEM Research Task Force. His research interests include ED crowding, health services research, and pain management. In addition to AACEM and SAEM membership, he is a member of the Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), and Baycare Health Partners.

Dr. Rathlev has received many honors and awards during his career in emergency medicine. He was awarded the Pinnacle Award from the Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians (2020); the President’s Excellence Award, Overall Winner (Successful CAUTI Rate Reduction Using DMAIC Improvement and Change Management Strategy) from Baystate Medical Center (2019); the Chair's Award, Department of Emergency Medicine (2001, 2008) from Boston University School of Medicine; was awarded the distinction of Fellow of American College of Emergency Physicians (1988); among others.

Dr. Rathlev received his medical degree in 1980 from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed Residency at Boston City Hospital in 1983.