Sarah K. Knack, MD

I am currently an emergency physician and a second-year research fellow at Hennepin Healthcare. During my time in medical school at Duke University School of Medicine I used my scholarly year to participate in multiple research projects through the Hennepin Healthcare Department of Emergency Medicine building my research skills and interest. After residency, I decided to further advance my research knowledge by accepting a fellowship position and enrolling in a Masters of Clinical Research program at the University of Minnesota. My current research interests are acute trauma care, traumatic brain injury and management of sedation and analgesia in shock states. I have active research support through the University of Minnesota Translational Center for Resuscitative Trauma Care using national databases to explore my research interests. I also furthered my grant writing skills through the NINDS Clinical Trials Methodology Course in 2023. I plan to continue building my knowledge base and research skills with the goal of helping to improve emergency care. I am actively involved in the SAEM research committee for the mentorship, networking, and opportunities to advance my career in academic emergency medicine.