Keegan Checkett, MD
Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director
Professional Overview
Keegan Checkett, MD, is an accomplished emergency medicine physician and educator with a strong focus on global health and medical education. As the Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director at Partners In Health in Chicago, IL, he oversees the training and development of the next generation of emergency medicine practitioners. With extensive experience in academic medicine and a passion for advancing emergency care worldwide, Dr. Checkett has made significant contributions to the field.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director at Partners In Health, Dr. Checkett is responsible for the overall management and oversight of the residency program. He ensures the curriculum aligns with accreditation standards, coordinates faculty recruitment and development, and implements innovative teaching methods to prepare residents for the challenges of emergency medicine. Under his leadership, the program has consistently achieved high pass rates on the American Board of Emergency Medicine certification exam.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Dr. Checkett served as an Associate Professor, Director of Global Emergency Medicine, and Director of the Global EM Medical Education Fellowship at the University of Chicago Medicine. In these positions, he spearheaded the development of a comprehensive global health curriculum, fostered international collaborations, and trained the next generation of emergency medicine leaders. Additionally, he has been an active educator with the African Federation for Emergency Medicine, where he has contributed to the organization's education committee and served as the Managing Editor of their Presentation Bank.
Academic Background
Dr. Checkett earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Chicago Medicine. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature from Dartmouth College.
Areas of Expertise
- Emergency medicine practice and patient care
- Residency program management and curriculum development
- Global health and emergency care system strengthening
- Medical education, with a focus on innovative teaching methods
- Leadership and mentorship in academic medicine
Professional Impact
Under Dr. Checkett's guidance, the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Partners In Health has consistently achieved excellent outcomes, with residents demonstrating exceptional clinical skills and passing the American Board of Emergency Medicine certification exam at high rates. His work in global health has contributed to the advancement of emergency care in underserved regions, and his educational initiatives have helped to train and empower the next generation of emergency medicine practitioners worldwide.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience in emergency medicine, global health, and medical education, Dr. Keegan Checkett is a respected leader in the field. Through his work as the Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director at Partners In Health, he continues to shape the future of emergency care, both locally and globally.
