Episode 72 | From the ER to the Dean’s Office: Preventive Medicine and the Future of Healthcare Leadership - Boyd Burns, MD Episode 72 | From the ER to the Dean’s Office: Preventive Medicine and the Future of Healthcare Leadership – Boyd Burns, MD

Boyd Burns, MD Dr. Boyd Burns is a distinguished leader in academic medicine and healthcare administration, currently serving as the Interim Dean of the Oklahoma University School of Medicine. He also holds dual leadership roles as Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Chief of Staff at Hillcrest Healthcare System, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping clinical excellence and medical education across the region. A former residency program director, Dr. Burns has trained and mentored countless physicians, emphasizing clinical rigor, leadership, and service to the community. Beyond his institutional roles, he remains deeply engaged in the broader landscape of emergency medicine, contributing to the leadership and governance of multiple professional organizations. Dr. Burns’ career reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing patient care, medical education, and healthcare systems through innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based leadership.   Outline/Transcript: What does preventive medicine mean to you?How did your career evolve towards becoming so heavily involved in medical education and leadership?How has the practice of emergency medicine evolved over your career and where do you think it’s headed?Can you tell me about your role in educating medical students and their involvement in the community with the SCM Institute?How do you think physicians and medicine can help create bridges to the community in order to assist those with lower SES?What is the responsibility of physicians and hospital systems vs. that of the local, state, and national governments in assisting those who require the most assistance?If someone asks you how to get healthy, what do you tell them? Dr. Boyd Burns is a distinguished leader in academic medicine and healthcare administration, currently serving as the Interim Dean of the Oklahoma University School of Medicine. He also holds dual leadership roles as Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Chief of Staff at Hillcrest Healthcare System, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping clinical excellence and medical education across the region.A former residency program director, Dr. Burns has trained and mentored countless physicians, emphasizing clinical rigor, leadership, and service to the community. Beyond his institutional roles, he remains deeply engaged in the broader landscape of emergency medicine, contributing to the leadership and governance of multiple professional organizations.Dr. Burns’ career reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing patient care, medical education, and healthcare systems through innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based leadership.