CHELSEA JOHNSON M.D.
Ferndale,MI
Summary
Medical Education Fellow and Board-Eligible Attending Physician at Detroit Receiving Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center in Downtown Detroit. Skilled in teaching and adept in various emergency settings, providing compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Thrives in challenging medical scenarios, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Education Fellow
Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, MI
07.2025 - Current
. Attending physician at Detroit Receiving Hospital
. Conducts medical education research at the Wayne State School of Medicine
. Assists the Detroit Receiving Emergency Department Clerkship Director by working directly with medical students both clinically and in the classroom
Resident Physician
Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, MI
07.2022 - 06.2025
. Trained as an emergency medicine resident at Detroit Receiving Hospital, a level 1 trauma hospital, caring for underserved populations with high acuity medical and traumatic conditions
. Trained at a level I pediatric trauma center, Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. Also rotated at various other community emergency departments including Hutzel Women's Hospital and Huron Valley Hospital.
Chief Scribe
PhysAssist Scribes
Fairfield, CA
04.2017 - 06.2018
. Provided note taking assistance for multiple ER physicians at a busy Level II trauma center
. Transcribed information into Cerner database and provided EMR and on-the-job training for new scribes
Au Pair
Home Care
Berkeley, CA
06.2013 - 04.2017
. Provided around the clock care in a safe and nurturing environment as a live-in nanny for a young child
. Organized activities to enhance child's physical, emotional, and social well-being
Education
Medical Education Fellow -
Detroit Receiving Hospital/Wayne State University
Detroit, MI06-2026
Emergency Medicine Physician -
Detroit Receiving Hospital/Wayne State University
Detroit, MI06-2025
Doctor of Allopathic Medicine -
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, MI06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA12.2016
Leadership Experiences
Chief Resident, Detroit Receiving Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Detroit, Michigan.
05/2024-06/2025
. Created educational content consistent with the ABEM Model of Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine alongside Program Directors.
. Facilitated weekly didactic sessions for 40+ person residency program.
. Functioned as a liaison between resident staff, attending faculty, and administrative staff.
Program Evaluation Committee Member, Detroit, Michigan.
05/2024-06/2025
. Assisted in the development of competency-based goals for resident physicians and areas of non-compliance per ACGME.
Social Media Manager for Residency Program, Detroit, Michigan.
06/2023-05/2025
. Managed the Detroit Receiving EM residency social media accounts., Assisted in recruitment for the Class of 2026 using Instagram.
Certification
- Medical Doctor License
- Controlled Substance License
- DEA License
- ACLS, BLS, ATLS, PALS
Awards
Resident of the Year (2025)
Resident Winner of CPC in the D (2024)
Emergency Medicine Student of the Year (2022)
EMIG of the Year (2019): 1st place in the Great Lakes, National Runner-Up
Publications
The evaluation of video-assisted debriefing for improving performance in simulated medical student resuscitations, AEM Education and Training, 2024
Quality Improvement Project: Improving efficiency in the emergency department via creating a master supply list, 2024
Lectures
Airway Basics for Medical Students
Transition to Residency: How to Organize Your Day as an EM Resident
A Deep Dive into Treatment of STIs in the Emergency Department
Gasping for Gabagool: A Sopranos-Themed Tale of Shortness of Breath in the ED
The Basics of Thoracentesis
PEG Tube Basics
Morbidity and Mortality: Acute Closed Head Injury in Trauma ARDS
Follow Up Rounds: Physician-Assisted Suicide and Behavioral Euthanasia
Mood and Thought Disorders
Thyroid Storm and Myxedema Coma: Common Presentations of Rare Disease
Nephrolithiasis: Identify, diagnose and treat
Timeline
Medical Education Fellow
Detroit Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Resident Physician
Detroit Medical Center
07.2022 - 06.2025
Chief Scribe
PhysAssist Scribes
04.2017 - 06.2018
Au Pair
Home Care
06.2013 - 04.2017
Medical Education Fellow -
Detroit Receiving Hospital/Wayne State University
Emergency Medicine Physician -
Detroit Receiving Hospital/Wayne State University
Doctor of Allopathic Medicine -
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Berkeley