Cody Ellis, MD
Chicago,IL
Summary
Emergency Medicine physician practicing in high-acuity settings with expertise in resuscitation, procedural care, and management of undifferentiated illness. Experienced in caring for diverse patient populations across urban and suburban EDs. Committed to medical education, team leadership, and physician wellness initiatives that improve patient outcomes, departmental efficiency, and provider satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Author and Editor
Full Code Medical Simulation
11.2025 - Current
- Enhanced and refined author submissions, providing targeted feedback to improve content clarity and clinical accuracy
- Crafted compelling medical simulation narratives for various emergency scenarios to enhance training effectiveness
- Explored a range of topics, such as non-accidental trauma, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, and intracranial hemorrhage.
Resident Physician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Health Professions Educator Clinical Scholar (2025- Present) - Selected member of HPECS, a program dedicated to advancing patient communication, mentorship, and health equity awareness through structured programming and faculty engagement
- National Collaborative for Education to Address the Social Determinants of Health (NCEAS) Editor (2025-Present) - Reviewed medical literature to develop a nationwide curriculum for addressing social drivers of health in clinical settings
- Medical Student Skills Lab Facilitator (2023-Present) - Educated medical students on core EM principles, including suturing, airway management, and POCUS
- Program Evaluation Committee Representative (2024-Present) - Worked with department leadership on a biannual basis to improve the quality of the ED and offservice rotations
- Acted as a founding member and program representative of Northwestern's residency union.
- Contact: Kelsey Bachtell - kelsey.bachtell@northwestern.edu
Research Assistant
Tufts Medical Center & Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Led multi-institutional research team, coordinating efforts to enhance collaborative research outcomes
- Designed and executed retrospective study on physician license revocation and substance-related MVAs, contributing to understanding of regulatory impacts
- Secured William's Grant to fund innovative research, enabling exploration of critical healthcare issues
- Contact: Julia Zubiago - jzubiago@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Research Assistant
UC Davis
Davis, CA
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Designed and executed independent honors thesis project, contributing to research on the impact of steroidogenesis on thyroid dysregulation
- Performed morphological assays and frog embryo experiments to investigate developmental processes
- Contact: Brenda Mengeling - mengeling@ucdavis.edu
Emergency Medical Research Associate
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Contributed to PECARN research network, facilitating collaboration and data sharing among institutions
- Assisted in management of 16 active clinical research trials, ensuring compliance with protocols and timelines
- Contact: Toni Harbour - tharbour@ucdavis.edu
Caregiver & Activities Coordinator
At Home Serenity Care
El Dorado Hills, CA
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients in home settings
- Supported clients in daily living activities and mobility to enhance independence and quality of life
- Informed families about client needs and progress to foster collaboration and ensure continuity of care
- Contact: Mary Vino - (916) 365-6371
ER Technician
Marshall Medical Center
Placerville, CA
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Executed basic life support procedures in critical situations to stabilize patients
- Utilized diagnostic equipment including EKGs, oxygen saturation monitors, blood pressure cuffs, glucometers, and pulse oximeters to assess patient conditions
- Contact: Scott Hall - (916) 502-0971
Education
Emergency Medicine Residency -
Northwestern University School of Medicine
Chicago, IL07-2027
Doctor of Medicine -
Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston, MA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2018
Skills
- High-acuity emergency care in Level I-III trauma settings
- ATLS certified
- 9 months of critical care training, including medical, pediatric, neurologic, surgical, neonatal and cardiac
- Medical simulation
- Patient-centered communication
- Trauma-informed care
- Point of care ultrasound (RUSH, E-FAST, cardiac, lung, vascular access, procedural)
- Medical Toxicology and Regional Poison Control Center Training
- Effective team leadership
- High emotional intelligence
- Resilient
- Level-headed
Awards
- Health Professions Educator Clinical Scholar, Northwestern University (2025)
- William's Research Grant, Tufts Medical Center (2020)
- University Honors Program Graduate (2018)
- Magna Cum Laude, UC Davis (2018)
- Departmental Citation for Academic Achievement (2014-2018)
Additional Leadership
- Representative, LGBTQ Committee, Massachusetts Medical Society (2020-2023) - Led integration of SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) data in the state census, Authored policy responses to anti-trans legislation, Erin Tally, etally@mms.org
- Co-Founder & Vice Chair, MA-RI EM Medical Student Council (2020 - 2021) - Co-led advocacy programs for EM-bound students, Represented students in monthly state EMRA meetings, mari.medicalstudentcouncil@gmail.com
Publications and Speaking Engagements
- Critical Care Conference Presenter, Northwestern University School of Medicine (2026)
- Evidence-Based Medicine Presenter, Northwestern University School of Medicine (2024-2025)
- Research Symposium Presenter, UC Davis (2018)
Timeline
Case Author and Editor
Full Code Medical Simulation
11.2025 - Current
Resident Physician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Tufts Medical Center & Boston Medical Center
02.2020 - 05.2023
Research Assistant
UC Davis
10.2016 - 07.2018
Emergency Medical Research Associate
UC Davis Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2017
ER Technician
Marshall Medical Center
06.2014 - 02.2016
Caregiver & Activities Coordinator
At Home Serenity Care
05.2014 - 07.2016
Emergency Medicine Residency -
Northwestern University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine -
Tufts University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior
University of California, Davis