Peter Sokolove, MD
Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine
Biography
Additional titles:
- Professor of Emergency Medicine
Education:
BS: UCLA
MD: Harvard Medical School
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Emergency Medicine
Fellowship: RWJF Health Policy, Institute of Medicine, U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
Board Certifications: Emergency Medicine
Research and Academic Interests:
Dr. Sokolove’s research focuses on improving the accuracy of injury detection among pediatric trauma patients. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 publications and research abstracts in clinical care, medical education, and health policy. He has lectured widely on a range of topics, and has been recognized with multiple national educational awards for his commitment to excellence in academic emergency medicine. He serves on the editorial board of Academic Emergency Medicine.
Honors/Awards:
Holly Smith Award for Exceptional Service to the School of Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine, 2025
Walter T. Edwards Meritorious Service Award, California Chapter, American College of Emergency Physicians, 2014
Outstanding Service Award, UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine, 2011
Joseph F. Waeckerle Founder’s Award, Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association, 2009
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education, UC Davis School of Medicine, 2009
CAL/EMRA Award, California Chapter, American College of Emergency Physicians, 2008
Residency Director of the Year Award, Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association, 2005
National Emergency Medicine Faculty Teaching Award, American College of Emergency Physicians, 2001
Education Award, California Chapter, American College of Emergency Physicians, 1999
Outstanding Speaker of the Year, American College of Emergency Physicians, 1998
Academic Teacher of the Year, UC Davis Emergency Medicine Residency Program, 1998
Rookie Faculty of the Year, American College of Emergency Physicians, 1997
SAEM Medical Student Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award, Harvard Medical School, 1991
Marhoeffer Scholar, UCLA, 1987
Phi Beta Kappa, UCLA, 1987
Letter of College Honors, UCLA, 1987
Departmental Honors, UCLA, 1987
UCLA Alumni Scholar, 1983-1984