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Edward J. Schenck, M.D.

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

Locations and Appointments

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Personal Statement

As an academic intensivist at New York Presbyterian Hospital I specialize in caring for the critically ill. This usually involves managing multiple complex situations and prioritizing care in the face of uncertainty. I strive to provide expert and holistic guidance to patients and their loved ones in these challenging situations. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am actively involved in the educational mission of Weill-Cornell Medical College. I consider the development of medical students, residents and pulmonary critical care fellows a high priority. I have a particular focus in teaching bedside intensive care ultrasound and critical assessment of the medical literature. It is a privilege to work with a multidisciplinary team of outstanding nurses, pharmacists, residents and fellows. I am honored to be at a forward thinking and progressive institution, where care exceeds expectations.

Biographical Info

Dr. Schenck is an Assistant Attending Physician at the New York Presbyterian Hospital and a clinical instructor in medicine at Weill-Cornell Medical College. His clinical, research and educational interests include: critical care ultrasound, quality improvement, medical decision making, and bioinformatics.He is an instructor at the American College of Chest Physicians focused thoracic and vascular ultrasound and critical care echocardiography courses.He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and medical education at the Temple University School of Medicine, both in Philadelphia. His residency in internal medicine was at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. He was Chief Resident at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He returned to the New York Presbyterian Hospital after finishing fellowship in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the New York University Langone Medical Center.

Honors and Awards

Thomas M. Durant Award in Internal Medicine, 2006, Temple University School of Medicine

Alpha Omega Alpha, 2006, Temple University School of Medicine

Assistant Chief Medical Resident, Internal Medicine, 2008, New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell Cornell Medical Center/Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

New York University Department of Medicine Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellow of the Year, 2011-2012, NYU Langone Medical Center

Fellowship Travel Award, American Thoracic Society International Conference, 2012

Leadership in Academic Medicine (LAMP) Program 2014-2015, Weill Cornell Medicine

Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine Critical Care Attending of the Year, 2014-2015, Weill Cornell Medicine

Clinical Year in Review Featured Article Rapidly Improving ARDS, American Thoracic Society International Conference 2019

Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine Critical Care Attending of the Year, 2019-2020, Weill Cornell Medicine

Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
Clinical Expertise
Sepsis
Acute Lung Injury
Acute Respiratory Failure
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.S.
    Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University
    2018
  • M.D.
    Temple University School of Medicine
    2006
  • B.A.
    University of Pennsylvania
    2002
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Physician
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • James P. Smith, MD Clinical Scholar
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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Consultant: 
Axle Informatics, LLC
Professional Services: 
American Thoracic Society, Inc.