Jacob Avila
About Jacob Avila
Jacob Avila is the Vice President of Clinical Training and Education at Butterfly Network, Inc., and an Emergency Physician at Emergent Medical Associates. He has extensive experience in emergency medicine and ultrasound education, having held various academic and clinical roles.
Vice President Of Clinical Training And Education
Jacob Avila holds the position of Vice President of Clinical Training and Education at Butterfly Network, Inc. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of clinical training programs. His focus is on enhancing the educational aspects of medical training related to point-of-care ultrasound, leveraging his extensive background in emergency medicine and ultrasound education.
Emergency Physician
Jacob Avila currently serves as an Emergency Physician at Emergent Medical Associates. His responsibilities include providing acute care to patients in emergency situations, utilizing his expertise in emergency medicine to ensure optimal patient outcomes. His role involves working in high-pressure environments, requiring quick decision-making and comprehensive medical knowledge.
Core Faculty, Emergency Medicine Residency
Jacob Avila is a Core Faculty member at UHS Southern California Medical Education Consortium, specifically within the Emergency Medicine Residency program in Temecula, California. His duties involve educating and mentoring residents in emergency medicine, with a particular emphasis on ultrasound training. He plays a crucial role in shaping the curriculum and delivering hands-on training to future emergency medicine physicians.
Educational Background in Medicine
Jacob Avila earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Loma Linda University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga from 2012 to 2015. His academic journey provided him with a strong foundation in medical knowledge and emergency medicine, ultimately steering his career towards education and clinical practice in this field.
Experience at University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Jacob Avila has an extensive history with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He held multiple positions, including Associate Professor and Core Faculty, Medical School Ultrasound Director, Global Point-of-Care Ultrasound Director, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine. His contributions spanned from 2017 to 2021, where he focused on developing ultrasound training programs and educating medical students and residents.