Alison Shmerling, MD, Mph
About Alison Shmerling, MD, Mph
Alison Shmerling, MD, MPH, serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in family medicine and health policy, she has held various roles including Medical Director at Aila Health and Chief Resident at the University of Colorado.
Work at University of Colorado
Alison Shmerling has held multiple positions at the University of Colorado. She began her tenure as a Family Medicine Resident from 2014 to 2016. Following this, she served as Chief Resident from 2016 to 2017. She then transitioned to a Fellow Instructor in Health Policy from 2017 to 2018. Afterward, she was appointed as an Assistant Professor from 2018 to 2022. During her time at the University, she also founded the Virtual Prenatal Care Group Visits and the Ambulatory Patient Safety Review Committee, contributing to innovative healthcare practices.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Since 2022, Alison Shmerling has been working as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado. In this role, she oversees a nurse clinic within a high-acuity, high-complexity medical practice. Additionally, she engages in a non-continuity role as a Primary Care Physician, showcasing her adaptability in various healthcare settings. In 2023, she also took on the position of Crossover Physician at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG).
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current roles, Alison Shmerling served as Medical Director at Aila Health from 2021 to 2022. She also worked as a FQHC Telehealth Physician at Axis Community Health for three months in 2022. Earlier in her career, she was a Research Assistant at the Center for Studying Health System Change in 2010. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a broad understanding of healthcare systems and patient care.
Education and Expertise
Alison Shmerling earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Master's Degree in Public Health (MPH) from Tufts University School of Medicine between 2010 and 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Global Health, and Pre-Med from Northwestern University, completed in 2009. Additionally, she studied at Universitat de Barcelona in 2007. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in medicine and public health.