UTHSCSA Faculty Profiles v1.0
Bird, Christina Cirillo
School of Medicine
Emergency Medicine
210-567-4292
birdc@uthscsa.edu
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| 1/2019 - Present |
Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine |
UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
| 11/2017 - Present |
Advanced Practice Provider Physician Supervisor for the department of Emergency Medicine |
UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
| 9/2017 - Present |
Physician Liasion to the Department of Medicine and Hospitalist Services |
UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
| 8/2017 - Present |
Department Scheduler |
UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
| 6/2015 - Present |
Assistant Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine |
UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
| 8/2014 - Present |
Assistant Professor/Clinical and Medical Director |
UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
| Year |
Degree |
Discipline |
Institution |
| 2014 |
Postdoctoral Training |
Emergency Medicine |
Georgia Regents University/Medical College of Georgia
August , GA |
| 2011 |
DO |
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (with Honors) |
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fort Lauderdale , FL |
| 2006 |
BS |
Psychology (with Honors) |
University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Gainesville , FL |
Administrative Development and Clinical Operations -
I have developed a clinical passion to understand and improve ED flow and throughput. My goal is to facilitate better care for our patients and achieve a superior clinical environment for our providers as a result of my work. I have devoted my time and effort to solidifying my education in administrative leadership specific to ED clinical operations and management. The skills I have developed have enabled me to increase our department efficiency, improve patient care continuity, and improve patient and provider satisfaction. My research and academic interests are in this arena including QI studies on ED efficiency and process improvement. |
Patient access to care and follow up -
I have particular interest in establishing care continuity across our system to decrease repeat ED visits and improve the health of vulnerable populations. I have collaborated with UT and UHS partners to develop, improve, and sustain current continuity pathways. I envision future growth and expansion of these patient care pathways that will provide the foundation for future QA studies. The goal is decrease the need for admission and decrease healthcare costs for the patient and hospital while simultaneously increasing access to care for the community. |
| Date |
Description |
Institution |
# Students |
| 8/2017 - Present |
Advanced Practice Provider Mentorship |
UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Medicine |
2 students |
| I serve as an advisor to two APPs in the department. In this role I meet with them monthly to help develop and execute multiple department projects. We have successfully created several department pathways, including ones for neck masses and first time seizures, improving patient continuity of care following their visit to the emergency department. |
| 6/2015 - Present |
Morning Report Facilitator |
UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Medicine |
10 students |
| I facilitate Morning Report for EM residents and Medical students. Morning Report serves as an opportunity for clinical case review and oral board cases with the students and residents. |
| 8/2014 - Present |
Individual Instruction |
UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Medicine |
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| 8/2014 - Present |
Grand Rounds |
Department of Emergency Medicine |
40 students |
| Faculty participant at weekly DEM Grand Rounds. As regular attendant I provide clinical insight on presentation topics and contribute to discussion topics. |
| 8/2014 - Present |
Emergency Medicine Core Clerkship |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
20 students |
| I directly contribute to the the 3rd year medical students core clerkship in emergency medicine, consisting of over 200 students a year and approximately 20 students each month. I supervise students during their clinical shifts, providing one-on-one interaction and bedside teaching. I evaluate their history and physical exam presentations, supervise procedures, and provide feedback to them on their performance including their decision-making and procedural skills. I provide direct mentorship to students and make myself available to students for career development. |
| 8/2014 - Present |
Academic Emergency Medicine - Longitudinal Elective |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
15 students |
| I directly contribute to the education of the 4th year medical students during their elective rotation in emergency medicine. Supervise students during their clinical shifts, providing one-on-one interaction and bedside teaching. I evaluate their history and physical exam presentations, supervise procedures, and provide feedback on their performance including decision-making and procedural skills. |
Electronic/Web Publication |
| Bird C, Mellick L. Piriformis Syndrome: An often overlooked diagnosis 2011 Jan. Available from: http://www.ahcmedia.com/emreports/pearls/pearls48.html . |
