Dr. Ellen Duncan is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She earned a BA in Chemistry from Princeton University, followed by an MD and a PhD in Neuroscience from Columbia University. She completed her Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is board-certified in both fields.

As the Program Director for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at NYU, Dr. Duncan closely mentors fellows, fostering their professional growth and development. She continually enhances the curriculum to better prepare fellows for the complexities of caring for critically ill and injured pediatric patients, aiming to balance medical and procedural knowledge with holistic care of both the patient and their family.

Dr. Duncan’s primary research focuses on patient- and family-centered care and communication, particularly in acute resuscitations. Inspired by the loss of her brother in early childhood, she led the development of a novel Family Presence Facilitator Curriculum for pediatric medical resuscitations. This curriculum, presented nationally, includes a behaviorally-anchored simulation assessment tool to ensure optimal communication during these challenging situations.

Dr. Duncan has received several awards for her contributions to medical education, including the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Early Educator Award in 2024. She is dedicated to improving medical education and patient care, aiming to inspire and shape the future of pediatric emergency medicine.