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Dr. Marcela Entwistle is a physician-scientist and healthcare quality expert with a distinguished career dedicated to advancing patient safety and clinical excellence. Holding an MD, a PhD, and a Master of Science in Public Health, she combines rigorous academic training with practical experience to drive meaningful improvements in healthcare systems. As the founder and CEO of QualityMed Academy, Dr. Entwistle leads initiatives to provide accessible, high-quality education for healthcare professionals and organizations. Her work focuses on empowering clinicians and administrators to implement evidence-based practices that enhance patient outcomes and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Dr. Entwistle's commitment to excellence is reflected in her Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) credential and her active involvement in developing innovative strategies for healthcare delivery. Through her leadership, QualityMed Academy envisions a future where healthcare professionals are at the forefront of innovation, driving quality improvement and transforming patient care worldwide.
PhD
University of California Merced
2021
Dr. Marcela Entwistle is a distinguished leader in healthcare quality and patient safety, seamlessly integrating academic rigor with practical impact. Award of Excellence – Q-Safe 2022, Commonspirit Honored for outstanding contributions to advancing safety standards in healthcare settings. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ): Recognized for advanced expertise in quality improvement and risk management. Founder and CEO of QualityMed Academy: Spearheading educational initiatives that empower clinicians and healthcare organizations to elevate care through evidence-based strategies. Invited Speaker: Frequently featured in conferences and training forums for healthcare leaders across disciplines. Dr. Entwistle's research encompasses public health, environmental risk factors, and dietary impacts on chronic diseases. Her notable publications include: Fast-Food Consumption and Asthma-Related Emergency Room Visits in California Journal of Public Health, 2022. Investigates the association between fast-food consumption and increased asthma-related emergency visits. Link to publication Electronic Cigarette Use and Frequency of Asthma Symptoms in Adult Asthmatics in California Journal of Asthma, 2020. Explores the impact of e-cigarette use on asthma symptoms among adults. Link to publication Ozone Pollution and Asthma Emergency Department Visits in Fresno, CA Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 2019. Analyzes the correlation between ozone pollution levels and asthma-related emergency visits. Link to publication The Association Between 1,3-Dichloropropene and Asthma Emergency Department Visits in California Journal of Asthma, 2019. Examines the link between pesticide exposure and asthma emergencies. Link to publication Using a Statistical Model to Estimate the Effect of Wildland Fire Smoke on Ground Level PM2.5 and Asthma in California, USA Fire, 2023. Assesses the impact of wildland fire smoke on air quality and asthma incidence. Link to publication Dietary Patterns Related to Total Mortality and Cancer Mortality in the United States Cancer Causes & Control, 2021. Investigates the association between dietary patterns and mortality rates. Link to publication Adherence to Dietary Patterns Among Cancer Survivors in the United States Journal of Public Health, 2022. Explores dietary habits among cancer survivors and their health implications. Link to publication
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