Brian Sharp, MD

LEADERSHIP POSITION

Medical Director of Patient Safety & Quality, UW Health

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EDUCATION

BS: University of Notre Dame, Anthropology
MD: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan – Chief Resident
Fellowship: University of Michigan, Hospital Administration

Dr. Brian Sharp completed his training in emergency medicine at the University of Michigan, where he spent the last two years of residency completing a Graduate Medical Education Scholars Program in Healthcare Administration, also serving as chief resident during his final year.

Dr. Sharp has served in numerous leadership roles within the UW Department of Emergency Medicine. This has included Assistant Clinical Service Chief for the UW Division of Emergency Medicine, the Director of Quality for the UW Department of Emergency Medicine, Associate Program Director for the UW Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Medical Director of Emergency Services at UW Health at the American Center, and most recently, Associate Vice Chair of Quality for the UW Department of Emergency Medicine.

In 2020, Dr. Sharp became UW Health’s inaugural patient safety officer – now expanded to Medical Director of Patient Safety & Quality – in which he serves as the physician leader responsible for UW Health’s patient safety and quality efforts. In this role, he aims to improve patient safety as the health system strives for zero patient harm, as well as closely collaborating with the patient relations team in addressing patient and families concerns about quality and safety of care.

He previously chaired the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Section of the American College of Emergency Physicians and continues to serve on ACEP’s Quality and Patient Safety Committee. He is also on the board of directors for Wisconsin ACEP and previously served as president of the Wisconsin chapter.

His areas of interest include quality improvement and patient safety, patient experience, provider wellness, and medical education. Outside of work, Dr. Sharp enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, cycling and running, cooking, and enjoying Madison’s many outdoor activities.

SELECT AWARDS & HONORS

• Physician Excellence Award in Leadership, UW Health, 2026
• Alpha Omega Alpha medicine honor society
• Top Doctor, Madison Magazine, 2028