Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH
My career has been shaped by a guiding principle: “All things work together.” Every turn, change, setback, and opportunity has led me to become the physician and researcher I am today. I received my medical degree and Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh, followed by fellowships in Critical Care Medicine and Emergency Ultrasound at Washington University. Currently, I serve as an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Anesthesiology, where I practice the type of medicine I enjoy most: acute care resuscitation.
In my current roles, I serve as Co-Director of a Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Associate Director of the Ultrasound Division for Research & Innovation, and Associate Vice Chair for Strategic Engagement within the Department of Anesthesiology. These opportunities have come through meaningful mentorship—both personal and professional—which has guided me toward roles that align with my passion and purpose.
Since my faculty appointment in 2014, my initial goal was to be an evidence-based clinician capable of managing critically ill patients in any setting. Over time, I became increasingly focused on addressing the persistent gap between clinical evidence and bedside practice. This led me to pursue formal training in implementation science, including graduate coursework and participation in a two-year K12 mentored research program. I am now completing an NIH-funded K-award focused on deimplementation in critical care—specifically, how we can stop using low-value or outdated practices to improve patient outcomes.
My research explores the behavioral and system-level changes necessary to increase the uptake of evidence-based practices in acute and critical care settings. I often use ultrasound-based interventions as a test case to evaluate deimplementation strategies, such as revising catheter confirmation protocols or adjusting timing for Foley catheter removal in patients with acute kidney injury. These studies not only assess outcomes but also generate transferable insights relevant to broader clinical practices like fluid management in sepsis, temperature regulation, delirium care, and resource utilization.
The first part of my career centered on clinical care and education; the second phase is devoted more to research and administrative leadership. Through it all, I have found that, indeed, all things do work together, and mentorship has been a cornerstone of that journey.
On a personal note, balancing professional and personal commitments has required intentional planning and prioritization. As a wife and mother of three young children, I’ve learned the importance of efficiency, adaptability, and alignment of personal values with professional goals. I welcome the opportunity to work with mentees who are introspective about their career path and motivated to defining what success and fulfillment look like for themselves. Work-life balance is not a static achievement, but an evolving process—and an essential part of any mentoring relationship.