Ellen Burnham, MD
Professor, Medicine-Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care

Director, University of Colorado Hospital Medical ICU
Director, Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute KL2 Program
Clinic (720) 848-0748
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Medicine-Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, Board Certification (2012)
  • Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, Board Certification (2011)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Critical Care
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Pulmonary Disorders
Clinical Interest for Patients
Critical Care Delivery, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Lung Injury, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders

Personal Interests
Time with family, skiing, cooking, gardening

Public Speaking
Yes
I have spoken to the public regarding the impact of substance use and abuse on lung health, including the impact of alcohol, cannabis, and vaping-related products.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School (1995)

Graduate Schools:
  • MSc, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health (2008)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Texas Christian University (TX) (1991)

Internships:
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program (1996)

Residency Program:
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program, Internal Medicine (1998)

Fellowships:
  • Emory University School of Medicine Program, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine (2002)

Recognition & Awards

  • Professional Leadership Award, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Office of Women in Medicine and Science (2013)

Professional Memberships

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Exam Writing Committee
  • American Thoracic Society, Member, Critical Care Assembly
  • Research Society on Alcoholism, Member

Research & Grants

Grants
  • Colorado Clinical and Translational Science Institute KL2 Program (2018)
    NIH/NCATS, $5829717
  • COPARC: Colorado Pulmonary Alcohol Research Collaborative (2011)
    NIH/NIAAA, $2237358
Research interests for Patients:
I am a pulmonary and critical care physician-scientist. Our group's research focuses on the effect of alcohol and substance use on development of pneumonia and ARDS, and outcomes among these patients. Along with local and national collaborators, we have formed a consortium to enable translational investigations in this area, and have developed a biorepository to facilitate investigations. Additional research interests include methods to facilitate career development of junior faculty, including optimizing the mentor-mentee relationship to promote career success. I am the Program Director for the CCTSI's KL2 Mentored Career Development program that supports this role.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Critical Care, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome/ Acute Lung Injury

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Management of respiratory failure and ARDS; the role of alcohol and substance use disorders in development of and outcomes in lung disease; ICU organization and operations, including developing strategies to optimize care for Covid-19 patients.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-0748