Meet the Director and Team

Welcome from the Program Director

It is a pleasure to introduce you to our Department of Emergency Medicine and our residency program. Having been part of this program since its inception, I have had the privilege of watching it grow into a dynamic, forward-thinking training environment grounded in strong clinical education, mentorship and teamwork.

As Program Director, I am continually inspired by the dedication, innovation, and energy of our residency leadership, faculty, and residents. Our program is intentionally designed to provide broad clinical exposure, hands-on experience and a supportive learning culture that prepares graduates for success in any emergency medicine practice setting.

We are deeply committed to resident education, professional development, and well-being. As our program continues to mature, our graduates consistently leave well-trained, confident, and highly competitive for fellowship, academic and community emergency medicine careers. We are proud of the physicians we train and the impact they have on the patients and communities they serve.

The program is fully accredited by the Residency Review Committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Residents completing the program are eligible for board certification in emergency medicine. We currently offer nine categorical emergency medicine positions.

We invite you to explore our program and see what makes training in emergency medicine at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital both challenging and rewarding.

- Dr. Chad Donley

	Dr. Chad Donley, MD | Program Director Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Medical University Residency: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Dr. Donley is the program director and the chairman for the Department of Emergency Medicine for St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. His academic interest revolves around emergency medicine administration, ED quality and operational improvement, as well as improvements in resident education. Outside of academics and work, Dr. Donley enjoys anything that involves the great outdoors, playing with his two children and house renovations.
	Dr. Jill Uberti, DO, FACOEP | Associate Program Director Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Residency: St. Joseph Warren Hospital, Youngstown, OH Dr. Uberti is the associate program director for St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency Program. Her academic interests are curriculum planning, resident wellness and patient interactions. When she is not teaching residents or working in the emergency department, she enjoys spending time at her lake house kayaking, reading books and running.
	Dr. Shilp Shah,, MD MPH | Associate Program Director Medial School: Northeastern Ohio Medical University Residency: MetroHealth Medical Center. / Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio Dr. Shah is an associate program director. He has a special interest in academic performance, addiction medicine, simulation, and critical care. He is also the director of the ultrasound rotation for our EM residents. Outside of clinical practice and medical education, Dr. Shah enjoys outdoor activities, food, live music and spending time with his kids.

Core Faculty

Our faculty and staff are outstanding mentors and educators. All of our faculty leaders are actively practicing, hands-on clinicians who work alongside the residents in our emergency departments. Bedside clinical teaching coupled with clinical and educational expertise make our faculty some of the best. Several of our faculty are administrative leaders within our hospital system which further bolsters their educational strengths.

Contact Us

Program coordinator: Julie Strozier
Email address: julie_lopez@mercy.com