“Individualized and learner-centered” is how Brian Milman, M.D., Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, describes his teaching style.

“No matter how busy the Department is or how many learners are present, I think it is possible to take an individualized approach to every learner,” said Dr. Milman, who serves as Emergency Medicine Residency Assistant Program Director. “My goal is to diagnose what each learner needs and then provide the right amount of scaffolding to help them progress.”

In honor of his excellent teaching, Dr. Milman has been selected for the 2026 American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) National Emergency Medicine Junior Faculty Teaching Award. The medical specialty society represents more than 38,000 emergency physicians, emergency medicine residents, and medical students. 

“The award honors you as an outstanding educator in emergency medicine and recognizes your tremendous efforts in advancing the specialty. It recognizes your excellence in teaching, including development of innovative educational programs, community education, and contributions to regional and global programs,” wrote ACEP President L. Anthony Cirillo, M.D., FACEP, in his award notification letter.

“This is such an amazing honor,” Dr. Milman said. “I work so hard to ensure that our residents and students have a positive learning experience, and this indicates that at least some of what I am doing is working. I am grateful to my many mentors, co-workers, and family for all of their support.”

After earning his medical degree from UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Milman completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma, where he helped overhaul the didactic curriculum while serving as Chief Resident.

“I loved thinking about what learners need and how to meet that need,” he said. “I am passionate about measurement in medical education and ensuring that what we are doing has a positive impact on learners rather than just changing things to change things.”

His favorite part about teaching is simple: the outcome.

“It is incredible to see the transformation from day one intern to graduation day PGY3 in just three years,” said Dr. Milman, who joined the UTSW faculty in 2023. “The medical knowledge obviously improves, but experiencing the change in leadership skills, communication, professional identity, and systems management is really amazing.”