Shirlly Zhou, MD

Dedicated faculty, residents, and staff working together to train the next generation of emergency physicians.

Shirlly Zhou

Residency: University of Florida

Medical School: University of Kentucky 

Academic Interests:  I am passionate about research—there is just so much out there that we still don’t know. My goal is to continuously learn and investigate new ideas. As a plus, it is always rewarding to see our work presented at conferences and published in journal articles. I hope to inspire and motivate more people to pursue research in EM! 

About Me: I worked in a basic science research lab for several years after completing my undergraduate degree. I then completed an NIH-funded TL1 research fellowship during my medical school training, focusing on Lafora disease in mice. Since then, I have shifted more towards clinical research and have had the privilege of publishing multiple peer-reviewed articles across various topics. I enjoy working with faculty and residents to help bring their ideas to fruition. 

Hobbies: I grew up by the beach; hence, I love everything beach/ocean related, such as boogie-boarding, jet-skiing, and sunbathing.  My other hobbies include going to the gym, snowboarding, and eating good sushi.