Dr. Eddy Lang

Dr. Eddy Lang is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Cumming School of Medicine- University of Calgary. He served as the Zone Clinical Department Head and the Emergency Strategic Clinical Network Scientific Director for the past decade, completing these roles in 2024. He is known for his contributions to evidence-based medicine; Dr. Lang serves on the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, where he plays a pivotal role in developing national guidelines that promote high-value care and reduce overdiagnosis. An advocate for minimizing harm and low-value interventions, he is internationally recognized for his research and leadership in addressing overdiagnosis and promoting judicious healthcare delivery. Dr. Lang has expertise in applying the GRADE methodology for clinical practice guideline development, contributing to clinical practice improvements across emergency medicine and beyond. As a thought leader, he combines academic excellence with a commitment to enhancing healthcare quality and sustainability. Thirty-three years in emergency medicine have been an incredible privilege, offering the chance to make a real difference in moments of crisis. I’m grateful for the patients who have trusted me, the colleagues who have inspired me, and the countless lessons this career has taught me.