Andrew (Drew) Zinkel, MD, MBA

Andrew (Drew) Zinkel, MD, MBA, is a physician executive, entrepreneur, and educator with a unique blend of clinical expertise and business acumen. As an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Minnesota, Drew teaches medical students, residents, and fellows while mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders. He founded and directs the first fellowship in medical quality management and patient safety within emergency medicine, developing curricula that advance patient care and research in healthcare quality. Beyond the classroom, Drew serves as a Faculty Senator, shaping policy and fostering collaboration across the University of Minnesota’s schools and departments.

In addition to his academic work, Drew is deeply engaged in healthcare innovation and venture leadership. As the Founder and CEO of Accelerance Healthcare Advising and a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners, he advises startups on strategy, scaling, and innovation in clinical practice, medical devices, digital healthcare, and population health. His business expertise is complemented by executive education from Columbia Business School and MIT Sloan, allowing him to bridge the worlds of medicine, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. Drew’s work emphasizes translating complex clinical insights into actionable business and operational strategies that improve healthcare delivery.

Outside of medicine and business, Drew is a passionate advocate for arts and culture. He serves as Medical Director for the Guthrie Theater, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Children’s Museum, and engages in multiple nonprofit arts organizations. Through these roles, he explores the intersection of art and medicine, developing innovative curricula that connect leadership, creativity, and patient care. His multidisciplinary approach, spanning clinical excellence, healthcare innovation, and cultural engagement, positions Drew as a visionary leader committed to advancing health, education, and community impact.

• University of Wisconsin-Madison - Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
• University of Illinois Chicago - Emergency Medicine Residency/Chief Resident
• UMN Carlson School of Management - Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Medical Industry Leadership, Entrepreneurship
• Columbia Business School - Senior Executive Program in Venture Capital and Private Equity

• American Board of Emergency Medicine
• American Board of Artificial Intelligence
• MIT Sloan Executive Education - Executive Education Certificate Program, Strategy and Innovation

• MNACEP President's Award
• HealthPartners Government and Community Relations VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) Emergency Alliance Award
• Leaders in Health Care Emerging Leader

• ABEM
• ABAI
• ACEP
• MILI

Multiples of Median Income: A Tool to Call out Drugs that are High Cost and Low Value
Postmortem Sperm Retrieval in the Emergency Department: A Case Report and Review of Available Guidelines
Philanthropy and Beyond: Creating Shared Value to Promote Well-Being for Individuals in Their Communities
The Future of Emergency Medicine
Corneal Toxicity of Cell-Penetrating Peptides That Inhibit Herpes Simplex Virus EntryThe Primary Care Differential Diagnosis of Inhalational Anthrax