About Us

SMART is an independent research and advisory group evaluating AI in trauma and emergency medicine. We don't build tools—we test them in real workflows and translate results into practical guidance.

SMART Research Process

How We Work

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Independent Evaluation

No vendor ties, no marketing claims. We test AI tools objectively in real clinical environments.

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Evidence-First

Every recommendation is grounded in peer-reviewed research and measurable patient outcomes.

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Workflow-Realistic

We evaluate AI in the context of actual emergency departments, not laboratory conditions.

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Cost-Aware

We consider not just whether something works, but whether it's worth the investment for your practice.

Our Process

We combine clinical expertise in trauma surgery with advanced research methods in data science and health economics. Our work translates complex AI evaluations into actionable guidance for clinicians and healthcare decision-makers.

Unlike vendor demonstrations or laboratory studies, our evaluations happen in real clinical environments under actual working conditions. This ensures our recommendations reflect the realities of healthcare delivery, not idealized scenarios.

SMART Research Methods