Dr Loren Sher is an Emergency Specialist and the inaugural Program Director of the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), Australia’s first state-wide, 24/7 virtual emergency care service. Since its launch in 2020, the VVED has supported more than half a million Victorians, easing pressure on physical emergency departments and providing timely, safe, and high-quality care in the home.

Previously, Dr Sher led the Paediatric Emergency Department at Northern Hospital, Epping, and earlier in her career established a paediatric HIV clinic in South Africa. These experiences shaped her enduring commitment to equitable and accessible healthcare. 

A recognised leader in digital health innovation, Dr Sher is spearheading new models of care that integrate technology with emergency medicine to create scalable, sustainable solutions for the health system. She is currently completing a PhD at La Trobe University evaluating digital innovations in emergency care, with a focus on system-wide transformation, safety, and equity.