Welcome to the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. We train tomorrow's leaders in emergency medicine to positively affect the lives of patients and to expand our specialty's contributions to patient care. Our department's emphasis on education is fundamental. Our 75 full-time, board-certified faculty members include some of the world’s most accomplished clinicians, teachers, researchers, and leaders in emergency medicine. Our faculty's interests are wide-ranging: emergency care, cardiopulmonary and brain resuscitation, clinical toxicology, prehospital care, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness and response, international medicine, use of ultrasound in the emergency department (ED), and the incorporation of simulation into medical education. I am personally committed to our faculty development program, urging faculty members to explore their academic interests by promoting collaborative efforts on interdepartmental projects and initiatives. The Department of Emergency Medicine has a proud history of serving communities in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Our faculty provides patient care at 4 hospital EDs in downtown Baltimore: University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), Baltimore VA Medical Center, UMMC Midtown Campus, and Mercy Medical Center. In addition, we have a community emergency medicine network at 9 hospitals statewide. These sites provide outstanding clinical education opportunities for our residents and medical students, with ED volumes of:
Our urban location provides a fast-paced and challenging environment for learning and clinical practice. Enriched with the state-of-the art technology and cutting-edge academic resources available to us as part of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, we offer comprehensive training in emergency medicine. Our educational responsibilities have our highest commitment. We are shaping the future of emergency medicine in the United States and abroad. I welcome your interest in our department, and I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our dynamic clinical and educational programs. |
Associate Professors Quincy Tran, MD, PhD, and Daniel J. Haase, MD, and Assistant Professor Jessica Downing, MD, are among the authors of “The Impact of the Critical Care Resuscitation Unit on Quaternary Care Accessibility for Rural Patients: A Comparative Analysis,” published August 22 in Critical Care Research and Practice. (continued)
Associate Professor Quincy K. Tran, MD, PhD, and Assistant Professor Gregory Jasani, MD, are among the authors of “Analyzing unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) attacks; a disaster medicine perspective,” published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, October 2024;84:135-140. (continued)
Resident Andrew Piner, MD, Clinical Instructor Spencer Lovegrove, MD, Associate Professor Laura J. Bontempo, MD, MEd, and Assistant Professor T. (continued)
In out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), does it matter if you choose an intraosseous (IO) vs intravenous (IV) approach to getting access and giving meds?... (continued)
If significant orbital edema prevents visual assessment of the pupillary light reflex, ocular ultrasound can be a useful alternative. Set up for a standard ocular POCUS exam. Place the linear probe transversely over the lower portion of the eye and tilt it upward to visualize the iris and pupil. Shine a light over the affected eye to observe the direct light reflex. For consensual reflex, shine the light over the opposite eye.... (continued)
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