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)
Historically, there has been limited and inconclusive data regarding the utility of Rh (D) immunoglobulin (RhIg) in preventing alloimmunization for patients... (continued)
Epinephrine administration is a critical component of treating severe allergic reactions, and delayed administration is associated with increased morbidity... (continued)
Septic shock is a severe and common critical illness that is managed in the emergency department. Our current foundation of treatment includes IV fluids,... (continued)
“these data support using percutaneous thoracostomy as a safe and reliable treatment option for hemodynamically stable adult patients with traumatic hemothorax... (continued)
Often the region with the least amount of adipose/muscle tissue will be in the 4th to 5th ICS, mid to anterior axillary line. This is often more superior... (continued)
