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Prehospital & Disaster Medicine Committee
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine Leaders
Chair
Kelly Tillotson
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Chair Elect
Luke Wohlford, MD, MPH
University of Vermont Medical Center
Vice Chair
Sriram Venkatesan
Sri Ramachandra University - India
Vice Chair
Shilpi Ganguly, MS
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Assistant Vice Chair
Mohammad Abuakar, CCEMT-P
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Assistant Vice Chair
Matthew Lyons
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Assistant Vice Chair
Brent Olson, DO
Loyola University Medical Center
Resident Representative to ACEP
Aaron R. Kuzel, D.O., M.B.A.
Fellow | University of Louisville School of Medicine | Louisville, KY
Chair
Kelly Tillotson
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Chair Elect
Luke Wohlford, MD, MPH
University of Vermont Medical Center
Vice Chair
Sriram Venkatesan
Sri Ramachandra University - India
Vice Chair
Shilpi Ganguly, MS
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Assistant Vice Chair
Mohammad Abuakar, CCEMT-P
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Assistant Vice Chair
Matthew Lyons
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Assistant Vice Chair
Brent Olson, DO
Loyola University Medical Center
Resident Representative to ACEP
Aaron R. Kuzel, D.O., M.B.A.
Fellow | University of Louisville School of Medicine | Louisville, KY
Overview and Objectives
With EMS being recognized as an official subspecialty of emergency medicine, EMRA members with an interest in a career in EMS, prehospital care, disaster medicine, and related research are strongly encouraged to join this division. Formed in 2012 (originally as the EMS Division), the Prehospital & Disaster Medicine Committee provides general resources and information about EMS for all EMRA members.
Objectives:
- Encourage interest and provide educational and research resources in the fields of prehospital and disaster medicine among EMRA members
- Promote networking and mentorship opportunities in the fields of prehospital and disaster medicine
- Educate medical students and emergency medicine residents regarding different niche areas within the fields of prehospital and disaster medicine
- Encourage networking and collaboration among different subspecialty fields within the specialty of emergency medicine 5. Participate and advocate for the best interest of our patients surrounding policies regarding prehospital care
Mentorship Opportunities
Interested in an EMS/Disaster Mentorship? Sign up here, we still having willing mentors available!
Get Involved
Want to work on your presentation skills? Add something to your resume? Host a Mini Grand Rounds with us! Check out the recordings of past ones and then send Kristen your ideas/presentation. We'll work with you on it and get you on the schedule.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in US EMS
NAEMSP's DEI Committee joins us to discuss the current state of equity in prehospital care, the EMS workforce, and the ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in our field.
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HEMS: The Flight Physician
University of Cincinnati Air Care's Dr. William Hinckley and Stryker Fellow Kate Conelley discuss critical care anywhere.
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Women in EMS
An online discussion about the unique challenges of female leaders and practitioners in prehospital medicine.
Kathrine Connelly, MD, University of Cincinnati
Erin Kane, MD, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Sarayna Mcguire, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Katherine Raczek, MD, FAAEM, UT Health, San Antonio, TX
Kaori tanaka, DO, FACEP, MSPH, University of Buffalo
Jessica Wentlin, DO, FAAEM, FACEP, UT Health, San Antonio, TX
Heather De Anda, MD, Oregon Health and Science University
Community Paramedicine Panel
Learn more about the evolving field of community paramedicine and how community paramedic programs accross the country differ in their organization and services.
Cody Main, Community Paramedic, Walla Walla Fire Department, Washington
Mark Babson, Community Paramedic, ADA County Community Paramedics, Idaho
Rober Whistler, EMS Program Director at Martin CC, North Carolina
Teal Jacobs, Community Paramedic, Nash UNC Healthcare, North Carolina
Evan Berg, MD, Medical Director of Medically Home, Massachussetts
EMRA Pre-Hospital & Disaster Medicine Lit Blitz
The Pre-Hospital & Disaster Medicine and Research Committees discussion of some of the latest high impact research in pre-hospital medicine.
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Online Medical Control
A look at the methods of Online Medical Control from around the country, from both the paramedic and physician point of view.
Presented by Kyle Essex, NRP FP-C, CCP-C
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Governemnt Services + EMS Committees
Yev Maksimenko, MD, NRP
Capt, USAF, MC
EMRA Director of Leadership Development
Incorporating Civilian EMS Lessons Into a Vision for the Future of EMS Medical Direction in the US Military
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2nd Annual EMS Fellowship Happy Hour
Hangout with EMS Fellowship Program Directors & fellows from across the country during this informal event and ask questions you might have about EMS fellowship.
Participants from: University of Cincinnati, University of New Mexico, Brown, Loma Linda, Medical College of Wisconsin, UCSD, UCSF, UMass, and more!
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Trauma Link
January 11, 2022
Learn from a multidisciplinary prehospital medical team in Bangladesh as they provide an overview of Trauma Link, a self-sustaining prehospital model to reduce the burden of traffic injuries in Bangladesh and beyond.
Jon Moussally - Primary Founder
Arup Saha - Primary Founder
Abdul Baqi - Primary Founder
Prehospital Ultrasound
October 5, 2021
Interested in Ultrasound? Interested in EMS? Did you know that ultrasound is being used more frequently in the prehospital setting? Come hear about Seattle's implementation and use of prehospital ultrasound to impact patient care.
Dr. Andrew Latimer, MD Associate Medical Director and Flight Physician, Airlift Northwest, Seattle, WA
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Beyond EMS Panel
May 6, 2021
Hear from experts in Event Medicine, Tactical Medicine, and Search & Rescue/National Parks System on unique opportunities within EMS.
Bridget Onders, MD; Matt Sztajnkrycer, MD, PhD, NRP; Will Smith, MD, FAEMS
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Stay and Play or Treat with Diesel?
October 20, 2020
Chris Laube, MS3, EMT-B
MS3, University of Arizona - COM Phoenix
Lecturing the Lecturer: The Intersection of EMS and Medical Education
September 27, 2020
Sarah Thead, MS-III, NRP
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
EMS Logistics: Communications and Protocols
August 9, 2020
Luke Wohlford, BS, EMT-B
MS3, University of Arizona - COM Phoenix
EMRA Medical Student Council Southwest Regional Representative, 2020-2021
An Introduction to Emergency Medical Services: Past, Present, and Future
July 19, 2020
Jordan Rudman, BA, EMT
MS3, Rush Medical College
Chicago, IL
TOPIC : Prehospital Care During COVID-19: Response and Ethical Considerations
Join us as we hear from prehospital leaders from University of Washington, Mayo Clinic, and Mount Sinai regarding COVID-19 prehospital response and ethical considerations
Watch NowJoining EMRA Committees is easy and FREE.
Just log into your EMRA account and select which one(s) you wish to join.
Once you join, you will receive an invitation to be part of the EMRA Committee Basecamp, which helps facilitate communication and collaboration.
EMS Fellowships
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Virtual Mentorship Program
Let us pair you with a mentor (or mentee) in your region.
ACEP EMS Prehospital Section
As a resident, you get joint memberships in both EMRA and ACEP - so make sure you're aware and informed of what the ACEP EMS-Prehospital Section is doing!
When you set up your EMRA/ACEP membership, you get (2) section memberships for free - one to the ACEP Young Physician Section, and one of your choice. Why not make that choice EMS-Prehospital?
Additional ACEP section fees are half off - only $20
EMS Essentials: A Resident's Guide to Prehospital Care
Published: May, 2016Prehospital care is a vital and growing segment of medicine. With this publication, emergency medicine residents get an overview of the workings of EMS, including:
- The resident's role in the field
- What to expect on ride-alongs
- EMS subspecialty areas
Written by emergency medicine residents and faculty with a specific interest in prehospital care and disaster medicine, this resource serves as an introduction to an emerging segment of medicine.
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EMS Organizations
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ACEP EMS-Prehospital Care Section
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ACEP EMS Committee
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ACEP Disaster Medicine Section
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ACEP Tactical Emergency Medicine Section
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National EMS Advisory Council
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National Association of EMS Physicians
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National Association of State EMS Officials
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National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
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National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
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National Academies of Emergency Dispatch
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National EMS Management Association
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National EMS Memorial Service
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Prehospital Emergency Care
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Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
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DHS/OHA/USFA Handbook for EMS Medical Directors
EMS: A Brief History of Emergency Medical Services in the United States
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Until Help Arrives – Prehospital Emergency Education All Citizens Should Have
For a long time, prehospital emergency medicine education was limited to those training for jobs in the field. Only in the last several decades have mass education initiatives emphasized emergency medicine knowledge all citizens should know.
