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BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine. Part of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health & UW Health. Find us at emed.wisc.edu 🦡❤️
Congrats to first author Dr. Benjamin Schnapp, whose paper "ChatG-PD? Comparing large language model artificial intelligence and faculty rankings of the competitiveness of standardized letters of evaluation" was named a Top 10 Medical Education Articles of 2024 by AEM E&T!

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Can #AI change how we review residency applications? See how it compares against traditional faculty evaluations! #EmergencyMedicine

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December 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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A new study suggests that junior med students can enhance certain metrics when paired with PGY-2 residents! Collaborative learning for the win! #MedEd #EmergencyMedicine

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January 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
What does it take to turn moments of crisis into medical breakthroughs? 🧪🩺

One specialized team of emergency department research coordinators and nurses is making this possible — turning bedside care into time-critical discoveries shaping emergency medical care. emed.wisc.edu/news/from-be...
Cutting-edge program powers frontline emergency care research
The Emergency Department Research Coordinator (EDRC) Program enables the safe, efficient conduct of research studies at UW Health emergency departments...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
EMS and emergency clinicians at all levels are invited to attend the next Emergency Education Nights Webinar: “Heart in Crisis: Advanced STEMI Recognition & Cardiac Arrest Management" on Dec. 17.

This session is offered at no cost by UW Health. Register at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11d2f3...
December 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Dr. Michael Pulia has been named Co-Director of the KL2 Scholars Program at the UW Institute for Clinical & Translational Research. In this role, he will help guide program strategy and mentor clinician-scientists pursuing independent research careers. emed.wisc.edu/news/michael...
Dr. Michael Pulia named KL2 Scholars Program co-director
The UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research program supports early-career investigators to become independent researchers...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Excited to welcome Dr. Michael Pulia to the KL2 Scholars Program as co-director! He’ll join Drs. Schweizer & Liu to help shape the program’s future and mentor clinician-scientist scholars. Learn more about Dr. Pulia and the KL2 program: ictr.wisc.edu/news/kl2-sch...
December 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Build the future, not just a career 🌱 🩺 Join our world-class academic medical center in the heart of Wisconsin!

We are hiring for multiple academic faculty physician opportunities in emergency medicine. Learn more at emed.wisc.edu/careers/
December 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Your leadership. Their future. 🌱

We are hiring a Medical Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine to join our world-class academic medical center in the heart of Wisconsin, leading clinical operations while advancing our academic and service missions.

Learn more at emed.wisc.edu/careers/
December 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A $1.6M CDC grant will launch a new UW–Madison initiative to strengthen opioid use disorder care — linking evidence-based emergency treatment to community recovery pathways.

Dr. Collin Michels is a key contributor to the new initiative for emergency medicine. emed.wisc.edu/news/uw-madi...
UW–Madison receives $1.6 million from CDC to strengthen opioid use disorder care
A new federal investment seeks to improve emergency care for individuals with opioid use disorder and strengthen recovery pathways across Dane County...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The Cap Times shared reflections from three physicians who responded to last year’s Abundant Life school shooting — a powerful reminder of the courage and compassion our care teams bring to every patient 🧡

Thank you to all who serve, support and safeguard our community. captimes.com/news/communi...
Madison emergency doctors remember ‘horrifying’ Abundant Life shooting
Nearly one year after a student opened fire on children and teachers at Abundant Life Christian School, three doctors who responded share their stories.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Now hiring: APP Assistant EMS Medical Director. This role blends EM clinical practice with EMS medical direction, education, QA/QI, and field engagement.

If you’re an NP or PA with EMS experience and a passion for elevating out-of-hospital care, we’d love to hear from you! emed.wisc.edu/careers/
November 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Brothers, physician assistants, colleagues — Ben & Branden Statz have found a shared calling in emergency medicine at UW Health. Their story of connection through service reflects the remarkable skill and compassion our APPs bring to patient care every day. emed.wisc.edu/news/brother...
Brothers in care: Two physician assistants find a shared calling in emergency medicine at UW Health
Brothers Ben and Branden Statz share more than a last name — they share a calling. The Waunakee-born physician assistants work side by side in...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Another great simulation training with Fitch-Rona EMS and Fitchburg Fire Rescue with our partners at the UW Health Clinical Simulation Program!

This training focused on care for cardiac arrest, including airway management, ECMO activation, and effective teamwork and communication in the field.
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Thanks to the NASA JSC clerkship folks for letting Michael join for this experience during a stressful time for all those at JSC.
PGY-3 resident Dr. Michael Lawson recently completed a four-week clerkship at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston — an experience that offered a unique look at how medical care is delivered in space and other extreme environments 🚀🌌🩺

Explore our physician training at residency.emed.wisc.edu
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Meet Dr. Andrew Steinfeldt (Oneida).

A UW SMPH alum, he is committed to improving pediatric care for Native and rural communities. His work focuses on pediatric readiness, case-based simulation, and quality improvement efforts with the Indian Health Service. More ➡️ emed.wisc.edu/news/new-fac...
New Faculty Q&A: Dr. Andrew Steinfeldt
Q&A with Andrew Steinfeldt, MD (Oneida), pediatric emergency medicine physician with a focus improving health care for Native and rural communities...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
PGY-3 resident Dr. Michael Lawson recently completed a four-week clerkship at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston — an experience that offered a unique look at how medical care is delivered in space and other extreme environments 🚀🌌🩺

Explore our physician training at residency.emed.wisc.edu
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Dr. Jessica Schmidt, an associate professor and Fulbright US Scholar at UW–Madison, has been honored for her leadership in developing emergency ultrasound access and education in low-resource settings worldwide. emed.wisc.edu/news/jessica...
Dr. Jessica Schmidt honored for expanding access to clinical ultrasound in global emergency care
Dr. Schmidt has received the 2025 Innovations and Impact Award (iAward) from the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships for her leadership...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
For his meaningful impact on the field of transport medicine, Dr. Andrew Cathers has been named one of 40 Under 40 Professionals Transforming Transport Medicine by the Association of Air Medical Services.

Dr. Cathers is the medical director for UW Health Med Flight.
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Med Flight physician Dr. Andrew Cathers named to “40 Under 40 Professionals Transforming Transport Medicine”
Presented by the Association of Air Medical Services, the awards celebrate emerging leaders who are advancing patient care, safety and clinical operations...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Join us in welcoming Dr. Tajah Tubbs as faculty with a focus on ED administration — advancing operational excellence, equity-informed care, and support for trainees.

“I’m excited to work at a place like UW that values everyone and wants to see them thrive.” emed.wisc.edu/news/new-fac...
New Faculty Q&A: Dr. Tajah Tubbs
Q&A with Tajah Tubbs, MD, MPH (she/her), assistant professor of emergency medicine with a focus in administration and health care disparities...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Three Department of Emergency Medicine faculty have been recognized for excellence in simulation-based education! 🎉

Their leadership is advancing innovative, hands-on learning experiences that prepare health care professionals for real-world emergency care. More: emed.wisc.edu/news/three-e...
Three Emergency Medicine faculty honored for excellence in simulation education
Drs. Michael Lohmeier, Taylor Cesarz and Dana Resop were recognized for their leadership in advancing simulation-based learning at UW Health...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We had the privilege of working with EMS partners to deploy a field hospital as the Luke Bryan Farm Tour returned to Dane Co. last month.

An EMS-based field hospital helps manage patient surges at mass-gathering events or disasters that could otherwise overwhelm local EMS & hospital infrastructure.
October 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Join the Recruitment & Retention Resource Center for the third session of their workshop series. Learn intra- and interpersonal strategies and skills to support you in personalized interactions with research participants. Register today: go.wisc.edu/db871i
October 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Build the future, not just a career. Explore faculty physician opportunities in emergency medicine at our world-class academic medical center in the heart of Wisconsin:

✦ Academic Faculty - Emergency Medicine
✦ Medical Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Learn more at emed.wisc.edu/careers/
Careers | Wisconsin Emergency Medicine
The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine is hiring for a number of open faculty, staff, and physician assistant positions. We have a deep and profound commitment to diversity and encourage...
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October 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Join us for the next UW Health Emergency Education Night Webinar on October 15, at 6 p.m.: "Med Flight Chronicles: Against the Odds — The Call That Saved a Life".

One hour of CEU is available with every live session.

📌 Register in advance: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/efb7dd...
October 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Our emergency nurses deserve more than a day, more than a week, even.

If it were up to us, our nurses would get a whole month dedicated to recognizing their outstanding commitment to remarkable care and supporting our learners every step of the way.

Happy Emergency Nurses Week! 🌼
October 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM