Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine
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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 🦡❤️
WPR highlights UW Med Flight’s whole blood transfusion initiative — bringing hospital-level resuscitation into the field for patients with life-threatening hemorrhage.
According to Ryan Newberry, Med Flight delivered 160+ units to ~90 patients in the past year. emed.wisc.edu/news/wpr-hig...
According to Ryan Newberry, Med Flight delivered 160+ units to ~90 patients in the past year. emed.wisc.edu/news/wpr-hig...
WPR highlights UW Med Flight whole blood transfusion initiative
According to Dr. Ryan Newberry, only a small number of emergency medical services nationwide have the capability to deliver whole blood in the field...
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January 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
WPR highlights UW Med Flight’s whole blood transfusion initiative — bringing hospital-level resuscitation into the field for patients with life-threatening hemorrhage.
According to Ryan Newberry, Med Flight delivered 160+ units to ~90 patients in the past year. emed.wisc.edu/news/wpr-hig...
According to Ryan Newberry, Med Flight delivered 160+ units to ~90 patients in the past year. emed.wisc.edu/news/wpr-hig...
🫁🧫 New research shows a missed opportunity to detect aspiration from swallowing dysfunction, a common, modifiable risk factor for pneumonia in older adults.
Led by Dr. Michael Pulia, it's the first study to examine national trends in swallowing-related pneumonia care. emed.wisc.edu/news/study-f...
Led by Dr. Michael Pulia, it's the first study to examine national trends in swallowing-related pneumonia care. emed.wisc.edu/news/study-f...
Study findings hard to swallow: Older pneumonia patients may be missing out on needed dysphagia care
New research shows missed opportunity to detect aspiration from dysphagia, a common, modifiable risk factor for pneumonia in older adults...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:08 PM
🫁🧫 New research shows a missed opportunity to detect aspiration from swallowing dysfunction, a common, modifiable risk factor for pneumonia in older adults.
Led by Dr. Michael Pulia, it's the first study to examine national trends in swallowing-related pneumonia care. emed.wisc.edu/news/study-f...
Led by Dr. Michael Pulia, it's the first study to examine national trends in swallowing-related pneumonia care. emed.wisc.edu/news/study-f...
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For the first time in more than a decade, UW–Madison ranks among the top five universities in the U.S. for research expenditures in the National Science Foundation’s latest Higher Education Research and Development Survey. On, Wisconsin!
UW–Madison 5th in national research ranking for first time since 2014, surpasses $1.93B in research expenditures
The annual rankings, which cover fiscal year 2024, "highlight the importance of the decades-long partnership between universities and the federal government," says UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnook...
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December 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
For the first time in more than a decade, UW–Madison ranks among the top five universities in the U.S. for research expenditures in the National Science Foundation’s latest Higher Education Research and Development Survey. On, Wisconsin!
Happy New Year, Badgers! 🎇
January 1, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Happy New Year, Badgers! 🎇
This year, readers turned to the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine for stories that captured where emergency care is headed and why it matters.
🔗 Check out our top 10 news stories from 2025: emed.wisc.edu/news/top-ten...
🔗 Check out our top 10 news stories from 2025: emed.wisc.edu/news/top-ten...
Top ten news stories from 2025
From high-impact research discoveries and clinical innovation to the people advancing emergency medicine at the bedside and beyond, these stories reflect...
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December 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This year, readers turned to the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine for stories that captured where emergency care is headed and why it matters.
🔗 Check out our top 10 news stories from 2025: emed.wisc.edu/news/top-ten...
🔗 Check out our top 10 news stories from 2025: emed.wisc.edu/news/top-ten...
This year brought meaningful progress in how we study, teach, and deliver emergency care. Thank you to our clinicians, staff, trainees, and partners, especially those caring for patients this holiday season. We wish our community a safe, healthy, and strong start to the new year! 💙
December 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This year brought meaningful progress in how we study, teach, and deliver emergency care. Thank you to our clinicians, staff, trainees, and partners, especially those caring for patients this holiday season. We wish our community a safe, healthy, and strong start to the new year! 💙
We are hiring a Research Administrator to be the driving force behind grant administration and financial stewardship of pre- and post-award research. Apply by Jan. 4, 2026.
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🔗 jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/researc...
Research Administrator - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We are hiring a Research Administrator to be the driving force behind grant administration and financial stewardship of pre- and post-award research. Apply by Jan. 4, 2026.
🔗 jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/researc...
🔗 jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/researc...
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
Read now: https://buff.ly/4ackVbL
Read now: https://buff.ly/4ackVbL
December 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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!
🔗 doi.org/10.1002/aet2...
🔗 doi.org/10.1002/aet2...
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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
Read now: https://buff.ly/3DRIScv
Read now: https://buff.ly/3DRIScv
January 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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
Read now: https://buff.ly/3DRIScv
Read now: https://buff.ly/3DRIScv
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
This session is offered at no cost by UW Health. Register at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11d2f3...
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
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...
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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
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...
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/
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
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/
We are hiring for multiple academic faculty physician opportunities in emergency medicine. Learn more at emed.wisc.edu/careers/
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/
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
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/
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/
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...
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
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...
Dr. Collin Michels is a key contributor to the new initiative for emergency medicine. emed.wisc.edu/news/uw-madi...
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...
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
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...
Thank you to all who serve, support and safeguard our community. captimes.com/news/communi...
🚨 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/
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
🚨 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/
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/
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
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...
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.
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
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.
This training focused on care for cardiac arrest, including airway management, ECMO activation, and effective teamwork and communication in the field.
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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
Explore our physician training at residency.emed.wisc.edu
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thanks to the NASA JSC clerkship folks for letting Michael join for this experience during a stressful time for all those at JSC.
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...
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
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...
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...
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
Explore our physician training at residency.emed.wisc.edu
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 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
Explore our physician training at residency.emed.wisc.edu
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
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...
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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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
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.
emed.wisc.edu/news/andrew-...
Dr. Cathers is the medical director for UW Health Med Flight.
emed.wisc.edu/news/andrew-...