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Community partnership creates new pathway into fire and EMS careers
The Department of Emergency Medicine is partnering on a community-driven workforce pathway program to open doors to local firefighting and EMS careers...
January 8, 2026
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...
December 30, 2025
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...
December 29, 2025
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...
December 18, 2025
From bedside to breakthrough: Inside the cutting-edge program powering emergency care research at UW Health
The Emergency Department Research Coordinator (EDRC) Program enables the safe, efficient conduct of research studies at UW Health emergency departments...
December 12, 2025
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...
December 9, 2025
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...
November 24, 2025
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...
November 7, 2025
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...
November 5, 2025
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...
November 4, 2025
Medical student researchers present emergency medicine projects at School of Medicine and Public Health research forum
Three medical students will present their scholarly emergency medicine projects under the mentorship of UW faculty mentors...
October 29, 2025
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...
October 27, 2025
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...
October 23, 2025
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...
October 17, 2025
New Faculty Q&A: Dr. Daniel Buckland
Q&A with Daniel Buckland, MD (he/him), associate professor of emergency medicine with a focus in space medicine and health care technology...
August 1, 2025
New Faculty Q&A: Dr. Taylor Cesarz
Q&A with Taylor Cesarz, MD (she/her), assistant professor of emergency medicine with a focus in simulation...
July 28, 2025
Study finds routine antibiotics offer no benefit for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
A large cohort study published in JAMA Network Open offers the best evidence to date that routinely prescribing antibiotics to hospitalized COVID-19 patients...
July 25, 2025
New Faculty Q&A: Dr. Miranda Bradley
Q&A with Miranda Bradley, MD (she/her), assistant professor of emergency medicine with a focus in ultrasound...
July 22, 2025
Department of Emergency Medicine recognizes award recipients at 2025 graduation ceremony
As the department celebrated the graduation of residents and fellows, it also recognized numerous individuals for their contributions this year...
June 26, 2025
Brian Patterson inducted as Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association
FAMIA induction reflects Dr. Patterson's sustained contributions to the application of informatics in clinical practice and AI-driven care delivery...
June 24, 2025
Six Emergency Medicine faculty achieve promotions
Promotion as a faculty member recognizes outstanding contributions to clinical care, education, leadership and public health...
June 23, 2025
Emergency medicine fellows’ future career plans, Class of 2025
Eight physicians graduate from their emergency medicine fellowships at the University of Wisconsin this week. Take a look at where they're headed to next...
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