🚁 Dr. Michael Abernethy, a global leader and pioneer in air medical transport, retires from UW Health Med Flight this month after 34 years — the longest tenure of any emergency medicine faculty at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Full story: emed.wisc.edu/news/michael...

Dr. Ciara Barclay-Buchanan has been elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society — one of the highest honors in academic medicine. Her election reflects a career defined by excellence, humanism, and a deep commitment to advancing remarkable health care. emed.wisc.edu/news/ciara-b...

🌿 At UW–Madison, we're committed to advancing discovery, strengthening communities and improving lives. That mission is especially visible in academic medicine, where education, research and patient care come together every day. Proud to be Badgers. On, Wisconsin! news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-a...

UW–Madison is leading the nation’s first collaborative research network to advance science on lucidity in late-stage Alzheimer’s disease and dementia — a phenomenon in which people living with the disease appear to suddenly "wake up" from years of decline. emed.wisc.edu/news/uw-co-l...

From the ED to the Polar Plunge, Dr. Sam Dillman is committed to helping kids thrive 🌱 The UW Health pediatrician partners with Special Olympics Wisconsin to expand access to sports, health screenings, and early care — supporting lifelong health from the start. emed.wisc.edu/news/how-a-u...

Dr. Michael Pulia was interviewed by CIDRAP: "Disruption of the upper airway microbiome and selective pressure for resistance genes represent important examples of the potential deleterious effects of routine antibiotic prescribing for patients hospitalized with viral respiratory infections."

As AI adoption accelerates across health care, bringing new questions about safety and bias, one UW–Madison physician is helping shape national guidance for its responsible use in emergency medicine. emed.wisc.edu/news/uw-phys...

Across the pond and into high-stakes trauma training! Our Retrieval and Critical Care Transport fellows completed the U.K.'s ATACC Course — one of the world’s most advanced trauma courses. Three intense days of complex and high-fidelity simulation training.

We’re excited to welcome 13 new residents to the UW Department of Emergency Medicine! Over the next few years, they’ll train in one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, learning to care for patients across every stage of life and level of complexity. emed.wisc.edu/news/match-d...

EMS and emergency clinicians at all levels are invited to attend the next Emergency Education Nights Webinar: “Sexual Assault and Violence Response in the Field (HALO Talk)" tomorrow, March 4th. This session is offered at no cost by UW Health. Register at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11ba14...

🚨 A UW study of 26,000+ ambulance transports is lending insight to a national debate on the safety of lights and sirens. The takeaway: a modern method for analyzing local EMS transport times - and risks - that's scalable to health care systems across the U.S. emed.wisc.edu/news/uw-stud...

EMS and emergency clinicians at all levels are invited to attend the next Emergency Education Nights Webinar: “From Cradle to Crisis: Neonatal Emergency Updates" on Wed, Feb. 18. This session is offered at no cost by UW Health. Register at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d62a01...

As NASA plans sustained human presence on the Moon, Dr. Daniel Buckland is studying how cognitive fatigue affects human performance, safety, and decision-making during simulated lunar EVAs — and why those same risks matter in emergency departments on Earth. emed.wisc.edu/news/designi...

On #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay, we’re celebrating the women physicians whose voices, expertise, and dedication make our department stronger. Your work shapes our specialty, strengthens our teams, and makes a real difference for patients when it matters most. Thank you for all you do. 💙

Apply to the next UW Health Primary Paramedic cohort by March 15. Training provides a comprehensive introduction to paramedic care for those with a passion for advancing their careers in EMS, interfacility transport, or hospital and clinic settings. 🔗 www.uwhealth.org/emergency-ed...

Happy National Pediatrician Day! 🩺🧸 We're incredibly grateful for our growing team of fellowship-trained pediatric emergency medicine physicians, care team members, and trainees who help us provide remarkable care for kids. Best of the best!

2016 ➡️ 2026. Crazy how fast time flies! We look forward to welcoming our GME alumni back to Madison for our 2nd annual Alumni Grand Rounds on April 30, presented by Dr. Chris Ford. A virtual option will be available to those unable to join us in person for this special continuing education event.

Applications for our Summer Immersion Program in Emergency Medicine are now open to UW School of Medicine and Public Health students in their first year. 🗓️ Priority deadline is Feb. 16, 2026. Find program and eligibility details at emed.wisc.edu/education/me...

The UW Health Primary Paramedic course is underway, and we couldn't be happier to contribute to this program! 📸 PGY-2 resident Dr. JD Page and Medical Director Dr. Michael Lohmeier contribute to skills practice for paramedic students ahead of their clinical rotations.

EMS and emergency clinicians at all levels are invited to attend the next Emergency Education Nights Webinar: “Seconds to survive: Field recognition and management of shock" on Wed, Jan. 21. This session is offered at no cost by UW Health. Register at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/22f2b1...

POV: You're an emergency medicine resident on your first shift with UW Health Med Flight. Great day at the office! 🚁

We’re partnering with local public safety leaders to open doors to Fire and EMS careers in Dane County. The two-year career pathway internship is underway, with the program’s first class of recruits set to graduate this summer. emed.wisc.edu/news/communi...

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 and improving emergency medical care. emed.wisc.edu/news/from-be...

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...

🫁🧫 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...

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! 🎇

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...

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. 🔗 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! 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/aet2...

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

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...

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...

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...

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/

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/

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...

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...

🚨 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/

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.

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...

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

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. emed.wisc.edu/news/andrew-...

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...