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...

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...

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.

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

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/

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...

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! 🌼

UW–Madison climbs to #36 overall and #12 among public universities in the latest U.S. News rankings. A steady rise, powered by our continued commitment to excellence. On, Wisconsin!

Every year, our residents take part in high-fidelity training with cadavers and animal tissue at our campus anatomy lab 🧠👩🏻‍🔬🧬 This experience offers an invaluable opportunity to practice rare but critical procedures, such as...

This year, Erin Werner, PA, celebrates 10 years with UW Health and shares why she loves working. “There’s a strong openness to change, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement. And the people! My coworkers are resilient and adaptable go-getters.” Apply now at emed.wisc.edu/careers.

This APP Week, we want to thank our truly incredible group of Physician Assistants at UW Health for continually elevating emergency care for our patients and community every day. Your skill, heart, and teamwork make a life-changing difference! ❤️💙

That's a wrap on #ACEP25! We had a wonderful time connecting with friends and colleagues in Salt Lake City this week. We're grateful each day to be part of our amazing Emergency Medicine community, working to build a better future for all.

Your leadership. Their future. We are recruiting for 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/

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/

It's World Helicopter Day 🚁👍 As UW Health Med Flight celebrates 40 years in service this year, we're excited to welcome The Doctor Medic for a deep dive into our premier #HEMS program and fleet of EC-145 aircraft. Check out his latest video about our program: youtu.be/tvkTenuhmhk?...

🚀 Welcome to Dr. Dan Buckland, emergency physician–engineer and new associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine! His NASA-funded research explores space medicine, autonomous systems in healthcare, and the role of AI in safety-critical systems. emed.wisc.edu/news/new-fac...

14 years at #1! University of Wisconsin Hospitals has once again been named the #1 hospital in Wisconsin by U. S. News and World Report. From advanced clinical care to cutting-edge research, UW Health continues to lead the way! www.uwhealth.org/news/univers...

#Madison, #Wisconsin on a smokey August evening @uwmadison.bsky.social @uwhealth.bsky.social @madtownem.bsky.social @madisonmagazine.bsky.social

Dr. Cesarz is passionate about taking a creative approach to simulation-based education, including the use of gamification to enhance engagement and learning. In a Q&A, she discusses her work and why she chose to join the faculty at @uwmadison.bsky.social. emed.wisc.edu/news/new-fac...

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Miranda Bradley as faculty in the Division of Emergency Ultrasound! Dr. Bradley is passionate and committed to supporting the next generation of emergency physicians. She shares more about her career and interests in a Q&A: emed.wisc.edu/news/new-fac...

How do our chief residents approach their new leadership roles, supporting their peers, and exploring their career interests? We asked them! 😎 Read a Q&A with emergency medicine chief residents Drs. Gregory Raupp, Megan Barthels, and Mitch Butterbaugh: residency.emed.wisc.edu/posts/meet-t...

A large cohort study led by Dr. Michael Pulia, associate professor of emergency medicine, provides the best evidence to date that routine antibiotic treatment for COVID-19 provides no clinical benefit—and may do more harm than good. www.med.wisc.edu/news/covid-1...

Dr. Brian Patterson, tenured associate professor, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association in recognition of his sustained contributions to the application of informatics in clinical practice and AI-driven health care delivery. emed.wisc.edu/news/brian-p...

🚨 EMS and emergency care providers at all levels are invited to attend the next Emergency Education Nights Webinar on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. This engaging series of virtual education sessions is offered at no cost by UW Health. Learn more and register: www.uwhealth.org/emergency-ed...

We're proud to announce the promotions of six EM distinguished faculty in recognition of their contributions to patient care, education, leadership and public health: Drs. Christy Butts, Drew Cathers, Marin Darsie, Jeff Pothof, Greg Rebella and Brian Sharp. Read more: emed.wisc.edu/news/six-eme...

Where potential meets purpose 🎯 Explore exceptional emergency medicine fellowship training in EMS, research, simulation, critical care, and more—at a world-class academic medical center in the heart of Wisconsin. The future of emergency medicine trains here. emed.wisc.edu/education/fe...

Emergency Medicine researchers have joined a national study testing AI-powered ultrasound technology to rapidly detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in emergency care settings. Early diagnosis could help to expedite treatment and save lives. emed.wisc.edu/news/clinica...

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Emmy Hakes back to the Department of Emergency Medicine as faculty! Dr. Hakes brings a passion for addiction medicine and a commitment to compassionate care to our team. She shares more about her interests and life experiences in a Q&A: emed.wisc.edu/news/new-fac...

Each year, UW Health recognizes its most skilled and dedicated physicians with peer-nominated Excellence Awards. Two @madtownem.bsky.social faculty members were recognized in 2025: emed.wisc.edu/news/uw-heal...

As he completes his EMS fellowship, Dr. Nicholas Genthe reflects on the unique opportunity it gave him to grow as a prehospital physician, educator, advocate, and team member. The incoming faculty member shares more about his work and passion for EMS at emed.wisc.edu/news/new-fac...

UW medical students recognized Dr. David Tillman with a 2025 Clinical Science Teaching Award, describing him as “the epitome of a fantastic mentor” for his ability to connect with learners. “Dr. Tillman could make anyone want to go into emergency medicine.” emed.wisc.edu/news/david-t...

A national study led by Dr. Michael Pulia found that nearly half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 or other viral respiratory infections in 2023 got antibiotics, often unnecessarily, fueling ongoing concerns about resistance, side effects, and care quality. emed.wisc.edu/news/antibio...

The first moments of a child’s medical emergency can shape their outcome — and their future. That’s why Dr. Michael Kim has spent nearly two decades focused not only on what happens in the emergency department, but what happens long before. emed.wisc.edu/news/explori...

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Schnapp, MD, MEd, as Residency Program Director. His appointment reinforces our commitment to excellence and innovation in training the next generation of emergency medicine leaders at UW–Madison. emed.wisc.edu/news/benjami...

Now at @agem-saem.bsky.social Dr. Brian Patterson @madtownem.bsky.social talking about what will be a landmark study on #dementia care in the emergency department, called ED-LEAD (NIA U19). Thrilled to be a site PI @cuanschutz.bsky.social for our six sites #UCHealth @saemonline.bsky.social #SAEM25

We're proud to announce a new research and operations collaborative working to reimagine emergency care by using innovations in data science, technology, and systems design to build tangible healthcare solutions. Meet the Emergency Care Systems Lab: emed.wisc.edu/news/disrupt...

To our incredible ED nurses... Happy National Nurses Week! You support our patients through their hardest moments with courage, grace, and grit. Thank you 💙🌼

Dr. Allie Hurst and student Hanna Jens were excited to share their research at #PAS2025🌺. Their abstracts focus on uncovering how exploitation patterns have shifted in a post-pandemic world and piloting a new simulation training to better equip residents to recognize and support vulnerable youth.

Ch. 3 News in Madison came to University Hospital to interview Drs. Mike Abernethy and Ryan Wubben about UW Health Med Flight's 40th anniversary and what it means to be a flight physician with one of the nation's foremost air medical services. 📺 Watch now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4Ed...

UW Med Flight 40th Birthday today. We’ve come a long way from a single engine Dauphine, to twin engine variants, Augusta 109’s, EC-135’s to our current EC-145’s! These photos of the Aérospatiale SA 365 Dauphin in the early 1990’s @uwhealth.bsky.social @uwmadison.bsky.social @madtownem.bsky.social

Happy Birthday to UW Med Flight! 40 years ago today in 1985, the program launched and flew its first patient. Today, over 50,000 patients later, we are still going strong and serving #Wisconsin #Illinois and surrounding states. @uwmadison.bsky.social @uwhealth.bsky.social @madtownem.bsky.social

We are proud to launch the Wisconsin STARS for Children Program, which brings hands-on pediatric emergency training directly to first responders in rural communities, reducing access barriers to high-level training that is often only available in urban medical centers. emed.wisc.edu/news/departm...

Earlier this week, our ED team presented for The Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification. In addition to providing immediate care for stroke, our EDs contribute to quality data analysis and benchmarking to maintain this high-level certification. www.uwhealth.org/conditions/s...

Spent a few days in the U.K. to help lead a high-level medical education, leadership, and team-building experience training candidates from across the globe in the management of the trauma patient from the roadside to critical care. Always a pleasure to work with The #ATACC Group!

We are delighted to welcome the next class of emergency medicine residents to UW–Madison! 🥳🎉 These 13 individuals have impressive backgrounds and diverse interests that will undoubtedly enhance our program and the future of emergency medicine. Meet the Class of 2028: emed.wisc.edu/news/match-d...

Prehospital and emergency care providers at all levels are invited to the following UW Health Emergency Education Night Webinar: "Breath of Life: Advanced Airway Management and Complex Respiratory Emergencies" 📅 Wednesday, March 19, 6pm 🔗 Register for free at uwhealth.webex.com/webappng/sit...

Prehospital and emergency care providers at all levels are invited to a *Special Edition* of the UW Health Emergency Education Night Webinar Series tomorrow: "Med Flight Chronicles: Against the Odds — A Farm Rescue and Recovery Story" 🔗 Register now at uwhealth.webex.com/webappng/sit...

The next UW Health Primary Paramedic Course will be held Sept. 2, 2025! Program graduates possess entry-level paramedic skills necessary for a career in emergency medical services, interfacility transport or hospital and clinic work. Learn more & apply by Apr. 5: www.uwhealth.org/emergency-ed...