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Empowering the Future of Emergency Medicine Through Simulation at USF
At the University of South Florida’s Department of Emergency Medicine, our Simulation Division plays a vital role in advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, and interprofessional education. Through immersive, high-fidelity simulation, we prepare healthcare professionals to respond to critical moments with precision, empathy, and teamwork.
August 6, 2025Emergency Medicine
USF EM Ultrasound Department: Meet Our Amazing Team!
Meet our passionate ultrasound team, available 24/7 and committed to excellence in bedside imaging. From performing TEE during cardiac arrests to mentoring residents, we bring innovation, responsiveness, and expertise to every case. Come see why we’re one of the most dynamic ultrasound teams around!
March 16, 2025Emergency Medicine
Integrating Social Medicine into Emergency Medicine Training: Why It Matters for Residents
Social Emergency Medicine trains residents to address the social factors that impact patient health, such as housing, addiction, and systemic inequities. USF’s innovative fellowship and hands-on rotations prepare physicians to deliver more equitable, trauma-informed care and lead change in emergency medicine.
March 7, 2025Social Emergency Medicine
Foreign Body Ingestion
Foreign body ingestion is a common pediatric emergency. Button batteries need urgent removal due to severe tissue damage risk. Other items like coins, sharp objects, water beads, and magnets require evaluation based on symptoms and location. Imaging and timely specialist input are key to preventing serious complications.
January 30, 2025Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Acting Internship
The USF Department of Emergency Medicine proudly offers an Acting Internship for fourth year students interested in Emergency Medicine. If you are interested in helping fourth year students transition into becoming emergency medicine residents, then the fourth year AI is an excellent place to get involved!
December 17, 2024Emergency Medicine
The Social Fabric of Health: Unraveling the Role of Social Medicine in Emergency Care Settings
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, the concept of social medicine emerged as a pivotal approach, intertwining the realms of medical care with the intricate web of social determinants that influence health outcomes. This comprehensive perspective not only enriched our understanding of patient care but also enhanced the efficacy of emergency medical services.
December 4, 2024Emergency Medicine, Social Emergency Medicine
Introducing our sports medicine division
With numerous sports teams and weather which supports activity year-round, Tampa is the ideal location for those interested in Sports Medicine. In 2023, our Department established a formal Sports Medicine Division, led by Dr. John Kiel. The Division is composed of 3 full-time, fellowship trained emergency physicians who work in the ED providing invaluable hands-on instruction to our residents.
November 4, 2024Emergency Medicine
USF Health welcomes new physician assistant students
USF Health welcomed 49 new physician assistant students during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony.
October 7, 2024Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Revolutionizing care: USF emergency medicine research updates
The USF Department of Emergency Medicine, in collaboration with the TGH Acute Care Research Team and USF Health Office of Clinical Research have witnessed continued growth and improved collaboration over the past year.
September 7, 2024Emergency Medicine, Research
A bloody mess: Management of prehospital hemorrhage
Acute hemorrhagic shock is a life-threatening condition that requires prompt recognition and management. Many of the advances in the medical management of traumatic hemorrhage are derived from military environments and have proven beneficial to civilian patients.
August 5, 2024Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
To fight malaria parasite, researchers try tricking it with a time-travel strategy
USF Health researchers are working to advance the understanding of how malaria becomes resistant to the most popular drug used to treat the disease.
March 25, 2024Research