https://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/Recent posts from Emergency Medicine Newsen-usMon, 06 Apr 2026 03:21:15 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/empowering-through-sim.aspxAt 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.Normaliz Rodriguez, MD, FAAPWed, 06 Aug 2025 19:19:42 Empowering the Future of Emergency Medicine Through Simulation at USFAt 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.sim teamhttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/empowering-through-sim.aspxEmergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/us-team.aspxMeet 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!Daniel Mbom, MDSun, 16 Mar 2025 13:43:20 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!USF Ultrasoundhttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/us-team.aspxEmergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/integrating-socialem-to-res.aspxSocial 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.Heather Henderson, PhD, CAP, CRPSFri, 07 Mar 2025 00:50:50 Integrating Social Medicine into Emergency Medicine Training: Why It Matters for ResidentsSocial 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.health fair grouphttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/integrating-socialem-to-res.aspxSocial Emergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/foreign-body-ingestion.aspxForeign 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.Jasmine Patterson, MDThu, 30 Jan 2025 11:30:56 Foreign Body IngestionForeign 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.Child playing with toyshttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/foreign-body-ingestion.aspxEmergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/emergency-medicine-acting-intership.aspxThe 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!Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:31:24 Emergency Medicine Acting InternshipThe 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!USF Health Emergency Medicine students participating in suture training.https://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/emergency-medicine-acting-intership.aspxEmergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/unraveling-the-role-of-social-medicine-in-emergency-care-settings.aspxIn 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.Heather Henderson, PhDWed, 04 Dec 2024 00:12:16 The Social Fabric of Health: Unraveling the Role of Social Medicine in Emergency Care SettingsIn 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.USF Health Emergency Medicine - Street Medicine Teamhttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/unraveling-the-role-of-social-medicine-in-emergency-care-settings.aspxEmergency Medicine,Social Emergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/introducing-our-sports-medicine-division.aspxWith 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.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:00:04 Introducing our sports medicine divisionWith 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.USF Health Emergency Medicine - Sports Medicine Residentshttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/introducing-our-sports-medicine-division.aspxEmergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2024/pa-program-class-of-2026-white-coat-ceremony.aspxUSF Health welcomed 49 new physician assistant students during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony.External ArticleMon, 07 Oct 2024 13:36:42 USF Health welcomes new physician assistant studentsUSF Health welcomed 49 new physician assistant students during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony.Large letters reading, “PA 2026”https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2024/pa-program-class-of-2026-white-coat-ceremony.aspxCritical Care,Emergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/revolutionizing-care-usf-emergency-medicine-research-updates.aspxThe 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.Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:07:36 Revolutionizing care: USF emergency medicine research updatesThe 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.Acute Care Research Teamhttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/revolutionizing-care-usf-emergency-medicine-research-updates.aspxEmergency Medicine,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/a-bloody-mess-management-of-prehospital-hemorrhage.aspxAcute 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.Andrew Thomas, MDMon, 05 Aug 2024 13:19:46 A bloody mess: Management of prehospital hemorrhageAcute 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.O Positive blood in a baghttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/a-bloody-mess-management-of-prehospital-hemorrhage.aspxCritical Care,Emergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2022/revolutionizing-care-usf-emergency-medicine-research-updates.aspxThe 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.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:00:23 Revolutionizing care: USF emergency medicine research updatesThe 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2022/revolutionizing-care-usf-emergency-medicine-research-updates.aspxhttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/fight-malaria-parasite.aspxUSF Health researchers are working to advance the understanding of how malaria becomes resistant to the most popular drug used to treat the disease.Dave ScheiberMon, 25 Mar 2024 16:08:57 To fight malaria parasite, researchers try tricking it with a time-travel strategyUSF Health researchers are working to advance the understanding of how malaria becomes resistant to the most popular drug used to treat the disease.Dr. Caroline Simmons smiling for the camera, standing in a lab.https://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2024/fight-malaria-parasite.aspxResearch