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UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC Presbyterian and Oakland from Schenley Park

Faculty

UPMC Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty

Clinical Research

Studies occur in the hospital, ambulances, and the human physiology laboratory. We study provider health and safety as well as disease.

Our Emergency Departments

We provide clinical services for over 200,000 patients per year at UPMC-Mercy, UPMC-Shadyside, UPMC-Presbyterian, Magee Women's Hospital and Shadyside Urgent Care.

Community Participation

Our department participates in a variety of Pittsburgh community events. Pittsburgh is a uniquely active community.

Residency and Fellowships

Bedside teaching and mentorship of residents is a core mission for our department. Alumni provide emergency care worldwide.

Emergency Medical Services

We provide medical direction for many EMS agencies in the region. Residents and fellows respond to critical cases for Pittsburgh EMS.

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News

Clif Callaway, MD appears on the CBS Nightly News

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Congratulations to Matt Weaver, PhD!

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DEM Researchers Win Awards at American Heart Association Meeting

Dr. Frank Guyette and Dr. David Salcido win awards at AHA ReSS....Learn More >

Post-Gazette article regarding UPP Stat-MD Communications Center (10/20/14)

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Congratulations to Joseph Yanta, MD

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Congratulations to Matt Sundermann

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The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Selects Impactful Faculty Members

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Department of Emergency Medicine Alumni Reception @ ACEP 2014 - Chicago - 10/27/14

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2014 UPMC Physician ACES Award

Congratulations to Chris Martin-Gill, MD MPH, who was chosen as one of the UPMC Physician Aces for 2014....Learn More >

Intervention Through Text Messages Cuts Binge Drinking in Young Adults

Brian Suffoletto, M.D., an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Pitt, decreased binge drinking in young adults using a text message intervention....Learn More >

Events

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Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds at Mercy

8:15 am - 10:15 am

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Tue

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EMS Grand Rounds

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Thu

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