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Excellence in Prehospital Injury Care (EPIC) Project

It is estimated that 1,000 people die every week from Traumatic Brain Injuries in the United States. If you suffer a severe brain injury in Arizona, you will likely receive the best EMS treatment available in the country, thanks to the Excellence in Prehospital Injury Care (EPIC) project.


Chain of Survival: Tucson Fire Department

The 'Chain of Survival' takes you through each key stage of saving a person's life. It begins with the first symptoms of a medical emergency, such as a heart attack, continues with quick response and advanced life support from paramedics, and ends with the successful treatment of a patient.


Emergency Medicine Faculty Promotions

Please join us in congratulating our colleagues on their promotions!


Dr. Rich Amini named Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

The College of Medicine – Tucson is pleased to announce that Richard Amini, MD, assistant professor of emergency medicine, has been appointed assistant dean for student affairs.

 


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Dr. Charles Cairns Testifies on Bioterrorism Threat

Dr. Charles Cairns, professor of emergency medicine and interim dean of the UA College of Medicine - Tucson, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications “Strategic Perspectives on the Bioterrorism Threat.” The chair of the Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee on the Committee on Homeland Security is Martha McSally, R-Ariz.


University Campus EM 2020-2021 New Interns

We are proud to announce our new University Campus 2020-2021 interns!


Welcome to DEM New Faculty for 2013-2014

The Department of Emergency Medicine is pleased to welcome our new faculty and fellows for the academic year 2013-2014. Our faculty provide adult and pediatric emergent services for over 100,000 visits per year at the University and South campuses of The University of Arizona Medical Center.


How 100 Degrees Does a Number on You

The heat wave of 2013 continues. This week it's coming to the East Coast, where temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-to-high 90s (degrees Farenheit). And there's no relief at night: Lows are expected to hover in the low 80s. The West will see temperatures in the 90s.


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