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Clinical Research
Studies occur in the hospital, ambulances, and the human physiology laboratory. We study provider health and safety as well as disease. 
Three Emergency Departments
Three Emergency Departments
The department provides clinical services for over 150,000 patients per year at UPMC-Mercy, UPMC-Shadyside, and UPMC-Presbyterian Hospitals. 
Community Participation
Community Participation
Our department participates in a variety of Pittsburgh community events. Pittsburgh is a uniquely active community. Read More >
Residency and Fellowships
Residency and Fellowships
Bedside teaching and mentorship of residents is a core mission for our department. Alumni provide emergency care worldwide. 
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services
We provide medical direction for many EMS agencies in the region. Residents and fellows respond to critical cases for Pittsburgh EMS. 

News

Allan B. Wolfson named "Residency Director of the Year" by Emergency Medicine Residents Association
Allan B. Wolfson, MD, FACEP, Professor and Vice Chair of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Emergency Medicine, was chosen the “Residency Director of the Year” by the Emergency Medicine Residents Association....Learn More >
UPMC Department of Emergency Medicine Provides Medical Care for Dicks Sporting Goods - City of Pittsburgh 5K Race and Marathon With a Team of More Than 350 Volunteers
On May 5-6th, the UPMC Department of Emergency Medicine lead a team of more than 350 volunteers...Learn More >
Dave Hostler, PhD, Recognized by American College of Sports Medicine for his Research and Service Contributions
Dave Hostler, PhD, has been recognized for his research and service contributions by being advanced to Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine....Learn More >
City Medics and Firefighters Set Record Revival Rate for Cardiac Arrest
New Cardiac Arrest Outline on Up To Date
Drs. Rittenberger and Callaway authored the newly released “Post-cardiac arrest management in adults” topic for UpToDate....Learn More >
Department of Emergency Medicine Recognized at NAEMSP Conference
National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) 2012 Keith Neely Outstanding Contribution to EMS Award...Learn More >
Improving EMS Safety
Throughout the United States, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals treat 22 million patients each year....Learn More >
Dr. Brian Suffoletto's Research Using Text Messages to Decrease Binge Drinking Featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and CNN.
ERHPL Receives Generous Grant from DSF Charitable Foundation
ERHPL has received a generous grant from the DSF Charitable Foundation to support the fire service research program at the University of Pittsburgh....Learn More >
Faculty and Trainees for the Department of Emergency Medicine Presents Eight Abstracts at the AHA Scientific Sessions and ReSS This Week
Faculty and trainees for the Department of Emergency Medicine presents eight abstracts at the AHA Scientific Sessions and ReSS this week. Studies included, A Noninvasive Method for Measuring the Physiologic Quality of CPR Through Application of Quantitative Waveform Analysis of the Ventricular Fibrillation Electrocardiogram...Learn More >

Events

Thu
May
17
Emergency Medicine Residency Grand Rounds
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu
May
17
PHC Teaching Rounds
1:00 pm
Thu
May
24
Emergency Medicine Residency Grand Rounds
LATE START - 9:00 AM
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue
May
29
Operational Department Meeting
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Tue
May
29
PCAS Faculty Meeting
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Thu
May
31
Emergency Medicine Residency Grand Rounds
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue
Jun
12
Emergency Medicine Journal Club
(All day)
Tue
Jun
12
Faculty Educational Session
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Tue
Jun
12
PCAS Faculty Meeting
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tue
Jun
19
Mercy Faculty Department meeting
9:30 am - 10:30 am