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Welcome to the University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine (UMEM) where our expert clinicians, educators, and researchers collaborate to deliver exceptional patient-centered care, advance knowledge through innovative research, and train the next generation of emergency medicine leaders. Our faculty practice across multiple Baltimore-area emergency departments, integrating cutting-edge clinical excellence with comprehensive education and discovery to improve outcomes for patients locally and globally.
Department Blog
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January 13th, 2026 - Dr. Cobb Warns Baltimore Families about Risk of Flu Strain
On December 30, Assistant Professor Megan Cobb, MD, DPT, was interviewed by Baltimore’s ABC affiliate, WMAR 2, on the rapidly spreading flu strain. (continued)
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January 12th, 2026 - Dr. Wilkerson featured in Baltimore Sun Article on Medotomindine
Associate Professor Gentry Wilkerson, MD, was quoted in a January 6 Baltimore Sun article on medotomindine, a new additive to fentanyl. (continued)
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December 31st, 2025 - Dr. Roggio Featured in HealthLeaders Webinar on Technology’s Impacts to ED Operations
On December 19, Assistant Professor Anthony Roggio, MD, participated in a webinar hosted by HealthLeaders. (continued)
Educational Pearls
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February 7th, 2026 - Findings associated with ICH in fall patients
In a metanalysis of studies looking at intercranial hemorrhage in fall patients older than 65 years, the following were unadjusted odds ratio risk factors... (continued)
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February 5th, 2026 - Medetomadine Withdrawal
The US drug supply has been found to contain medetomidine as an adulterant to heroine/fentanyl. It is a potent tranquilizer used in animals. It is an alpha... (continued)
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February 4th, 2026 - Storing poisons in food containers: A preventable tragedy
Food imitating products (brightly colored, sweet smelling or tasting, similarity in color or consistency to known food products) are particularly hazardous... (continued)