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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 2nd, 2026 - It's OK to Use Etomidate in Septic Patients (The RSI Trial)
Etomidate is often a go-to agent for RSI because it is considered relatively hemodynamically neutral. However, lab studies have shown an association with... (continued)
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February 2nd, 2026 - Training Level for Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks
Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks (UGNBs) provides targeted analgesia that can effectively alleviate pain from injuries or painful procedures while reducing... (continued)
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February 1st, 2026 - Falling 30 meters in to water…is bad
An English study describes 30 patients that jumped from a single bridge of 30 meters (98 feet) over the course of 12 years. Twenty six landed in the water.... (continued)