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The Department is pleased to announce that on July 1, 2026, the School of Medicine promoted Sarah Sommerkamp, MD, to the rank of Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine as a clinical educator.
After receiving her bachelor’s degree in biology from Vanderbilt University, Dr. Sommerkamp earned her me...
The Department is pleased to announce that on July 1, 2026, the School of Medicine promoted J. David Gatz, MD, to the rank of Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine as a clinical administrator.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, pre-medicine, and zoology from Ohio Wesleyan Un...
The Department is pleased to share that on July 1, 2026, the University of Maryland School of Medicine promoted Leen Alblaihed, MBBS, MHA, to the rank of Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine as a clinician-educator.
After earning her bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery (MBBS) from King Sa...
The Department's new YouTube series: University of Maryland Emergency Medicine Rapid Rounds: EM Grand Rounds & Conversations with Experts is now live on our channel!
Created to expand the Department's educational reach, Rapid Rounds showcases evidence-based emergency medicine education from our...
On June 18, 2026, the University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine honored its graduating residents and fellows at Westminster Hall.
Family, friends, and faculty gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the class of 2026—and honor their paths forward in academia and community...
Ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend, Assistant Professor Cheyenne Falat, MD, emphasized several important safety messages regarding extreme heat, explosives, alcohol, and more. Dr. Falat’s important message reached a large audience—from viewers in Baltimore, to viewers of other local media outlets...
On July 1, the Department welcomed 11 new Emergency Medicine physicians to our faculty, including
Assistant Professor Marwa Ali, MD;
Assistant Professor Ben Bloom, MD;
Assistant Professor Mark Chottiner, MD;
Clinical Professor Jon Davis, MD;
Assistant Professor Breanna Kebort, MD;
Assistant Profess...
Baltimore’s recent Sail250 Celebration, held June 26-28, 20206, included an unprecedented collection of ships and a unique air show. As is the case with so many local mass events, Department faculty, residents, and medical students provided critical physician support to ensure its success.
In close ...
On Wednesday, June 24, the Department hosted its first weekly conference of the 2026-2027 Academic Year, with robust participation from residents and faculty. This year, the Department hosts 16 PGY-1 residents, 15 PGY-2 residents, 15 PGY-3 residents, and 8 PGY-4, 5, or 6 residents. We are hosting th...
On Wednesday, June 17, faculty, residents, and staff from the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine organized more than 250 hygiene kits for neighbors in need in the Baltimore community.
The event was a part of the Department’s annual Juneteenth Day of Service...