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 collaboration with emergency management services and other stakeholders, faculty provided medical support and consultation ahead of and during the event. Emergency medicine faculty also assisted event planners and staffed a first aid station located at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. 

On-site physicians, including Assistant Professor Jeffrey Nusbaum, MD, MBA, and Associate Professor Ben Lawner, MD, DO, EMT-P, were assisted by medical students, emergency medicine residents, and Baltimore City Fire Department officers and personnel. Agencies involved in the Sail250 event included the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the Maryland State Police, Baltimore Police, Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, and city/state Offices of Emergency Management. Baltimore City Fire Department assets were supported by mutual aid from surrounding counties, EMS, and fire jurisdictions.