Research Division

Research

The Division of Clinical Research is supported by several faculty with expertise in statistics, a full time research coordinator and specially trained academic associates who assist with subject screening and enrollment. Residents are strongly encouraged to collaborate with faculty in ongoing departmental research projects. Residents who are listed as first authors on projects submitted to annual SAEM or ACEP meetings are encouraged to present their findings. Over the past few years, the department has presented numerous poster and oral presentations at the national or international level.

Infastructure

Dr. Baumann provides leadership and sets the vision for the ision. She provides mentorship to junior faculty, fellows, and residents. The Academic Associate Program is also well-established, where undergraduate students aid with subject screening and data collection. To learn more, click here to visit our Academic Associate Program webpage.

Research Areas

• Neurologic Emergencies (CUH is one of the sites for the Neurologic Emergencies Treatment Trials [NETT] Network) (NIH funded)
• Septic shock (NIH funded)
• Post-cardiac arrest syndrome (EMF funded)
• Hypertensive emergencies and urgencies
• Pediatric investigations, in collaboration with the Division of Pediatric EM
• Simulation in EM education
• Emergency Medical Services Investigations
• Clinical Toxicology Studies
• Numerous ongoing multi-center pharmaceutical and industry sponsored trials

Curriculum

• Certification in the Protection of Human Research Participants (NIH certification)
• Active participation in Journal Club (monthly)
• Journal Club emphasizes an evidence- based medicine approach, and senior residents are expected to lead the discussion during their PGY-3 year.
• Attendance at CAT lecture series
       - Completion of 2 Critically Appraised Topics (CATs)
• Demonstration of comprehension of basic research methodology, study design and ethical issues
• Successful completion of a research/scholarly project under the direct supervision of EM faculty
• Senior Presentation each May where PGY3s present their scholarly projects

Emergency Medicine Research Contact

Division Head: Brigitte Baumann, M.D., M.S.C.E.
Contact: Caitlin Tambussi, Research Coordinator
Phone: 856·342·2637
Fax: 856·968·8426