Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine

Your leadership. Their future. 🌱

We are hiring a Medical Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine to join our world-class academic medical center in the heart of Wisconsin, leading clinical operations while advancing our academic and service missions.

Learn more at emed.wisc.edu/careers/

UW–Madison receives $1.6 million from CDC to strengthen opioid use disorder care A new federal investment seeks to improve emergency care for individuals with opioid use disorder and strengthen recovery pathways across Dane County...

A $1.6M CDC grant will launch a new UW–Madison initiative to strengthen opioid use disorder care — linking evidence-based emergency treatment to community recovery pathways.

Dr. Collin Michels is a key contributor to the new initiative for emergency medicine. emed.wisc.edu/news/uw-madi...

Madison emergency doctors remember ‘horrifying’ Abundant Life shooting Nearly one year after a student opened fire on children and teachers at Abundant Life Christian School, three doctors who responded share their stories.

The Cap Times shared reflections from three physicians who responded to last year’s Abundant Life school shooting — a powerful reminder of the courage and compassion our care teams bring to every patient 🧡

Thank you to all who serve, support and safeguard our community. captimes.com/news/communi...

🚨 Now hiring: APP Assistant EMS Medical Director. This role blends EM clinical practice with EMS medical direction, education, QA/QI, and field engagement.

If you’re an NP or PA with EMS experience and a passion for elevating out-of-hospital care, we’d love to hear from you! emed.wisc.edu/careers/

Brothers in care: Two physician assistants find a shared calling in emergency medicine at UW Health Brothers Ben and Branden Statz share more than a last name — they share a calling. The Waunakee-born physician assistants work side by side in...

Brothers, physician assistants, colleagues — Ben & Branden Statz have found a shared calling in emergency medicine at UW Health. Their story of connection through service reflects the remarkable skill and compassion our APPs bring to patient care every day. emed.wisc.edu/news/brother...

Another great simulation training with Fitch-Rona EMS and Fitchburg Fire Rescue with our partners at the UW Health Clinical Simulation Program!

This training focused on care for cardiac arrest, including airway management, ECMO activation, and effective teamwork and communication in the field.

Thanks to the NASA JSC clerkship folks for letting Michael join for this experience during a stressful time for all those at JSC.

New Faculty Q&A: Dr. Andrew Steinfeldt Q&A with Andrew Steinfeldt, MD (Oneida), pediatric emergency medicine physician with a focus improving health care for Native and rural communities...

Meet Dr. Andrew Steinfeldt (Oneida).

A UW SMPH alum, he is committed to improving pediatric care for Native and rural communities. His work focuses on pediatric readiness, case-based simulation, and quality improvement efforts with the Indian Health Service. More ➡️ emed.wisc.edu/news/new-fac...

PGY-3 resident Dr. Michael Lawson recently completed a four-week clerkship at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston — an experience that offered a unique look at how medical care is delivered in space and other extreme environments 🚀🌌🩺

Explore our physician training at residency.emed.wisc.edu

Dr. Jessica Schmidt honored for expanding access to clinical ultrasound in global emergency care Dr. Schmidt has received the 2025 Innovations and Impact Award (iAward) from the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships for her leadership...

Dr. Jessica Schmidt, an associate professor and Fulbright US Scholar at UW–Madison, has been honored for her leadership in developing emergency ultrasound access and education in low-resource settings worldwide. emed.wisc.edu/news/jessica...

Med Flight physician Dr. Andrew Cathers named to “40 Under 40 Professionals Transforming Transport Medicine” Presented by the Association of Air Medical Services, the awards celebrate emerging leaders who are advancing patient care, safety and clinical operations...

For his meaningful impact on the field of transport medicine, Dr. Andrew Cathers has been named one of 40 Under 40 Professionals Transforming Transport Medicine by the Association of Air Medical Services.

Dr. Cathers is the medical director for UW Health Med Flight.
emed.wisc.edu/news/andrew-...

Dr. Tubbs obtained her bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, MPH in health care management from Harvard, and MD from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed her residency and administrative fellowship at UCSF, serving as chief resident in her final year of residency.

New Faculty Q&A: Dr. Tajah Tubbs Q&A with Tajah Tubbs, MD, MPH (she/her), assistant professor of emergency medicine with a focus in administration and health care disparities...

Join us in welcoming Dr. Tajah Tubbs as faculty with a focus on ED administration — advancing operational excellence, equity-informed care, and support for trainees.

“I’m excited to work at a place like UW that values everyone and wants to see them thrive.” emed.wisc.edu/news/new-fac...

Three Emergency Medicine faculty honored for excellence in simulation education Drs. Michael Lohmeier, Taylor Cesarz and Dana Resop were recognized for their leadership in advancing simulation-based learning at UW Health...

Three Department of Emergency Medicine faculty have been recognized for excellence in simulation-based education! 🎉

Their leadership is advancing innovative, hands-on learning experiences that prepare health care professionals for real-world emergency care. More: emed.wisc.edu/news/three-e...

Led by Dr. Michael Spigner, our team supported planning, operations, staffing, and integration of the concert’s field hospital with regional EMS and hospitals.

Dr. Spigner and colleagues recently published insights on this model in Prehospital Emergency Care: doi.org/10.1080/1090...

We had the privilege of working with EMS partners to deploy a field hospital as the Luke Bryan Farm Tour returned to Dane Co. last month.

An EMS-based field hospital helps manage patient surges at mass-gathering events or disasters that could otherwise overwhelm local EMS & hospital infrastructure.

graphic announcing the next session of a communication workshop series.

Join the Recruitment & Retention Resource Center for the third session of their workshop series. Learn intra- and interpersonal strategies and skills to support you in personalized interactions with research participants. Register today: go.wisc.edu/db871i

Careers | Wisconsin Emergency Medicine The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine is hiring for a number of open faculty, staff, and physician assistant positions. We have a deep and profound commitment to diversity and encourage...

Build the future, not just a career. Explore faculty physician opportunities in emergency medicine at our world-class academic medical center in the heart of Wisconsin:

✦ Academic Faculty - Emergency Medicine
✦ Medical Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Learn more at emed.wisc.edu/careers/

This live panel brings together first responders, UW Health Med Flight crew, and trauma specialists to share their perspectives on a pediatric trauma case that tested every link in the chain of care.

Register at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/efb7dd...

Join us for the next UW Health Emergency Education Night Webinar on October 15, at 6 p.m.: "Med Flight Chronicles: Against the Odds — The Call That Saved a Life".

One hour of CEU is available with every live session.

📌 Register in advance: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/efb7dd...

Our emergency nurses deserve more than a day, more than a week, even.

If it were up to us, our nurses would get a whole month dedicated to recognizing their outstanding commitment to remarkable care and supporting our learners every step of the way.

Happy Emergency Nurses Week! 🌼

UW rises to 36th overall, 12th among publics in U.S. News rankings UW–Madison’s undergraduate nursing program ranked eighth overall and fifth among publics, and the university’s undergraduate programs also received top 20 rankings in engineering, computer sciences, b...

UW–Madison climbs to #36 overall and #12 among public universities in the latest U.S. News rankings. A steady rise, powered by our continued commitment to excellence. On, Wisconsin!

✦ Pericardiocentesis
✦ Lateral canthotomies
✦ Cricothyrotomies
✦ Surgical chest tubes
✦ Ultrasound-guided arthrocentesis and nerve blocks

Behind every skill gained is a profound gift — we are grateful for the donors whose generosity makes this experience possible.

Every year, our residents take part in high-fidelity training with cadavers and animal tissue at our campus anatomy lab 🧠👩🏻‍🔬🧬

This experience offers an invaluable opportunity to practice rare but critical procedures, such as...

This year, Erin Werner, PA, celebrates 10 years with UW Health and shares why she loves working.

“There’s a strong openness to change, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement. And the people! My coworkers are resilient and adaptable go-getters.”

Apply now at emed.wisc.edu/careers.

This APP Week, we want to thank our truly incredible group of Physician Assistants at UW Health for continually elevating emergency care for our patients and community every day. Your skill, heart, and teamwork make a life-changing difference! ❤️💙

That's a wrap on #ACEP25! We had a wonderful time connecting with friends and colleagues in Salt Lake City this week. We're grateful each day to be part of our amazing Emergency Medicine community, working to build a better future for all.

Your leadership. Their future.

We are recruiting for a Medical Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine to join our world-class academic medical center in the heart of Wisconsin, leading clinical operations while advancing our academic and service missions.

Learn more at emed.wisc.edu/careers/

Careers | Wisconsin Emergency Medicine The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine is hiring for a number of open faculty, staff, and physician assistant positions. We have a deep and profound commitment to diversity and encourage...

Build the future, not just a career. Explore faculty physician opportunities in emergency medicine at our world-class academic medical center in the heart of Wisconsin:

✦ Academic Faculty - Emergency Medicine
✦ Medical Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Learn more at emed.wisc.edu/careers/

YouTube video by TheDoctorMedic No Paramedics on This Air Ambulance! Check out UW Health Med Flight! (90)

It's World Helicopter Day 🚁👍

As UW Health Med Flight celebrates 40 years in service this year, we're excited to welcome The Doctor Medic for a deep dive into our premier #HEMS program and fleet of EC-145 aircraft. Check out his latest video about our program: youtu.be/tvkTenuhmhk?...