Department of Emergency Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
The Warren Alpert Medical School's Department of Emergency Medicine is a world-class program dedicated to providing exceptional and equitable emergency medical care, education, research, and service to the people of Rhode Island and beyond.
Department of Emergency Medicine
The Warren Alpert Medical School's Department of Emergency Medicine is a world-class program dedicated to providing exceptional and equitable emergency medical care, education, research, and service to the people of Rhode Island and beyond.
Emergency Medicine at Brown
With more than 120 academic physicians, we have one of the largest and most well-rounded academic departments in the country, representing a wide range of subspecialties.
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Brown Emergency Medicine has a dedicated team of over 120 academic physicians committed to providing exceptional care, innovative research, and education programs to the next generation of emergency medicine professionals.
The department of Emergency Medicine offers numerous opportunities to teach, serve, and lead through education.
The department has a diverse and successful research enterprise with two basic science laboratories and a full infrastructure to support clinical research.
Brown Emergency Medicine consists of seven specialized divisions dedicated to providing exceptional care, innovative research, and educational programs.
We embrace all types of diversity as strength and as part of our commitment to excellence in our mission areas of patient care, research, and education.
By the Numbers
250,000 +
Patient Visits per Year
6
World-Class Divisions
$ 8 million
in faculty-led research funding
Spotlight: Social Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Offering a rich array of practice opportunities and mentorship in all key domains of Social Emergency Medicine, including clinical care, research, administration, education, and advocacy.
Brown Physicians, Inc.
A community-based not-for-profit multi-specialty practice group founded and led by faculty affiliated with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Our mission is to provide outstanding patient care, exceptional medical education, and groundbreaking advances in research to promote better health for the people of Rhode Island and its surrounding communities.
BPI is composed of six foundations -- Brown Dermatology, Brown Emergency Medicine, Brown Medicine, Brown Neurology, Brown Urology, and University Surgical Associates.
Brown EM In the News
A collection of news stories involving our emergency medicine faculty and community initiatives.
Recent News
The Providence Journal
New health secretary must understand value of vaccines
As a new administration assumes power in Washington, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services heads to a full Senate confirmation vote.
Our senators’ votes will determine the future of pediatric care for years to come, and at this moment the stakes are high for the health and well-being of our children. The confirmation process offers an important opportunity to share the settled science on vaccines with government leaders, policymakers, and the American public.
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Our senators’ votes will determine the future of pediatric care for years to come, and at this moment the stakes are high for the health and well-being of our children. The confirmation process offers an important opportunity to share the settled science on vaccines with government leaders, policymakers, and the American public.
In this segment of Studio10, NBC10’s Barbara Morse is sitting down with emergency medicine physicians with Brown Physicians, Dr. Caitlin Azzo and Dr. Leland Perice. Here, they discuss the most common winter illnesses that they’re seeing right now and when the right time is to go into the emergency room. Also noting that the winter time in New England can bring a greater risk for falls and injuries.
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Researchers are looking more and more at reducing or eliminating pain without the use of opioids.
Combining over-the-counter pain medications, like ibuprofen and acetaminophen is one way.
Still, there are possible side effects, including stomach upset and constipation.
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Combining over-the-counter pain medications, like ibuprofen and acetaminophen is one way.
Still, there are possible side effects, including stomach upset and constipation.
NBC 10 News
How to protect yourself as Norovirus cases surge
Norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, is on the rise both locally and across the country, according to health officials.
"One of those where once that horse has left the barn, it's a stampede," said Dr. David Lindquist, an emergency room physician at Newport Hospital.
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"One of those where once that horse has left the barn, it's a stampede," said Dr. David Lindquist, an emergency room physician at Newport Hospital.
Join host Anaridis Rodriguez as she sits down with the creators of the documentary, "A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone." Anaridis and the documentary makers explore the human stories behind the statistics, uncovering the emotional and psychological toll that medical errors can inflict.
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Rhode Island Report
Toward a more healing approach to medical errors
What happens when a patient sues their doctor for a medical error?A new documentary film, "A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone," tells the story of patients and doctors who’ve gone through this process. The documentary was directed by Brown University medical students Alex Homer and Viknesh Kasthuri. We talk to the producer, Dr. Mark Brady, and Dr. Gita Pensa, one of the featured experts. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.
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