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
290,000 +
Patient Visits per Year
8
World-Class Divisions
$ 8.5 million
in faculty-led research funding
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Division of Emergency Ultrasound
The Division of Emergency Ultrasound focuses on excellence in diagnostic and procedural point-of-care ultrasound in the emergency department. It provides education for residents, medical students, faculty, and fellows, conducts multiple research projects, and performs ongoing quality assurance for ultrasound imaging.
Brown EM In the News
A collection of news stories involving our emergency medicine faculty and community initiatives.
Recent News
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Marijuana and prescription drugs top list for accidental poisoning in kids
Marijuana and prescription drugs top list for accidental poisoning in kids
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WPRI Channel 12 News
Doctor explains why water beads pose serious risks to children
Doctor explains why water beads pose serious risks to children
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Dr. Shanin, Director Emergency Medicine at Anderson Emergency Center, Addresses Spike in Hospital Visits Amid Flu Surge
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Target 12 Investigator Alexandra Leslie takes an in-depth look at how these substances are putting lives at risk in Rhode Island.
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Brown University Health
Brown Physicians, Inc. Joins Brown Health Medical Group
Merger enhances care coordination, expands access,
and unifies over 1,500 providers to improve patient care
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and unifies over 1,500 providers to improve patient care
"This was the first initiative to have an expert team of trained nurses and advance practice providers," said Dr. Susan Duffy, the medical director of the SAFE program.
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