DR DAVID CHRISTOPHER HILE
MD
Dr. David Hile, MD is a board-certified Emergency Physician, Fellowship trained in Wilderness Medicine, with more than 20 years of experience.
He is passionate about cutting-edge, evidence based treatments for painful conditions, restorative and regenerative medicine, and improving overall quality of health.
Dr. David Hile graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and completed his residency training at Darnall Army Medical Center in Ft. Hood, Texas, while serving in the U.S Army. Dr. Hile was deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and continues to serve in the Army Reserves. He was awarded the Bronze Star for superior service while deployed as a Surgeon with U.S Special Operations Forces.
Dr. Hile has served as medical faculty as Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale University and Johns Hopkins University before leaving to focus on evidence-based, innovative approaches to pain relief and regenerative care. He is a member of the American Academy of Procedural Medicine.
He is excited to be working with Dr. Dekanich and Vail Integrative Medical Group and is now offering hair restoration treatment via platelet rich plasma (PRP). This has been shown in multiple studies to be a very effective treatment for hair regrowth in both males and females.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2018 – Current Emergency Physician - Valley View Hospital, Glenwood Springs, CO
June 2018 – May 2020 Emergency Physician
Ivinson Memorial Hospital, Laramie WY
July 2017 – May 2020 Emergency Physician (locums)
Community Hospital, Torrington WY
July 2016 – May 2018 Attending Physician
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, Baltimore, MD
July 2017 – Dec 2018 Emergency Physician
Aurora Bay Care, Green Bay, WI
Jun 2016 – July 2017 Associate Residency Director
Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine Residency Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, Baltimore, MD
Oct 2013 – Current LTC, US Army Reserve
Evans Army Medical Center, Ft. Carson, CO
June 2013 – Jun 2016 Associate Residency Director
Yale-New Haven Emergency Medicine Residency Program Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
July 2014 – Jul 2016 Fellowship Director, Wilderness Medicine Fellowship Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
July 2013 – Jul 2016 Assistant Director for Resident Research, Emergency Medicine Residency, Yale University School of Medicine
Dec 2011 – Current President, Hile MD, LLC, Tacoma WA and Weston, CT
Emergency Medicine Consultants; provide Emergency and Wilderness Medicine medico-legal consulting services
Jan 2010 – July 2013 Emergency Physician - Independent Contractor
Northwest Emergency Physicians, Federal Way, WA
St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma WA, Level II Trauma
St. Francis Community Hospital, Federal Way, WA - Level IV Trauma
Dec 2011-Feb 2013 Chief / Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine
Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Tacoma, WA
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)
Jun 2010 - Jun 2013 Associate Fellowship Director, Wilderness Medicine Fellowship
Department of Emergency Medicine, MAMC, Tacoma, WA
Jun 2011-Dec 2011 Assistant Department Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Tacoma, WA
Nov 2008-Jun 2011 Associate Residency Program Director
Emergency Medicine Residency MAMC, Tacoma, WA
Feb 2010-Jun 2010 Interim Residency Program Director
Emergency Medicine Residency MAMC, Tacoma, WA
(Served during military deployment of Residency Director)
July 2008-Nov 2008 Assistant Residency Program Director
Emergency Medicine Residency Program, MAMC, Tacoma, WA
Sep 2010-Apr 2011 Task Force 6-30 Surgeon, US Special Operations Command, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom
Nov 2007-Oct 2009 Emergency Physician - Independent Contractor
Palestine Regional Medical Center, Palestine, TX
Level III Trauma; 35,000 visits with Single Physician Coverage
Jul 2007-Jun 2008 Associate Residency Director, Emergency Medicine Residency
Medical Student and Rotating Resident Coordinator
CR Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), Ft. Hood, TX
Jan 2008-Feb 2008 Battalion Surgeon, 1st Infantry Division, National Training Center
Nov 2006-Apr 2007 Emergency Physician, 28th CSH, Ibn Sina Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq
Jun 2006-Jun 2007 Director, Prehospital Care/Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
CRDAMC, Ft. Hood, TX
Jul 2005-Jun 2006 Assistant Director, Prehospital Care/ EMS
Faculty, Emergency Medicine Residency CRDAMC, Ft. Hood, TX
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
2016 - 2018 Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MD
2013 – 2016 Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
2010 – 2013 Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Physician Assistant Studies, Baylor University
2009 – 2013 Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Medicine, University of Washington
2006 – 2014 Assistant Professor
Department of Military and Emergency Medicine
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)
F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine
2006-Jun 2008 Assistant Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine, Texas A&M University
TRAINING & EDUCATION
2003-2005 Emergency Medicine Residency
C.R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Ft. Hood, TX
2002-2003 Internship, Department of Emergency Medicine
C.R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Ft. Hood, TX
1998-2002 Doctor of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Years Three and Four completed at Cleveland Clinic Foundation
1993-1997 B.A. Biology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
2017 – Current State of Colorado, Medicine and Surgery, Licensed
2017 – 2019 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Medicine, Licensed
2017 – Current State of Wisconsin, Medicine; Licensed
2017- Current State of Wyoming, Medicine; Licensed
2016 – 2018 State of Maryland, Medicine; Licensed
2013 - 2016 State of Connecticut, Medicine; Licensed
2006 - Current Diplomat, American Board of Emergency Medicine
2004 - Current Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) Instructor
2004 - 2010 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
2012- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
2002 - Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Military
2011 Bronze Star Award for superior service while deployed as Surgeon in support of US Special Operations Command
2008 Army Commendation Award for distinguished service while Staff Emergency Physician at C.R.Darnall Army Medical Center
2007 - 2012 Certificate of Achievement for outstanding performance on Army Physical Fitness Test (multiple awards)
2007 Army Achievement Medal for outstanding performance as Medical Student Coordinator
2007 Army Commendation Award for Meritorious Service as Emergency Physician with 28th CSH, Ibn Sina, Iraq
2006 Army Commendation Award for distinguished service while in the position of Assistant EMS Director/Interim EMS Director, Ft. Hood EMS.
2005 Army Commendation Award for outstanding performance on the
Emergency Medicine In-Training Examination (scored 96%tile of all Emergency Medicine Residents in the country)
2005 Army Achievement Medal for outstanding performance as Chief Resident Department of Emergency Medicine, CRDAMC
Medical
2014 Bucknell University Award for Distinguished Citizenship– presented annually to an alum who has esteemed citizenship values and responsibilities. Presented 11 October 2014
2012 Early Career Achievement Award – presented by Ohio State University Alumni Association; presented to an MD who has made significant career contributions before the age of 40. Presented 4 October, 2012
2008 Staff Physician Teacher of the Year presented by the Emergency Medicine Residents of CRDAMC, AY 2007-2008
2006 Completed American College of Emergency Physicians’ Basic Research Skills Workshop
2004 - 2005 Chief Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, CRDAMC
1998 Army Health Professions (HPSP) Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
PREVIOUS GRANTS
Agency: DOD-CDMRP
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Title: “Effect of Acetazolamide on Endurance Exercise Performance at Two Different Altitudes
P.I.: Beidleman, Beth, Sc.D
Percent effort: 25%
Direct costs per year (Hile): $85,000
Total costs for project period (Hile): $165,000
Project period: 10/2018-09/2019
Peer-Reviewed Publications
2017 Coughlin R, Binford J, Bonz J, Hile D, Enhancement of Cricothyroidotomy Education Using a Novel Technique: Cadaver Autografting. JEM 2017 53(6) 885-889
2013 McGrane O, Cronin A, Hile DC, Kang C. Use of Handheld Sonar to Locate a Missing Diver Wild Environ Med 2013 24: 28-31
2013 Walsh R, Heiner J, Kang C, Hile D, Deering S. Emergency Physician Evaluation of a Novel Surgical Cricothyroidotomy Tool in Simulated Combat and Clinical Environments. Mil Med 2013 178, 1:29-33
2012 Hile DC, Morgan D, Laselle B, Bothwell J. Is Portable Ultrasound Useful and Effective in the Hands of Military Medics? A Review of the Literature. Mil Med 177(8) 983-987
2011 Heiner, JD, Simmons EA, Hile DC, Wedmore IS, A Blinded, Randomized, Palatability Study Comparing Variations of Two Popular Field Water Disinfection Tablets. Wilderness Environ Med. 2011 Dec;22(4):329-32
2010 Bier S, Hile D. Emergency Department Presentation of a Rare Neurological Disorder JEM 2010 May; 34(3): 452-5
2010 Heiner JD, Hile DC, Demons ST, Wedmore IS. 10% Povidone-iodine may be a practical field water disinfectant. Wilderness Environ Med 2010 21(4):332-6
2009 Hile D, Hile L, Griffin M. Lemierre Syndrome Complicating Otitis Externa: Case Report and Literature Review. JEM 2009; 42(4) e77-80
2008 Bier S, Hile DC. Using Advanced Airway Manikins to Train EMT’s. EMS Magazine. August 2008
2007 Hile LM, Hile DC. ECG Rounds: Brugada Syndrome. Resident and Staff Physician 53(7). 12-13 November 2007
2006 Miller MA, Levy PD, Hile D. Rapid identification of surreptitious brodifacoum poisoning by analysis of vitamin K-dependent factor activity. Am J Emerg Med. 2006 May;24(3):383
2006 Hile D, Coon T, Skinner C, et al. Treatment of Imported Fire Ant Stings With Mitigator Sting and Bite Treatment—A Randomized Control Study. Wild Env Med 2006 17(1) 21–25
2006 Levy PD, Hile DC, Yungmann LM, Miller M. A Prospective Analysis of the Treatment of Friction Blisters with 2-octylcyanoacrylate JAPMA. May/June 2006. 96(3) 232-37
Abstracts and Presentations:
2017 Moadel T, Varga S, Hile D. A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Simulation, Lecture, and Discussion-Based Education of Sepsis to Emergency Medicine Residency. Academic Assembly, Council of Residency Directors, Apr 2017, Ft. Lauderdale FL
2016 Coughlin R, Chandler I, Bonz J, Hile DC. Enhancement of Cricothyroidotomy Procedural Competency using Cadaver Autograft Academic Assembly, Council of Residency Directors, Apr 2016, Nashville TN
2015 Hile DC, Birch AS, Walrath J, Hile LM. Reliance on Technology Among Climbers on Mt. Rainier. Oral presentation. WMS Wilderness Medical Conference and Annual Meeting. July 2015, Breckenridge CO
2015 Hile LM, Birch AS, Walrath J, Hile DC. Climbers’ Cognizance of Altitude Illness on Mt. Rainier. Oral presentation. WMS Wilderness Medical Conference and Annual Meeting. July 2015, Breckenridge CO
2014 Binford J, Coughlin R, Bonz J, Hile DC. A randomized comparison of the Control-Cric system vs. standard method for emergency cricothyrotomy. Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians Annual Meeting. Hartford, CT Oct 2014
2011 McGrane O, Cronin A, Hile DC. Impact of Handheld SONAR Devices on SCUBA Diver Rescue. Abstract and Oral Presentation. 2011 Wilderness Medical Society Conference and Annual Meeting. Snowmass, CO 29 July-3 Aug 2011
2010 Heiner JD, Hile DC, Demons ST, Wedmore IS. 10% Povidone-Iodine May Be a Practical Field Water Disinfectant, Wild Env Med. 2010, 21:332-336
2010 McCrum G, Hile DC. A comparison of climbing accidents on Mount McKinley over two 10-year periods. Abstract and Oral Presentation: 2010 Wilderness Medical Society Conference and Annual Meeting. Snowmass, CO 23-28 July 2010
2010 McCrum G, Hile DC. A comparison of climbing accidents on Mount Rainier over two 10-year periods. Abstract and Oral Presentation: 2010 Wilderness Medical Conference and Annual Meeting. Snowmass, CO 23-28 July 2010
2010 Rosenberry, C, Hile DC, Sartor RL, Gibson AK. Ziploc bags for Preventing Bears from Smelling Food. Abstract and Oral Presentation: 2010 Wilderness Medical Conference and Annual Meeting. Snowmass, CO 23-28 July 2010
2010 Heiner JD, Simmons EA, Hile DC, Wedmore IS. A blinded, randomized, palatability study comparing variations of two popular field water disinfection tablets. Abstract and Poster Presentation: 2010 Wilderness Medical Conference and Annual Meeting. Snowmass, CO 23-28 July 2010
2009Â Â Heiner JD, Hile D, Demons ST, Wedmore I. 10% Povidone-iodine may be a practical field water disinfectant. Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) 2009 Conference. Tampa, FL 12-14 December 2009
2009 Hile DC, Cashin B. Asymptomatic Bacteriuria. Abstract, Poster presentation, ACEP Scientific Assembly 2009, Boston MA, Oct 4-8
2009 Solberg JS, and Hile DC. Avalanche Beacon reception under water: a pilot study applying avalanche beacon technology to improve SCUBA diver situational awareness. Abstract, Poster presentation; WMS Medical Conference and Annual Meeting. Snowmass CO Jul 24-28, 2009
2009 Heiner JD, Hile D, Demons ST, Wedmore I. 10% Povidone-iodine may be a practical field water disinfectant. Abstract, Poster presentation; WMS Medical Conference and Annual meeting, Snowmass CO. Jul 24-28, 2009
2007 Tauferner D, Hile L, Hile D. A Treatment of fire ant stings: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial using a topical spray: Poster presentation; ACEP Research Forum, Seattle WA. Oct 7-9 2007
2005 Hile D, Coon T, Skinner C, Yungmann L, Levy P, Bose S, Patel M, Miller Treatment of Fire Ant Stings with Mitigator Sting and Bite Treatment A Randomized Control Study. SAEM 2005 Annual Meeting Abstracts; Poster presented at GSACEP Apr 2005 San Antonio, TX
2004 Levy PD, Hile DC, Yungmann LM, Miller M Poster Presentation, “A Novel Technique Utilizing Tissue Adhesive in Treatment of Friction Blisters; a randomized trial†SAEM Annual Assembly, Orlando, FL
2004 Levy PD, Hile DC, Yungmann LM, Miller M. A prospective Analysis of the Treatment of Friction Blisters with 2-octylcyanoacrylate. SAEM 2004 Annual Meeting Abstracts
1997 Hile DC, Poster Presentation, “Osteoarthritis and Bone Mineral Density in the Hamman – Todd (human skeleton) Collection†Kirtlandia Society Annual Meeting. Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Textbook Chapters and review articles
2018 Della-Giustina DA and Hile DC Shoulder Pain: in: Cline, Ma, Cydulka et al., ed. Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine Manual 9th Edition. Available online Mar 2019
2015 Hile DC and Hile LM. The Emergent Evaluation and Treatment of Hand Injuries. Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, ed. D. Della-Giustina, K. Goldflam. 2015 May;33(2):397-408. PMID: 25892729
2014 Della-Giustina DA and Hile DC Shoulder Pain: in: Cline, Ma, Cydulka et al., ed. Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine Manual 8th Edition. Available online Mar 2015
2011 Final Review In: Bose, Sudip and McManus, John, ed. High Yield Emergency Medicine. LLSA Prep
2009 Animal Bites and Stings In: Auerbach, ed. Advanced Wilderness Life Support: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, Evacuation. University of Utah
Musculoskeletal injuries In: Auerbach, ed. Advanced Wilderness Life Support: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, Evacuation. University of Utah
2006 Wound Management in the Wilderness. In: Auerbach, ed. Advanced Wilderness Life Support: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, Evacuation. University of Utah: 25-34
Heat Illnesses in the Wilderness. In: Auerbach, ed. Advanced Wilderness Life Support: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, Evacuation. University of Utah: 1-9
Cold Injuries and Frostbite in the Wilderness. In: Auerbach, ed. Advanced Wilderness Life Support: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, Evacuation. University of Utah: 59-67
Psychologic Consequences of Wilderness Travel. In: Auerbach, ed. Advanced Wilderness Life Support: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, Evacuation. University of Utah: 110-118
2003 Wound Management in the Wilderness. In: Ingebretsen, ed. Advanced Wilderness Life Support: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, Evacuation. University of Utah: 25-34
Invited Editorials and Commentaries
2015 Hile D. Hile L. Pocket Emergency Medicine, Third Edition Book Review, Ann Emerg Med 2015; 65(3) 346.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
National
Oct 2017 Managing Arrhythmias without Skipping a Beat
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Boca Raton FL, Oct 11-14, 2017
Up in the Air: In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Duck Key, FL January 18-21, 2016
Bites and Stings: Are there Any Good Antivenoms Anymore?
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Duck Key, FL January 18-21, 2016
Death and Epistaxis
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Boca Raton FL, Oct 11-14, 2017
Marine Envenomations
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Boca Raton FL, Oct 11-14, 2017
The Smoking Joint: Orthopedic Joint Emergencies
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Boca Raton FL, Oct 11-14, 2017
Apr 2017 Remediation Consults
Council of Residency Directors (CORD-EM) Academic Assembly Ft. Lauderdale FL, 29 Apr 2016 (Panelist)
Mar 2016 Preventing Resident Remediation
Council of Residency Directors (CORD-EM) Academic Assembly
Nashville, TN, 5-8 Mar 2016
Mar 2016 Remediation Consults
Council of Residency Directors (CORD-EM) Academic Assembly
Nashville, TN, 5-8 Mar 2016
Jan 2016 Managing the Emergent Airway Without Soiling Yourself
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Duck Key, FL January 18-21, 2016
Managing Arrhythmias without Skipping a Beat
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Duck Key, FL January 18-21, 2016
Dissecting the Aortic Emergencies
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Duck Key, FL January 18-21, 2016
Surviving Sepsis: How to Avoid Shock
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Duck Key, FL January 18-21, 2016
Up in the Air: In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Duck Key, FL January 18-21, 2016
Pulmonary Embolism: Defusing the Ticking Time Bomb
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Duck Key, FL January 18-21, 2016
Bites and Stings: Are there Any Good Antivenoms Anymore?
Northwest Seminars: Topics in Emergency Medicine
Duck Key, FL January 18-21, 2016
Apr 2015 Implementing Effective Faculty Development on Resident Assessment – Council of Residency Directors – Emergency Medicine (CORD-EM) Academic Assembly, Phoenix AZ, 15 April 2015
Apr 2014 Guest Faculty, Practical Emergency Airway Course, Baltimore, MD
Invited lecturer, assisted attendees with airway manipulation and access during 2 day-long hands-on airway course.
Nov 2012 Course Director and Lecturer - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Zion National Park, UT
Lectures include: Primary Exam in the Wilderness, Medical Problems in the Wilderness, Infectious Disease, Wilderness Medical Kits, Wilderness Wound Care, Altitude Illness, and Practical Skills stations including; spinal immobilization, Orthopedic procedures, Litters and carries, and patient assessment.
Mar 2012 Practical Skills in Wilderness Medicine: A Mini-lab for Small Adults – Joint Services Pediatric Symposium. Seattle, WA, Mar 12-15
Jul 2009 Don’t be Left to Your Own Devices – Medical Technology in the Wilderness - Wilderness Medical Society Annual Meeting, Snowmass, CO, July 24-28
May 2008 Wilderness Medical Kits – Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
Infectious Disease – Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
Medical Problems in the Wilderness - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
May 2007 Wound Care in the Wilderness - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
Water Treatment and Purification - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
Infectious Disease - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
Medical Problems in the Wilderness - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
May 2006 Wound Care in the Wilderness - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
Water Purification - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
Mountain Biking Injuries - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
May 2005 Wound Care in the Wilderness - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
Heat Illnesses - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
Medical Illnesses in the Wilderness - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Moab, UT
Sep 2003 Wound Care in the Wilderness - 11th Annual AWLS Wilderness Medicine Conference, Moab, UT
Mountain Biking Injuries - 11th Annual AWLS Wilderness Medicine Conference, Moab, UT
Sep 2002 Trauma Assessment in the Wilderness - 10th Annual AWLS Wilderness Medicine Conference, Moab, UT
Wilderness Improvisational Techniques and Evacuation Strategies - 10th Annual AWLS Wilderness Medicine Conference, Moab, UT
Regional
Mar 2013 How to Be a Department Chief – EM NW Senior Military Skills Training, Suncadia, WA
Leadership as an Emergency Physician – EM NW Senior Military Skills Training, Suncadia, WA
Avalanche Rescue Practical Skills Lab – EM NW Senior Military Skills Training, Suncadia, WA Annually, June 2009-2012
Course Developer and Lecturer - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course and Conference, Ashford, WA
Taught and certified 30 residents, physicians, medical students, and PAs annually. Lectures include: Primary Exam in the Wilderness, Orthopedic Injuries, Wilderness Scenarios, Medical Problems in the Wilderness, Infectious Disease, Animal Bites and Stings, Wilderness Medical Kits, Wilderness Wound Care, Water Disinfection and Treatment, and Practical Skills stations including; spinal immobilization, Orthopedic procedures, Litters and carries, and patient assessment.
Sep 2009-2011 Course Developer and Lecturer: Wilderness Medicine rotation at
Annually Madigan Army Medical Center/NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School), September 1 – 30
Elective rotation available nationally to medical students and residents of all specialties. Delivered over 20 wilderness medicine- based lectures and organized multiple hands-on and field activities, including field expeditions to Mt. Rainier, local rock climbing, and a wilderness adventure race.
April 2008 Beyond ATLS: An Emerging Approach to Severe Trauma – University of Maryland, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Surgery, Grand Rounds
Current Literature in Wilderness and Military Emergency Medicine – University of Maryland Departments of Emergency Medicine and Surgery, Grand Rounds
Nov 2007 Pediatric Abdominal Pain – Uniform Services University, Bethesda, MD
Other Invited Lectures
Aug 2013 Yale FOOT Wilderness First Aid Course - Lectures given include:
Spine stabilization and transport in the Wilderness workshop
Wound Care in the Wilderness workshop, Allergies and Anaphylaxis
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2018 – 2020 American Academy of Procedural Medicine
2013 – 2018 Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
2012 – 2018 Council of Residency Directors – Emergency Medicine (CORD-EM)
Vice Chair, Remediation Task Force (Apr 2017-current)
Director of Medical Knowledge Subcommittee for Remediation Task Force (2015 – 2017)
2010 - Current Fellow, Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM)
2008 - Current Wilderness Medical Society member
2008 – 2011, 2016-Current American College of Emergency Physicians
REVIEW ACTIVITIES
2017- 2018 Reviewer, Trauma
2014-2017 Reviewer, Annals of Emergency Medicine
2008-2018 Reviewer, Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
2007-2018 Reviewer, Military Medicine
PERSONAL
Interests: Wilderness Medicine (Tactical, Expeditionary, Survival), rock climbing, mountain biking, adventure racing, skiing, guitar, and philosophy
