EMS/Aeromedical
Our emergency medicine group plays a pivotal role in every aspect of the EMS system in Southern Nevada.  Emergency physicians from our group serve as the medical director for all four of the major Fire Departments in Southern Nevada (Clark County Fire Department (Dr. Carrison), Henderson Fire Department (Dr. Henderson), Las Vegas Fire and Rescue (Dr. Slattery) North Las Vegas Fire Department (Dr. Malone).  Additionally, we provide the medical direction for one of the two private ambulance agencies in Southern Nevada (Dr. Marino).   Dr. Carrison serves as the medical director for the only helicopter agency in Southern Nevada, Mercy Air, Inc. Mercy Air’s affiliation with the parent company “Air Methods” provides an opportunity for additional aeromedical research on both the local and national level. Equally important as being involved in the day-to-day medical direction of these EMS agencies is our commitment to paramedic education.  Drs. Berkeley and Drs. Epter serve as the Medical Directors for the two main paramedic programs in Southern Nevada (Community College of Southern Nevada and University Medical Center).  Finally, Dr. Heck serves as the Operations Medical Director for the Southern Nevada Health District EMS Office.  These regulatory and oversight roles provide an opportunity for system-based EMS research.  Our unique position in the EMS community affords our faculty, residents, and medical students with research opportunities involving all aspects of EMS education, patient care, administration, and regulation.