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	Jeremy Ackerman, M.D., Ph.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Researcher FACULTY SINCE : 11/01/2007 MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of North Carolina School of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-3544 EMAIL : jeremy.ackerman@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I am particularly interested in developing medical applications for new and emerging technologies. I am also very interested in the use of simulation in training of residents and medical students. My past research projects have included the effects of ambient noise on emergency departments, the difference of attitudes of field providers and medical control physicians towards the use of opiod analgesia, and the application of computer graphics technologies to ultrasound guided and laparoscopic procedures

	Douglas S. Ander, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. Assoc. Professor-CT Dir.,Student Clerkship FACULTY SINCE : 09/01/1996 RESIDENCY : Henry Ford MEDICAL SCHOOL : Hahnemann University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-0232 EMAIL : dander@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I completed a combined Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Michigan, in 1995. I am currently an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine. My clinical research interest is management of acute heart failure. I direct undergraduate medical education for Emergency Medicine, direct the Emory Center for Experiential Learning. I am involved in medical education research. I am a founding member and Secretary Treasurer of the Clerkship Directors of Emergency Medicine.

	Ryan Armstrong, M.D., M.Ed., Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 07/14/2008 RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine PHONE : 404-712-1577 EMAIL : ryan.armstrong@emoryhealthcare.org

	Hany Atallah , M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2003 RESIDENCY : Albert Einstein College of Medicine MEDICAL SCHOOL : New York Medical College PHONE : 404-686-3845 EMAIL : hany.atallah@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I have a research interest in medical education using patient simulators. Along with Dr. Ander and the school of nursing we are currently planning some education initiatives using the SimMan patient simulators. I also have an interest in ED administration and process improvements.

	Patricia A. Baines, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Asst. Medical Director, Grady ECC FACULTY SINCE : 09/01/2003 RESIDENCY : King Drew Medical Center MEDICAL SCHOOL : Howard University College of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-5170 EMAIL : pbaines@emory.edu

	Barry Baker, M.D. Clinical Professor Volunteer Faculty FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/1998 RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Tulane University School of Medicine EMAIL : bbaker2@emory.edu

	Sridhar Basavaraju, Asst. Professor-CT Volunteer Clinician RESIDENCY : Mt. Sinai Medical Center MEDICAL SCHOOL : Georgetown University School of Medicine EMAIL : sbasava@emory.edu

	Todd J. Berger, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Asst. Residency Director FACULTY SINCE : 07/15/2000 RESIDENCY : SUNY Brooklyn MEDICAL SCHOOL : State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-0185 EMAIL : tberger@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : My background is in Education--I was a seventh grade science teacher before going to Medical School. Now I teach medicine. My academic interests lie in Medical Education (on both the resident and student level) and Curriculum Design. I have designed programs to develop clinical teaching skills for both faculty and residents, and I have given lectures and workshops regionally and nationally on the subject. As Assistant Residency Director with specific responsibilities for the PGY III class, my areas of interest are ACGME Core Competencies, Feedback and Evaluation, and Procedural Competence. Additionally, I run the Invasive Procedure (Human Cadaver) Lab and the Resident Retreat Curriculum. My clinical areas of interest are Asthma and Environmental Emergencies (esp. High Altitude and Wilderness Medicine).

	Matthew D. Bitner, Instructor - CT EMS Fellow FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2007 RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Miami School of Medicine PHONE : 404-778-5924 EMAIL : matthew.bitner@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I have a range of interests in Emergency Medicine. I mainly focus on EMS operations as well as pre-hospital and graduate medical education with an interest in curriculum development and adult-learning strategies. Additionally, I am interested in event medicine and emergency medical response planning.

	Jann L. Blanton, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Part-time Clinician FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/1996 RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine EMAIL : jl-blanton@comcast.net

	Placid Bone, Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator

	J. Shelby Bowron, M.D., M.P.H., M.R.O., F.A.C.E.P. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 09/01/1993 RESIDENCY : Baptist Medical Center MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Alabama School of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-4620 EMAIL : jbowron@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Primary research interest: Alcohol and Drug/Substance Abuse, Elderly Care

	James P. (Pat) Capes, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. Asst. Professor-CT MedicalDirector CLH ED FACULTY SINCE : 05/01/2000 RESIDENCY : Carolinas Medical Center MEDICAL SCHOOL : Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3845 EMAIL : james.capes@emoryhealthcare.org

	Arthur S. Chang, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Director, Medical Toxicology Clerkship FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2004 RESIDENCY : DUCOM/Tenet Hospitals MEDICAL SCHOOL : Hahnemann University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3845 EMAIL : aschang@emory.edu

	Timothy E. Davis, M.D., M.A., M.P.H. Asst. Professor-CT Part-time Clinician FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/1985 RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine EMAIL : tdavi02@emory.edu

	Damon M. DellAglio, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Medical Toxicologist FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2005 RESIDENCY : Temple University MEDICAL SCHOOL : State University of New York Upstate Medical University PHONE : 404-686-3845 EMAIL : dellaglio@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Toxicology, Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear Terrorism Preparedness,

	Barry M. Diner, M.D., M.P.H. Asst. Professor-TT Clincian Researcher FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2003 RESIDENCY : Brooklyn Hospital Center, Weill MC MEDICAL SCHOOL : Sackler School of Medicine PHONE : 404-712-1413 EMAIL : bdiner@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Outcomes research specifically atrial fibrillation and airway disease, systematic reviews (Cochrane). Educational interests is EBM

	Mary Ann Edens, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 06/09/2004 MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-6241 EMAIL : mary.edens@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Uses of bedside emergency ultrasound

	B. Jason Fox, Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2007 RESIDENCY : Other MEDICAL SCHOOL : Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3845 EMAIL : bryan.fox@emoryhealthcare.org

	Nicole M. Franks, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Asst. Medical Director - CLH FACULTY SINCE : 07/15/2002 RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Morehouse School of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3809 EMAIL : nicole.franks@emoryhealthcare.org

	Chetan Goud, Asst. Professor-CT Part Time Clinician RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-4620

	Samuel Graitcer, Clinical Instructor Clinician Educator RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine PHONE : 404-778-5975 EMAIL : samuel.graitcer@emoryhealthcare.org

	Ian B. Greenwald, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Medical Director, Rural Metro FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2004 RESIDENCY : Univeristy of PittsburghMorristown Memorial Hospital University of Pittsburgh MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Vermont College of Medicine PHONE : 404-712-2790 EMAIL : ian.greenwald@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : My research and academic interests focus on developing clinically effective out-of-hospital (EMS) care and preparedness issues. These activities involve working with community leaders and planners to implement evidence-based medicine protocols with public safety first responders and EMS transport professionals.

	Leon L. Haley, Jr., M.D., M.H.S.A., F.A.C.E.P. Assoc. Professor-CT Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs - Grady Health Systems, Medical Director Grady ECC FACULTY SINCE : 03/06/1997 RESIDENCY : Henry Ford MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-6419 EMAIL : leon.haley@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Health administration, health finances, management, diversity, professionalism, health policy and advocacy are my primary interests on the academic level..I also strongly interested in community service and currently serve on several non-profit boards in the Atlanta area.

	Kathryn L Hall-Boyer, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 03/01/1995 RESIDENCY : Naval Hospital MEDICAL SCHOOL : Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3809 EMAIL : khallbo@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : No current research.

	Vernetta Harris, Asst. Professor-CT Part Time Clinician RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Washington University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-4620

	Katherine L Heilpern, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. Assoc. Professor-CT Chair FACULTY SINCE : 08/26/1996 RESIDENCY : Temple University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine PHONE : 404 778 5975 EMAIL : kheilpe@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I have a keen interest in the interface between infectious diseases and acute illness and injury, with a particular focus on emerging pathogens. Additional areas of academic focus include faculty development and novel curriculum design. New areas of exploration include health policy and advocacy on the local and national level.

	Sheryl L Heron, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.E.P. Assoc. Professor-CT Assoc. Residency Director FACULTY SINCE : 07/22/1996 RESIDENCY : King Drew Medical Center MEDICAL SCHOOL : Howard University College of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-0714 EMAIL : sheron@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Intimate Partner Violence, Diversity in Medicine, Professionalism

	Jeremy Hess, M.D., M.P.H. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Researcher FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2006 RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-5866 EMAIL : jhess@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I have a range of interests in emergency medicine and public health. In the specialty, I am particularly interested in cardiology and competence in EKG interpretation, international emergency medicine, and emergency department crowding. My public health interests include the health effects of climate change, complex humanitarian emergencies, and health policy more generally.

	Emily L. Hirsh, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Asst. Medical Director - EUH FACULTY SINCE : 10/01/2003 RESIDENCY : University of Michigan MEDICAL SCHOOL : Baylor College of Medicine PHONE : 404-712-2580 EMAIL : elhirsh@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : My research interests currently focus on ways to think about the emergency department as a business, i.e., dealing with ways to increase capacity, maximize flow through the ED, and minimize variability in practice, all while maintaining outstanding patient care. I also am interested in quality improvement in the ED, education in billing and coding for our residents, and bedside teaching in clinical practice.

	Stuart W. Hoffman, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor Adjunct Faculty FACULTY SINCE : 01/01/1998 PHONE : 404-727-3639 EMAIL : shoffman@dvbic-lh.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Development of therapies for traumatic brain injury.

	Benjamin R. Holton, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Assoc. Residency Director FACULTY SINCE : 12/01/1993 RESIDENCY : Carolinas Medical Center MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-2254 EMAIL : bholton@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : My focus is education, primarily at the resident level. My concentration is cardiovascular topics and EKG reading. I am also involved in residency administration. I also have an interest in medical student education and serve as a mentor for a small group of first year medical students.

	Debra E. Houry, M.D., M.P.H. Asst. Professor-TT Director, Center for Injury Control FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2002 RESIDENCY : Denver Health Medical Center MEDICAL SCHOOL : Tulane University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-3181 EMAIL : dhoury@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I focus on public health and injury prevention research. My current projects include HIV screening, intimate partner violence, and the prevention of PTSD in trauma patients.

	Rick Hunt, Clinical Professor Volunteer Faculty PHONE : 770-488-1230 EMAIL : rhunt@cdc.gov

	Chad P. Huot, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 07/09/2001 RESIDENCY : University of Connecticut MEDICAL SCHOOL : Saint Louis University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-3182 EMAIL : chuot@emory.edu

	Alexander P. Isakov, M.D., M.P.H. Assoc. Professor-CT Med. Dir. Emory Flight, Asst. Medical Director - Grady EMS FACULTY SINCE : 10/15/2000 RESIDENCY : University of Massachusetts Medical Center MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine PHONE : 404-712-9610 EMAIL : aisakov@sph.emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : EMS, domestic preparedness, international health, public health surveillance, disaster medicine

	Maureen Letts Joyner, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2006 RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Cincinnati College of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3845 EMAIL : maureen.joyner@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Medical Student Education, Community Partnerships/Outreach

	Nadine Kaslow, M.D. Professor Faculty - Joint Appointment PHONE : 404-616-4757 EMAIL : nkaslow@emory.edu

	Ziad N. Kazzi, Asst. Professor-CT Toxicologist RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : American University of Beirut Medical Center, Lebanon PHONE : 404-616-9130 EMAIL : zkazzi@emory.edu

	Matthew T. Keadey, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Medical Director - Emory Hospital ED FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2000 RESIDENCY : UNC Chapel Hill MEDICAL SCHOOL : Eastern Virginia Medical School of the Medical College of Hampton Roads PHONE : 404-712-9649 EMAIL : matthew.keadey@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I currently manage the daily operations at one of our three academic Emergency Departments. This includes our observation area as well as our cadre of mid level providers. I also act as a site director for our residents who rotate at our location. My current interests include reimbursement and coding as well as physician productivity specific to emergency medicine. In addition, a new area of interest includes the development of an ED quality program based on evidence based principles.

	Arthur L Kellermann, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.E.P. Professor Associate Dean for Health Policy FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/1993 RESIDENCY : University of Washington MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-778-5975 EMAIL : akell01@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Injury Prevention and Control, Health Services Research, Emergency Medical Services

	Christine E. Keyes, Instructor - CT International Fellow FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2007 RESIDENCY : Other MEDICAL SCHOOL : Vanderbilt University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-778-5924 EMAIL : cekeyes@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Application of emergency medicine principles and practices in various international settings Teaching health care workers in low income countries

	Richard Kleiman, Instructor - CT Toxicology Fellow FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2007 RESIDENCY : Other MEDICAL SCHOOL : Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3845 EMAIL : richard.kleiman@emoryhealthcare.org

	Rhys Lam, Asst. Professor-CT Clinican Educator FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2007 RESIDENCY : Other MEDICAL SCHOOL : Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3845 EMAIL : brlam@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Critical Care, Education, Sports Medicine

	Melissa J. Lamberson, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/1995 RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Miami School of Medicine PHONE : 404-712-1044 EMAIL : mlamber@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Resident education, Quality assurance/improvement, Geriatric care

	Denise S. Lawe, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 07/15/2002 RESIDENCY : Temple University MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry PHONE : 404-686-3809 EMAIL : denise.lawe@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Spirituality in medicine and professional wellness

	Jason Liebzeit, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2006 RESIDENCY : Northwestern University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3845 EMAIL : jason.liebzeit@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Professionalism, interpersonal communication among healthcare providers

	John H Lloyd, M.D. Clinical Asst. Professor Volunteer Faculty FACULTY SINCE : 06/01/2002 RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3845

	Douglas W Lowery-North, M.D. Assoc. Professor-CT Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs - Emory Healthcare FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/1995 RESIDENCY : UCLA Medical Center MEDICAL SCHOOL : Vanderbilt University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-778-7272 EMAIL : Doug.Lowery-North@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Traumatic Brain Injury and Neuromuscular Pathophysiology, Public Health ED Surveillance

	Lisa R. Mack, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Asst. Residency Director - CLH FACULTY SINCE : 07/15/1999 RESIDENCY : Resurrection-Michael Reese Hospital MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3809 EMAIL : lmack@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Geriatrics

	William C. Manson, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Associate Director of Emergency Ultrasound Services FACULTY SINCE : 07/07/2008 MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-616-4620 EMAIL : wmanson@emory.edu ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Emergency Ultrasound

	Ricardo Martinez, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 11/01/2004 RESIDENCY : LSU - New Orleans MEDICAL SCHOOL : Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans PHONE : 404-686-3845 EMAIL : ricardo_martinez@tsged.com

	Iyesatta Massaquoi, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2006 RESIDENCY : Johns Hopkins University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine EMAIL : Iyesatta.massaquoi@emoryhealthcare.org

	Andre' Matthews, Instructor - CT Toxicology Fellow RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Yale University School of Medicine

	Bryan F. McNally, M.D., M.P.H. Asst. Professor-CT Assoc. Medical Director, Emory Flight FACULTY SINCE : 10/01/2002 RESIDENCY : Jacobi/Montefiore MC MEDICAL SCHOOL : Albany Medical College PHONE : 404-712-2772 EMAIL : bryan.mcnally@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I have a range of research interests in emergency medicine, emergency medical services and public health. In the specialty, I am particularly interested in the treatment of time sensitive cardiac conditions including sudden cardiac arrest and myocardial infarction. My focus has been in the development of registries both locally and nationally that allow for benchmarking of care for these conditions in an effort to improve survival. My public health interests include working internationally in the Republic of Georgia an an effort to improve their public Emergency Services System and working domestically with the National Weather Service on programs that involve extreme weather events including the impact they have on public's health and disaster preparedness for health care institutions.

	D. Leigh Miles, Asst. Professor-CT Part Time Clinician RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Mercer University School of Medicine EMAIL : dlstewa@emory.edu

	Brooks L. Moore, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2004 RESIDENCY : Emory University MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine PHONE : 404-686-3845 EMAIL : brooks.moore@emoryhealthcare.org

	Brent W. Morgan, M.D. Assoc. Professor-CT Asst. Medical Dir., Ga. Poison Center FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/1996 RESIDENCY : Metro Health MEDICAL SCHOOL : Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health PHONE : 404-616-9130 EMAIL : bmorg02@emory.edu

	Nimmi Natarajan, M.D. Asst. Professor-CT Clinician Educator FACULTY SINCE : 09/01/2005 RESIDENCY : Mt. Sinai Medical Center MEDICAL SCHOOL : Rush University Rush Medical College PHONE : 404-712-2774 EMAIL : nirmala.natarajan@emoryhealthcare.org ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Adolescent career development; women's health issues; latino community healthcare issues. My teaching interests center around cardiac ventricular and atrial arrhythmias - diagnosis and treatment.