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2025-26 Program Description
Day 1
Day 1 - Lecture 1:
From eczema and viral exanthems to scabies, Kawasaki disease, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, rashes in children can reflect a wide range of underlying conditions—some benign, others emergent. In this lecture, Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP—Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California—guides clinicians through the recognition and management of pediatric rashes with diagnostic and therapeutic relevance. The talk emphasizes high-risk diagnoses not to miss, rash presentations in darker skin tones, and pearls for accurate clinical assessment. Topics include eczema herpeticum, varicella, measles, HSP, impetigo, scarlet fever, SJS/TEN, and more. Practical, image-rich, and grounded in current evidence, this lecture prepares providers to confidently assess and treat dermatologic conditions in pediatric patients.
Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP
is the Assistant Dean for Career Advising in the Office of Student Affairs at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and Associate Professor (Educational Scholar) of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Medical Education at Los Angeles General Medical Center. A native South Dakotan, she trained in Emergency Medicine and was chief resident at Los Angeles County/ USC Medical Center and completed a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at Loma Linda University. She has been core Emergency Medicine faculty at LAC/USC Medical Center since 2010 where she continues to care for both sick/injured children and adults. Dr. Rose is a prolific educator with over 100 publications and over 1000 invited presentations locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Rose has been awarded several education awards including multiple LAC/USC faculty of the year awards, outstanding teaching performance, and the Honorable Mention Outstanding Speaker of the Year for the American College of Emergency Physician Scientific Assembly. She has been course director for several national Pediatric Emergency Medicine courses and has published two textbooks--one on life-threatening rashes and a practical clinical textbook for pediatric emergencies for EM-trained providers.
You may contact Dr. Rose with your questions or comments at emilyros@usc.edu.
Day 1 - Lecture 2:
Dr. Jonathan Edlow, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School, delivers a high-yield lecture on evaluating non-traumatic back pain, with a focus on identifying life- or function-threatening conditions. Participants will learn how to recognize red flags, stratify risk, and apply evidence-informed diagnostic strategies to avoid delays in diagnosing cord or cauda equina syndromes.
Jonathan A. Edlow, MD
is a Professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics such as stroke, TIA, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and various causes of weakness and dizziness. He is an internationally renowned expert on neurological emergencies. Dr. Edlow’s specialty areas include ED quality assurance, ED physical layout and facilities redesign, physician professional development, and the creation and implementation of clinical practice guidelines. For the past 15 years, Dr. Edlow has contributed to the international development of emergency medicine in a variety of countries, participating in educational, quality assessment, and emergency care systems consulting projects. Practicing medicine since 1981, he is board-certified in both emergency medicine and internal medicine. In addition to being well-published in peer reviewed literature, Dr. Edlow has written a book on stroke, as well as two award-winning books for the lay public; one about the history of Lyme disease titled “Bull’s Eye: unraveling the medical mystery of Lyme disease,” and the second titled “The Deadly Dinner Party: 15 true medical detective stories.”
You may contact Dr. Edlow with your questions or comments at jedlow@bidmc.harvard.edu.
Day 1 - Lecture 3:
This fast-paced and practical talk delivers essential strategies for interpreting abdominal CTs in emergent settings. Robert Tubbs, MD, an experienced educator known for his engaging, case-based teaching style walks through high-stakes diagnoses such as mesenteric ischemia, AAA rupture, closed loop obstruction, and more. With an emphasis on clinical pearls and real-life cases, this session equips clinicians with tools to identify when "the minutes count."
Robert Tubbs, MD
is a Professor of Emergency Medicine in the Alpert Medical School of Brown University Department of Emergency Medicine. He serves as Director of the Emergency Radiology elective for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and has been recognized repeatedly for excellence in clinical teaching, earning awards such as the National ACEP Faculty Teaching Award and the Council of Residency Directors Distinguished Educator Award. He frequently lectures nationally and internationally on a number of emergency radiology and medical education topics. Board‑certified in Emergency Medicine, he is also an attending physician at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, and Women and Infants Hospital, where he combines front‑line patient care with educational leadership and innovative work in emergency radiology and medical curriculum design.
You may contact Dr. Tubbs with your comments or questions at tubbsrj@gmail.com
Day 1 - Lecture 4:
Michael W. Donnino, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and practicing critical care physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, presents a focused lecture on the diagnosis and management of sepsis and septic shock. Topics include pitfalls in diagnosis, limitations of temperature and white blood cell count, the role of lactate and perfusion assessments, sepsis definitions and scoring systems, fluid resuscitation strategies, vasopressor choices, and adjunctive therapies such as steroids. Clinical cases are used to highlight common errors and reinforce practical strategies for timely recognition and management in the emergency and critical care settings.
Michael W. Donnino, MD
is an attending physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. His clinical practice spans both the intensive care unit as well as the emergency department. Dr. Donnino was the first person in the country to train in a 6-year combined emergency medicine, internal medicine, and critical care program leading to board certification in all three areas. Dr. Donnino is also the Director of the Center for Resuscitation Science and Director of Critical Care in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Donnino’s research interests include clinical trials and clinical investigations in septic shock and cardiac arrest. In the field of cardiac arrest, Dr. Donnino is the lead investigator of a multi-center clinical trial evaluating the use of steroids in post-arrest shock and a multi-center trial evaluating thiamine as a metabolic resuscitator in septic shock. Other notable studies include an investigation in microcirculatory dysfunction post-arrest, an evaluation of the human metabolome in sepsis and post-cardiac arrest, and severity of illness scoring systems in post-cardiac arrest patients. Dr. Donnino is a member of the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Subcommittee at the American Heart Association and co-author of sections of the 2010 ACLS guidelines.
You may contact Dr. Donnino with your comments or questions at mdonnino@bidmc.harvard.edu
Day 2
Day 2 - Lecture 1:
Pediatric trauma presents unique diagnostic and management challenges that demand a tailored approach. This lecture offers an in-depth review of high-yield principles in pediatric trauma, with a focus on common pitfalls, appropriate imaging, and injury-specific care strategies. Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP—Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California—discusses the application of clinical decision rules for head and abdominal trauma, cervical spine clearance protocols, and age-appropriate resuscitation techniques. Key content includes pain control, airway management, identification of red flags in neck and thoracic trauma, and the use of TXA in children.
Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP
is the Assistant Dean for Career Advising in the Office of Student Affairs at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and Associate Professor (Educational Scholar) of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Medical Education at Los Angeles General Medical Center. A native South Dakotan, she trained in Emergency Medicine and was chief resident at Los Angeles County/ USC Medical Center and completed a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at Loma Linda University. She has been core Emergency Medicine faculty at LAC/USC Medical Center since 2010 where she continues to care for both sick/injured children and adults. Dr. Rose is a prolific educator with over 100 publications and over 1000 invited presentations locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Rose has been awarded several education awards including multiple LAC/USC faculty of the year awards, outstanding teaching performance, and the Honorable Mention Outstanding Speaker of the Year for the American College of Emergency Physician Scientific Assembly. She has been course director for several national Pediatric Emergency Medicine courses and has published two textbooks--one on life-threatening rashes and a practical clinical textbook for pediatric emergencies for EM-trained providers.
You may contact Dr. Rose with your questions or comments at emilyros@usc.edu.
Day 2 - Lecture 2:
Jonathan A. Edlow, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an authority on neuroemergency care, reviews the diagnostic pitfalls of atypical stroke presentations. This high-impact lecture explores stroke mimics, chameleons, and underrecognized syndromes—from transient global amnesia to cortical hand and leg syndromes—offering clinicians a roadmap to better recognize ischemic strokes in patients with subtle or misleading symptoms. Attendees will learn evidence-based strategies to improve clinical reasoning and avoid missing time-sensitive diagnoses.
Jonathan A. Edlow, MD
is a Professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics such as stroke, TIA, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and various causes of weakness and dizziness. He is an internationally renowned expert on neurological emergencies. Dr. Edlow’s specialty areas include ED quality assurance, ED physical layout and facilities redesign, physician professional development, and the creation and implementation of clinical practice guidelines. For the past 15 years, Dr. Edlow has contributed to the international development of emergency medicine in a variety of countries, participating in educational, quality assessment, and emergency care systems consulting projects. Practicing medicine since 1981, he is board-certified in both emergency medicine and internal medicine. In addition to being well-published in peer reviewed literature, Dr. Edlow has written a book on stroke, as well as two award-winning books for the lay public; one about the history of Lyme disease titled “Bull’s Eye: unraveling the medical mystery of Lyme disease,” and the second titled “The Deadly Dinner Party: 15 true medical detective stories.”
You may contact Dr. Edlow with your questions or comments at jedlow@bidmc.harvard.edu.
Day 2 - Lecture 3:
Robert Tubbs, MD, emergency physician and widely respected educator, guides learners through the diagnostic approach to life-threatening causes of chest pain beyond acute coronary syndrome. This lecture emphasizes clinical and radiologic strategies to detect conditions such as aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, tension pneumothorax, esophageal rupture, and pericardial tamponade, using case-based examples and evidence-based decision tools.
Robert Tubbs, MD
is a Professor of Emergency Medicine in the Alpert Medical School of Brown University Department of Emergency Medicine. He serves as Director of the Emergency Radiology elective for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and has been recognized repeatedly for excellence in clinical teaching, earning awards such as the National ACEP Faculty Teaching Award and the Council of Residency Directors Distinguished Educator Award. He frequently lectures nationally and internationally on a number of emergency radiology and medical education topics. Board‑certified in Emergency Medicine, he is also an attending physician at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, and Women and Infants Hospital, where he combines front‑line patient care with educational leadership and innovative work in emergency radiology and medical curriculum design.
You may contact Dr. Tubbs with your comments or questions at tubbsrj@gmail.com
Day 2 - Lecture 4:
Withdrawal from alcohol can be unpredictable and dangerous, requiring clinicians to act swiftly using both clinical judgment and standardized tools. In this lecture, Brian Fuehrlein, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University and Director of the Psychiatric Emergency Room at VA Connecticut, discusses the pathophysiology, time course, and red flags for severe alcohol withdrawal. He reviews use of the Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale (PAWSS), compares it with CIWA, and emphasizes the importance of anticipatory care—even in asymptomatic but high-risk patients.
Brian Fuehrlein, MD, PhD
graduated from the M.D. Ph.D. program at the University of Florida in 2008, adult psychiatry residency program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2012 and addiction psychiatry fellowship at Yale University in 2013. He is currently an Associate Professor and the director of the psychiatric emergency room at the VA Connecticut. Dr. Fuehrlein has a strong interest in medical student and resident education, particularly surrounding addiction psychiatry and serves on multiple local and national committees in this role. In 2017 he was awarded the Irma Bland award for excellency in psychiatry resident education through the APA. In 2018 he was awarded the Clerkship Faculty Teaching Award for Outstanding Medical Student Educator and Role Model. He is also passionate about emergency psychiatry and substance use disorders and has presented and published his work surrounding opioid use disorder in the emergency room setting. In 2019 he was inducted into the American College of Psychiatrists, an organization that recognizes excellence in clinical practice, research, academic leadership, or teaching.
You may contact Dr. Fuehrlein with your comments or questions at brian.fuehrlein@yale.edu.
Day 3
Day 3 - Lecture 1:
Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and Director of Pre-Health Undergraduate Studies. In this lecture, she presents an evidence-based update on the evaluation and management of pediatric fever in the emergency department. Topics include risk stratification by age, interpretation of inflammatory markers, current AAP guidelines for febrile infants 8 to 60 days old, HSV considerations in neonates, and the approach to urinary tract infections and pneumonia. Emphasis is placed on distinguishing self-limited viral illness from serious bacterial infections, applying clinical decision tools, and tailoring management based on the latest research and practice standards.
Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP
is the Assistant Dean for Career Advising in the Office of Student Affairs at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and Associate Professor (Educational Scholar) of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Medical Education at Los Angeles General Medical Center. A native South Dakotan, she trained in Emergency Medicine and was chief resident at Los Angeles County/ USC Medical Center and completed a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at Loma Linda University. She has been core Emergency Medicine faculty at LAC/USC Medical Center since 2010 where she continues to care for both sick/injured children and adults. Dr. Rose is a prolific educator with over 100 publications and over 1000 invited presentations locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Rose has been awarded several education awards including multiple LAC/USC faculty of the year awards, outstanding teaching performance, and the Honorable Mention Outstanding Speaker of the Year for the American College of Emergency Physician Scientific Assembly. She has been course director for several national Pediatric Emergency Medicine courses and has published two textbooks--one on life-threatening rashes and a practical clinical textbook for pediatric emergencies for EM-trained providers.
You may contact Dr. Rose with your questions or comments at emilyros@usc.edu.
Day 3 - Lecture 2:
Dr. Jonathan A. Edlow, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and expert in neuroemergency care, presents an in-depth exploration of uncommon but dangerous causes of acute generalized weakness. The lecture covers critical diagnoses such as Guillain-Barré, myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, tick paralysis, hypokalemic paralysis, and botulism, with practical strategies for bedside diagnosis, risk stratification, and airway management. Participants will gain clarity on when to suspect rare neurologic disorders and how to manage them in high-pressure emergency settings.
Jonathan A. Edlow, MD
is a Professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics such as stroke, TIA, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and various causes of weakness and dizziness. He is an internationally renowned expert on neurological emergencies. Dr. Edlow’s specialty areas include ED quality assurance, ED physical layout and facilities redesign, physician professional development, and the creation and implementation of clinical practice guidelines. For the past 15 years, Dr. Edlow has contributed to the international development of emergency medicine in a variety of countries, participating in educational, quality assessment, and emergency care systems consulting projects. Practicing medicine since 1981, he is board-certified in both emergency medicine and internal medicine. In addition to being well-published in peer reviewed literature, Dr. Edlow has written a book on stroke, as well as two award-winning books for the lay public; one about the history of Lyme disease titled “Bull’s Eye: unraveling the medical mystery of Lyme disease,” and the second titled “The Deadly Dinner Party: 15 true medical detective stories.”
You may contact Dr. Edlow with your questions or comments at jedlow@bidmc.harvard.edu.
Day 3 - Lecture 3:
Managing critically ill patients requires rapid recognition of life-threatening problems and decisive intervention under pressure. This lecture uses real-world cases to highlight strategies for approaching undifferentiated shock, ventilator complications, atrial fibrillation with instability, severe acidosis, and complex postoperative crises. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a broad differential, avoiding diagnostic tunnel vision, and applying evidence-based principles in time-sensitive environments. Internationally respected educator Michael Donnino, MD, shares practical frameworks to strengthen clinical reasoning and improve outcomes in the ICU and emergency department.
Michael W. Donnino, MD
is an attending physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. His clinical practice spans both the intensive care unit as well as the emergency department. Dr. Donnino was the first person in the country to train in a 6-year combined emergency medicine, internal medicine, and critical care program leading to board certification in all three areas. Dr. Donnino is also the Director of the Center for Resuscitation Science and Director of Critical Care in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Donnino’s research interests include clinical trials and clinical investigations in septic shock and cardiac arrest. In the field of cardiac arrest, Dr. Donnino is the lead investigator of a multi-center clinical trial evaluating the use of steroids in post-arrest shock and a multi-center trial evaluating thiamine as a metabolic resuscitator in septic shock. Other notable studies include an investigation in microcirculatory dysfunction post-arrest, an evaluation of the human metabolome in sepsis and post-cardiac arrest, and severity of illness scoring systems in post-cardiac arrest patients. Dr. Donnino is a member of the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Subcommittee at the American Heart Association and co-author of sections of the 2010 ACLS guidelines.
You may contact Dr. Donnino with your comments or questions at mdonnino@bidmc.harvard.edu
Day 3 - Lecture 4:
This practical and fast-paced lecture highlights orthopedic injuries that are commonly missed or misinterpreted in the emergency department. With real-world examples attendees are guided through common diagnostic pitfalls in cases like scaphoid fractures, Lisfranc injuries, and femoral neck fractures. Robert Tubbs, MD, an experienced emergency medicine physician and educator, delivers a systematic approach to radiograph interpretation while emphasizing key red flags that warrant further evaluation or consultation.
Robert Tubbs, MD
is a Professor of Emergency Medicine in the Alpert Medical School of Brown University Department of Emergency Medicine. He serves as Director of the Emergency Radiology elective for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and has been recognized repeatedly for excellence in clinical teaching, earning awards such as the National ACEP Faculty Teaching Award and the Council of Residency Directors Distinguished Educator Award. He frequently lectures nationally and internationally on a number of emergency radiology and medical education topics. Board‑certified in Emergency Medicine, he is also an attending physician at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, and Women and Infants Hospital, where he combines front‑line patient care with educational leadership and innovative work in emergency radiology and medical curriculum design.
You may contact Dr. Tubbs with your comments or questions at tubbsrj@gmail.com
Day 4
Day 4 - Lecture 1:
Cardiac conditions in children are often overlooked until they become critical—early recognition can be lifesaving. In this important lecture, Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP—Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California—equips clinicians with tools to identify and respond to pediatric cardiac emergencies. Topics include the recognition and management of ductal-dependent congenital heart disease, pediatric heart failure, chest pain, myocarditis, life-threatening syncope, and arrhythmias such as SVT and long QT syndrome. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic red flags, interpretation of pediatric ECGs, and immediate interventions that can alter the trajectory of a child in crisis.
Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP
is the Assistant Dean for Career Advising in the Office of Student Affairs at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and Associate Professor (Educational Scholar) of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Medical Education at Los Angeles General Medical Center. A native South Dakotan, she trained in Emergency Medicine and was chief resident at Los Angeles County/ USC Medical Center and completed a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at Loma Linda University. She has been core Emergency Medicine faculty at LAC/USC Medical Center since 2010 where she continues to care for both sick/injured children and adults. Dr. Rose is a prolific educator with over 100 publications and over 1000 invited presentations locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Rose has been awarded several education awards including multiple LAC/USC faculty of the year awards, outstanding teaching performance, and the Honorable Mention Outstanding Speaker of the Year for the American College of Emergency Physician Scientific Assembly. She has been course director for several national Pediatric Emergency Medicine courses and has published two textbooks--one on life-threatening rashes and a practical clinical textbook for pediatric emergencies for EM-trained providers.
You may contact Dr. Rose with your questions or comments at emilyros@usc.edu.
Day 4 - Lecture 2:
Documentation errors are among the most common sources of medical-legal vulnerability, even when clinical care is appropriate. This lecture highlights real malpractice cases and provides practical strategies for improving documentation practices. Topics include informed consent, discharge instructions, charting discrepancies, documentation during transitions of care, spoliation, scribe usage, and the implications of the 21st Century Cures Act. Emphasis is placed on avoiding language that can harm providers in court and recognizing how patient access to electronic records increases liability risks. Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, Assistant Clinical Professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, draws on years of expertise to outline practical steps clinicians can take to safeguard themselves while ensuring accurate, defensible documentation.
Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD
is currently the President and CEO of Shepherd's Hope Inc, and was formerly the Chief Executive Officer of the American Health Information Management Association and the System Chief Medical Officer HCA Florida and Ocala hospitals. He served as CEO of the American Osteopathic Association and the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Risk Officer for TeamHealth. He holds the following faculty appointments: Clinical Asst. Professor, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Clinical Asst. Professor, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine; Clinical Asst. Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the co-author of five risk management books: Bouncebacks: Critical Care, Bouncebacks: Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine; Bouncebacks: Medical and Legal (1at and 2nd Editions) and Risk Management and the Emergency Department: Executive Leadership for Protecting Patients and Hospitals. Dr. Klauer also served as the American College of Emergency Physicians Council Speaker and subsequently as a member of their Board of Directors. Dr. Klauer earned his Executive JD, with honors, from Concord Law School in 2011.
You may contact Dr. Klauer with your comments or questions at kevinklauer1@gmail.com
Day 4 - Lecture 3:
Jonathan A. Edlow, MD, a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and faculty at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, is internationally recognized for his expertise in neuroemergency care. In this lecture, Dr. Edlow outlines a new framework for approaching dizzy patients in the emergency department, emphasizing bedside diagnosis over unnecessary imaging. Participants will gain tools to recognize high-risk features, avoid diagnostic pitfalls, and apply clinical reasoning to one of emergency medicine’s most perplexing complaints.
Jonathan A. Edlow, MD
is a Professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics such as stroke, TIA, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and various causes of weakness and dizziness. He is an internationally renowned expert on neurological emergencies. Dr. Edlow’s specialty areas include ED quality assurance, ED physical layout and facilities redesign, physician professional development, and the creation and implementation of clinical practice guidelines. For the past 15 years, Dr. Edlow has contributed to the international development of emergency medicine in a variety of countries, participating in educational, quality assessment, and emergency care systems consulting projects. Practicing medicine since 1981, he is board-certified in both emergency medicine and internal medicine. In addition to being well-published in peer reviewed literature, Dr. Edlow has written a book on stroke, as well as two award-winning books for the lay public; one about the history of Lyme disease titled “Bull’s Eye: unraveling the medical mystery of Lyme disease,” and the second titled “The Deadly Dinner Party: 15 true medical detective stories.”
You may contact Dr. Edlow with your questions or comments at jedlow@bidmc.harvard.edu.
Day 4 - Lecture 4:
Jonathan A. Edlow, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a nationally recognized expert in neuroemergencies, presents a practical approach to diagnosing and treating BPPV at the bedside. Emphasizing the distinction between triggered versus spontaneous dizziness, Dr. Edlow reviews the pathophysiology of BPPV, appropriate use of the Dix-Hallpike and supine roll tests, and how to implement canalith repositioning maneuvers like the Epley and BBQ roll. This lecture equips clinicians to manage BPPV confidently and avoid unnecessary diagnostics.
Jonathan A. Edlow, MD
is a Professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics such as stroke, TIA, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and various causes of weakness and dizziness. He is an internationally renowned expert on neurological emergencies. Dr. Edlow’s specialty areas include ED quality assurance, ED physical layout and facilities redesign, physician professional development, and the creation and implementation of clinical practice guidelines. For the past 15 years, Dr. Edlow has contributed to the international development of emergency medicine in a variety of countries, participating in educational, quality assessment, and emergency care systems consulting projects. Practicing medicine since 1981, he is board-certified in both emergency medicine and internal medicine. In addition to being well-published in peer reviewed literature, Dr. Edlow has written a book on stroke, as well as two award-winning books for the lay public; one about the history of Lyme disease titled “Bull’s Eye: unraveling the medical mystery of Lyme disease,” and the second titled “The Deadly Dinner Party: 15 true medical detective stories.”
You may contact Dr. Edlow with your questions or comments at jedlow@bidmc.harvard.edu.
Day 5
Day 5 - Lecture 1:
Children present infrequently but critically in emergency settings—and when they do, preparedness saves lives. This lecture delivers an evidence-based review of pediatric resuscitation, emphasizing key physiologic differences, recognition of compensated shock, respiratory failure, and the tailored use of airway and circulatory support strategies. Presented by Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP—Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California—this talk covers essential topics including vascular access, fluid and pressor selection in pediatric sepsis, traumatic brain injury protocols, neonatal resuscitation techniques, and high-stakes airway management. Practical, high-yield guidance is provided to improve confidence and performance when caring for critically ill children.
Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP
is the Assistant Dean for Career Advising in the Office of Student Affairs at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and Associate Professor (Educational Scholar) of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Medical Education at Los Angeles General Medical Center. A native South Dakotan, she trained in Emergency Medicine and was chief resident at Los Angeles County/ USC Medical Center and completed a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at Loma Linda University. She has been core Emergency Medicine faculty at LAC/USC Medical Center since 2010 where she continues to care for both sick/injured children and adults. Dr. Rose is a prolific educator with over 100 publications and over 1000 invited presentations locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Rose has been awarded several education awards including multiple LAC/USC faculty of the year awards, outstanding teaching performance, and the Honorable Mention Outstanding Speaker of the Year for the American College of Emergency Physician Scientific Assembly. She has been course director for several national Pediatric Emergency Medicine courses and has published two textbooks--one on life-threatening rashes and a practical clinical textbook for pediatric emergencies for EM-trained providers.
You may contact Dr. Rose with your questions or comments at emilyros@usc.edu.
Day 5 - Lecture 2:
Michael Donnino, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Center for Resuscitation Science at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, explores the latest evidence in cardiac arrest care. This lecture examines real-world challenges in airway management, reviews comparative studies of amiodarone, lidocaine, and epinephrine, and analyzes targeted temperature management and other post-arrest interventions. Emphasis is placed on integrating research findings into practical ACLS decision-making to enhance patient outcome
Michael W. Donnino, MD
is an attending physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. His clinical practice spans both the intensive care unit as well as the emergency department. Dr. Donnino was the first person in the country to train in a 6-year combined emergency medicine, internal medicine, and critical care program leading to board certification in all three areas. Dr. Donnino is also the Director of the Center for Resuscitation Science and Director of Critical Care in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Donnino’s research interests include clinical trials and clinical investigations in septic shock and cardiac arrest. In the field of cardiac arrest, Dr. Donnino is the lead investigator of a multi-center clinical trial evaluating the use of steroids in post-arrest shock and a multi-center trial evaluating thiamine as a metabolic resuscitator in septic shock. Other notable studies include an investigation in microcirculatory dysfunction post-arrest, an evaluation of the human metabolome in sepsis and post-cardiac arrest, and severity of illness scoring systems in post-cardiac arrest patients. Dr. Donnino is a member of the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Subcommittee at the American Heart Association and co-author of sections of the 2010 ACLS guidelines.
You may contact Dr. Donnino with your comments or questions at mdonnino@bidmc.harvard.edu
Day 5 - Lecture 3:
Nationally recognized emergency physician and Harvard Medical School professor Jonathan A. Edlow, MD, delivers a candid and insightful lecture on diagnostic errors. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, Dr. Edlow dissects cases where things went wrong, explores the underlying reasons—from cognitive traps to systemic issues—and offers practical tools for minimizing future errors. His engaging, self-reflective approach reinforces the value of humility, curiosity, and continuous learning in the pursuit of safer patient care.
Jonathan A. Edlow, MD
is a Professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics such as stroke, TIA, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and various causes of weakness and dizziness. He is an internationally renowned expert on neurological emergencies. Dr. Edlow’s specialty areas include ED quality assurance, ED physical layout and facilities redesign, physician professional development, and the creation and implementation of clinical practice guidelines. For the past 15 years, Dr. Edlow has contributed to the international development of emergency medicine in a variety of countries, participating in educational, quality assessment, and emergency care systems consulting projects. Practicing medicine since 1981, he is board-certified in both emergency medicine and internal medicine. In addition to being well-published in peer reviewed literature, Dr. Edlow has written a book on stroke, as well as two award-winning books for the lay public; one about the history of Lyme disease titled “Bull’s Eye: unraveling the medical mystery of Lyme disease,” and the second titled “The Deadly Dinner Party: 15 true medical detective stories.”
You may contact Dr. Edlow with your questions or comments at jedlow@bidmc.harvard.edu.
Day 5 - Lecture 4:
This practical and case-based lecture highlights key considerations in emergency imaging, from selecting the appropriate modality to understanding artifacts, protocol variations, and operational barriers to timely interpretation. Alexander Grushky, MD, a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with fellowship training in musculoskeletal imaging at Corewell Health and current faculty in Emergency Radiology at Michigan Medicine, shares insights on using ACR Appropriateness Criteria, the importance of clinical context, and how to foster better collaboration between emergency physicians and radiologists.
Alexander D. Grushky, MD
is a board certified diagnostic radiologist in the Emergency Radiology department at Michigan Medicine. He was born and raised in Metro Detroit, MI. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology at Michigan State University, and completed his medical school training at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. After completing a transitional year internship and subsequent radiology residency at Oakwood/Beaumont - Dearborn MI, he then completed fellowship training in musculoskeletal radiology at Beaumont - Royal Oak, MI.
You may contact Dr. Grushky with your comments or questions at algrushk@umich.edu