EMS FELLOWSHIP Overview EMS Admin Activities Other EMS Activities Disaster Medicine Activities Faculty Curriculum MPH Schedule Upcoming Events References Fellowship in Emergency Medical Services/Disaster Medical Sciences Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine The fellowship in EMS/DMS consists of a two-year, post-graduate program designed to provide education and experience in out-of-hospital emergency medical systems, disaster medicine, international emergency medicine, and the management of public health emergencies. During training, the EMS/DMS fellow will have duties and responsibilities not only with the emergency department, but also with the community. During the two year EMS/DMS program, fellows will obtain formal advanced training with a degree goal of Master in Public Health, Master of Public Administration, or Master of Business Administration, due to the growing need to understand EMS/DMS in a broader public perspective. Responsibilities include: Direct patient care Supervision of residents, medical students, and paramedic interns Providing formal lectures to residents and faculty throughout UCI Medical Center Training includes: Certification as an Orange County Base Hospital Physician (responsible for management and supervision of UCI-assigned paramedic units and UCI Medical Intensive Care Nurses) Active participation in Regional Paramedic Advisory Committee meetings Active participation in quality improvement activities Active participation in paramedic field training Active participation in the Disaster Medical Assistance Team, including deployment Active participation in administrative committees at UCI Medical Center, Orange County Health Care Agency, State of California, and professional organizations including the National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians European Master of Disaster Medicine course development International disaster preparedness courses HAZMAT courses National Association of EMS Physicians Medical Director Course Advanced degree program (MPH, MPA, or MBA) Topics taught during the fellowship include (but are not limited to): Incident command system Blast Injuries Bioterrorism/Pandemic influenza Mass Casualty Triage Radiological issues and threats Chemical weapons Vulnerable populations Community preparedness US health care system Natural disasters (such as hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, and tornadoes) Before completing the program, the EMS/DMS Fellow will have completed two academic level projects that may include formal research, support of community organizations (e.g., public health department, EMS agency, healthcare agency), evaluation or program development. These projects must be presented at national or international meetings. With the 2 year preparation and the advanced degree program, the fellow will be provided with all the tools to become a community health educator and an active expert in the emerging field of disaster medicine as well as traditional EMS.