Emergency Medicine Residency Program

Research

Cooper EM research is regularly presented at national scientific meetings, such as the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine and the American College of Emergency Physicians. Cooper EM investigators publish in top-tier medical journals, including the Annals of Emergency Medicine, Academic Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Chest. Funding sources have included the National Institutes of Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and pharmaceutical and device companies. The Research Division adheres to a mentorship model. Residents are highly encouraged to participate in on-going research under the guidance of a primary mentor and with the assistance of other experienced researchers from the hospital and UMDNJ-RWJMS. Residents routinely present research at local, regional and national meetings.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Dr. Baumann provides leadership and sets the vision for the Division. She provides mentorship to junior faculty, fellows, and residents. The Academic Associate Program is also well-established, where undergraduate students aid with subject screening and data collection. To learn more, click here to visit our Academic Associate Program web page @ www.cooperhealth.org/content/emed_aap.htm

RESEARCH AREAS

  • Sepsis
  • HTN in ED patients
  • Tobacco, alcohol & substance abuse in ED patients
  • Psychiatric issues and comorbidity in ED patients
  • Simulation
  • Pediatric MRSA
  • Hypthermia in cardiac arrest
  • Superutilizers of the ED
  • Innovations in medical student education

CURRICULUM

  • Successful completion of a research / scholarly project under the direct supervision of EM faculty
  • Journal club emphasizes an evidence based medicine approach, and senior residents are expected to lead the discussion during the second half of their PGY-3 year.
  • Academic EM conference provides an opportunity for residents to present a critically appraised topic.
  • At the completion of the senior year, residents will present their projects to the department and those engaged in research are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts to SAEM, ACEP and other national meetings.

EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESEARCH

Division Head: Brigitte Baumann, MD, MSCE
Phone: (856) 968-7347
Fax: (856) 968-8426