The study of emergency medicine is a broad field that covers the variety of ailments arriving at the emergency room, with a deep focus on how to improve particular aspects of urgent care. Throughout their clinical research initiatives, faculty members of Indiana University School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine are devoted to developing future leaders and investigators, dedicating funds and considerable resources to continue their successful track record of mentorship. They actively support junior investigators, fellows and residents as well as senior faculty seeking novel lines of inquiry.
Diverse Patient Population
Department researchers actively seek and encourage other investigators toward collaborative studies, both within and outside IU School of Medicine. Among Riley Hospital for Children, Eskenazi and IU Health Methodist hospitals, the patient volume is vast and varied. Opportunities exist to engage patients—for acute studies and as contacts for future research endeavors such as studies, biobanking and registries. Department investigators have significant experience with various study designs as well as the ability to collect, process and store biologic samples around the clock. Notably, the Department of Emergency Medicine at IU School of Medicine has experience with both federally funded and industry-sponsored trials. Emergency Medicine investigators treat patients at Indiana University Health hospitals, including Methodist, Riley Hospital for Children (downtown and North), University, Bloomington, North and West as well as at Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital and through Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Full-Scope Research Leadership
Under the guidance of Vice Chair of Research and Innovation, Paul Musey, MD, MSc, the Emergency Medicine research team encompasses all aspects of clinical research—from regulatory and enrollment to follow up and study completion.
Collaborative partners include the Indiana University Physical Education Department, Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Krannert Institute of Cardiology (IU School of Medicine Cardiology Research division), and IU Health and Rehabilitation Services.
