The University of Louisville Department of Emergency Medicine's (DEM) commitment to clinical research can be seen in the collaborative efforts between DEM faculty and residents. DEM expertise and support currently exists for multi-center trial participation as well as collaborations with the University of Louisville Departments of Internal Medicine (Cardiology and Infectious Disease), Neurosurgery, Surgery and Pathology. Although not a DEM focus, basic science research opportunities are available within the Medical School.

The multidisciplinary DEM Research Committee meets bimonthly to facilitate the research process for faculty and residents. Two experienced nurse coordinators provide assistance with literature searches, grant writing, Human Studies submissions, staff in-servicing, data collection, and manuscript preparation.

Participation in academic research endeavor is a requirement of all resident physicians. Each intern is assigned a faculty mentor who oversees the development of the project. DEM resources as already described are made available.

During the PGY III year, projects are presented at DEM Research Day, University of Louisville Hospital Resident Research Forum, and/or scientific meetings. Travel funding is made available for meeting presentation. Two faculty presented "Resident Research Awards" are made annually.

Faculty interest and expertise are diverse. Opportunities for student and resident projects are readily available. Current activities include:

Thirteen years of top enrollment in pharmaceutical sponsored multi-center trial participation,both independently and in conjunction with other departments, demonstrate DEM's diverse capabilities and our nurse coordinator expertise. Example include: