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survival flight helicopter landing on the helipad Emergency Medicine by the Numbers
1,023
Flights with Survival Flight in 2023
#4
NIH funded Emergency Medicine department in the US, 2023
$10.6 million
NIH funding, 2023
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Department News
Mahajan Awarded William G. Barsan Collegiate Professorship in Emergency Medicine
The Department of Emergency Medicine is proud to announce that Prashant Mahajan, M.D., MPH, MBA, Professor and Department Chair, has been awarded the William G. Barsan Collegiate Professorship in Emergency Medicine, one of the University of Michigan’s highest faculty honors.
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Department News
Michigan Medicine Elevates Pediatric Emergency Care on the National Stage
From Ann Arbor to Honolulu, Michigan Medicine made waves at this year’s Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) conference — sharing groundbreaking research, connecting across institutions, and spotlighting its growing impact in pediatric emergency medicine (PEM).
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Department News
Not Just a Helicopter
Michigan Medicine’s Survival Flight is powered by more than rotors and fuel, it’s powered by the skill, heart, and grit of a 22-person nursing team. Beyond the life-saving missions, it’s their passion for innovation, education, and service that truly sets them apart.
 Staff gather to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the new lactation room.
Department News
Emergency Department Opens Dedicated Lactation Space for Staff
This week saw the official grand opening of the Department of Emergency Medicine’s lactation room, a step toward supporting working parents. The May 27 ribbon-cutting came after years of advocacy and collaboration throughout the department.
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Department News
Emergency Department Achieves Success in Faculty Promotions
The Department of Emergency Medicine is proud to celebrate the promotion of all ten faculty members proposed this cycle. Approved by the University of Michigan Board of Regents May 15 and effective August 25, 2025, these promotions span the clinical, research, and tenure tracks.
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Department News
Launching the Next Generation of Emergency Medicine Researchers
The K12 Neuro-EM Scholars Program, launched in 2024 at the University of Michigan’s Weil Institute and funded by the NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, is the first national initiative designed to train early-career emergency medicine (EM) faculty in neurological research. With dedicated funding, mentorship, and a focus on high-impact research, the program supports scholars as they pursue independent research careers focused on critical, time-sensitive neurological emergencies. In its inaugural year, four scholars were selected, with additional support provided through a Pipeline Program for emerging researchers. The initiative is quickly building a nationwide community of EM physician-scientists committed to advancing care for neurological emergencies.