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NRC·EMS National Research Consortium for Emergency Medical Services Jack G. Chirikjian, PhD Chair, Research Advisory Board
Welcome to the National Institute of Emergency Medical Services research
division web site. As part of our
mission, we are dedicated to improving the quality of emergency healthcare
through scientific investigation. To make this important goal a reality the
Institute is partnering with several other prominent organizations to form a
research consortium. Diverse
consortium members are bringing together tremendous resources for the
establishment of a National Center for
Excellence in emergency medical services research. The center will
eventually provide academic support and laboratory facilities for a variety
of experienced primary investigators and doctoral students. The Research Consortium’s Purpose The future of emergency medical care must be guided by clinical
research; and, it was for this reason that the National Research Consortium
for Emergency Medical Services (NRC-EMS) was created. The Consortium is dedicated entirely to
improvements in ambulance and emergency department medical care. The purpose of the NRC-EMS is to provide evidence for the use of new emergency
procedures, devices, or drugs and to offer appropriate review of existing
treatment methods. In addition, the
Consortium intends to investigate EMS systems implementation and EMS
education models. By publishing
quality research data we hope to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of
the emergency medical service system and the care it delivers. The NRC-EMS also serves as an
educational resource for undergraduate paramedic students. To instill an appreciation for the
scientific process, paramedic students and others are welcome to take a
Consortium course in EMS research methodology, write a literature review, and
present their topic in seminar format.
Research internships are also available for interested students. In response to a need identified by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Consortium is in the
process of creating a research methods training program specific to the EMS
industry for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Interested participants are encouraged to
contact Dr. Jack Chirikjian at chirikjian@niems.org. The Consortium’s Objectives ·
Bring together within a single
organization experienced investigators, administrative expertise, and
financial resources ·
Serve as a catalyst for collaboration
between EMS providers and scientific investigators ·
Secure funding from the Federal
Government, State Agencies, Corporations, and Charitable Foundations to train
new emergency medical researchers and to establish their careers ·
Develop improved investigative
techniques for evaluating prehospital treatment and propose strategies for
making EMS research easier to accomplish in emergency situations ·
Connect EMS researchers with patient
care outcome information so that the impact of prehospital emergency services
can be better evaluated and improved
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