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# McSwain

Trama Education Project

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## Pages

- [Homepage](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/) - OUR MISSION: To improve the treatment and outcomes of the trauma patient through quality continuing education for all providers from the streets to the surgical suites. OUR VISION: Through the McSwain Charitable Trust, the McSwain Trauma Education Project (MTEP) provides numerous opportunities to deliver quality
- [Third Thursday Trauma Talk](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/third-thursday-trauma-talks/) - Third Thursday Trauma Talk The 3rd Thursday of each month, MTEP hosts a one-hour presentation by experts in the field of trauma. View Bio August 20th, 2026 Guest: Dan Godbee, MDTime: 8:00pm CDTTopic: Triage for MCI REGISTER FOR THIS TALK Past Trauma Talks MTEP's First Trauma Talk from Merry McSwain on Vimeo. PAST TRAUMA TALKS
- [Dan Clark Godbee](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/dan-clark-godbee/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Dan Clark Godbee Dan Godbee was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 31, 1955. His family moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee in 1958 and he grew up there. He was educated in the public schools of the City of Oak Ridge and graduated
- [Second Tuesday Trauma Talk](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/second-tuesday-trauma-talk/) - 2nd Tuesday at Two (2:00 CT) Trauma Talk The 2nd Tuesday of each month, MTEP hosts a one-hour presentation by experts in the field of trauma. View Bio August 11th, 2026 Guest: Joel DemersTime: 2:00pm CTTopic: “Is Dead Really Dead?” REGISTER FOR THIS TALK Past Trauma Talks MTEP's First Trauma Talk from Merry McSwain on
- [Patrick Greiffenstein, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/patrick-greiffenstein-md-2/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Patrick Greiffenstein, MD Patrick Greiffenstein is a trauma surgeon and Trauma ICU director at the Norman E. McSwain Jr. Spirit of Charity Trauma Center in New Orleans. He is Professor of Surgery at LSU Health Science Center where he also serves as the
- [Ben Scarboro. MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/ben-scarboro-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Ben Scarboro. MD Dr. Don “Ben” Scarboro is a Surgical Critical Care Fellow at Louisiana State University, training at the only Level I Trauma Center in New Orleans. A native of Franklin, VA, he earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Microbiology from Virginia Tech
- [David Pecora](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/david-pecora-2/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Merry J. McSwain, BSN, MSN, (ret.) ACNP McSwain Trauma Education ProjectExecutive Director / McSwain Charitable Trust – TrusteeMerry J. McSwain fell in love with EMS as a teenager in the early-80’s. She began her career as an EMT-Ambulance at the age of 18
- [MTEP / Catholic Health Trauma Conference](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/mtep-catholic-health-trauma-conference/) - Rockville Centre, NY March 20th, 2026 8am-5pm Molloy University / Hays Auditorium REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: $30 – EMTs / Nurses $40 – Physicians $20 – Students REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE > VENDORS/SPONSORS CONFERENCE AGENDA TOPICS: Rotors, Runway andResuscitation: Flight Medicine for the Field Provider- Woodrow Sams, MDTreating Hemorrhagic Shock – Richard Bagdonas,
- [Joseph A. Zito, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/joseph-a-zito-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Joseph A. Zito, MD Dr. Zito is a board-certified emergency physician and neurocritical care specialist with extensive experience in emergency medicine, critical care, medical education, and emergency medical services leadership. He currently serves as an Attending Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine
- [Michael Moskowitz, DO](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/michael-moskowitz-do/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Michael Moskowitz, DO Dr. Moskowitz is the VP of Clinician Resilience and Well-Being for Catholic Health on Long Island, NY,where he leads programs to promote resilience, reduce burnout, and improve overall clinician well-being.With a passion for enhancing the healthcare work environment, Dr. Moskowitz
- [Daniel Keegan, EMT-P](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/daniel-keegan-emt-p/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Daniel Keegan, EMT-P Deputy Chief Keegan brings 24 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to this conference. He started his career as a Certified First Responder and worked his way up to becoming a Paramedic. Chief Keegan’s journey in EMS includes serving
- [Michael W. West, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/michael-w-west-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Michael W. West, MD Dr. West is a Trauma / Acute Care Surgeon and Surgical Intensivist, at Good Samaritan University Hospital, American College of Surgeons Level I Trauma Center, where he has served in the Department of Surgery since 2016. He is the
- [Marvin Wayne, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/marvin-wayne-md-2/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Marvin Wayne, MD Dr. Wayne attended medical school at the University of Michigan and completed his surgical residency at the University of Colorado. He served in the US Army in Vietnam and at Fort Carson Army Medical Center, where he received a bronze
- [Woodrow Sams, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/woodrow-sams-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Woodrow Sams, MD Dr. Sams is an emergency physician and flight doc at The University of Michigan with a passion for delivering high-quality care in challenging environments. He was previously a fire-medic, critical care ground medic, and flight medic who now works with
- [David S. Shapiro, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/david-s-shapiro-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." David S. Shapiro, MD, MHCM, FACS, FCCM David S. Shapiro, MD, MHCM, FACS, FCCM is a trauma surgeon, physician executive, and innovator whose path began early. As a teen, he witnessed an act of public violence resulting in the death of a young
- [Richard Bagdonas, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/richard-bagdonas-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Richard Bagdonas, MD Commander Richard Albin Bagdonas serves as a Full Time Trauma/Critical Care/Acute Care Emergency Surgeon at Catholic Health – Good Samaritan University Hospital (West Islip/NY); an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Verified Level I Trauma Center, which has over 1800 trauma
- [David Phiilip, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/david-phiilip-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." David Phiilip, MD Dr. David Phillips is an Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgeon, and the Medical Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Good Samaritan University Hospital. He is an experienced neurosurgeon, with additional expertise in epilepsy surgery, hydrocephalus, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Phillips has
- [Conferences](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/conferences/) - Upcoming Conferences MTEP / Catholic Health Trauma Conference Molloy University / Hays Auditorium / Rockville Centre, NY March 20, 2026 CONFERENCE DETAILS MTEP / MissionCIT Trauma Conference Shelton, CT June 5th, 2025 CONFERENCE DETAILS TBA CONFERENCE DETAILS MTEP / Motlow State Community College Trauma Conference Marcum Technology Center Lynchburg, TN May 15th, 2025 View Our
- [Jason Winslow, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/jason-winslow-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Jason Winslow, MD, MS, NREMT, FACEP, FAEMS Dr. Winslow has been involved with EMS and trauma care for over 30 years, starting out as an EMT and working his way up to Paramedic, then physician. He served as an emergency medicine physician for
- [Kevin Ferrarotti](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/kevin-ferrarotti/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Kevin Ferrarotti, FACHE, MPH, MHA, M.Ed., NREMT, EMS Instructor Kevin Ferrarotti is a board-certified healthcare executive with more than 28 years of experience as a first responder, including EMS, fire services, and 911 dispatch. With over two decades as a clinical instructor, college
- [Alexis R. Scheuermann, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/alexis-r-scheuermann-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Alexis R. Scheuermann, MD Alexis R. Scheuermann, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at LSU Health New Orleans, specializing in trauma and critical care surgery. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbial, Cellular, and Molecular Biology from Auburn University in 2014
- [Elizabeth Lacy, MHA, MPS, NRP](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/elizabeth-lacy-mha-mps-nrp/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Elizabeth Lacy, MHA, MPS, NRP Elizabeth Lacy is the Manager of Community Services at University Medical Center in New Orleans and previously served as the hospital’s first EMS Outreach Coordinator. With over 19 years of EMS experience as an EMT and Paramedic in
- [MTEP / Erie, PA Trauma Conference](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/mtep-erie-pa-trauma-conference/) - MTEP / Erie, PA Trauma Conference September 19, 2025 8am-5pm Ambassador Hotel Conference Center REGISTER FOR THE ERIE, PA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: Early Registration (before August 22nd): $40Individual Registration (after August 22nd): $50Group Rate (10 Registrations for the price of 9): $450 REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE > AGENDA TOPICS: Hypothermia – Matt Sturdivant, DOTraumatic Arrest
- [Kristin Juhasz, DO, FACEP](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/kristin-juhasz-do-facep/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Kristin Juhasz, DO, FACEP Dr. Juhasz is a board-certified emergency medicine physician based in Erie, Pennsylvania. A proud graduate of UPMC Hamot’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program, she currently serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and as the Emergency Medicine Director of
- [Michele Buraczewski](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/michele-buraczewski/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Michele Buraczewski, MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, TCRN, CBRN Ms. Buraczewski is the Burn Programmatic Nurse Specialist for UPMC Mercy Burn Center. She has been a nurse for over 39 years, with a background in emergency nursing and nursing education- for many years teaching
- [Randall M. Schaefer](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/randall-m-schaefer-2/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Randall M. Schaefer (Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, Retired), DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN Served 20 years as an Emergency/Trauma Nurse in operational units and fixed facilities in clinical and staff officer roles. She deployed three times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
- [Tracy Cotner-Pouncy](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/tracy-cotner-pouncy/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Tracy Cotner-Pouncy MSN, RN, TCRN Tracy Cotner-Pouncy is the Director of Trauma & Forensic Services for Baylor Scott & White in Temple, TX, overseeing three trauma centers and a regional Forensics program. She spent the previous four years as the Sr Director of
- [Matthew Sturdivant, DO](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/matthew-sturdivant-do/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Matthew Sturdivant, DO Dr. Sturdivant is an Acute Care and Trauma Surgeon as well as Surgical Critical Care Intensivist at UPMC Hamot. He graduated from Gannon University with his bachelor’s degree and earned a post-baccalaureate certificate from LECOM’s Erie, PA campus. He obtained
- [Sarah Mattocks](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/sarah-mattocks/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Sarah Mattocks, MSN, RN, TCRN, NE-BC Sarah Mattocks serves as the Trauma Program Director at UPMC Hamot, a Level II Trauma Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. She holds a BSN from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and an MSN from Gannon University.Beginning her nursing career
- [Patrick Greiffenstein, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/patrick-greiffenstein-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Patrick Greiffenstein, MD Patrick Greiffenstein is a trauma surgeon and Trauma ICU director at the Norman E. McSwain Jr. Spirit of Charity Trauma Center in New Orleans. He is Professor of Surgery at LSU Health Science Center where he also serves as the
- [Cynthia Widlitze](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/cynthia-widlitze/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Cynthia Widlitze In just 16 minutes Cynthia’s life changed forever. In 2023, she experienced many life-threatening medical emergencies. Now, as a professional speaker, she shares her compelling story from a patient’s perspective, weaving in messages that articulate how decisions create ripple effects far
- [MissionCIT Trauma Conference](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/missioncit-trauma-conference/) - MissionCIT Trauma Conference Shelton, CT June 5th, 2025 8am-5pm RD Scinto Auditorium REGISTER FOR THE SHELTON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: Normal Ticket Pricing May 1 – June 4: $70Group Pricing: Purchase 9 tickets and get the 10th ticket free!Group of 5 for the price of 4Breakfast and Lunch ProvidedCEUs Provided REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE > BECOME
- [Lynchburg Conference](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/lynchburg-conference/) - Lynchburg, TN May 15th, 2025 7:30am-5pm Motlow State Community College Marcum Technology Center REGISTER FOR THE LYNCHBURG CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: Normal Ticket Pricing April 17 – May 15: $70Group Pricing: 10 people for the price of 9Student Rate: $20Breakfast and Lunch is ProvidedCEUs Provided Vendor Sponsors: REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE BECOME A VENDOR TOPICS: Brendan
- [Alex Cavalea, MD​](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/alex-cavalea-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Alex Cavalea, MD​ Dr. Cavalea began his medical career as an EMT-Basic working for private ambulance companies in Chicago before attending Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago for medical school (2014), He finished general surgery residency at University of Tennessee
- [Brendan Campbell, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/brendan-campbell-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Brendan Campbell, MD, MPH – BIOSKETCH Brendan T. Campbell, MD, MPH is a Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and holds the Donald W. Hight Endowed Chair in Pediatric Surgery and serves as the Chief Surgical
- [Jeff Pinckney](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/jeff-pinckney/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Jeff Pinckney Jeff is a Lieutenant with the Fairfield Fire Department and a 35-year veteran of emergency services. Throughout his career, he has served as both an EMT and paramedic across New Haven and Fairfield counties. Nationally registered and certified as a Connecticut
- [Bradford Newbury MPA, NRP](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/bradford-newbury-mpa-nrp/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Bradford Newbury MPA, NRP Bradford Newbury MPA, NRP is a Captain/ Paramedic with over 39 years of experiences in firefighting and prehospital medicine. Brad has an extensive background as an educator and as an innovative entrepreneur, where he serves as the President and
- [Rommie Duckworth](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/rommie-duckworth/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Rommie Duckworth Rommie Duckworth is an emergency responder, educator, and author with over thirty years of experience in fire, rescue, and EMS. A career Fire Captain and EMS Coordinator, Rom has written hundreds of articles on rescue and prehospital trauma care and contributed
- [Blake Rikard](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/blake-rikard/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Blake Rikard McSwain Trauma Education ProjectMcSwain Charitable Trust – Board Member at LargeBlake Rikard is a Program Manager on the Stakeholder Relations Team at the National Registry of EMTs. He works to develop partnerships with key stakeholders, including State EMS Offices, EMS Employer
- [Who We Are](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/who-we-are/) - The McSwain Trauma Education Project (MTEP) is a non-profit (501)(c)(3) established to provide quality containing education that meets the high standard Dr. McSwain expected. As communities identify continuing educational needs in their area, MTEP is here to fully fund a one-day local conference.
- [Steven Alderman](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/steven-alderman/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Stephen Alderman Mr. Alderman is originally from Lexington, Kentucky, relocated to middle Tennessee in 2014. With 24 years of experience as a Critical Care Paramedic, he transitioned into education in 2017. He currently instructs EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics at Motlow State Community College.
- [Willow Chavez](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/willow-chavez/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Willow Chavez Willow Chavez is a Tennessee-based Critical Care Paramedic and EMS Chief of Giles County EMS, serving in this leadership role since May of 2023. With a deep passion for advancing prehospital care, she is committed to training future cohorts of EMS
- [John B. Holcomb, MD, FACS ](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/john-b-holcomb-md-facs/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." John B. Holcomb, MD, FACS John Bradley Holcomb received his M.D. from the University of Arkansas Medical School in 1985. entered the U.S. Army and completed his general surgery training in 1991. Dr Holcomb then deployed with the Joint Special Operations Command for
- [Richard Kamin, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/richard-kamin-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Richard Kamin, MD, FACEP, FAEMS Dr. Kamin is an actively practicing emergency physician and an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Connecticut Health Center where he is the EMS Program Director. Rich also serves as the Medical Director for the
- [Randall M. Schaefer](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/randall-m-schaefer/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Randall M. Schaefer (Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, Retired), DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN Randall M. Schaefer served 20 years as an Emergency/Trauma Nurse in operational units and fixed facilities in clinical and staff officer roles. She deployed three times in support of Operation Iraqi
- [Dr. Donald Jenkins](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/dr-donald-jenkins/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Dr. Donald Jenkins Dr. Donald Jenkins earned a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Scranton in Scranton, PA and his MD at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda MD. He performed his surgical residency at Wilford Hall USAF Hospital in San Antonio
- [Aubrey Lukis](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/aubrey-lukis/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Aubrey Lukis Aubrey Lukis is a dedicated field paramedic with a passion for patient care, education, and advancing EMS practices. Since beginning their EMS career in 2019, Aubrey has gained extensive experience in prehospital emergency medicine and became a licensed paramedic in 2023.With
- [Jaime Wesley](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/jaime-wesley/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Jaime Wesley Jaime Wesley is a Critical Care Paramedic with nearly a decade of experience in high-acuity, fast-paced prehospital medicine. She has spent her career not only working on the truck but also shaping the future of EMS through education, protocol development, and
- [Sophie Fuller](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/sophie-fuller/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Sophie Fuller Sophie Fuller is a critical care paramedic, flight paramedic, and president of the Tennessee Association of EMS Providers. A passionate advocate for leadership development and the evolution of modern EMS culture, she focuses on mentorship, training, and reshaping the way EMS
- [Life of Sirens](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/life-of-sirens/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Life and Sirens Life and Sirens is a podcast led by three seasoned EMS professionals—Sophie Fuller, Aubrey Lukis, and Jaime Wesley—dedicated to advancing emergency medical services through leadership, education, and candid discussions. Sophie Fuller, a critical care paramedic, flight paramedic, and president of
- [Victoria Miles, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/victoria-miles-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Victoria Miles, MD Dr. Victoria Miles is an Assistant Professor of Burn Surgery at University Medical Center New Orleans in association with Louisiana State University Health Science Center New Orleans. She was born and raised in South Mississippi. While completing college and medical
- [Grace N. Miller](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/grace-n-miller/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Grace N. Miller, NRP, EMSI Ms. Miller brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of emergency medical services (EMS). With roots in the Ozarks of Southern Missouri / Northern Arkansas, Grace relocated to embark on her EMS journey at Metropolitan
- [David Pecora](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/david-pecora/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." David Pecora David Pecora became an EMT in rural Pennsylvania in 1979. He then moved to Tampa, Florida in 1981 and completed a 2-year paramedic program. He was a senior paramedic and field instructor for Hillsborough County EMS in Tampa, Florida, as well
- [Omaha Conference](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/omaha-conference/) - Omaha Conference September 27, 2024 7:30am - 5:00pm Metropolitan Community College, CAM Building REGISTER FOR THE OMAHA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: Early Bird Registration until August 27: $65Normal Ticket Pricing August 27 to September 27: $75Group Pricing: 10 tickets for the price of 9 REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE VENDOR REGISTRATION TOPICS: Current Evidence and Current Activity
- [Reylon Meeks](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/reylon-meeks/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Reylon Meeks, BSN, MSN, PhD Reylon is an RN, currently working as a consultant and pediatric subject matter expert for the American Heart Association. She has worked on the Pediatric Advanced Life Support and PEARS curriculums, authoring chapters and scenarios for both. She continues to
- [Tim Perry](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/timperry/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Tim Perry, RN, CEN, CFRN, NR-P, CMTE Tim began his career in Tennessee EMS in 1982. His work has included Ground, Air and Fire/Rescue in Lawrence County, Maury County, Sumner County, and Putnam County.Mr. Perry spent 5 years in Emergency Medicine as Emergency
- [Houston Austin](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/houston-austin/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Houston Austin, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) BS, CCPM, PD, IC. Director for Motlow State Community College Houston earned his EMT and EMT-IV license in 2006 and Paramedic training at Tennessee Tech University in 2013. He received his Critical Care certification in 2016. Houston
- [Kenny Moffit](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/kenny-moffit/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Kenny Moffit, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Assistant Director for Motlow State Community College BS, CCPM, I/C Kenny received his EMT license in 1994 and his EMT-IV license in 1995 from Motlow State Community College. He received his Paramedic training at Tennessee Tech University
- [Chloe Iles](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/chloe-iles/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Chloe Iles, Paramedic, FP-C Chloe Iles is originally from Ames, Iowa, and attended Des Moines Area Community College, where she obtained her EMT certification. She started her career in EMS as an EMT at Midwest Medical Transport in Omaha, Nebraska, where she worked
- [What We Do](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/what-we-do/) - “Each minute has only 60 seconds. Do not waste any of them.” - McSwain Rules for Patient Care Dr. McSwain’s life’s work was improving the treatment and outcomes of the trauma victim and ensuring that all medical professionals who provide the care received quality continuing education. He was dedicated to this throughout his life .
- [Joel Demers](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/joel-demers/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Joel Demers Joel Demers is a paramedic serving as the EMS education coordinator for a state department of public health. He has 30 years experience in community based, commercial and critical care EMS and education. While serving as a regulator, Joel continues to
- [John Quinlavin](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/john-quinlavin/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." John Quinlavin PM, EMS Instructor John Quinlavin has over 45 years of prehospital medicine experience working as an EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter, Instructor and administrator in New York, Kansas, and Connecticut.As an EMS Service Director, John transformed a single paramedic ambulance service into a
- [Jared McKinney, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/jared-mckinney-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Jared McKinney, MD Jared J McKinney is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Program Director for the EMS Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. McKinney graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in Emergency Medicine and
- [Paul P Possenti, MS, PA-C, FAASPA](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/paul-p-possenti-ms-pa-c-faaspa/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Paul P Possenti, MS, PA-C, FAASPA Executive Director, Patient Experience, Trauma Services and Emergency Management Paul attended the State University of New York at Cortland, graduating in with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science and a minor in Biology. He completed
- [Rick Kazzi](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/rick-kazzi/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Rick Kazzi Rick Kazzi was a member of the Fairfield, Connecticut Fire Department from August, 1980 until he retired in June, 2021. He was certified as a Peer Support Counselor by The International Association of Fire Fighters. Upon completion of the process, Rick
- [Jon R. Krohmer, M.D., FACEP, FAEMS](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/jon-r-krohmer-m-d-facep-faems/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Jon R. Krohmer, M.D., FACEP, FAEMS Jon R. Krohmer, M.D., FACEP, FAEMS has recently retired as the Director of the NHTSA Office of EMS in the Department of Transportation and as the EMS Medical Director for the Caroline County (MD) Department of Emergency Services. He
- [Will Chapleau](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/will-chapleau/) - "Work with physiology, not against it." - McSwain Rules for Patient Care Will Chapleau, Paramedic, RN, TNS McSwain Charitable Trust – Trustee / Chairman of the Board – McSwain Trauma Education ProjectWill Chapleau is a founding partner of the International PreHospital Medicine Institute. Will Chapleau is a founding partner of the International PreHospital Medicine Institute. He
- [Dr. Ronald Gross](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/ron-gross/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Dr. Ronald Gross Medical Director-at-Large, McSwain Trauma Education Project and Consultant – McSwain Charitable TrustRonald I. Gross, MD, FACS completed medical school in 1976 at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in New York, NY and his general surgery residency in 1982
- [Marvin Wayne, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/marvin-wayne-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Marvin Wayne, MD Dr. Marvin Wayne attended medical school at the University of Michigan and completed his surgical residency at the University of Colorado. He served in the US Army in Vietnam and at Fort Carson Army Medical Center, where he received a
- [Bob Smith, Lieutenant FFD, EMT](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/bob-smith-lieutenant-ffd-emt/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Bob Smith, Lieutenant FFD, EMT Bob Smith has been an Emergency Medical Technician since 1994. He was appointed to the Fairfield Fire Department (FFD) in 1996 where he was promoted to Lieutenant in 2013. Mr. Smith has served at the FFD as Public
- [Jamie Hoffman-Rosenfeld, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/jamie-hoffman-rosenfeld-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Jamie Hoffman-Rosenfeld, MD Dr. Hoffman-Rosenfeld is a board-certified Pediatrician in the subspecialty field of Child Abuse Pediatrics. Formerly, she served as the Medical Director of the Bronx Child Advocacy Center and Child Abuse Pediatrics consultant for the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in Bronx,
- [Gallery](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/gallery/) - Conference Galleries Cancun 2022 Omaha 2022
- [Jennifer Porter, BSN, RN, CPEN](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/jennifer-porter-bsn-rn-cpen/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Jennifer Porter, BSN, RN, CPEN Jennifer Porter began her career in Emergency Medicine as a Nurse Extern at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. After earning her Associate of Applied Nursing from Tennessee State University, Ms Porter continued at Monroe Carell as
- [Lenworth M. Jacobs, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/lenworth-m-jacobs-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Lenworth M. Jacobs, MD, MPH, DSc (Hon), FACS, FWACS (Hon) Dr. Jacobs is the Professor of Surgery and Professor of Traumatology and Emergency Medicine at the University of Connecticut. He is a Trauma Surgeon at Hartford Hospital He graduated from the University of
- [Cancun Conference](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/cancun-conference/) - Cancun, Mexico December 2nd, 2023 8am-5pm Cancun Convention Center REGISTER FOR THE CANCUN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: Registration opens on April 3rdEarly bird from April 3rd to October 2nd: $25Normal ticket price from October 2nd to December 2nd: $35Group Pricing: 10 people for the price of 9 REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE > VIEW CONFERENCE AGENDA VIEW
- [Cristy Richmond](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/cristy-richmond/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Cristy Richmond Conference Coordinator and LiaisonWith a degree in journalism and advertising from Troy State University, Cristy hones her skills in event coordination and connecting people. From her time at Gillis Townsend Advertising as an assistant media buyer to working for PDI as
- [Dr. Eric Ernest](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/dr-eric-ernest/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Dr. Eric Ernest, M.D., EMT-P, FACEP, FAEMS Associate ProfessorDivision Chief, Prehospital and Emergency Medical ServicesDepartment of Emergency Medicine University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NebraskaDr. Ernest is an Associate Professor and Division Chief of Prehospital and Emergency Medical Services at the University of
- [Jeff Guy](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/jeff-guy/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Jeff Guy, MD, MSc, MMHC Dr. Jeffrey Guy is the Corporate Vice President of Care Process Design at HCA Healthcare, a healthcare giant with 186 hospitals and approximately 2,000 sites of care spanning 21 states and the United Kingdom. He developed this multidisciplinary
- [Miguel Angel Luna](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/miguel-angel-luna/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Miguel Angel Luna In 1988 Miguel Angel Luna became involved in the Emergency Medical Service in Northern Mexico, in Tamaulipas, a state bordering Texas. He served as a first responder and a rescuer in mountain and water rescue.In 1990 Mr. Angel Luna joined
- [Naperville Conference](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/naperville-conference/) - Naperville, Illinois October 19, 2023 8am-5pm Embassy Suites 1823 Arbiter Court REGISTER FOR THE NAPERVILLE CONFERENCE In partnership with the Region VIII Trauma Coordinators Illinois is divided into 11 EMS regions by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Region VIII is the second largest in the state for trauma center membership. SPEAKERS & TOPICS Will
- [Randi Schaefer, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/randi-schaefer-dnp-rn-acns-bc-cen/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Randi Schaefer, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN Dr. Randall M. Schaefer (Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, Retired), DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN, served 20 years as an Emergency/Trauma Nurse in operational units and fixed facilities in clinical and staff officer roles. She deployed three times in
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- [Brazil Conference](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/brazil-conference/) - Join us for the McSwain Trauma Education Project Conference in Sao Paulo, BrazilRua Augusta, 973Consolação São Paulo, SP CEP 01305-100 May 19, 2023 8am-6pm FAM University REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: Students & Technicians: R $80.00 – US $13.33Nurses: R $100.00 – US $16.67Doctors: R $150.00 – US $25.00**price may vary depending on exchange
- [Dr. Milton Steinman](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/dr-milton-steinman/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Dr. Milton Steinman Possui graduação em Medicina pela Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo (1987), Residência Médica em Cirurgia Geral e Cirurgia do Trauma e Doutorado em Programa de Pós Graduação em Clínica Cirúrgica pela Faculdade de Medicina da
- [Montana Conference](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/montana-conference/) - Montana Conference June 10, 2023 8am-5pm Custer County Event Center REGISTER FOR THE MONTANA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: $50: early bird pricing (from now until May 10th)$60: regular pricing (from May 10th to June 10th)10 registrants for the price of 9: group pricing option REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE > CONFERENCE AGENDA SPEAKERS & TOPICS Will Chapleau,
- [Peter E. Fischer MD, MS, NRP](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/peter-e-fischer-md-ms-nrp/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Peter E. Fischer MD, MS, NRP Peter E. Fischer MD, MS, NRP is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Tennessee at Memphis
- [Jeff Salomone, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/jeff-salomone-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Jeff Salomone, MD Dr Salomone is a native of Reno, NV, where he matriculated at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He then relocated to New Orleans, LA where he completed his Surgery residency and Surgical Critical
- [Eileen Bulger, MD, FACS](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/eileen-bulger-md-facs/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Eileen Bulger, MD, FACS Dr. Bulger received her undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and her medical degree from Cornell University. She then completed her surgical residency and fellowship in trauma and critical care at the University of Washington. She joined the faculty
- [Rodrigo Varotti](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/rodrigo-varotti/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Rodrigo Varotti Possui doutorado pela Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (2020), mestrado pelo Instituto de Assistência ao Servidor Público do Estado – Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato de Oliveira (2014), aperfeiçoamento profissional em Histeroscopia Diagnóstica e Cirúrgica pela Faculdade de Medicina
- [Dr. Ezequiel José Gordon](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/dr-ezequiel-jose-gordon/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Dr. Ezequiel José Gordon Médico psiquiatra formado pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Residência pelo Instituto de Psiquiatria do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP. Título de Especialista em Psiquiatria, registrado sob o RQE nº 3617/83, após aprovação em 23/09/79. Médico
- [Merry J. M<sup>c</sup>Swain](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/merry-j-mcswain-2/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Merry J. McSwain, BSN, MSN, (ret.) ACNP Diretora Executiva do Projeto de Educação em Trauma McSwain. Administradora do Fundo de Caridade McSwain.Merry J. McSwain se apaixonou pelo atendimento pré-hospitalar ainda adolescente, no início dos anos 80. Iniciou sua carreira como técnica de emergências
- [Cristiane de Alencar Domingues](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/cristiane-de-alencar-domingues/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Cristiane de Alencar Domingues Enfermeira pela Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo (EEUSP) (2003). Mestre em Enfermagem na Saúde do Adulto e Doutora em Ciências pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem na Saúde do Adulto (PROESA) da EEUSP (2008 e 2013,
- [Renato Sérgio Poggetti](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/renato-sergio-poggetti/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Renato Sérgio Poggetti Médico pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP) (1978). Residência em Cirurgia Geral e Trauma pelo Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP (1981). Doutorado em Clínica Cirúrgica pela FMUSP (1987) e Pós-doutorado pelo Denver General Hospital da University
- [Maurício Lemos](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/mauricio-lemos/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Maurício Lemos Cirurgião Torácico. Mestre em Ciências da Saúde. Doutorando em Promoção da Saúde. Diretor dos Programas ATLS e PHTLS. Coordenador do Serviço de Operações Aéreas SAMU 192 SESA/PR – Base Maringá.
- [Luis Philipe Molina](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/luis-philipe-molina/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Luis Philipe Molina Coordenador do Serviço de Queimaduras do Hospital Nove de Julho (H9J). Formado pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP). Residência Médica pela USP. Fellow em queimaduras em Boston, Shriners e Mass General (Harvard). Doutor pela USP. Chefe
- [Almerindo Lourenço de Souza Jr.](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/almerindo-lourenco-de-souza-jr/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Almerindo Lourenço de Souza Jr. Possui graduação em Medicina pela Faculdade de Medicina de Petrópolis (1986), especialização em Cirurgia Geral e Terapia Intensiva. Doutorado em Clínica Cirúrgica pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (1997). Pós Doutorado com bolsa da FAPESP
- [Maísa Santos](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/maisa-santos/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Maísa Santos Possui bacharelado e licenciatura em Enfermagem pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. Especialização em Saúde Pública, Gestão de Unidade de Saúde, e Qualidade e Segurança do Paciente. Atualmente é Diretora Geral do SAMU da cidade de São Paulo. É Enfermeira
- [Ricardo Gago](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/ricardo-gago/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Ricardo Gago Graduado em Fisioterapia pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Possui mais de 15 anos de experiência na área de Neurointensivismo. Atualmente é Coordenador do serviço de Fisioterapia do Complexo Hospitalar de Niterói e cursa MBA em Ciência de Dados pela Universidade Federal Fluminense.
- [Octacílio Martins Júnior](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/octacilio-martins-junior/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Octacílio Martins Júnior Doutor em Cirurgia pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo.Médico Assistente do Serviço de Cirurgia de Emergência da Divisão de Clínica Cirúrgica III do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo.Médico Cirurgião do
- [Mauricio Augusto Goncalves, Médico Intensivista](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/mauricio-augusto-goncalves-medico-intensivista/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Mauricio Augusto Goncalves, Médico Intensivista do Hospital 9 de Julho / Rede DASACoordenador Médico do SAMU 192 da Cidade de São PauloMédico Intervencionista do Grupo de Resgate GRAU / Corpo de Bombeiros / CAvPMIntensivist at Hospital 9 de Julho / Rede DASAMedical Coordinator
- [Maria Cecilia Damasceno](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/maria-cecilia-damasceno/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Maria Cecilia Damasceno, Médica Especialista em Medicina de Emergência e Clínica Médica. Doutora em Ciências da Saúde pela Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP). MBA em Gestão em Saúde pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). Professora de Emergência na Faculdade de
- [Steve Mercer, Paramédico](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/steve-mercer-paramedico/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Steve Mercer, Paramédico A carreira de Steve Mercer nos Sistemas de Emergências Médicas (SEM) e na atenção à saúde começou em 1974, e foi direcionada para a educação e o trauma. Ele foi membro votante do Conselho Nacional de Coordenadores Estaduais de Treinamento
- [Dr. Erich Conrad](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/dr-erich-conrad/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Dr. Erich Conrad. Instrutor da Academia de Psiquiatria de Ligação, Membro Distinto da Associação Americana de Psiquiatria Erich Conrad é Professor de Psiquiatria no Centro de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade Estadual de Louisiana (LSU) e Vice-presidente da Psiquiatria Hospitalar. É o Diretor
- [Will Chapleau, Paramédico, Enfermeiro Especialista em Trauma](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/will-chapleau-paramedico-enfermeiro-especialista-em-trauma/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Will Chapleau. Paramédico, Enfermeiro Especialista em Trauma Will Chapleau é sócio fundador do Instituto Internacional de Medicina Pré-hospitalar.Chapleau é paramédico desde 1976; formou-se em Enfermagem em 1989, na Faculdade Estadual Prairie e trabalhou como Enfermeiro Especialista em Trauma por 33 anos. Sua carreira
- [Ron Gross, MD - Brazil](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/ron-gross-md-brazil/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Ron Gross, MD Dr. Ronald I. Gross, membro do Colégio Americano de Cirurgiões, concluiu a Faculdade de Medicina em 1976, na Escola de Medicina da Universidade de Nova York (NYU), e a residência em Cirurgia Geral em 1982, no Centro Médico Bellevue da
- [Donations](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/donations/) - We are proud and honored to expand Dr. McSwain’s mission through MTEP but, in order to achieve these goals we need your help. The project depends upon the donations it receives. The average cost to host a one-day conference is $15,000.
- [Lectureships](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/lectureships/) - Lectureships We are seeking opportunities for sponsors to fund Norman E. McSwain, Jr, MD lectureships at state and national levels. CONTACT US FOR INFO ON LECTURESHIPS
- [Ron Gross, MD](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/ron-gross-md/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Ron Gross, MD Ronald I. Gross, MD, FACS completed medical school in 1976 at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in New York, NY and his general surgery residency in 1982 at the NYU/Bellevue Medical Center in New York. After completing his
- [Dr. Shaila Coffey](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/dr-shaila-coffey/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Dr. Shaila Coffey, M.D., EMT-P Assistant Professor Department of Emergency MedicineUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center Dr. Shaila Coffey is originally from Glenwood Iowa and is a graduate of Creighton University with a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services. She obtained her medical degree and
- [Madison Noble](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/madison-noble/) - Madison Noble was born and raised in New Orleans, La. and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. She minored in and speaks fluent Arabic after having lived in Morocco and Jordan.
- [Carlos E. Hernández Villalón](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/carlos-e-hernandez-villalon/) - "Treat the patient as if they were your mother, father, or child." Carlos E. Hernández Villalón Dr. Villalón graduated from the Autonomous University of Veracruz “Villa Rica”. He has worked in the emergency medical service for 10 years in the Regional Medical Center, serving as coordinator of the emergency service, worked in the coordination of
- [About Norman McSwain](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/about-norman-mcswain/) - Early in his career as a trauma surgeon, Dr. Norman McSwain identified the importance, yet lack of opportunities to provide education and training to pre-hospital care providers in order to improve outcomes for trauma patients. He committed his life to creating these opportunities and access to critical information that would make up the “fund of knowledge” allowing prehospital care providers to make the critical decisions that could mean the difference between life and death for their patients.
- [Thank You](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/thank-you/) - THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING US. We appreciate your interest in the McSwain Trauma Education Project. We specialize in providing continuing education for all providers in the treatment of the critically ill and injured, focusing on basic, cutting edge guidelines and technology for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. We would be happy to discuss your needs and
- [Steve Mercer](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/steve-mercer/) - Steve Mercer’s career in EMS and healthcare begin in 1974 and was drawn to education and trauma.
- [Alison A. Smith](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/alison-a-smith/) - Dr. Smith is a Trauma/Critical Care surgeon at University Medical Center in New Orleans and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center. She is boarded in General Surgery and Critical Care Surgery.
- [Lance Stuke](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/lance-stuke/) - Dr. Lance Stuke is a trauma surgeon at the Norman E. McSwain, Jr Spirit of Charity Trauma Center at University Medical Center, is a Professor of Surgery at the LSU School of Medicine and serves as the Program Director for the LSU General Surgery residency.
- [Merry J. McSwain](https://mcswaintraumaeducation.com/merry-j-mcswain/) - Merry J. McSwain fell in love with EMS as a teenager in the early-80’s. She began her career as an EMT-Ambulance at the age of 18 and EMT-Paramedic at 21. She worked the streets for more than 10 years, primarily for the New Orleans Health Department – EMS, 911 third-service for Orleans Parish.