Dallas Physician Named 'Hero of Emergency Medicine'

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Washington, D.C. -- The following is a news release from the American College of Emergency Physicians:

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) today announced it has recognized Raymond L. Fowler, MD, FACEP, co-director for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Section of EMS, Homeland Security and Disaster Medicine, as a “Hero of Emergency Medicine.” The campaign, which is part of ACEP’s 40th anniversary, recognizes emergency physicians who have made significant contributions to emergency medicine, their communities and their patients.

“Emergency physicians are on the front lines of America’s health care system, providing the essential community service of emergency care,” says ACEP President Linda L. Lawrence, MD. “The dedication, passion and commitment Dr. Fowler has shown embodies the vision of ACEP’s founders and the ideals of our specialty.”

Dr. Fowler, who is also associate professor of emergency medicine/surgery and allied health at UT Southwestern and Parkland Emergency Department in Dallas, was one of the most productive and EMS-oriented Georgia ACEP presidents, as well as the original national program director for the Basic Trauma Life Support organization. He helped found the EMS State of the Science (“Gathering of Eagles”) conference, and the Eagles group created ACEP’s first-ever “Advanced EMS Medical Directors Course.” Dr. Fowler was named EMS Medical Director of the Year by the State of Texas, and received the prestigious national Neely Award from NAEMSP.

When 40,000 Hurricane Katrina evacuees fled to the Dallas Convention Center, Dr. Fowler led the team that arranged their medical care. He and dozens of physician colleagues created a temporary hospital, pharmacy, eye clinic, mental health sector, rehab center, and pediatric care zone. Dr. Fowler is not only a tireless public servant and prolific medical educator, but he is also a humble, caring and sincere human being.

“The American College of Emergency Physicians is celebrating 40 years of advancing emergency care, and the nation’s emergency physicians are dedicated to saving even more lives and to improving emergency care for the next 40 years,” said Dr. Lawrence. “Tens of thousands of lives are saved each year by emergency physicians and 115 million patients are treated in the nation’s emergency departments. Emergency physicians are medical specialists who are experts in their field.”

ACEP is a national medical specialty society representing emergency medicine with more than 25,000 members. ACEP is committed to advancing emergency care through continuing education, research and public education. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ACEP has 53 chapters representing each state, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. A Government Services Chapter represents emergency physicians employed by military branches and other government agencies. ACEP’s 40th Anniversary is sponsored by Ultrasonix Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems. www.ultrasonix.com.

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CONGRATS to him. We need more like him.