Prehospital Care Research Forum at UCLA

Join us Monday for the upcoming PCRF Clinical Journal Club as we examine a large observational study that used modern transportation modeling and more than 25,000 ambulance transports to estimate the true impact of emergent driving during patient transport. We will unpack the evidence behind lights and sirens use, explore the balance between urgency and risk, and discuss what this means for providers, patients, and EMS systems moving forward. https://ow.ly/bjnE50ZxfGm

New York State EMS-PCRF Research Summit: Creating new EMS researchers at the Borough of Manhattan Community College at the latest PCRF-facilitated workshop. In partnership with sponsoring organizations, the Prehospital Care Research Forum facilitates Research Workshops creating new knowledge in EMS - practice, education, systems, and more.

DEADLINE IS SATURDAY! August 1, 2026 - RESEARCH GRANT: ONE-YEAR, $50,000. The NAEMSP and SAEMF Innovations in Prehospital Care Pilot Grant, in memory of E. Brooke Lerner, PhD, will award $50,000 to support early-career investigators advancing EMS research. Advance your research skills, generate meaningful pilot data, and help shape the future of prehospital care. Apply Now! https://ow.ly/9BEm50ZtXCa

ONE-YEAR, $50,000, RESEARCH GRANT - Deadline: August 1, 2026

The NAEMSP and SAEMF Innovations in Prehospital Care Pilot Grant, in memory of E. Brooke Lerner, PhD, will award $50,000 to support early-career investigators advancing EMS research. Advance your research skills, generate meaningful pilot data, and help shape the future of prehospital care. Apply Now! https://ow.ly/uOCS50ZqMOO

NEXT FREE JOURNAL CLUB: Can ChatGPT deliver meaningful feedback that rivals an experienced educator? We examine new research comparing AI-generated and faculty feedback in medical education, and explore what students valued most. Join us as we discuss what these findings could mean for paramedic educators navigating the future of teaching, assessment, and learner support. https://ow.ly/Fiv450ZoU2A

We are saddened by the passing of Randy Mantooth.

While millions knew him as John Gage on Emergency!, the EMS community knows his impact reached far beyond television. His portrayal introduced generations to modern paramedicine, inspiring countless careers in emergency medical services. In the years that followed, he became a genuine advocate for the profession, honoring the dedication, service, and humanity of those who answer the call.

His story became part of ours. His legacy will continue to be carried forward by those who answer the call. https://ow.ly/8zWZ50Zn7qf

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Randy's family, friends, and the entire Emergency! community.

Join us on Monday July 13 for the next Clinical Journal Club webinar. In this episode, entitled “The Hardest Call in EMS: Is This Child Critical?” We’ll take on one of the most challenging questions in prehospital care: how do we know when a child is truly critically ill? Pediatric patients don’t always present the way we expect, and in the field, we’re often making high-stakes decisions with limited information and low frequency experience. The panel will explore a qualitative study that brings together perspectives from paramedics and physicians to better understand the realities of pediatric assessment. Register free: https://ow.ly/txh650Zlecr

The application deadline for the Fall ESO/PCRF Research Workshop is approaching quickly—applications close July 12. Apply Now!

The ESO/PCRF Research Workshop brings together clinical leaders, front-line clinicians, students, and educators who are eager to launch their next (or first!) research project. Working in small groups, participants explore EMS research fundamentals, refine study concepts, identify data elements, collaborate with experienced mentors, and develop a research abstract. Application and more info: https://ow.ly/tJvQ50ZjrKH

Last Call! The deadline for submitting a 2026 Abstract is the last day of June and it’s fast approaching! If you are completing an Education, Clinical or Systems Abstract, this is a friendly reminder that they are due June 30th 2026. Make sure you get your submission in to share your research and help shape the future of EMS. More info is available here: https://ow.ly/ffxi50Zghw2

Join us on Friday, June 26 for a vitally important Education Journal Club! How do we prepare paramedic students for the moments when resuscitation ends and grief begins? This episode explores innovative approaches to teaching death, dying, bereavement care, and difficult conversations in paramedic education. What do students say they still need to feel prepared for practice? Don’t miss it!. Register free! https://ow.ly/Ulwy50ZfRry