Emergency medicine resident physicians take part in an academic research day
Posted on May 28, 2026 by Marketing and Communications
To highlight the scholarly achievements and quality improvement efforts of its resident
physicians, the Department of Emergency Medicine at USA Health hosted its annual Emergency
Medicine Resident Academic Research Day on May 13.
The event serves as an important milestone in residency training, offering young physicians the opportunity to present the culmination of their academic work. Through oral presentations and scholarly discussions, residents demonstrated their skills in scientific inquiry, project development, data analysis, and professional communication — all essential competencies for advancing evidence-based emergency care.
This 2026 event featured presentations by senior residents Samuel Anich, M.D., Mark Azmy, M.D., William Craig, M.D., David Monaco, M.D., Michelle Nguyen, M.D., and Ann Walker, M.D., each delivering projects that reflected months — if not years — of dedicated research and clinical insight. Their projects spanned a range of topics, including evidence-based reviews and innovative quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care in the emergency department.
The event was supported by a distinguished panel of judges, including Christopher Davies, Ph.D.; Mark Gillespie, Ph.D.; Lisa Moreno-Walton, M.D.; and Edward Panacek, M.D., all from the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama; and Judith Tintinalli, M.D., one of the founders of Emergency Medicine and the founding chair of the program at UNC Chapel Hill, whose expertise and thoughtful feedback contributed to a dynamic and engaging academic environment. Their participation not only ensured rigorous evaluation of each presentation but also fostered meaningful dialogue that encouraged continued growth and scholarly refinement among residents.
The Emergency Medicine Resident Research Day continues to be a cornerstone of the residency program, reinforcing the importance of research and quality improvement in clinical practice. By providing a platform for residents to display their work and engage with experienced faculty, the event supports professional development while advancing the department’s broader mission to improve patient outcomes through innovation and evidence-based care.