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Cai Glushak

Section of Emergency Medicine

Professor of Medicine (Part-Time)

Academic Interests

Dr. Glushak is active locally and nationally to promote the advancement of paramedic and EMT services, with particular interest in enhancing their role in public health and prevention. He is also active in disaster planning and preparation and other first responder issues. Dr. Glushak also coordinates the International Medical Transport Program for patients who require evacuation or repatriation when suffering acute medical conditions abroad and those requiring international referral to centers of excellence for complex medical problems.

Clinical Interests

Emergency medical services (pre-hospital care),prevention and public health (assisting seniors at risk),infectious disease threats to first responders, hospital diversion, international medical transport systems and travel medical assistance, international referral and second opinion programs, aeromedicine

Publications

Training

BS, 1978, McGill University, Physiology
MD, 1982, McGill University
Residency, 1985, University of Illinois, Emergency Medicine