James E. Brown, M.D., EMT-P, Director
Jason R. Pickett, M.D.
Assistant Professor
EMS Director
Education
Wright State University, 2005-2008
Chief Resident, Integrated Residency in Emergency Medicine
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, 2001-2005
Medical Doctorate
Brandeis University, Boston, MA, 1999-2000
Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, 1992-1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Community College of Allegheny County, Allegheny General Hospital,
Pittsburgh, PA, 1995-1996
EMT-Paramedic Training Program
Research Interests
Prehospital advanced airway
Injuries and illnesses among tactical operators
Publications
Pickett JR, Dickinson ET. Dealing with Dig: A comprehensive review of digoxin and its therapeutic and toxic effects. Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) 2005 Aug;30(8):70-8, 82, 84
Schwartz, McManus, et al. Tactical Emergency Medicine. Chapter 35: "Emerging Technologies in Tactical Medicine". LWW. 2007.
Singer J, Pickett JR, Chuuon P. Food Borne Illness. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports. Oct. 2007
Kagel, et al. International Trauma Life Support Manual, Military Edition, 2ed. Appendix 3: “Environmental Considerations”. 2010
Wipfler EJ, Heiskell LE, et al. Tactical Medicine Essentials. Peer reviewer, Ch 24 “Weapons of Mass Destruction”. Jones and Bartlett. 2010
Awards
Student Leadership Award, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2005
Community Service Award, Carnegie Mellon University, 1996
Lectures, Lessons and Presentations
Riot Control Agents and Irritants
Quality Assurance
Gastrointestinal Toxicity from Caustics and Poisons
3 Lead and 12 Lead EKG Interpretation
Abuse, Assault, and Forensics for EMS
Advanced Airway Management
Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies
Pulmonary Case Studies
MASSCAL: Helo crash in Iraq
Seizures and Neurological Emergencies
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Bleeding Control in the Combat Environment
Airway Management in the Combat Environment
Shock Management for the Combat Medic
Penetrating Chest Trauma in Combat
Mission Preplanning for Civilian Tactical Operations
Body Armor for Tactical Operations
Post Cardiac Arrest Therapeutic Hypothermia<
Military Experience
Major, Medical Corps, US Army Reserve, 2005-present
256th Combat Support Hospital
Deployed to Iraq with 90th Sustainment Brigade, 2011
256th Combat Support Hospital
Deployed to Iraq with 90th Sustainment Brigade, 2009
Professional Affiliations
American Medical Association
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
American College of Emergency Physicians
Emergency Medical Services Section
Tactical Medicine Section
Emergency Medicine Residents Association
Special Operations Medical Association, Lifetime member
National Tactical Officer’s Association
Ohio Tactical Medicine Association
