Inside The Institute

In this series, we're pulling back the curtain on the UH EMS Institute. The team working behind the scenes to connect field providers with the resources, support, and expertise of University Hospitals.

The UH EMS Institute serves as the vital link between prehospital crews and a broad network of medical centers spanning Northeast Ohio, from Ahuja and Cleveland to Geauga, Parma, Firelands, and beyond. But the Institute's work goes far beyond geography.

At its core, the Institute is built around a single mission: making sure every EMS provider has access to high-level medical command and support, no matter where they are. That means real-time medical direction, protocol development driven by specialty physicians in trauma, neurology, and heart & vascular, and a commitment to keeping paramedics operating at the top of their scope.

We will explore how the Institute came to be, how it functions day-to-day, and the programs that set it apart, from monthly continuing education and paramedic training to the innovative drug box management system, first responder wellness initiatives, and event medicine at venues like Cleveland Browns games and local marathons.

Whether you're a field provider, a hospital clinician, or just passionate about out-of-hospital care, this is your inside look at what makes it all work.