Jason Liu

Jason Liu, MD, MPH, FAEMS is a Professor and Medical Director of EMS Disaster/Emergency Preparedness at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Department of Emergency Medicine. He specializes in disaster medicine, emergency preparedness, EMS systems, and tactical medicine. His work focuses on optimizing emergency response strategies, triage protocols, and public health preparedness frameworks.

Education

• Residency: Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
• Fellowship: National Association of EMS Physicians, Lenexa, KS
• MPH: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Research Interests

Dr. Liu's research emphasizes improving EMS system efficiency, disaster triage accuracy (e.g., META vs. SALT systems), and patient outcomes during mass casualty events. He has pioneered work on aromatherapy for nausea in helicopter EMS and radiation injury management protocols. His contributions to national position statements, such as the NAEMSP disaster response guidelines, reflect his leadership in policy development for emergency systems.

Publications Trends

His articles demonstrate a focus on EMS innovation, triage system evaluation, and disaster preparedness. Recent work addresses pediatric and adult trauma triage accuracy, while earlier studies explore dispatcher CPR systems and rare infectious disease presentations.

Awards & Credentials

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• Board Certification in EMS
• Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FAEMS)

Grants & Leadership

As Medical Director for EMS Disaster/Emergency Preparedness, Dr. Liu oversees initiatives to strengthen regional disaster response capabilities. His collaborations span academic, governmental, and EMS organizations to advance evidence-based practices.

Labs & Teams

Active in MCW's emergency medicine research groups, focusing on disaster medicine and EMS optimization through interdisciplinary teams.