Kami M. Hu

Kami M. Hu, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Medicine. She holds the title of Combined Emergency, Internal Medicine, Critical Care specialist and serves as Assistant Program Director. Her clinical and academic base is in Baltimore, MD.

Education and Training:

• Undergraduate: University of Virginia
• Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (Medical College of Virginia)
• Residency/Fellowship: Emergency Medicine / Internal Medicine / Critical Care, University of Maryland

Research Focus: Dr. Hu's expertise centers on Critical Care, Ultrasound applications, and Medical Education. Her work addresses high-stakes emergency scenarios, including ventilator management in ARDS, therapeutic hypothermia, and resuscitation science. She frequently contributes to clinical guidelines through systematic reviews and resident education initiatives.

Publication Trends: Her 12 most recent articles (2011–2015) emphasize evidence-based protocols in emergency and critical care. Dominant themes include mechanical ventilation optimization, pneumonia management, trauma care, and procedural sedation. Collaborative works often bridge emergency medicine with cardiology and infectious diseases.

Awards and Honors:

• 1st place, Clinical Vignette Competition (Maryland ACP Associates' Meeting, 2011)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society membership

Additional Contributions: Dr. Hu authored 8 book chapters on topics like syncope, sepsis, and in-flight emergencies, and produced multimedia content for EMCAST. No grants, advised students, or lab affiliations are documented.