Kenneth S Pearlman

Kenneth S Pearlman, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in pre-hospital emergency care systems and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He serves as EMS Medical Director for Illinois Region 11 and maintains hospital affiliation with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Education:

• MD: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1983)
• Residency: Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (Internal and Emergency Medicine) (1987)
• Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine

His research focuses on optimizing prehospital stroke identification through tools like the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, developing protocols for behavioral emergencies using midazolam, and analyzing 9-1-1 call patterns for stroke detection. Earlier work examined historical police fatalities, demonstrating interdisciplinary public safety interests.

Publication trends show consistent EMS system improvements from 2006-2020, with recent work emphasizing stroke triage and behavioral crisis management through mixed-methods approaches combining clinical protocols and data analysis.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• No specific awards documented in source material

Dr. Pearlman mentors emergency medicine trainees while leading statewide EMS initiatives. His administrative roles include Co-chairing the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians EMS Committee and chairing the IDPH Region 11 EMS Medical Directors Consortium, supported by state EMS funding mechanisms.

He directs the EMS Region 11 Medical Directors Consortium and collaborates with the Illinois Governor's Advisory Committee on EMS, coordinating teams of emergency physicians, paramedics, and data analysts to enhance prehospital care systems.