Robert Dunne

Robert Dunne is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Wayne State University, where he serves as the EMS Fellowship Director since 2013. His affiliations include St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, where he is a Vice Chair and EM Staff Physician, and active roles in national and regional EMS organizations.

• Education:
  • M.D., University of Michigan (1988-1992)
  • B.A., University of Michigan (1984-1988)

Dr. Dunne’s research spans emergency medicine, disaster preparedness, prehospital care, stroke protocols, and cardiac emergencies. He has led studies on chemical hazard readiness, medication stability in EMS, stroke care systems, and cardiac arrest outcomes, with a focus on EMS optimization and public health coordination.

His recent publications highlight trends in disaster response, prehospital pharmacology, and stroke care. Key themes include bioterrorism preparedness, urban EMS efficiency, and cardiac emergency protocols.

• Scientific Awards:
  • US Department of Health and Human Services – Operational Medicine Commendation
  • Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Ronald L Krome Meritorious Service Award
  • Hour Detroit Magazine Top Doc (2010, 2011)
  • National Disaster Medical System Recognition Awards (Hurricane Katrina, Haiti, World Trade Center, etc.)
  • Fellow – American College of Emergency Physicians

Dr. Dunne mentors medical students and has held leadership roles in EMS education and research, including directing fellowship programs and serving on national committees like the National Association of EMS Physicians and American College of Emergency Physicians. His work addresses disaster logistics, EMS training, and quality assurance.

He contributes to Detroit Trauma Providers Council, NDMS, and local emergency planning, emphasizing systems-based improvements in trauma, stroke, and cardiac care. His NAEMSP and ASPR HHS roles underscore his impact on national emergency medical policy.