Besh Rhyl B. Barcega

Besh Rhyl B. Barcega, MD, is an Assistant Professor at the School of Medicine with appointments in Basic Sciences (Pharmacology Division), Pediatrics, and Emergency Medicine. His academic background includes a Doctor of Medicine (1990) and Bachelor of Science (1986) from Loma Linda University, plus an MBA (2006) from UC Irvine.

Dr. Barcega's research spans Emergency Medicine and Laboratory and Basic Science Research, focusing on pediatric emergencies, clinical decision-making, and medical education. His work addresses critical topics such as bronchiolitis hospitalization, medication error prevention, trauma assessment, and global health challenges in underserved populations.

Recent publications highlight trends in pediatric emergency care (2004-2023), including studies on weight estimation techniques, sedation protocols, respiratory complications, and trauma differentiation. His scholarly output includes 12 peer-reviewed articles and 6 book chapters on pediatric emergency medicine topics.

Dr. Barcega contributed to institutional service as IRRC Committee member for General Surgery Residency (2005) and community engagement through the Careers in Medicine tour (2005) for high school students.