Christina Bloem

Christina Bloem, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine (2003), completed residency at SUNY Downstate/Kings County Hospital, and holds a Master's in Public Health from George Washington University. Her research focuses on international emergency medicine, disaster preparedness, and global health equity.

Education:

• Baylor College of Medicine - MD (2003)
• SUNY Downstate/Kings County Hospital - Residency in Emergency Medicine
• George Washington University - MPH (International Emergency Medicine Fellowship)

Research Interests: Dr. Bloem specializes in global emergency care systems, particularly in resource-limited settings like Haiti and Brazil. Her work emphasizes trauma management, disaster response protocols, and addressing human trafficking in conflict zones. She has led studies on emergency preparedness, obstetric needs in crisis regions, and implementation of WHO trauma care guidelines across multiple countries.

Recent Contributions: Her recent work includes evaluating disaster preparedness in Haitian clinics (2020), pandemic response strategies (2020), and ethical frameworks for addressing human trafficking in healthcare (2017). She collaborates internationally on trauma care protocols and medical education programs.

Labs/Teams: Active member of ACAIM (American College of Academic International Medicine) and global emergency medicine networks. Involved in WHO checklist implementation projects and multidisciplinary pandemic response initiatives.