Michael D. Witting

Michael D. Witting, MD, serves as Clinical Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland, actively contributing since 1993 with continuous leadership roles including Director of Research Education for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program (2000–present) and former Site Director at Mercy Medical Center (1996–2000).

His academic foundation includes:

• B.A. in Biochemistry, University of Virginia (1985)
• M.D., Medical College of Virginia (1989)
• M.S. in Clinical Research, University of Maryland (2003)

Dr. Witting's research revolutionizes emergency diagnostics through practical applications in orthostatic vital signs interpretation, point-of-care ultrasound optimization, and intravenous access innovation. His work directly impacts clinical decision-making for gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hypovolemia assessment, and respiratory screening, with emphasis on reducing painful procedures through evidence-based patient selection. Current investigations focus on advanced vascular access techniques including ultrasound-guided power injection and central line alternatives.

His 8 publications (1994–2017) reveal consistent methodological rigor in emergency procedure validation, with recent work (2010–2017) concentrating on vascular access optimization through anatomical analysis, device innovation, and protocol standardization—demonstrating translational impact from diagnostic criteria development to emergency department workflow improvement.

Scientific recognition includes:

• ACEP National Faculty Teaching Award (2006)
• Top Reviewer designation for Annals of Emergency Medicine (consecutive years)

As national educator, he mentors residents in research projects while serving as Senior Associate Editor for The Journal of Emergency Medicine (2015–present) and oral board examiner for the American Board of Emergency Medicine. His editorial leadership extends to peer review for major emergency medicine journals, significantly shaping scholarly discourse in the specialty.

Dr. Witting actively advances emergency medicine through national advocacy, integrating clinical practice with academic scholarship to improve diagnostic accuracy and procedural safety in acute care settings.