Michael Mancera

Michael Mancera, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Emergency Medicine. He specializes in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and prehospital care, with a focus on education and quality assurance. Dr. Mancera serves as Fellowship Director for Emergency Medical Services and Medical Director for Fitch-Rona & Middleton EMS, while also acting as a Medical Advisor for Dane County EMS.

• Undergraduate: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Medical Degree: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago
• Residency: Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
• Fellowship: Indiana University – EMS

His research centers on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) preparedness, including the implementation of the Cardiac Arrest Registry for Enhanced Survival (CARES) to improve local EMS outcomes. He champions High-Performance CPR techniques and trains future EMS medical directors through Wisconsin's accredited EMS Fellowship. Dr. Mancera’s work also explores simulation-based education, geriatric emergency care, and EMS system quality assurance.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to EMS operational metrics, PulsePoint activation analysis, prehospital education models, and trauma care. His 2021 recognition in the Citizen CPR Foundation’s 40 Under 40 list underscores his impact on cardiac arrest survival. Dr. Mancera actively collaborates with Wisconsin’s Physician Advisory Committee and integrates clinical experience with systems-based quality improvement.