Robert D. Flint

Dr. Robert D. Flint is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He also serves as the Associate Medical Director at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Adult Emergency Department. With over 20 years of prior experience in community emergency medicine, Dr. Flint brings expertise in ED operations, administration, patient safety, and risk management.

Education

• Undergraduate: University of Rochester, BA History
• Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine
• Residency: Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical Center

Research Interests

Dr. Flint's academic focus spans trauma, geriatric emergency medicine, injury prevention, ED operations, risk management, and patient safety. He actively contributes to community emergency medicine practices and mentors students.

Publications

His recent research (2022-2023) emphasizes traffic safety epidemiology, including studies on pedestrian, cyclist, and motorcycle fatalities, substance use in road accidents, and policy impacts on injury prevention. Earlier work addresses clinical emergency medicine and pain management.

Administrative & Professional Roles

• Associate Medical Director, Baltimore VAMC Adult ED
• President, Board of Directors, Long Meadow Volunteer Fire Co.
• Member: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, American Academy of Emergency Medicine