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Robert McNamara, MD, FAAEM, serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. A board-certified emergency physician with extensive clinical expertise, he leads one of the nation's prominent emergency medicine departments while maintaining active patient care across Temple University Hospital campuses in Philadelphia.
His educational background includes:
- MD from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
- Emergency Medicine Residency at The Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Dr. McNamara's research program centers on practical emergency care challenges, with significant contributions to trauma management, acute asthma/COPD protocols, and joint dislocation techniques. His work addresses critical gaps in elderly abdominal pain assessment and procedural emergency medicine, directly impacting clinical decision-making for time-sensitive conditions.
His publication history reveals consistent focus on translating evidence into bedside practice through authoritative book chapters. Key thematic areas include trauma systems, respiratory emergencies, and procedural skills development, with recurring emphasis on optimizing outcomes for high-acuity presentations through standardized protocols.
Dr. McNamara's exceptional contributions have been recognized through:
- Robert McNamara Award (American Academy of Emergency Medicine)
- Peter Rosen Award and David K. Wagner Award (American Academy of Emergency Medicine)
- Golden Apple Award (Medical College of Pennsylvania)
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society induction
- Master Clinician Award (Temple University Hospital)
- 2025 Holroyd Award (La Salle University)
As department chair, he mentors future emergency physicians while advancing clinical education standards. His leadership extends to public health initiatives, recently providing expert guidance during Philadelphia's 2024 heat emergency and promoting community wellness through dragon boat racing advocacy as head coach of the Philadelphia Dragon Boat Association.
