SAEMF/Simulation Academy Novice Research Grant - $4,995

"A Novel Simulation Approach to Prehospital Triage for Active Threat MCI"

Mass-casualty incidents with an active, violent threat are a public health crisis in America that are increasing in scale and complexity. Law enforcement officers are the primary responders to these attacks and need more effective training to provide them with better medical decision-making tools than the current standard. Data from this study could ultimately help to inform a change of training MCI SOPs that could lead to a reduction of potentially preventable morbidity and mortality among victims of MCIs.

Recipient(s)

  • Davin Combs, MD

    Davin Combs, MD

    Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

    "A Novel Simulation Approach to Prehospital Triage for Active Threat MCI"

    Davin Combs, MD, is a chief resident in emergency medicine at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

    Dr. Combs earned his medical degree from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, where he also completed his emergency medicine residency. He is currently pursuing a fellowship in emergency medical services at the same institution.

    His academic interests include emergency medical services (EMS) operations, triage, and technology development for the prehospital environment. He is actively involved in patient care, education, and research.

    His research focuses on iterative triage in mass casualty events, the role of artificial intelligence in prehospital triage, and systems engineering for high-stakes prehospital skills and resource allocation. He also serves as a resident board member and didactics chair for the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Tactical and Law Enforcement Medicine Interest Group.