Jane H. Brice, MD, MPH

Dr. Brice is a professor and chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine. She holds adjunct appointments in the Department of Epidemiology and the Department of Social Medicine. Dr. Brice earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and her Master of Public Health degree in epidemiology from the UNC School of Public Health.

Dr. Brice’s clinical and research interests focus on prehospital care, particularly the care provided by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. Her work aims to improve the quality and efficiency of trauma care, pediatric care, and stroke care in the prehospital environment. Dr. Brice is also passionate about health equity, with a focus on health literacy and addressing disparities in emergency care. She has led multiple federally funded research projects in these areas.

Dr. Brice is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine (AACEM), the National Association of EMS Physicians, the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), and the American College of Emergency Physicians. She has served SAEM in multiple capacities, including as a member of AACEM, where she has contributed significantly to advancing academic emergency medicine. Additionally, she is a fellow of the American Heart Association and a member of the American Public Health Association. 

In addition to her academic and clinical responsibilities, Dr. Brice serves as an EMS medical director in North Carolina. Her leadership extends to national programs, including participation in the AACEM Chair Development Program and the Emerging Leader Development Program (eLEAD). Dr. Brice is a former paramedic and remains actively engaged in EMS-related initiatives.