De Lorenzo, Robert ASchool of Medicine |
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Dr. Robert A. De Lorenzo, MD, MSCI, MSM, FACEP, US Army retired, completed his emergency medicine residency and fellowship in EMS at Wright State University, and his Masters in Research (Clinical Investigations) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). He holds dual appointments as a professor of Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University (USUHS) in Bethesda, and UTHSCSA. Prior to entering medicine he completed a degree in bioengineering at Syracuse University and worked as a clinical engineer. His military career spans 32 years and includes two combat tours in Iraq. He is past president of the Government Services Chapter of the American College of Emergency Medicine, and past Chair of the Public health and Injury Prevention Committee. Dr. De Lorenzo has been invited to serve on numerous national-level advisory panels including the US Department of Justice, Health and Human Services, National Guard Bureau, Department of Defense, and Department of Transportation. His professional interests include research in invasive and noninvasive medical devices, simulation modeling for life saving interventions, traumatic brain injury, intraosseous infusions and response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive agents. He has authored two textbooks and over 180 scientific articles and medical publications |
1/2017 - Present | Core Faculty | University of Texas Health Science Center, Joint Graduate Medical Program in Biomedical Engineering, San Antonio, TX |
1/2017 - Present | Vice Chair of Faculty Development | University of Texas Health Science Center, Emergency Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
1/2015 - Present | Knowledge Preservation Scientist | Oak Ridge Affiliated Universities, Oak Ridge, TN |
1/2014 - Present | Research Director | University of Texas Health Science Center, Emergency Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
1/2014 - Present | Core Faculty | University of Texas Health Science Center, Emergency Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
1/2014 - Present | Clinical Professor and Faculty Physician | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Emergency Health Sciences, San Antonio, TX |
6/2012 - Present | Research Scientist and Research Professor | US Army Institute of Surgical Research, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Ft. Sam Houston, TX |
1/2008 - Present | Professor and Faculty Physician | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Military and Emergency Medicine, Bethesda, MD |
Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
2009 | Clinical Fellowship | Clinical Research | San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium San Antonio , TX |
2009 | MS | Clinical Investigations | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
2007 | MS | Management (Specialization in Healthcare) | University of Maryland University College, School of Graduate Studies Adelphi , MD |
1994 | Clinical Fellowship | Emergency Medical Services | Wright State University School of Medicine Dayton , OH |
1993 | Residency | Emergency Medicine (Chief Resident 1992-93) | Wright State University School of Medicine Dayton , OH |
1990 | MD | Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in Research (With Distinction in Research) | Albany Medical College of Union University Albany , NY |
1985 | BS | Bioengineering | Syracuse University Syracuse , NY |
1985 | BS | Biology | Syracuse University Syracuse , NY |
1981 | DPL | (Honors) | Bloomfield High School Bloomfield , CT |
CBRNE Injuries- Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive injuries. |
Combat Casualty Care and Resuscitation- Prehospital combat casualty care and the resuscitation of battlefield injuries and illnesses. |
Medical Device Technology- Medical Device Technology evaluation with emphasis in non-invasive diagnostics for resuscitation and emergency care. |
Syncope and Presyncope Syndromes- Diagnostic and management approaches |
Date | Description | Institution | # Students |
1/2017 - Present | Individual Instruction | University of Texas Health Science Center | |
2/2014 - Present | Academic Emergency Medicine - Longitudinal Elective | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
2/2014 - Present | Academic Emergency Medicine - Longitudinal Elective | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
2/2014 - Present | Emergency Medicine Core Clerkship | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
1/2014 - Present | Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor | ATLS of San Antonio Inc. | |
1/2013 - Present | EMS Fellowship | San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium | |
1/2013 - Present | EMS Fellowship | UTHSCSA | |
2/2012 - Present | Emergency Medicine Rotation - Brooke Army Med Ctr | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
1/2007 - Present | Research Fundamentals | ||
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium | |||
1/2007 - Present | Research Principles | ||
Baylor University EMPA and Army Specialist Corps program | |||
1/2000 - Present | Rotation Student Supervision | Baylor University | |
1/1997 - Present | Post Graduate Rotation Supervision | San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium | |
1/1996 - Present | Rotation Student Supervision | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | |
1/1996 - Present | Rotation Student Supervision | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | |
1/1996 - Present | Emergency Medicine Clerkship | ||
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences |
Abstract |
Kempski K, Blackburn AN, De Lorenzo RA, Blackburn MB. Static dimensional comparison of low‑fidelity airway trainers to Human Morphometrics; 2017 Jan. (J Transl Med). |
Book Chapter |
De Lorenzo RA. Syncope. In: Marx JA Hockberger RS Walls RM. Rosen?s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, 8th Ed. St. Louis: Mosby (Harcourt); 2014. |
Federal |
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Funding Agency | Defense Medical Research and Development Program |
Title | Vancomycin Powder for Acute Long-Bone, Open-Fracture Infection Prophylaxis: a Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial |
Status | Active |
Period | 1/2018 - Present |
Role | Principal Investigator |
Grant Detail | |
Funding Agency | Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center |
Title | Combat Airway Intubation Assistance Device with Haptic and Physiologic Feedback |
Status | Active |
Period | 1/2017 - Present |
Role | Co-Investigator |
Grant Detail | Ft. Detrick, MD |
Funding Agency | Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center |
Title | Assessment of far forward provider performance in using a hand-held Algorithmic EEG device to screen traumatic brain injury |
Status | Active |
Period | 1/2013 - Present |
Role | Principal Investigator |
Grant Detail | Ft. Detrick, MD |
Funding Agency | Defense Medical Research and Development Program |
Title | A Multi-Phase Assessment of Battlefield Airway Management Devices Used by Medics |
Status | Active |
Period | 1/2018 - Present |
Role | Co-Investigator |
Grant Detail | Ft. Detrick, MD |
Private |
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Funding Agency | SIMETRI Inc. / Army Research Laboratory Human Research and Engineering Directorate Advanced Training |
Title | Self Actuating and Healing Moulage (SAHM) |
Status | Active |
Period | 1/2018 - Present |
Role | Principal Investigator |
Grant Detail | |
Funding Agency | SIMETRI Inc. / SBIR DHA 173-002 |
Title | Joint Dislocation and Reduction Simulator (JAARS) |
Status | Active |
Period | 1/2018 - Present |
Role | Principal Investigator |
Grant Detail | Orlando, FL |