Dr. Clemency has been involved in prehospital care for nearly 20 years, beginning his career as a firefighter and emergency medical technician. Dr. Clemency completed both medical school and an MBA in health care administration in 4 years, before coming to Buffalo to continue his medical education. He is double boarded in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services. Dr. Clemency has quickly become a local, regional and national leader in prehospital care, education and research. His research focuses on all aspects of prehospital care, with a special interest in confirming or refuting existing paradigms.
Education and Training:
Fellowship, Emergency Medical Services, University at Buffalo (2010)
Residency, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2009)
Residency, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2009)
DO, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2006)
MBA, Health Care Administration, New York Institute of Technology, With Distinction (2006)
BA, Major: Economics & Pre-Professional Studies, University of Notre Dame (2002)
Employment:
Visting Team Medical Liaison, National Football League (2015-present)
Associate Medical Director, Rural/Metro Medical Services of Western NY (2012-present)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2011-present)
Emergency Medicine Attending, Emergency Medicine, Erie County Medical Center (2009-present)
Emergency Physician, Buffalo Bills (2006-present)
Emergency Medicine Attending, Emergency Medicine, Veterans Administration Hospital (2011–2015)
Assistant Medical Director, Rural/Metro Medical Services of Wester NY (2010–2012)
Emergency Medicine Attending, Emergency Medicine, FDR Medical Services, Brooks Memorial Hospital (2009–2011)
Clinical Instructor, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2009–2011)
Flight Physician, Mercy Flight of Western New York (2009–2010)
Medical House Officer, Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital (2008–2009)
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician, Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department (1997–2006)
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician, University of Notre Dame Fire Department (2000–2002)
Clemency B, Tanski C, Gibson Chambers J, O’Brien M, Knapp A, Clark A, McGoff P, Innes JC, Hostler D, Lindstrom H. Compulsory Use Of The Backboard Is Associated With Increased Frequency Of Thoracolumbar Imaging [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2017; 21(1).
Clemency B, Patel D, Martin-Gill C, Myers J, Rall N, Lindstrom HA. The 2015–16 Emergency Medical Services Fellows [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2017; 21(1).
Clemency B, Martin-Gill C, Cooley C, Van Dillen C, Knutsen C, March J, Lubin J, Portela R, Cooney D, Silvestri S, Innes J, Tanka K, Lindstrom H. EMS Board Certification Question Bank [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2016; 20(2).
Clemency B, Tanaka K, Hostler D, Innes JC, Zagroba S, Blaszak J, Cooney D, May P, McGee K, Lindstrom H. IV vs IO Epinephrine in the Treatment of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2016; 20(1).
Clemency BM, Bart JA, Malhotra A, Campanella V, Klun K, Lindstrom HA. Patients Immobilized With a Longboard Rarely Have Highly Unstable Thoracolumbar Injuries [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2015; 19(1).
Clemency BM, Tanski CT, Rosenberg M, Consiglio J, Lindstrom HA. Sufficient Catheter Length for Pneumothorax Needle Decompression: A Meta Analysis [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2015; 19(1).
Clemency BM, McCoy AM, Lindstrom HA. Can Paramedics Perform ESI Triage? [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2015; 19(1).
Lema PC, Wilson J, O‘Brien M, Lindstrom H, Tanski C, Consiglio J, Clemency B. Ultrasound Identification of Successful Endotracheal Tube Placement by Paramedics and Residents [Abstract]. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2014; 64(4).
Clemency BM, McGee KM, Bart JA. Integrated EMS Didactics for Residents and Fellows [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2014; 18(2).
Clemency BM, Lindstrom HA, Gurien S, Janson B, Thompson JJ. Frequency of Manuscript Publication Following Presentation of EMS Abstracts at National Meetings [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2013; 17(1).
Bart JA, Clemency B, Billittier A. Traditional Operating Room vs. Cadaver Lab Experience for Paramedic Intubation Training [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2011; 13(1).
"Patients Immobilized With a Longboard Rarely Have Highly Unstable Thoracolumbar Injuries (Poster)" NY ACEP Scientific Assembly, NY ACEP (2015)
"BLS Protocol Changes for Suspected Spinal Injury" Trauma Management for Rural EMS And Community Hospitals, New York State Department of Health ‐ Western Region & Central New York Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (2015)
"Clinical Excellence in EMS" Rural/Metro National Clinical Excellence Summit, Rural/Metro Corporation (2012)
"Core Measures in EMS" Rural/Metro National Clinical Excellence Summit, Rural/Metro Corporation (2012)
"An Advanced Partner Increases On-Scene Time for Single Paramedic Ambulances (Poster)" NAEMSP Annual Meeting, NAEMSP (2011)
"Crew Configuration Does Not Affect HEMS On-Scene Time (Poster)" NAEMSP Annual Meeting, NAEMSP (2011)
"Preliminary Report: Cadaver Lab vs Traditional Operating Room Experience for Paramedic Intubation Training (Poster)" NAEMSP Annual Meeting, NAEMSP (2011)
"The Lay Public‘s Expectations of Prearrival Instructions When Dialing 9-1-1...A Decade Later.. (Poster)" NAEMSP Annual Meeting, NAEMSP (2011)
"Emergency Department Open With Delay Status Does Not Affect the Rate of Ambulance Arrivals (Poster)" NAEMSP Annual Meeting, NAEMSP (2010)
"Prehospital Intubation: Does Patient Position Matter? (Poster)" NAEMSP Annual Meeting, NAEMSP (2010)
"Variations in ALS Symptomatic Bradycardia Protocols Among New York State EMS Regions (Poster)" New York ACEP Scientific Assembly, NY ACEP (2009)
"Responding to the Medium One: The Erie County Hepatitus A Experience" NAEMSP Annual Meeting, National Association of EMS Physicians (2009)
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