Jeremy J. Killion MD
Jeremy J. Killion
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Informatics; Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Pediatrics; Pediatrics
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDEducation and Training:
- Fellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2015)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2008)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2006)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo (2005)
- BS, Major: Biochemistry; Minors: Mathematics, Spanish, Niagara University, Summa Cum Laude (2001)
Employment:
- Medical Director of Oishei ED (2022-present)
- Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (2021-present)
- Attending Physician, Emergency Medicine, Oishei Children's Hospital (2015-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2015-present)
- EMR Liaison, Kaleida Health (2015-present)
- Medical Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Process Improvement and Analytics, Oishei Children‘s Hospital (2018–2021)
- Second Attending Physician, Emergency Medicine, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2009–2012)
Awards and Honors:
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Quality Improvement Award (2013)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Teaching Award (2007)
Research Expertise:
- Quality and Process Improvement, Data and Analytics: Focus on EMR and process improvement using data and analytics to drive change, Blood Culture Contamination Reduction
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- January 2017–December 2017
A Study Examining Visualization of the Larynx in Difficult Intubations Using a Specialized Device Called the “D-Blade”
Wildermuth Foundation
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$4,929 - January 2016–December 2016
A Pilot Study Comparing Intubation Outcomes Using Two Types of Devices
Wildermuth Foundation
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$13,240 - Ouchless ED-
National Philoptochos Children's Medical Fund
Role: Co-Investigator
$15,951
Abstracts:
- DiPalma S, Ostwald C, Killion J. (2021) Reduction of False-Positive Blood Culture Rates using a Passive Blood Diversion Device in an Urban Academic Pediatric Emergency Department. APIC 2021 Annual Conference. (Jun)
- Hannah Larson, PharmD, Emily Polischuk, PharmD, BCPPS, Jeremy Killion, MD, Mary Riedy, PharmD, BCPPS. (2020) Evaluation of discharge prescribing practices for community acquired pneumonia in a pediatric emergency department. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting, Dec 2020. (Dec)
- Smith A, Riedy M, Francisconi R, Killion J. (2019) Evaluation of second line intravenous anti-epileptic therapy for the treatment of status epilepticus in a pediatric emergency department. Pediatric Pharmacist Advocacy Group. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Apr)
- DiPalma S, Penque M, Killion J. (2018) Reduction of Blood Culture Contamination with Kurin. OCH Buffalo Pediatric Research Day. Buffalo, New YorkUnited States (Jun)
- Kramer BC, Carnevale FP, Killion JJ, Qiao H, Wrotniak BH. (2018) Comparing Laryngoscope Devices in a Pediatric Intensive Care Setting. Crit Care Med, (Jan) 559-559
- Choudary D, Killion J. (2017) A Survey Of Communication Amongst Team Members During Resuscitation of Trauma Pediatric Patients in a Tertiary Care Center in North America”. EMCON. India (Jun) Poster
- Killion J, Pillai A. (2015) EMR Impact on Metrics, Safety in a Pediatric ED. PAS. San Diego, California (Apr) Poster
- Killion J, Triplet R, Carnevale F. (2014) IPASS- Handoffs Between ED and PICU. Poster Presentation. UB Scholarly Exchange Day. Buffalo, New YorkUnited States (Jun) Poster
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Hend Abd El Baky 1, Danika Cziranka-Crooks 1, Brinda Prasanna Kumar 1, Meghan Jacobs 1, Jeremy Killion 1, Lucy D Mastrandrea 1. (2024) Hypothyroidism-induced Rhabdomyolysis in a Pediatric Patient. JCEM Case Rep (Jul), 2(30)
Professional Memberships:
- ACEP (2022–present)
- Buffalo Pediatric Society (2022–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Presentations:
- "Cost of Care" Pediatric Residency Lecture Series (2024)
- "Blunt Abdominal Trauma" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds (2024)
- "Endocrine Emergencies" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds (2021)
- "Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Course" Pediatric Trauma (2021)
- "Pediatric Updates" UB Emergency Medicine Community Physician Lecture Series (2021)
- "A review of Pediatric MIS-C Cases" Pediatric Grand Rounds (2021)
- "Abdominal Trauma" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds (2021)
- "Dental Trauma" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds (2020)
- "Pediatric Dermatologic Emergencies" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2019)
- "A Survey of Communication Amongst Team Members During Resuscitation of Trauma Pediatric Patient in a Tertiary Care Center in North America" Annual Scientific Meeting and Conference; Trauma Association of Canada (2018)
- "Comparing Laryngoscope Devices in a Pediatric Intensive Care Setting" 47th Annual Congress; Society of Critical Care Medicine (2018)
- "Blunt Abdominal Trauma" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2018)
- "Pediatric Emergency Medicine Quality and Process Improvement: Changes and What is to Come" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Burns" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2017)
- "Sepsis" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
- "Sepsis" Family Medicine Lecture; University at Buffalo (2015)
- "Sepsis" OB-GYN Resident Lecture; Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (2015)
- "Experiences in an Academic Pediatric Emergency Department After Electronic Medical Record Implementation" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2015)
- "Pediatric ED Staff Perceptions of an EMR Implementation and the EMR Role in Patient Safety" Annual Meeting; Pediatric Academic Societies (2015)
- "Asthma" Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds; University at Buffalo (2014)
- "Bites/Stings" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
- "Using IPASS to Improve Handoffs from the ED to the PICU" Scholarly Exchange Day; University at Buffalo (2014)
- "Implementation of an EMR in an Academic Pediatric Emergency Room: A Retrospective Analysis of Pre and Post Implementation Metrics" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2014)
- "Pediatric ED Staff Perceptions of an EMR Implementation and the EMR Role in Patient Safety" Annual Conference; Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (2014)
- "Evaluating Pediatric Transfers to the PICU within the First 24 Hours" Pediatric Research Day; University at Buffalo (2008)
- "The Effects of All-Trans-Retinoic Acid on the Differentiation and Maturation of Human Monocyte Derived Dendritic Cells" Pediatric Research Day; University at Buffalo (2005)
- "The Effects of Cantharidin Analogues on Cancer Cells Measured by the MTT Assay" Eastern Colleges Science Conference; Wilkes-Barre College (2001)
- "The Effects of Cantharidin Analogues on Cancer Cells Measured by the MTT Assay" Undergraduate Research Fair; Niagara University (2001)
- "Dehydration of 2-methylcyclohexanol: A Re-Examination" Eastern Colleges Science Conference; Wagner College (2000)
Service Activities:
- Presented Carbon Monoxide to Local TV station; Presenter (2023)
- Chief PEM; Chief (2021–present)
- interviewed prospective MS4 student; Pediatric Residency Program Interiewer (2021–present)
- Interview residents for PEM fellowship; Interview PEM Fellow Candidates (2021–present)
- UB Faculty Council (2021–present)
- UB Faculty Council (2020–present)
- Kaleida Health IT Council Meeting (2020–present)
- Kaleida Health Orderset Governance Committee (2020–present)
- Interview prospective Pediatric Faculty candidates; Interviewer (2020–present)
- UBMD Pediatrics Space Committee; MD Lead (2020–present)
- UBMD Pediatrics Coding/Contracting Committee; MD Lead (2020–present)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital Value Analysis Team (2019–present)
- UBMD Pediatric Board Member (2019–present)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; Member, MD Lead Oct 2021 (2018–present)
- multiple KH meetings related to supporting EMR, Sepsis, Quality, Leadership; Oishei Leadership Meetings (2018–present)
- UBMD Pediatrics: Benefits Committee; Committee Member (2017–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Scholarly Oversight Committee (Pediatrics); Committee Member (2017–present)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Infection Prevention Committee; Committee Member (2017–present)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital Healing Arts Committee (2016–present)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Antibiotic Stewardship Committee; Committee Member (2016–present)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Code Blue Committee; Committee Member (2016–present)
- Kaleida Health: EMR Core Team; Member (2016–present)
- participate and discuss PEM Fellow scholarly activity; PEM Fellow SOC (2016–present)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Pediatric Intra-Osseous Committee; Committee Member (2015–present)
- Kaleida Health: Blood Culture Committee; Committee Member (2015–2016)
- Oishei Children‘s Hospital: Emergency Department Implementation Move Team; Member (2015–present)
- Kaleida Health Physician Advisory Group- EMR (2014–present)
- Oishei Children’s Hospital: Sepsis Quality Committee; Committee Member (2014–present)
- Kaleida Health: Physician Advisory Group EMR; Member (2014–present)
- Kaleida Health: FirstNet EMR Team Physician Lead (2009–present)
- Kaleida Health: FirstNet EMR; Teacher (2009–2016)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Residency Association; Treasurer (2007)