Josette A. Teuscher MD
Josette A. Teuscher
MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Pediatrics
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Prehospital and Disaster Medical Management, University of Massachusetts Medical Center (1992)
- Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical Center (1991)
- Residency, Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Medical Center (1990)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (1988)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo (1987)
- BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1984)
Employment:
- Regional Medical Director, Rural Metro Medical Services of WNY (1997-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (1993-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (1993-present)
- Staff Physician, Emergency Department, Pediatrics, Women and Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo (1992-present)
- Staff Physician, Emergency Department, Buffalo General Hospital (1992-present)
- Instructor, Niagara County Community College (1997)
- Instructor, Erie Community College (1994)
- Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (1992–1993)
- Clinical Instructor, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (1992–1993)
- Clinical Instructor, Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical Center (1991–1992)
- Staff Physician, Emergency Department, Milford-Whitinsville Regional Hospital (1989–1992)
- Staff Physician, Emergency Department, Harrington Memorial Hospital (1989–1991)
Awards and Honors:
- University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Teaching Award (2006)
- University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Teaching Faculty Member of the Year (2005)
- Wyoming-Erie Regional EMS Council: Physician of Excellence (2004)
- University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Outstanding Clinician Award (1997)
Journal Articles:
- Lerner EB, Billittier AJ, Lance DR, Janicke DM, Teuscher JA. Can paramedics safely treat and discharge hypoglycemic patients in the field? Am J Emerg Med. 2003; 21(2).
- Agahababian RV, Teuscher JA. Infectious diseases following major disasters. Ann Emerg Med. 1992; 21(4).
Presentations:
- "A Fellowship in Prehospital and Disaster Medicine in the U.S." 1st Pan-European Conference on Emergency Medical Services, World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (1992)
Service Activities:
- Buffalo State College: Institutional Review Board; Board Member (2010–present)
- National Ski Patrol: Eastern Division, Western NY Region; Co-Medical Advisor: Duties include those of guidance of methods and policies for local ski patrol procedures and medical care. (2009–present)
- National Ski Patrol: Kissing Bridge; Co-Medical Director and Patroller: Duties include instruction of patrol members with ongoing medical education, new skills and procedures related to medical care and decisions. (2006–present)
- American Board of Emergency Medicine: Oral Board; Appointment by the American Board of Emergency Medicine - administer oral examination cases to candidates for Emergency Medicine Board Certification. All candidates must pass the oral board examination before being granted Board Certification in Emergency Medicine.; Examiner (2002–present)
- Specialized Medical Assistance Reponse Team (SMART): Disaster and Public Health Response; Group Team Leader and Member (2002–present)
- Metropolitan Medical Response System Committee: Buffalo Hospital Reponse Sector; Chair (2001–2003)
- Western New York Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (WREMAC): Protocol Subcommittee; Tasks are related to the formation of protocols for medical care rendered by prehospital care providers in the WNY area.; Committee Member (2000–present)
- Buffalo General Hospital: Prehospital Stroke Screen Coordinator; Coordinator (1998–2001)
- Western New York Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (WREMAC): Pediatric Subcommittee; Committee Member (1998–present)
- Buffalo General Hospital: Hospital Disaster Committee; Committee Member (1996–2006)
- Erie County Emergency Services; Advisory Board (1995–present)
- Western New York Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (WREMAC): Disaster Subcommittee; Committee Member (1995–present)
- Western New York Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (WREMAC): Buffalo General Hospital; Department Representative (1994–present)
- Western New York Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (WREMAC): Regional Base Station Course Committee; Curriculum development for instruction of all WNY Emergency Medicine physicians, physician assistants and residents in Emergency Medicine in the fundamentals of giving online medical control.; Committee Member (1994–present)
- Western New York Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (WREMAC): Research Subcommittee; Committee Member (1994–present)
- Buffalo General Hospital: LaSalle Ambulance; Medical Director Representative (1993–1995)
- MA2: Disaster Medical Assistance Team; Medical Sector Director (1991–1992)
- Westborough Fire Department and Ambulance: EMT-D Services; Director (1991–1992)
- New England Life Flight; Flight Physician (1989–1992)
- Medical Group Missions: Medical/Surgical/Dental Project in Ecuador; Participant (1985)