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Gillian Schmitz, MD, Emergency Medicine, Fort Sam Houston, TX, University Health / UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

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Emergency Medicine Fort Sam Houston, TX

Assistant Professor, Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, San Antonio

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Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2004 - 2007
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaB.A., Biology, 1994 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2009 - 2013
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2004 - 2007
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Faculty Teaching Award University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, 2014
  • Best Staff Oral Presentation, Government Services Symposium Research Forum 2012
  • Faculty Mentoring Award, Department of Emergency Medicine Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center, 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Primary versus secondary closure of cutaneous abscesses in the emergency department: a RCT  
    Singer A, Taira B, Chale, S, Bhat, R, Kennedy, D, Schmitz, G, Acad Emerg Med, 1/1/2013
  • The Treatment of Cutaneous Abscesses: Comparison of Emergency Medicine Practice Providers' Practice Patterns  
    Schmitz G, Goodwin T, Singer A, West J Emerg Med, 1/1/2013
  • Practice patterns and management strategies for purulent skin and soft-tissue infections in an urban academic ED  
    May L., Harter K.,Schmitz G, Am J Emerg Med, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Primary versus secondary closure of cutaneous abscesses in the emergency department: a RCT.
    Singer A, Taira B, Chale, S, Bhat, R, Kennedy, D, Schmitz, G, Annual Government Services Chapter Meeting, 1/1/2012
  • Primary versus secondary closure of cutaneous abscesses in the emergency department: a RCT.
    Singer A, Taira B, Chale, S, Bhat, R, Kennedy, D, Schmitz, G, Society of Academic Emergency Medicine National Meeting, 1/1/2012
  • Clinical and Epidemiologic Characteristics as Predictors of Treatment Failures in Uncomplicated Skin Abscesses within Seven Days after Incision and Drainage.
    Schmitz GR, Olderog C, International Conference on Antimicrobial Research, Valladolid, Spain, 1/1/2010
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Lectures

  • Risk Management: What Every Physician Should Know 
    University of North Carolina - 1/16/2014
  • HIV: Common but Critical Chief Complaints in the Emergency Department 
    1/11/2014
  • HIV: Common but Critical Chief Complaints in the Emergency Department. 
    San Antonio Military Medical Center - 1/8/2014
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Other

  • Emergency Medicine Reviews and Perspectives 
    Schmitz GR, EM RAP
    1/1/2010
  • Mock Deposition Webinar. 
    Schmitz GR and Henry G, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Website
    1/1/2009
  • Top 10 Documentation Errors Webinar. 
    Schmitz GR and Henry G, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Website
    1/1/2009
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Authored Content

  • Projecting the Future of Emergency Physician WorkforceJuly 2021

Press Mentions

  • Recognize the Signs of Suicide Risk
    Recognize the Signs of Suicide RiskSeptember 8th, 2022
  • Recognize the Signs of Suicide Risk
    Recognize the Signs of Suicide RiskSeptember 7th, 2022
  • Emergency Physicians Watching Closely for Monkeypox Cases
    Emergency Physicians Watching Closely for Monkeypox CasesJuly 26th, 2022
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations