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Kelly Close, MD, Emergency Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Mercy

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Emergency Medicine Pittsburgh, PA

Clinical Instructor, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh; WVU Wheeling Hospital Urgent Care, Medical Director 1025 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003

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  • Office

    3600 Forbes Avenue
    School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Phone+1 412-748-6444
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Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)
    UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Residency, Emergency Medicine, 2003 - 2004
  • UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)
    UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Residency, Emergency Medicine, 1998 - 2000
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityMPH, Health Policy and Management, Honors, 1992 - 1994
  • Lehigh University
    Lehigh UniversityBA Biology

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2023 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1998 - 2024
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine
  • American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support
  • American Heart AssociationPediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Cum Laude University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1998
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society AOA, 1998
  • Merck Book Award University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1998
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • SAEM Emergency Medicine Research Fellowship Guidelines. June 2008; 1067-1068.  
    Biros, MH, Angelos, MG, Barbee, RW, Blanda, M, Buller, K et al., Academic Emergency Medicine., 6/2008

Abstracts/Posters

  • A Diabetes Prevention Program in Public Safety Workers: Lessons Learned. Presentation #25424.
    Close, KB., Center for Disease Control, Translational Research Conference., 5/2008
  • Assessment of September 11th Spontaneous Health Care Volunteers: Potential Impact on American Red Cross and Disaster Preparedness.
    Close, KB, Stockman, JS, Nguyen, KT et al., American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. Poster #3176. November 2002., 11/2002

Lectures

  • Close, KB. Response Planning Under Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8 Within the Context of Bioterrorism. Panel Member with the Surgeon General, Dr. Richard H. Carmon... 
    San Antonio, TX - 11/2002
  • Close, KB. September 11th 2001: Lessons Learned from the Field. 
    Yale School of Public Health, Disaster Services Conference. Presentation. - 6/2002

Other

  • Buller, KB. Case Management and Empowerment in the Homeless Substance Abuse Population. Master’s Thesis- Honors. Advisor: Dr. James Jekel. May 2004. 
    Kelly Buller
    Yale University Master's Thesis - 5/2004

Press Mentions

  • Colleges and Schools Can and Should Open in a Way That Does the Least Harm
    Colleges and Schools Can and Should Open in a Way That Does the Least HarmJuly 13th, 2020

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