Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation

Supporting Research and Promoting Education in Emergency Medicine and EMS

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Please join us on December 14, 2026 as we celebrate and honor UPMC Presbyterian Trauma Program with the PEMF Ronald D. Stewart Excellence Award at the LeMont Restaurant. Sponsorship Opportunities About our Honoree UPMC Presbyterian Trauma Services is an accreditaed Adult Level I Regional Trauma Center and large academic medical center that was founded in 1986 and is celebrating is 40th anniversary this year. This program is one of UPMC's flagship programs located in UPMC … Read more...

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Donate! The Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation depends on the generosity of individuals in the community, like you, to support the efforts of the foundation. Making Financial Donations: The Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation is happy to accept financial donations. All Financial Donations assist our foundation in covering overhead costs, funding grant requests, and assisting in expanding our services. PEMF is a 501(c)(3) and your donation is tax deductible. For more … Read more...

About Us

The Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation is an autonomous charitable foundation formed to foster the academic and research programs of the University of Pittsburgh Affiliated Residency in Emergency Medicine and the Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania. The Foundation is chartered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is governed by a Board of Directors whose Chairman and officers are elected by the Board. The Foundation is committed to providing financial … Read more...

The Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation (PEMF) was created in 1985 to fund educational and research projects, primarily initiated by The Center for Emergency Medicine. In the nearly thirty years of existence, more than 175 research grants have been presented to dozens of researchers by the PEMF. These grants have resulted in over 75 published scientific papers, many receiving prestigious national awards. Research that can trace its origins to PEMF grants is leading to significant changes in the practice of emergency medicine. We welcome you to join us in this important mission! Throughout the year, there are many opportunities to get involved with the PEMF. Please click the EVENTS Tab to learn more about how we raise funds. 513_PEMF