Tom Paul Aufderheide, MD, FACEP, FAHA
Professor of Emergency Medicine with Tenure; Associate Chair for Research Affairs, Clinical Emergency Medicine Practice, Teaching, and Research; Director of the Adult Translational Research Unit; Senior Attending Staff
Froedtert Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee WI

Dr. Tom Paul Aufderheide pioneered the use of out-of-hospital 12-lead ECGs for rapid identification of the ischemic patient and reduction in time delays to definitive treatment. He is one of a handful of nationally recognized researchers actively engaged and NIH-supported in out-of-hospital cardiac resuscitation. His recent discoveries, including identifying an inversely proportional relationship between mean intrathoracic pressure and coronary perfusion pressure and survival from cardiac arrest, have significantly impacted CPR guidelines, as well as national and international CPR education, training and clinical practice — substantially improving outcome from cardiac arrest. 

Dr. Aufderheide has served on numerous committees and been honored with many awards for his work. Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson recognized Dr. Aufderheide for his work in supporting Automated External Defibrillation state legislation. Dr. Aufderheide served as a formal consultant to the Assistant Surgeon General of the United States for implementation of public access defibrillation in federal buildings.

Darren B. Bean, MD
1970-2008
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine; MedFlight Physician; Director, Emergency Ultrasound, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Medical Director, Madison Fire Department

Dr. Darren B. Bean died on May 10, 2008 while on duty transporting a patient in his capacity as a Medflight physician. He was an incredible source of mentorship and leadership in his short life. From high school, college, medical school, emergency medicine residency and faculty appointment, he was the ultimate professional and educator to all who came in contact with him. Dr. Bean began his emergency medicine career as a resident at Carolinas Medical Center in 1999. During his three years there, he was selected as "Intern of the Year," chosen to be one of three chief residents in emergency medicine and named "Teacher of the Year" in emergency medicine.

Most recently, Dr. Bean had changed the resuscitation protocols in Madison, WI, with outstanding results. He was also a passionate father and husband. He was the epitome of a young enthusiastic physician who was going to change the world, and he did.

Joseph C. Darin, MD, FACS
Former EMS Medical Director, State of Wisconsin

Dr. Joseph C. Darin is being honored by ACEP posthumously as a hero of emergency medicine. He established the Milwaukee County Paramedic Program, which brought sophisticated medical treatment to patients’ homes, workplaces and streets and was a model for many programs across the nation. Dr. Darin also started Flight for Life, the first aeromedical service in Wisconsin, and developed the Level 1 Trauma Center at Froedtert Hospital. Wisconsin’s first emergency medicine residency program was established under his direction.

From 1972 to 1993, Dr. Darin was chairman of The Medical College of Wisconsin’s department of trauma and emergency medicine. Under his leadership, a separate academic department of emergency medicine was approved. Dr. Darin served as its first chair. Following his tenure as president of the Medical Society of Milwaukee County, a research and development grant allowed him to propose, plan and implement advanced EMS systems in the Polish cities of Warsaw, Poznan, Krakow, Bialystok and Lodz.

Timothy J. Helz, MD, FACEP
President, Emergency Medical Associates
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Waukesha, WI

Dr. Timothy J. Helz has been practicing emergency medicine continually at Waukesha Memorial Hospital since 1974. He participated in the development of Waukesha Memorial Hospital’s department of emergency medicine and Emergency Medical Services in Waukesha County.

Dr. Helz is currently medical director of the City of Waukesha Fire Department and Paramedic Program and the Town of Waukesha Fire Department. He also served as medical director of Waukesha County Technical College. Recertified in emergency medicine in 2007, Dr. Helz remains an active partner with Emergency Medical Associates.

Dean T. Stueland, MD
Former Staff Physician and Director of Emergency Services, Marshfield Clinic
Former Medical Director, National Farm Medicine Center
Former A.O.D.A. Unit Medical Director, St. Joseph’s Hospital
Marshfield, WI

Dr. Dean T. Stueland is being honored by ACEP posthumously as a hero of emergency medicine. His biggest accomplishment was the founding of the National Farm Medicine Center. Dr. Stueland’s many publications and presentations addressed agricultural trauma and medical problems.

Dr. Stueland was a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American College of Preventive Medicine. He was also a member of the Agricultural Safety and Health Task Force of the National Rural Health Association.