Dana Mathew

MD, FACEP

Alternate Councillor

I am honored to apply for the position of Alternate Councillor for the Wilderness Medicine Section of ACEP. If chosen, I will prioritize representing the section's collective goals and interests. I will advocate for wilderness medicine and focus on communication between the section and board for cohesive collaboration. My goal is to ensure exceptional representation and highlight the importance of wilderness medicine, ultimately advancing this significant subspecialty.

Dr. Dana Mathew has practiced clinical emergency medicine since graduating from residency in 2009. Initially working with UNC residents in the community hospital system in Raleigh, NC, she moved to Florida in 2016. She continued her dedication to teaching with midlevels, scribes, and USFS EMS.  Dr. Mathew holds board certification in Emergency Medicine and has completed specialized training in disaster medicine, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and wilderness medicine.
 
She is a faculty member at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and a medical provider for the National Disaster Medical System's DMAT FL4. Dr. Mathew's leadership extends to her roles with the United States Forestry Service as the Local Emergency Medical Advisor, and she actively contributes to the Wilderness Medical Society's Global Health, Disaster, and Humanitarian Committee. 
 
Dr. Mathew is passionate about leveraging her expertise to enhance the integration of wilderness medicine into emergency care, ensuring that emergency physicians are well-prepared to deliver high-quality care in challenging environments.