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New faculty spotlight: Eric Ernest, M.D.

Eric Ernest, M.D.

Eric Ernest, M.D., is a new faculty member at UNMC. Here’s a brief rundown of his background and the expertise he brings to campus.

  • Name: Eric Ernest, M.D.
  • Hometown: Denver
  • Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine

Research Interests:
Cardiac arrest resuscitation and advanced airway management

How I fell in love with emergency medicine:
I first came to fall in love with the concept of emergency medicine as a paramedic.

Degrees:

  • B.S. in emergency medical services
  • M.D., Creighton University
  • Residency, UNMC Emergency Medicine
  • Fellowship, Pre-hospital/EMS Fellowship, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minn.

Memberships:

  • National Association of EMS Physicians
  • American College of Emergency Physicians
  • American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM)

Three things people may not know about me:

  • I am an avid photographer.
  • I enjoy traveling.
  • I enjoy restoring classic autos.