The Journal of Emergency Medical Services Announce the 2018 James O. Page/JEMS Leadership Award

CHARLOTTE, NC – Dr. Walt Stoy, PhD, EMT-P has been awarded the 2018 James O. Page/JEMS Leadership Award at EMS Today 2018 in Charlotte, NC. This award recognized Dr. Walt Stoy, PhD, EMT-P as a leader, professor and visionary to the field and future of emergency medical services (EMS). The James O. Page/JEMS Leadership Award is given to individuals or agencies who have exhibited the drive and tenacious effort necessary to develop improved EMS systems, resolve important EMS issues and bring about positive EMS system changes. Walt Stoy recognized that Emergency Medical care was his calling at the age of 15, when he enrolled in a first aid class. Since then he has received his EMT License, Associate Degree in EMS, Bachelor’s Degree in EMS and Doctorate of Philosophy in Education. Currently Dr. Stoy is a professor and director of the undergraduate program in Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and the Director of the Office of Education at the Center for Emergency Medicine. Stoy is internationally renowned for his endeavors in Emergency Medicine and is recognized by his peers as a ground-breaker and national leader in the field of EMS Educators. In 1984 he assisted in the creation of STAT Medivac. In the 90’s he served as the Executive Director of Emergency Medicine Enhancement Project with the Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha, Qatar. In 1998 he created the Bachelor’s program in Emergency Medicine for EMS personnel at the University of Pittsburgh. Furtherm...
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