Education
- BA, University of California San Diego
- MD, Temple University School of Medicine
Dr. Mike Barnum is an Emergency Physician practicing in Las Vegas since 2003. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services. Dr. Barnum attended Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at UC Davis in Sacramento. For over 35 years he has developed and instructed medical and rescue curricula. He serves as Assistant Dean for Clinical Educator Development at Roseman College of Medicine. He is a past president of the Nevada chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is Medical Director of AMR Ambulance in Las Vegas as well as Assistant Director of Emergency Medicine at Valley Hospital Medical Center. He is Medical Director of the Pima Paramedic Training program where he lectures regularly. He is the chairman of the Southern Nevada Health District鈥檚 (SNHD) Drug Device and Protocol Committee and past Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board which is the primary advisory body to the SNHD on EMS policy. He chairs the Valley Health System Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. He was a 2018 recipient of the American Ambulance Association鈥檚 Star of Life Award for actions taken during the 1 October shooting. He has a background in firefighting and was a fire department training officer. He worked as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) in both field and Emergency Department positions. Dr. Barnum serves as an Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant and as an Emergency Response Physician for the National Football League. He holds certificates in Swift Water Rescue and Vertical Rescue. Mike is also a pilot and EagleScout.
Professional Affiliations
American College of Emergency Physicians
National Association of EMS Physicians
Awards
2018 AAA Star of Life