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M Colleen O'Neil Davis, M.D., M.P.H.

M Colleen O'Neil Davis, M.D., M.P.H.

Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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About Me

Professional Background

Dr. Davis is a specialist in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. She has served as Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center since 2007.

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, University of Rochester School of Medicine GME. 1989 - 1990

Residency, Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine GME. 1987 - 1989

Internship, Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine GME. 1986 - 1987

Education

MD | State University of New York at Syracuse. 1986

Awards

Athena International Award. 2022

URMC Board of Excellence Award. Emergency Medicine Department. 2019

UR Presidential Diversity Award. Commission on Women and Gender Equity.. 2019

URMC Quality and Safety Award. Pediatric Asthma Community Quality Improvement Team.. 2019

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2018

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2018

Quality and Safety Recognition. Pediatric Trauma Team, Imaging Gently. 2018

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2018

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2018

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2018

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2017

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2017

ICARE Bronze Star, Outstanding commitment and dedication to the mission, vision and values of URMC in 2016. 2017

Stong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2016

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2016

Stong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2016

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2014

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2014

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2010

Clinical Teaching Award. 2008

Strong Star, Excellence in family-centered patient care. 2008

Clinical Teaching Award. 2005

Employee Recognition Award. For going above and beyond.. 1996

Chief Resident, Pediatrics. 1989

Cum Laude, College of the Holy Cross. 1982

Publications

Journal Articles

Pharmacokinetics of Lorazepam in pediatric patients with and without status epilepticus.

Chamberlain, J; Capparelli, E; Brown, K; Vance, C; Lillis, K; Mahajan, P; Lichenstein, R; Stanley, R; Davis, C; Gordon, S; Baren, J; Blumer, J; van den Anker, J.

Journal of Pediatrics. 2012; 160(4): 667-672.

Wegner's Granulomatosis

Deutsch, RJ; Davis, CO.

Consultant for Pediatricians. 2012; 11(4): 109-122.

Association of Pain Score Documentation and Analgesic Use in a Pediatric Emergency Department

Kellogg, KM; Fairbanks, RJ; O'Connor AB; Davis, CO; Shah MN.

Pediatric Emergency Care. 2012; 28(12): 1 - 6.

Perceived challenges to obtaining informed consent for a time-sensitive emergency department study of pediatric status epilepticus. Results of two focus groups.

Chamberlain, J; Lillis,K; Vance, C; Brown, K; Fawumi, O; Davis, C; Singh, T; Baren, J; PECARN.

Academic Emergency Medicine. 2009; 16(8): 763-770.

The Epidemiology of Emergency Medical Services use by Children: An analysis of the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.

Shah, M; Cushman, J; Davis, C; Bazarian, J; Auinger, P; Friedman, B.

Prehospital Emergency Care. 2008; 12(3): 269-276.

Preferences for EMS transport and Pediatric Emeergency Department Care.

Shah, M; Davis, C; Bauer, C; Arnold, J.

Prehospital Emergency Care. 2008; 12(2): 169-175.

Prospective age-based comparison of behavioral reactions occurring after ketamine sedation in the ED.

Hostetler, M; Davis, C.

American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2002; 20(5): 463-468.

Research training among Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellows

Hostetler, M; Davis, C.

American Journal of Emergency Medcine. 2002; 20(3): 222-227.

Asthma education in the Emergency Department

Camargo, C; MARC investigators; Davis, C.

Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2000; 36(3): 204-211.

Galeazzi fracture resulting from electrical shock.

Hostetler, M; Davis, C.

Pediatric Emergency Care. 2000; 16(4): 258-259.

Bilateral Localized tension pneumothoraces refractory to needle decompression.

Hostetler, M; Davis, CO.

Pediatric Emergency Care. 1999; 15(5): 322-324.

Does a highly structured, evidence-based medicine journal club improve the critical appraisal skills of emergency medicine residents?

Bazarian, J; Davis, CO; Spillane, L; Blumstein, H; Schneider, S.

Annals of Emergency Medicine. 1999; 34(2): 148-154.

Prehospital epinephrine overdose in a child resulting in ventricular dysrhythmias and myocardial ischemia.

Davis, CO; Wax PM.

Pediatric Emergency Care. 1999; 15(2): 116-118.

Toxicology training in Paramedic Students in the United States.

Davis, CO; Cobaugh, DJ; Leahey, NF; Wax, PM.

American Jounral of Emergency Medicine. 1999; 17(2): 138-140.

Use of EMS for seriously ill children from the office: A survey of primary care physicians.

Davis, CO; Rodewald, L.

Prehospital Emergency Care. 1999; 3(2): 102-106.

Flumazenil associated seizure in an 11-month-old.

Davis, CO; Wax PM.

Epilepsy. 1997; 4: 4-5.

Flumazenil Associated seizure in an 11-month-old

Davis, CO; Wax, PM.

Journal of Emergency Medicine. 1996; 14(331-333).

Books

Encyclopedia of Trauma Care (2014)

Chapter: Pediatric Airway Management

Authors: Davis, C; Dhillon R.

Publisher: Springer - Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg 2014

Clinical Pharmacists in Emergency Medicine (2008)

Chapter: Advances in Patient Safety: New Directions and Alternative Approaches

Authors: Fairbanks, RJ; Rueckmann, RA; Kolstee, KE; Hays, DP; Davis, CO; et all

Publisher: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD 2008

Beginning your family after residency training (2004)

Chapter: You Can: A guide for women emergency physicians

Authors: Davis, CO

Publisher: Sandra Schneider 2004

Focused Physical Exam and Toxidromes (2001)

Chapter: Clinical Toxicology

Authors: Davis, CO;, Wax, PM; Delaney, M; King, K; et al.

Publisher: WB Saunders, Philadelphia 2001

Triage, Stabilization, and Transport. (2001)

Chapter: In Procedures for Primary Care Pediatricians

Authors: Badawy, M; Davis, CO; Goepp, J; Hostetler, M

Publisher: Mosby, St. Louis 2001

Rabies (1998)

Chapter: Pediastat

Authors: Davis, CO; Orenstein, J; Klein, B; Mayer, T

Publisher: CMC Research 1998

Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine (1996)

Chapter: Rhabdomyolysis

Authors: Davis,Co; Wax, PM;

Publisher: American College of Emergency Physicians 1996