Schumacher Group physicians know that Emergency Medicine is so much more than a job. It’s a calling, a duty.

While human nature often compels people to flee natural disasters, our Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) steps up full force to relieve hospitals during and after disasters. Our commitment to optimal patient care carries over even during the worst of circumstances. Entirely voluntary, the DART program is an opportunity to be there when you’re needed most.

DART membership is open to physicians and mid-level practitioners, whether working with Schumacher Group or not yet affiliated with us. To sign up or get more information, visit http://schumachergroup.com/physicians/dart/.

Schumacher Group DART Offerings

• Will maintain active credential file ready for emergency credentialing at facility
• Will arrange and pay for transportation, lodging at disaster site
• Provide annual Disaster Response training/update including CMEs
• Cover all issues and activities related to provision of malpractice coverage for facility, cost of travel, credentials, and lodging
• Coordinate Disaster Team activation, communication, coordination with facility
• Provide Identification Badges for clearance into disaster areas

DART Member Qualifications

Requirements vary by hospital, and are subject to the discretion of the DART Team Leader or Regional Medical Officer on a case-by-case basis.

1. Must have valid licensure/DEA/State Narcotics
2. Hospitals may require:
1. A minimum of two (2) years ED experience in medium to large volume EDs
2. Completed Residency in EM, IM, FP or GS
3. Board Certified in specialty may be required
4. ATLS, ACLS, PALS (Except if ED Boarded, may be waived)
3. Agree to maintain Disaster/Emergency Credential file with Schumacher Disaster Response Team Coordinator
4. Agree to attend Disaster Response Team orientation and training
5. Agree to attend CME offered on Disaster/Emergency ongoing training
6. Commitment of one year on DART with Schumacher Group

Hear from DART’s Clinical Team Leader, Stephen Nichols, MD:

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