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Christopher Carpenter, MD, Emergency Medicine, Rochester, MN

ChristopherRCarpenterMDMSc, FACEP, AGSF(He/Him)

[Pronunciation: CAR-PEN-TUR]

Emergency Medicine Rochester, MN

Professor, Emergency Medicine Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Academic Emergency Medicine Board Member, Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Associate Editor, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

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  • Office

    200 1st St SW
    Rochester, MN 55905
    Phone+1 507-284-2511

Education & Training

  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisMS, Epidemiology, 2005 - 2007
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineM.Sc., 2007
  • Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)
    Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Chief Residency, Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine, 2002 - 2003
  • Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)
    Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Residency, Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine, 1998 - 2003
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1994
  • Hope College
    Hope CollegeB.S., Cum Laude, 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2003 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2020 - 2023
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1999 - 2004
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1997 - 1999
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AGEM Pioneer Award Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Academy for Geriatric Emergency Medicine, 2022
  • AGEM Mentorship Award Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Academy for Geriatric Emergency Medicine, 2021
  • AGEM Career Achievement Award Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine, 2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Leadership Lessons: Developing Mentoring Infrastructure for GEMSSTARs  
    Carpenter CR, Hurria A, Walter LC, Lundebjerg N, Mody L, J Am Geriatr Soc, 1/1/2019
  • Models and Studies of Aging: Executive Summary from the U13 Conference Series  
    Hurria A, Carpenter CR, McFarland F, Lundebjerg NE, DeCabo R, Ferrucci, L, Studenski S, Barzilai N, Briggs J, Ix J, Kitzman D, Kuchel GA, Musi N, Newman JC, Rando TA, ..., J Am Geriatr Soc, 1/1/2019
  • Accuracy of dementia screening instruments in emergency medicine � A diagnostic meta-analysis  
    Carpenter CR, Banerjee J, Keys D, Eagles D, Schnitker L, Barbic D, Fowler S, LaMantia MA, Acad Emerg Med, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Improving Care of Older People in International EDs.
    Ellis B, Carpenter C, Lowthian J, Mooijaart S, Nickel C, Melady D, Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Annual Meeting, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1/29/2018
  • The Diagnostic Accuracy of the Rapid Ultrasound in Shock (RUSH) Exam for Shock Etiology: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Stickles SP, Carpenter CR, Gekle R, Kraus C, Theodoro D, Scoville C, Ubinas G, Tran VH, Raio C, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 1/17/2018
  • Nonspecific Symptoms Do Not Assist Infection Diagnosis in Older Emergency Department Patients.
    Caterino J, Kline D, Southerland LT, Carpenter CR, Baugh CW, Pallin D, Hunold KM, Stevenson K, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, 1/17/2018
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Lectures

  • Ethical Research Conduct for Potentially Cognitively Impaired in Chaotic Clinical Settings 
    Bethesda, MD - 1/26/2018
  • Infectious Disease Updates 
    Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada - 1/25/2018
  • Hidden Dangers of Geriatric Sepsis 
    Chicago, IL - 1/24/2018
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Other

  • The Journey of Geriatric Emergency Medicine: Acceleration, Diffusion, and Collaboration as Keys to Continued Growth 
    Ko K, Lesser A, Biese K, Hwang U, Carpenter C, Health Affairs Blog
    https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20170912.061810/full/
    1/12/2017
  • Approach to Abdominal Pain in the Geriatric Patient 
    Nagurney JM, Carpenter C, Tyler K, EM Resident
    1/1/2017
  • ACEP Accredits Geriatric Emergency Care for Emergency Departments 
    Carpenter C, Hwang U, Biese K, Carter D, Hogan T, Karounos M, Malone M, Melady D, Rosen A, Rosenberg M, Schneider S, Shah M, Spiegel T, Stern M, ACEP Now
    http://www.acepnow.com/article/acep-accredits-geriatric-emergency-care-emergency-departments/
    1/1/2017
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Press Mentions

  • First-Ever Guidance on Recurrent, Low-Risk Chest Pain Is ‘Foundational Step Forward’
    First-Ever Guidance on Recurrent, Low-Risk Chest Pain Is ‘Foundational Step Forward’August 11th, 2021
  • Think Declining Mental Sharpness ‘Just Comes with Age’? Think Again
    Think Declining Mental Sharpness ‘Just Comes with Age’? Think AgainAugust 24th, 2019
  • Procalcitonin: Promise and Pitfalls
    Procalcitonin: Promise and PitfallsAugust 21st, 2018
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Committees

  • Member, American College of Emergency Physicians Clinical Policy Committee 2018 - Present
  • Geriatric Section, American College of Emergency Physicians 2007 - Present
  • Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine 2004 - Present

Professional Memberships