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Dr.

Aaron Kuzel

Asst Professor Term

School of Medicine

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  • Asst Professor Term
    School of Medicine

BIO

Dr. Aaron R. Kuzel is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and Director of Observation Medicine at UofL Hospital. He is dual board-certified in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and serves as an EMS Physician and Medical Director for multiple regional agencies across Kentucky.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Associate EMS Fellowship Director
    University of Louisville School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Louisville, USA1 Jul 2024
  • Assistant Professor
    University of Louisville School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, USA1 Jul 2023
  • Adjunct Faculty
    Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA1 Jul 2023

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Director of Observation Medicine
    University of Louisville Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, USA1 Jul 2024
  • Medical Team Manager
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Kentucky Task Force-1 Urban Search and Rescue, Frankfurt, United States1 Feb 2026
  • Physician Instructor
    Chicago Fire Department, Technical Rescue Medic Program, Chicago, USA1 Dec 2025
  • Board Member
    International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Board of Directors, Irving, United States1 Jul 2025
  • Medical Director
    Spencer County Emergency Medical Services, United States1 Jul 2023
  • Assistant Medical Director
    Bullitt County Emergency Medical Services, USA1 Jul 2023

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
    Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA1 Aug 2015 - 10 May 2019
  • Masters in Business Administration
    Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, United States1 Aug 2015 - 10 May 2019
  • Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    Bellarmine University, Louisville, United States1 Aug 2010 - May 2014

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Board Certification in Emergency Medicine
    American Board of Emergency Medicine, East Lansing, United States
  • Board Certification in Emergency Medical Services
    American Board of Emergency Medicine, East Lansing, United States
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Tactical
    Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support, Washington, DC, United States

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Fellowship in Hospital Administration and Clinical Operations
    University of Louisville School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Louisville, USA1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
    Hospital Administration and Clinical OperationsPostdoctoral Fellowship
  • Fellowship in Emergency Medical Services
    University of Louisville School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Louisville, USA1 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2023
    Emergency Medical ServicesPostdoctoral Fellowship
  • Chief Resident in Emergency Medicine
    University of Louisville School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Louisville, USA1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022
    Chief Resident
  • Residency in Emergency Medicine
    University of Louisville School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Louisville, USA1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2022
    Residency