The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Emergency Medicine has been designated as a Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Emergency and Trauma Care.

The UCSF team has a track record of practical research and life-saving innovation. Drawing on diverse experts from the fields of emergency medicine, nursing, surgery and global health, this team is optimally positioned to support WHO’s efforts in emergency and trauma care.

The purpose of UCSF WHO Collaborating Centre for Emergency and Trauma Care is to contribute to global efforts to develop, implement, and evaluate tools to help strengthen emergency care systems worldwide.

The goal of the Collaborating Centre is to support the work of WHO to improve access to timely and effective care for those suffering potentially life- or livelihood-threatening, time-sensitive conditions.