Emmy Betz, MD, MPH
Professor, Emergency Medicine

Director, Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative
Deputy Director, Injury & Violence Prevention Center
Clinic (720) 848-0000
Print Profile
Email Profile
Featured Provider Photo

Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Emergency Medicine
Medicine-Geriatrics

Practice Locations

UCHealth Emergency Care - Anschutz Medical Campus (Hospital-based)
12505 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-9111
More providers at this location

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Emergency Medicine (2009)
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine, Board Certification (2019)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Emergency Care
Care Philosophy
In my clinical care and research, I am committed to person-centered, evidence-based approaches. My multi-disciplinary research group conducts research to prevent injuries through: communication and connection, informed decision-making, and efficient and effective interventions in healthcare settings. This includes a new Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative: http://cufirearminjuryprevention.org/

Volunteer Activities
I co-founded and lead the Colorado Firearm Safety Coalition https://coloradofirearmsafetycoalition.org/

Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy public speaking in small and large venues. Past talks have covered issues related to suicide, firearms, older driver safety, and collaborative decision making. In 2015 I gave a TEDxMileHigh talk: https://youtu.be/PwBgcjDVxxE

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2005)

Graduate Schools:
  • MPH, Johns Hopkins University (2004)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Yale University (CT) (1999)

Residency Program:
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine (2008)

Research & Grants

https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/emergency-medicine/research/labs/patient-centered-injury-prevention-betz
Research interests for Patients:
Current funding: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/emergency-medicine/research/funded-research

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Geriatrics, Injury, Motor vehicle, Public health, Suicide

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Emmy Betz is a board-certified emergency physician who conducts research in injury epidemiology and prevention, with specific interests in patient-centered injury prevention. Active, funded work includes examination of older driver safety and decision-making, firearm suicide prevention, and development and testing of injury prevention educational tools.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-0000