Daniel C. Fitzpatrick, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer of Emergent. Fitzpatrick has over 20 years of expertise treating complicated orthopedic injuries as an orthopedic trauma surgeon, clinical researcher and instructor.

Fitzpatrick will offer clinical expertise and medical leadership in his new position as Emergent continues to develop solutions for the public safety community. He will collaborate with the technical and executive teams of the company to make sure that Emergent's work is informed by real-world clinical experience and customer needs.Emergent means tackling actual problems in challenging settings.

"Emergent is addressing real challenges in demanding environments. As a physician and researcher, I've seen how important it is for products and technologies to reflect the realities of the people who rely on them," said Fitzpatrick. "I'm looking forward to helping connect medical insight with field solutions that can make a difference."

Since 2002, Fitzpatrick has worked at Eugene, Oregon's Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering at the University of Iowa, where he also finished his orthopedic surgery residency and medical degree. His work in orthopedic biomechanics, fracture healing and clinical research is still influenced by his engineering background. He has contributed to important orthopedic reference books and wrote or co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications.

"We are grateful to welcome Dr. Fitzpatrick to Emergent," said Kimberly Duyck, president of Emergent. "As Emergent's field-first software continues to alleviate operations for public safety agencies, Dr. Fitzpatrick's expertise will help us grow Emergent's impact and reach, further supporting the connection between emergency response, patient care, and the clinical insight that informs how we continue to build. His perspective will be an important resource as we ensure our technology remains grounded in the realities of the people using it and the communities they serve."

Fitzpatrick's hiring demonstrates Emergent's dedication to and investment in integrating knowledgeable medical and field viewpoints into its ongoing development.