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Past, Present, and Future: The Legacy of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Collaborative Research Committee (PEM CRC)

Sara M Touzinsky1, Catherine Coughlin2, Michael Harries3

  • 1Division of Emergency Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH.

Pediatric Emergency Care
|May 25, 2026
PubMed

Insights

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Collaborative Research Committee (PEM CRC) supports multicenter research in pediatric emergency care. It fosters high-impact studies and trains future researchers across 76 sites in the US, Canada, and Spain.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Clinical Research Networks
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Collaborative Research Committee (PEM CRC) is a key research subcommittee of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
  • It is a volunteer-led organization with a substantial history of supporting multicenter research in pediatric emergency medicine.
  • The committee plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of pediatric emergency medicine researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the historical development and evolution of the PEM CRC.
  • To detail the impact of the PEM CRC on the advancement of pediatric emergency medicine.
  • To present the future objectives and strategic goals of the PEM CRC.

Main Methods:

  • The PEM CRC operates through a network of 76 contributing sites across the United States, Canada, and Spain.
  • This extensive network facilitates the execution of adequately powered and generalizable studies.
  • The committee's structure enables collaborative investigation into critical topics concerning the emergency care of children.

Main Results:

  • The PEM CRC has a proven track record of facilitating high-impact, multicenter research studies.
  • The committee has successfully supported the development of numerous pediatric emergency medicine researchers.
  • The collaborative network allows for robust data collection and analysis, enhancing the generalizability of findings.

Conclusions:

  • The PEM CRC is instrumental in advancing pediatric emergency medicine through collaborative research.
  • Its established network and focus on training are crucial for the future of the specialty.
  • Continued support and strategic growth will further enhance the committee's impact on children's emergency care.

Keywords:
pediatric emergency medicine collaborative research committee

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