Faculty & Disclosures

I serve as the Associate Director of the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship, and academic faculty for the emergency medicine residency program, at Eastern Virginia Medical School. I have a special interest in echocardiography, and have built and presented several ultrasound friendly pericardiocentesis research models.

I completed emergency medicine residency in 2026 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and currently am a medical toxicology fellow at the University of Virginia as well as a clinical instructor in emergency medicine.

Dr Knoop completed residency training at the University of Cincinnati. His academic career includes Program Director and DIO positions at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and more recently, Founding Program Director at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. He has authored over 40 publications and is a recognized international speaker in Emergency Medicine. His passion for medical education is best illustrated in his Emergency Medicine textbook; The Atlas of Emergency Medicine (McGraw-Hill) which he began as a resident and is now in its 5th edition published worldwide in 6 languages. He has a longstanding interest and expertise in eye conditions and ocular injuries, serving as author of the "Ophthalmologic Procedures" chapter in the last several editions of the Roberts and Hedges Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine textbook .

Stephanie Lareau is a Professor Emergency Medicine at Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic and the Section Chief of the Regional EDs at Carilion. She is the Wilderness Medicine Fellowship director. She is immediate past president of the Wilderness Medical Society. Her research interests include wilderness medicine education, environmental emergencies and tick borne illness in SW Virginia, especially alpha gal. She is active in wilderness medicine education from outdoor enthusiast to medical students, residents and fellows.

Dr. Bruce Lo is Chief of Emergency Medicine at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and a professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Since 2009, he has co-chaired Sentara’s System Stroke Committee, helping advance evidence-based stroke care across its 12 hospitals and improve treatment times. He has chaired ACEP clinical policy initiatives on stroke and TIA and participated in ACEP’s E-QUAL stroke initiative. He recently received the ACEP Medical Director of the Year Award from the Medical Director Section, in part for his contributions to stroke care.

I am an Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology at the University of Virginia. I serve as the Assistant Program Director for UVA's Medical Toxicology Fellowship and am passionate about innovations in education and have worked to create educational games including Tox Go Fish and Tox Guess Who. I developed this escape room with a colleague who trained in ultrasound with the goal of combining our interests and providing a platform to test and teach learners in a fun and interaction way.

Dr. Gavin Rogers is a nationally recognized educator, award-winning teacher, and accomplished ultrasound instructor at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), where he serves as Co-Director of Ultrasound Education and Assistant Director of the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship. With over a decade of experience in emergency medicine, ultrasound, and clinical education, Dr. Rogers holds specialized certifications in critical care echocardiography, advanced emergency ultrasound, and diagnostic cardiac and medical sonography (CCEeXAM, AEMUS-FPD, RDCS, RDMS). In his roles at EVMS, Dr. Rogers is deeply committed to delivering comprehensive ultrasound education that encompasses both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. Dr. Rogers’ dedication to advancing medical education, coupled with his national-level teaching award, underscores his commitment to innovation in ultrasound and emergency medicine. His career reflects a holistic approach to teaching, research, clinical care, and service, driving the future of medical education and supporting the development of future healthcare leaders.

Dr. Ryan A. Stanton is a community emergency physician and President of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). He serves as President of Central Emergency Physicians in Kentucky, where he advocates for physician-led care and high-quality emergency services across the region. Dr. Stanton also brings his expertise to the national stage as Medical Director of GMR Motorsports, providing medical oversight for high-performance racing environments, and locally as Medical Director for Lexington Fire/EMS, supporting prehospital care and system integration. In addition to his clinical and leadership roles, he is the Chief Medical Contributor for Fox-56 News, translating complex medical topics into practical, accessible information for the public, and hosts the widely followed ACEP Frontline podcast, where he highlights key issues in emergency medicine, advocacy, and healthcare policy. Board-certified in emergency medicine with EMS certification, Dr. Stanton is a passionate advocate for patient-centered care, physician leadership, and strengthening the healthcare safety net, while also being known for his engaging communication style and commitment to education across both professional and public audiences.