Medical/Research Interests: Subarachnoid hemorrhage, DVT/PE diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular emergencies including cardiac exercise stress testing by emergency physicians, ED management, resident education

Personal Interests: Family, boating, skiing, travel and cars

About the Residency: As a graduate of a four-year program in Emergency Medicine, I am always pleasantly surprised by the clinical skills, judgment and confidence of our graduating classes.  Based upon my experience with the past five classes, the residency program clearly well prepares each resident to practice Emergency Medicine through a combination of diverse clinical sites and enthusiastic faculty.

About Buffalo: I can not think of a better place to do a residency. Buffalo is a friendly, affordable and accessible city with a lot going on. I have lived in Boston, Montreal, and NYC and have chosen Buffalo for all that it offers.  Sporting events, concerts, and shows are accessible.  Lake Erie offers boating/sailing within minutes and excellent skiing is less than an hour away. Traffic, crowds or long commutes do not plague daily life.  The restaurants (and bars) are world class and affordable.  Beautiful downtown apartments rent for less than parking spaces in NYC.  The people are friendly and approachable.  It’s a great place to make new friends and enjoy your free time.

Editor's Note: Dr. McCormack is a valued colleague to the attending staff and a well-appreciated teacher by residents and students.  He is known for giving excellent and informative Grand Rounds lectures on a variety of topics.

Current Research Activity:

Electronic White Board Simulation Study

Recent Publications:

"Lymphomas" Chapter 55, McCormack RF, Essentials of Emergency Medicine, Jones and Bartlett. Aghababian RV, Allison EJ, Boyer E, Braen GR, et al., eds., 2006.