American Red Cross Names Dr. Matthew Levy Medical Director for Training Services
Source: American Red Cross
Washington, D.C. — The American Red Cross is pleased to welcome Matthew J. Levy, DO, MSc, FACEP, FAEMS, NRP, as medical director for Red Cross Training Services.
Dr. Levy brings to the role more than 30 years of experience in emergency medicine, EMS, trauma care, disaster response, resuscitation science, research and education. As medical director, he will serve as a trusted medical advisor, providing clinical expertise, medical guidance and oversight for Red Cross Training Services programs, including the Resuscitation Suite programs for healthcare providers and EMS clinicians. He will also collaborate closely with Red Cross clinical and training leaders to enhance curriculum development, advance science-based education and deepen engagement with medical and EMS communities.
The role underscores the Red Cross's commitment to ensuring its healthcare and professional training programs remain grounded in the latest clinical science and responsive to the evolving needs of healthcare providers and emergency responders.
A nationally recognized EMS and emergency medicine leader, Dr. Levy serves as a professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and holds multiple medical leadership roles within Maryland's EMS and emergency response systems.
“Dr. Levy is widely respected across EMS and emergency medicine, and his experience will strengthen how we develop training and engage with healthcare and EMS leaders," said Mark Whelchel, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, EMT-P, vice president and chief clinical officer for the American Red Cross. “Further, he brings both the scientific rigor and real-world perspective that are essential to our mission.”
"Throughout my career, I have been passionate about advancing evidence-based education and helping responders build the skills and confidence they need to save lives," said Dr. Levy. "The Red Cross plays a vital role in preparing individuals and communities for emergencies, and I am honored to serve in support of that mission and our commitment to high-quality training."
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on X at @RedCrossScience.
