In the News: Cliff Cutchins V, M.D.
Cliff Cutchins V, M.D.
CBA Trustee and alumn Cliff Cutchins V, M.D., was recently featured by the city of Virginia Beach for his longstanding participation in the EMS Duty Physician Program, which allows licensed physicians to volunteer and assist providers during critical calls in the field, providing medical direction and advanced treatment at scenes. It’s like having an emergency room doctor on an ambulance or at a high-trauma incident.
As one of the first recruits of the program in 2019, Dr. Cutchins started as an EMT with the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad during high school and continued to volunteer through college and medical school.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed helping advance knowledge in the EMS field through both on-scene medical direction as well as lectures and discussions to both volunteers and career EMS members,” Cutchins said. “Volunteering in EMS is largely what drew me to a career in medicine. I truly love helping my neighbors and feel such a sense of community and pride in serving my home city.”
He said residents should be reassured knowing they have a dedicated group of physicians who donate their time and effort in the program.
“Although there is not always a physician on duty, it can almost feel like a return to the old days of ‘house calls’ in an emergency,” Cutchins said. “The career and volunteer EMS staff enjoy and crave the extra perspective lent by a physician in the field, as they are always looking, as I am, to improve their patient care.”
CBA is honored to have Dr. Cutchins’ as part of our community.