Biography
Dr. Backlund evaluates and treats patients to diagnose and stabilize life-threatening conditions. He believes that every individual's health is their own responsibility, and it is the physician's job to advise and assist them in restoring, maintaining, or improving their health. He believes that patients have much better outcomes when they are engaged and motivated to participate in their care.
Education & Training
- MD, University of Iowa College of Medicine (2000)
- Internship, Transitional, Mercy Hospital, San Diego (2001)
- Residency, Emergency Medicine, University of California at San Diego (2004)
- Fellowship, Emergency Ultrasound, Denver Health Medical Center (2008)
Research & Clinical Interests
Research
Clinical
- Emergency/bedside ultrasound
- Resident education in emergency medicine
- Emergency airway management
- Wilderness medicine
Publications
