About the Founder - Dr Íomhar O' Sullivan
EMed is used daily by clinicians across Ireland and around the world, providing the information they need, when they need it, through a practical, easy-to-use platform. Developed in Cork and shared worldwide, it reflects the work and dedication of its founder, Dr Íomhar O’Sullivan.
An emergency medicine consultant whose career has included clinical practice in both the NHS and HSE, as well as national leadership in specialist training, Íomhar brought his experience of frontline care to the development of EMed. He recognised the value of making clear, practical clinical guidance readily accessible to those caring for patients.
Íomhar was ahead of the FOAMed crowd, laying initial groundwork while working at the turn of the millennium in the NHS. Upon his return to Cork, he spearheaded EMed in 2007, and sustained it over decades, building its resources, creating content and continually reviewing and updating its guidance. His enduring commitment has helped EMed grow into an international resource while keeping its focus firmly on the everyday needs of clinicians.
Following his retirement in 2026, EMed stands as an enduring part of Íomhar’s legacy. We at Cork University Hospital are committed to building on this substantial body of work, remaining true to its overarching aim: to support better patient care by giving clinicians clear, practical information at the time they need it.
CUH
Cork University Hospital has one of the largest Emergency Departments (ED) in Ireland and has a significant resuscitation workload. It is the only hospital in Ireland with "level 1 trauma" criteria. We have a particular interest in education with active pre-hospital, emergency nursing, undergraduate, Doctors in Training and specialist registrar programmes.
Medico-Cork
Cork Emergency Medicine, based at CUH, manages the HSE's National 24 hour Emergency Tele-Medical Support Unit, Medico Cork.
MUH
The ED at the Mercy University Hospital specialises in inner-city emergencies.
Local injury units
Adult patients with minor leg or arm injuries may also attend our Mercy Injury Unit, Gurranabraher, or our local injury units at Bantry and Mallow.