Dr. Charles Johndro is a native of Bristol, CT. He is the Medical Director for Hartford Healthcare’s EMS Network & an Attending Physician in the Emergency Department at Hartford Hospital. He holds an academic appointment as Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and is a member of the core faculty for the University of Connecticut’s Integrated Residency in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Johndro has over twenty-five years of experience in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as a paramedic and physician. He is heavily involved with EMS on the state level, currently serving as the Chair of Region III Medical Advisory Council (MAC) and a voting member of the Connecticut Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (CEMSMAC). Dr. Johndro’s academic interests include resuscitative medicine, human factors in medical education, provider wellness and pharmacology. Dr. Johndro has also enjoys a long career of service in the United States Air Force. He enlisted into active duty in 1997, transitioned into the Air National Guard (ANG) in 2001 and is currently serving as a member of the 103rd Medical Group in Connecticut ANG in the rank of Lt. Colonel.