Dr. William Owens

William Owens, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine
Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine

	Undergraduate: The Citadel, BS (Biology), magna cum laude, 1992-1996 Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine, 1996-2000 Residency: Emergency Medicine, Earl K. Long Medical Center (LSU affiliate), 2000-2003
Post-residency fellowships and other programs:
Critical Care Medicine fellowship, Department of Anesthesiology, University of South Florida Health Sciences Center, Tampa General Hospital, 2003-2004
Board Certifications:
American Board of Emergency Medicine, 2004-2014 Board Eligible (9/06), European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine
Association Memberships:
Member, Society of Critical Care Medicine Member, The Neurocritical Care Society Member, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine
Initial USC Faculty Appointment Year: 2004
Academic Interests:
Dr. Owens' academic interests include neurocritical care, mechanical ventilation, and sepsis. In his spare time, Dr. Owens enjoys going to the river, hiking, and visiting the beach and the mountains with his wife and two sons. He states that he also tries to spend a good bit of time kayaking, both on flat and whitewater. His reading interests outside of medicine include economics, politics, and history. He relates that he is a big fan of John Irving's books.
Research Interests and Projects:
Dr. Owens' current research projects include ACCESS Trial for Severe Sepsis and LIPOS Trial for Severe Sepsis. He has participated in the Bard Silver-coated Endotracheal Tube Trial.