Susana Collazo, MD, is an attending physician in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine and an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Dr. Collazo was born and raised in the city of Camden. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and her medical degree from Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Notably, she was one of the first Camden residents to graduate from the city's newly established medical school. Dr. Collazo completed her pediatric residency at Goryeb Children's Hospital/Morristown Medical Center followed by a fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine at UCONN-Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

Her research and clinical interests include injury prevention, pediatric toxicology, quality improvement, and sedation. Dr. Collazo is committed to serving and advocating for underserved communities and at-risk youth. She is also involved in promoting diversity within the medical field and mentorship of medical students through her role within the Office of Diversity and Community Affairs at CMSRU.

Paul Comber, MD, serves as the Assistant EMS Medical Director and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. He graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Neuroscience. He attended Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and graduated with a Distinction in Academics and Service Learning. He then completed his Emergency Medicine Residency and Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Medicine Fellowship at Cooper University Health Care.

Dr. Comber was first introduced to EMS during undergraduate training at Rowan University. He spent four years with Rowan EMS and eventually served as Captain during his senior year. He continued his involvement and growth within the field of EMS throughout both medical school and residency. 

Dr. Comber’s career goals are to help advance the field of EMS, improve collaboration among pre-hospital and hospital-based providers, and to continue to bridge the care gaps of underserved populations.