Chester "Chet" Shermer, MD
Professor
Department:
SOM-Emergency Medicine
Email:
cshermer@umc.edu
Biography
Dr. Shermer is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over two decades of clinical experience and distinguished military service. He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry/Pre-Med from Mississippi State University and completed medical school at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating despite being diagnosed with cancer during his second year—making him a 30+ year cancer survivor.
Following his Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in 2001, Dr. Shermer practiced for 14 years with a private group at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center while maintaining teaching responsibilities at UMMC. He developed specialized expertise in cardiology and orthopedics, including advanced joint and fracture reduction techniques.
In 2008, Dr. Shermer was recruited by the U.S. Army and served with distinction in the Mississippi Army National Guard, deploying worldwide during the War on Terror. He continues his military service while practicing academic emergency medicine.
Returning to UMMC as an attending physician in 2014, Dr. Shermer has assumed multiple leadership roles. He serves as Medical Director of the Observation Unit, expanding it from 2 to 5 beds and developing 20+ diagnostic protocols. Since 2020, he has directed the TelEmergency program, overseeing 20 sites statewide with active research initiatives. He also serves as Medical Director for Critical Care Transport at MCES, furthering his commitment to comprehensive emergency care throughout Mississippi.
Education
| University of MS Medical Center, MD, Emergency Medicine | 2001 |
| University of Mississippi School of Medicine, MD, Medicine | 1997 |
| Mississippi State Univeristy, BA, Chemistry | 1991 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Emergency Medical Services, American Board of Emergency Medicine | 10/2021 - 12/2031 |
| NPI, National Provider Identifier | |
| DEA, Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, US Department of Justice | 01/2016 - 02/2019 |
| Certification, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association | 07/2017 - 07/2019 |
| Certification, Advanced Trauma Life Support, American College of Surgeons | 09/2015 - 09/2019 |
| Certification, ABEM, American Board of Emergency Medicine | 12/2002 - 12/2022 |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2018 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine | 09/2014 - 06/2018 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine | 08/2002 - 09/2009 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine | 07/2001 - 06/2002 |
| Physician Partner, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | 07/2000 - 09/2014 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Bernhardson ND, Shepherd MH, Shermer CD, Massive bladder inguinal hernia leading to acute urinary retention. The American journal of emergency medicine, 2021 Jan;39:253.e3-253.e5 | 2021 |
| Shermer CD, Acute fibular head dislocation in a 27-year-old man. The Journal of emergency medicine, 2014 Oct;47(4):e103-5 | 2014 |
| Valley VT, Shermer CD, Use of musculoskeletal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of pes anserine tendinitis: a case report. The Journal of emergency medicine, 2001 Jan;20(1):43-5 | 2001 |
Abstracts | |
| Shermer CD, Summers RL, Vignogna-Barlas L Acute pain is not always associated with increases in heart rate and respiratory rate. Acad Emerg Med. 2000; 7(5): 530 #311 | 2000 |
| Petrini M, Patel R, Shaheen A, Shermer C Respiratory Drive During the Weaning Process American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 1995; 151:A423. | |
| Shaheen A, Petrini M, Patel R, Shermer C Work of Breathing Before and After Extubation American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 1995; 151:A431 | |
| Olinde K, Petrini M, Shermer C The Relationship of Peak Exercise Oxygen Consumption and Pulmonary Function Tests in Patients with Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction. Proceedings of the Thirtieth Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. 1995; 70. | |
| Petrini M, McEachern R, Shermer C The Run Test to Detect Trends in the Work of Breathing. Proceedings of the Thirtieth Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. 1995; 72 | |
Book Chapter | |
| Shermer, Chester Hand infections Rosen and Barkin's 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult, Second-Fifth Editions. 2003-2014 | 2014 |
| Shermer, Chester Compartment Syndrome Rosen and Barkin's 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult, Second-Fifth Editions. 2003-2014 | 2014 |
Electronic Publications | |
| Finn, M., Abdeen, C., & Shermer, C. Isolated radial nerve palsy without humerus fracture in the setting of trauma Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine, 34, 101911. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.visj.2024.101911 | 2024 |
| Davis, A. C., Waldrop, M. G., & Shermer, C. D. Pott puffy tumor with subsequent invasion of the frontal bone Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine, 31, 101661. | 2023 |
| Valley VT, Shermer CD Miscarriage AAEM Emergency Medical and Family Health Guide; eMedicine Online Journal | 2001 |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Revolutionizing Rural Healthcare: Tackling Challenges with Cutting-Edge Solutions, UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX | 05/2025 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, 185 ECAB COVID 19 Medical Brief, MSARNG, Online | 03/2020 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Medical Missions - Hope for All, Hartfield Academy Science Club, Hartfield Acadamy | 01/2020 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Spatial Disorientation, MSARNG, Meridian, MS | 07/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Altitude Physiology, MS Army National Guard, Tupelo, MS | 03/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Stress and Fatigue, MS Army National Guard, Tupelo, MS | 03/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Aviation Protective Equipment, MS Army National Guard, Tupelo, MS | 03/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Spatial Disorientation, MS Army National Guard, Tupelo, MS | 03/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Exogenous Factors Effects on Aircrew Members, MS Army National Guard, Tupelo, MS | 03/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Medical Missions - Hope for All, Hartfield Academy, Hartfield Academy | 04/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Wellen's Syndrome with David Marek, MD, American Academy of Emergency Medicine, Las Vegas | 02/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Case Discussions for Ministers in Times of Medical Emergency, Mississippi College Masters of Divinity Course, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS | 10/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Therapeutic Hypothermia, MS Baptist Medical Center Mulitspecialty Update Conference, Deer Valley, UT | 11/2010 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Case Discussions for Ministers in Times of Medical Emergency, Mississippi College Masters of Divinity Course, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS | 10/2008 |
| Poster Presentation, Acute pain is not always associated with increases in heart rate and respiratory rate., Society of Academic Emergency Medicine, San Francisco, CA | 10/2000 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| UMMC Diversity and Inclusion Champion and Professional Development Certificate Program, UMMC Office of Diversity & Inclusion | 2021 |
| ER Heartbeat Award, UMC Department of Emergency Medicine | 2017 |
| Robert C. Jorden Excellence in Teaching Award, UMMC Department of Emergency Medicine | 2016 |
| Star of the Quarter, AY 2017, UMMC Department of Emergency Medicine | 2016 |
| Most Patients Seen For The Month, Department of Emergency Medicine | 2016 |
| Robert C. Jorden Excellence in Teaching Award, UMMC Department of Emergency Medicine | 2015 |
| Most Patient Seen For The Month, Department of Emergency Medicine | 2015 |
| Most Patients Seen For The Month, Department of Emergency Medicine | 2014 |
| Most Patients Seen Per Hour, Department of Emergency Medicine | 2014 |
| Robert C. Jorden Excellence in Teaching Award, UMMC Department of Emergency Medicine | 2014 |
| Excellence in Emergency Medicine, UMMC Department of Emergency Medicine | 2001 |
| Robert S. Caldwell Memorial Award, Medical Assurance Company of MS | 2001 |
| Chief Resident, UMMC Department of Emergency Medicine | 2000 |
| Excellence in Research Award, UMMC Department of Emergency Medicine | 1999 |
Professional Membership and Service
| American College of Emergency Physicians, Councillor, MS-ACEP Councillor | 2021 - Present |
| Mississippi State Medical Association, Member | 2014 - Present |
| American Academy of Emergency Medicine, Fellow | 2013 - Present |
| American College of Emergency Physicians, Fellow | 2003 - Present |
Committee Service
| Adult ED Practice and Standards Committee, Member | 2018 - Present |
| Coronary Artery Disease Service Line Workgroup, Member | 2018 - Present |
| Clinical Competency Committee, Member | 2017 - 2021 |
| Program Evaluation Committee - Emergency Medicine Residency, Member | 2015 - 2015 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-RESIDENCY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2001 - 2002 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION, Member | 2001 - 2002 |
Community Service
| Sports Physicals at local High Schools, Physician | 10/1998 - Present |
Other Service
| AED Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Member | 09/2020 - Present |
| Promotion and Tenure Committee, Member | 07/2020 - Present |
| Clincal Sub-Committee, Member | 2019 - Present |
| ED Observation Unit Educational Meetings, Medical Director | 03/2016 - Present |
| AED Order Set Committee, Member | 2015 - Present |
| MS Army National Guard, Medical Officer | 01/2008 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Attending, Blood Transfusion Complications | Spring 2021-2022 - 2022 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Head Trauma | Spring 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Preceptor, Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury | Spring 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Cold Injuries and Hypothermia | Winter 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Preceptor, Peptic Ulcer disease and Gastritis | Fall 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Radiation Injuries | Spring 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Preceptor, Chemical Disasters | Fall 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Bioterrorism | Spring 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Approach to Kidney Stones | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Acute Asthma and COPD Exacerbations | Spring 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Environmental Emergencies | Spring 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lab, Lab Presenter, Cadaver Lab | Spring 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lab, Lab Presenter, Airway Lab | Spring 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, How to Communicate with Consultants. | 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Academic versus Community Emergency Medicine | 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Compartment Syndrome | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lab, Facilitor, Capstone Course Simulation Lab | 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, UMC Trauma Update - Abdominal Trauma | 2001 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Presenter, UMC Basic Ultrasound Course | 2000 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Advised: Erin Hill-Jordan | 2016 - 2016 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Jenna Clark | 2015 - 2015 |
Residency Training
| Emergency Medicine, Attending Physician | 2014 - 06/2018 |
| Emergency Medicine, Attending Physician | 2014 - 06/2018 |
| Emergency Medicine, Attending Physician | 2014 - 06/2018 |
| Emergency Medicine, Attending Physician | 2001 - Present |