Bonnie Arquilla

Papers

Total Citations

271

H-Index

About

Dr. Bonnie Arquilla is a leading voice in emergency medicine and disaster preparedness, with a particular focus on leveraging technology to improve acute care delivery. Her work has been instrumental in shaping how healthcare systems respond to crises, from pandemics to mass casualty events. Dr. Arquilla’s most impactful contribution came during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, where her highly cited paper (242 citations) co-authored with the World Academic Council of Emergency Medicine provided a critical framework for using telemedicine to minimize viral exposure while maintaining high-quality patient care. This work has become a foundational reference for integrating remote care into emergency protocols. Her research also extends to simulation-based training, as demonstrated by her randomized controlled trial comparing high-fidelity simulators to actor patients in pandemic influenza drills (29 citations), which has helped refine how medical teams prepare for real-world emergencies. Through her leadership in academic international medicine and her focus on practical, scalable solutions, Dr. Arquilla continues to influence how clinicians and institutions build resilience against emerging health threats.