Dr John H Burton is the Chair for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, Virginia. He is also the Chair and Professor at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Prior to Carilion, he held positions at Albany Medical College and the University of Vermont. With a strong research focus on procedural sedation and emergency medical services, Dr Burton has authored numerous articles and book chapters. Beyond his medical pursuits, he is an enthusiastic outdoorsman, indulging in climbing, mountaineering, and road biking.