Regional Medical Direction
In order to assist EMS agency medical directors in Colorado, a regional medical director (RMD) initiative was created to provide the resources necessary to help medical directors better perform their duties.
RMDs facilitate communication and cooperation among medical directors and EMS Leaders in their region. They provide updates on rule changes, advances in clinical practice, and discuss system issues. They facilitate continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes and promote regional standardization. They are a liaison for improved communication between the State, local agencies and the greater healthcare community.
Avery MacKenzie MD

Dr. MacKenzie is an emergency medicine physician at Montrose Memorial Hospital. We are proud to have her serve as the Regional Medical Director for Western RETAC and liaison for the Western Colorado EMS Leadership Council (WCEMSLC).
WCEMSLC
The Western Colorado EMS Leadership Council is made up of our region’s EMS Chiefs, Managers, Directors, Medical Director’s and other stakeholders.
The next meeting of the WCEMSLC is scheduled for November 1, 2023
RMD-RAP Newsletters:
Denver Metro Protocol Changes July 2022