Daniel Sledge, Licensed Paramedic, Academic Detailer

UT Austin College of Pharmacy

Daniel is a Licensed Paramedic and an Academic Detailer for The UT Austin College of Pharmacy’s PhARM Program. Under a project called TEACH OUD, he provides outreach clinical education aiming to increase the uptake of evidence-based, person-centered practices for opioid use and opioid use disorder.

He earned his paramedic certification from Temple College and has more than 15 years of experience in the field, including serving as the Lead Paramedic for the Williamson County EMS Mobile Outreach Team and the Senior Medical Specialist for the Round Rock Fire Department Crisis Response Unit.

Daniel is appointed to two federal committees: the SAMHSA Interdepartmental Substance Use Disorders Coordinating Committee (ISUDCC) and the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Countering the US Opioid Epidemic. Daniel is also the 2023 recipient of the Ulysses “Mac” McLester Champion of Recovery Award by Communities for Recovery.

His areas of interest include harm reduction, wound care, pre-arrest jail diversion, and pharmacology. Before venturing into the medical field, Daniel worked as a musician and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of North Texas. He lives with his wife, son, and two cats in Austin, TX, and his favorite food is spaghetti.