Program Overview

University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Residency Program

The University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Residency Program is a PGY1-4 year program that emphasizes progressive responsibility and autonomy. The program was established in 1970 and is the first Emergency Medicine residency in the United States.

Program Highlights

• First Emergency Medicine Residency Program in the United States, established in 1970
• Recruits residents from a national pool of top medical school applicants
• Outstanding clinical experience in the brand new, state-of-the-art Center for Emergency Care at University of Cincinnati Medical Center
• Integrated pediatric Emergency Medicine shifts throughout all four years at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
• Two community suburban clinical sites, as well as a pediatric suburban clinical site
• Graduated responsibility across a four-year program
• Commitment to research, including resident research grants and strong infrastructure and mentorship
• Opportunities for career development with attending physicians with many areas of expertise within Emergency Medicine
• Electives start in the second year and increase in the third and fourth year, allowing individualized career and clinical development
• Air Care aeromedical experience beginning in the second year of residency
• Strong EMS curriculum with ground, aeromedical, and telemetry training
• Extensive trauma and critical care experience, both in the ED and off-service
• Emphasis on team atmosphere with strong ancillary services, social work, and psychiatric services
• Strong resident-driven Grand Rounds, including Morbidity and Mortality Conference, evidence-based medicine lectures, core content reviews, Clinical Pathologic Cases, simulation-based learning, small group workshops, Journal Club, and case follow-ups
• Daily oral boards style “morning report” for those working clinically
• Supportive environment and mentorship that allows residents to become the best physicians they can be

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive education in Emergency Medicine, with a focus on progressive responsibility and autonomy. The program includes:

• Clinical experience in the ED and off-service
• Integrated pediatric Emergency Medicine shifts
• Community suburban clinical sites
• Electives in the second, third, and fourth years
• Air Care aeromedical experience
• Strong EMS curriculum
• Extensive trauma and critical care experience
• Grand Rounds and other educational activities

Research Opportunities

The program has a strong commitment to research, with resident research grants and strong infrastructure and mentorship. Residents have the opportunity to work with attending physicians with many areas of expertise within Emergency Medicine, including:

• Basic science and clinical research
• Cardiovascular emergencies
• Critical care
• Medical education
• Emergency medical services
• Neurological emergencies
• Operations
• Quality improvement
• Simulation
• Social emergency medicine and advocacy
• Toxicology
• Ultrasound
• Wilderness medicine

Career Development

The program provides opportunities for career development, with attending physicians with many areas of expertise within Emergency Medicine. Residents can pursue individualized career and clinical development through electives and other educational activities. The program also provides a supportive environment and mentorship to help residents become the best physicians they can be.