Program Overview

Overview of the Global Emergency Medicine Fellowship

The Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine's Global Emergency Medicine (GEM) two-year fellowship includes:

• Clinical practice as an attending emergency medicine physician at one of the Department's clinical sites
• MPH work in Global Health at the Rollins School of Public Health
• Global emergency care capacity building projects at one of the Department's international collaborating sites
• A rotation/project at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other Atlanta-based global public health organization

Clinical Medicine

Fellows will have the opportunity to work approximately eight shifts per month as a clinical instructor at Grady Memorial Hospital. Fellows are encouraged to participate in all faculty activities within the Emory Department of Emergency Medicine.

Graduate Education

Fellows will have the option to pursue a Master degree (MPH) in Global Health at the Rollins School of Public Health. Additional graduate degree opportunities may also be possible, such as the Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR), on a case-by-case basis.

Practical Experience

Fellows will participate both in Atlanta and abroad on Global Emergency Medicine education and capacity building projects. These may be existing projects with faculty within the Global Emergency Medicine Section or new projects based on fellows' individual interests and prior experience and expertise.

Research

Fellows are expected to produce at least one manuscript and/or conference abstract of publication quality based on work completed during their fellowship. Grant-writing mentorship will be available through the Department, and fellows will be encouraged to write and apply for grants during their fellowship.

Global Emergency Medicine Education and Professional Development

Fellows will be encouraged to attend annual conferences to network and present on work, such as ACEP, SAEM, or region-specific international conferences. Additionally, fellows will be encouraged to attend additional courses specific to global health interests, such as the Health Emergencies in Large Populations course or the Humanitarian Response Intensive Course.

Competencies

At the end of the training, the fellow will have acquired the following competencies:

• Design and conduct research in Global Health
• Build global partnerships for GEM education
• Develop emergency care systems through sustainable, bilateral relationship building
• Understand large population health and humanitarian response techniques
• Participate in national organizations conducting GEM work
• Understand global public health and the intersection between public health and global emergency medicine

Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Brandon Friedman

Why Emory EM?

It's an honor to have been selected as the inaugural Global EM fellow at Emory. Emory stood out among the programs in my interview process for a variety of reasons, including:

• Breadth of opportunities to engage in global health work
• Partnerships with international and local public health organizations
• The institution's strong interest in promoting health and research in the global setting
• Ability to work alongside residents in an excellent EM residency
• The exceptional public health training at the Rollins School of Public Health

What Developed Your Interest in Global Health?

I was first introduced to Global Health in my childhood; my parents worked with United States government agencies, the United Nations, and non-profit organizations in the public health sector. Their passion inspired me to pursue further education in health policy as an undergraduate to better understand public health systems.

Leadership

Program Director

Anna Yaffee, MD, MPH

Admission Criteria

Applicants must graduate from an ACGME-accredited EM residency and must join the NRMP Match for the match process.

Emergency Medicine Fellowships

The following fellowships are available:

• Medical Education Fellowship
• Administrative Fellowship
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fellowship
• Observation Medicine Fellowship
• Fellowship in Innovation and Discovery
• Medical Toxicology Fellowship
• International Medical Toxicology
• Ultrasound Fellowship
• Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship
• Common Program Details
• Health Policy Fellowship
• Global EM Fellowship
• International EMS Fellowship