Program Overview

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Education

The university offers various degree programs and admissions, including:

• M.D. Program
• Ph.D. Programs
• Doctor of Nurse Practice (Anesthesia)
• Genetic Counseling Program
• P.A. Program
• Orthotics & Prosthetics Program
• Baccalaureate/M.D. Programs
• Dual Degree Programs

Financing Your Education

Information on financing your education is available, including:

• Tuition & Fees
• Financial Aid

Schools

The university comprises several schools, including:

• School of Medicine
• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• National School of Tropical Medicine
• School of Health Professions

Advanced Training Programs

Advanced training programs are available, including:

• Residency Programs
• Clinical Fellowships
• Postdoctoral Research Positions
• Continuing Professional Development
• Diploma in Tropical Medicine

Resources

Resources for students and faculty include:

• Departments
• Academic Centers
• Academic Calendars

Information For...

Information is available for:

• Students
• Postdoctoral Researchers
• Faculty
• Alumni

Research

Research at the university encompasses various areas, including:

• Academic Centers
• Departments
• Faculty Labs
• Research Centers
• Strategic Research Centers

Research Offices

Research offices include:

• Advanced Technology Cores
• Clinical Research
• Institute for Clinical & Translational Research
• Office of Research Leadership
• Research IT
• Sponsored Programs

Additional Research Services

Additional research services are available, including:

• Service Labs
• VIICTR

Community

Community outreach programs include:

• Healthcare Outreach
• Community Events
• Educational Outreach
• Global Programs

About

Information about the university includes:

• Academic Centers
• Alumni
• Careers
• Departments
• Leadership
• Mission, Vision, Values
• News
• Our Affiliates

Emergency Medicine Residency

The Emergency Medicine Residency program offers:

Admissions and Benefits

Information on admissions and benefits is available.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes:

• Didactic sessions
• Clinical training
• Simulation sessions
• Procedure labs

Training Locations

Training locations include Ben Taub Hospital.

Chief Residents' Message

A message from the chief residents is available.

Residents

Information on current residents, including:

• Class of 2028
• Class of 2027
• Class of 2026

Resident Wellness

Information on resident wellness is available.

Social Emergency Medicine

Information on social emergency medicine is available.

Alumni

Information on alumni is available.

Program Leadership

Program leadership includes:

• Program Director: Robert McArthur, M.D.
• Program Coordinator: Amy Truong

Emergency Medicine Residency Didactic Curriculum

The didactic curriculum includes:

Weekly Conferences

Weekly conferences feature dynamic educational sessions, including:

• Interactive small groups
• Case-based discussions
• Mock oral boards
• Simulations and procedural labs

Simulation

Simulation sessions cover various topics, including:

• Critical and emergent pathologies
• Rare and complex medical emergencies
• OB-GYN emergencies
• Pediatric resuscitation
• Disaster preparedness
• Cadaveric airway workshop

Procedure Labs

Procedure labs provide opportunities for deliberate practice, using:

• Latest technological advances in simulation
• Cadaver labs for comprehensive training

Health Policy

A longitudinal health policy curriculum is available, featuring:

• Seminars on current issues and controversies
• Grand rounds speakers with health policy expertise
• Annual Mock Trial

Resident as Teachers

A "Resident-As-Teacher" curriculum is implemented, including:

• Formal instruction
• Practical experience
• Educational theory and topics

Journal Club

Journal club uses a structured curriculum to create a foundation for critical thinking, including:

• Review of the EM literature
• Reflection on knowledge gaps
• Identification and interpretation of relevant evidence
• Refining clinical practice

Morning Report

Morning report is a 30-minute case-based educational session, led by:

• Residency leadership
• Senior residents
• Subspecialists
• Nursing colleagues