Department of Emergency Medicine
Our People Change Lives

We're dedicated to making a difference and transforming the future of emergency care through research, education and service.

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Creating the Future of Emergency Care, Together

Our vision is an emergency care system that engages our learners, patients and the entire health care system to provide solutions to the growing need and complexity of emergency medical care. We pursue this mission through advanced clinical practice, cutting edge research, innovative education, and service to the health system, community, and our global partners.
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Education

We take a multidisciplinary approach to training future leaders in the field of emergency medicine.

Research

Our research focuses on preclinical, clinical, implementation and policy aspects of emergency medicine and critical care.

People

Meet our team of dedicated educators, multidisciplinary researchers, and passionate learners and leaders.

Patient Care

As a leader in customer service, we provide the highest quality of care to patients and their families.

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We're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment that embraces the uniqueness of all people and ensures all voices are heard. Our program offers various committees and groups focused on wellbeing and health and gender equity. 

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    1,023
    Flights with Survival Flight in 2023
    #4
    NIH funded Emergency Medicine department in the US, 2023
    $10.6 million
    NIH funding, 2023
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