Emergency Medicine Residency

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Shape the Future of Healthcare

Become a leader with the Emergency Medicine Residency.

Train to Lead & Make a Difference

Established in 1991 during the early growth of emergency medicine, our residency has developed into a nationally respected training program with a strong, diverse alumni network practicing across academic, community, and leadership roles.

Under the direction of Dr. Laura Hopson, we offer 16 categorical positions annually in our four-year ACGME-accredited program. Residents train at a leading academic medical center, caring for a broad and diverse patient population with a wide spectrum of complex and high-acuity cases. This environment ensures hands-on experience with advanced procedures, rare presentations, and cutting-edge resuscitative care.

What sets us apart is the breadth of opportunity—from active involvement in research and medical education, to four in-house fellowship options and close mentorship from national leaders in emergency medicine. Our collaborative culture encourages interdisciplinary teamwork and professional development, preparing residents for success in any EM career path.

We welcome you to explore what makes Michigan Emergency Medicine a uniquely dynamic and rewarding place to train.

Apply

Learn more about how to apply to our residency program and our strong commitment to CORD’s (Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine) guiding principles!

Curriculum & Rotations

Our four-year curriculum provides broad clinical training, customizable education, core rotations, electives, and flexible schedules to match career interests in emergency medicine.

Professional Development Tracks

Our Professional Development Tracks offer two years of specialized training, expert mentorship, and niche skill development in emergency medicine.

Meet Our Residents

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Current Residents

Meet our current U-M Medical School Emergency Medicine residents.

Meet Current Residents
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Recent Graduates

Our alumni pursue diverse and successful career paths, securing fellowships, clinical positions, and specialized programs across the country and beyond.

Meet Our Alumni

Our Resident Raves

I love being a part of this residency because of the fire and passion my co-residents and faculty have. They are committed to making our program great, being the best doctors we can be and holding ourselves and each other to high standards all while being incredibly supportive and caring to each other. And we like to play as hard as we work."

Carrie Bailes, MD, Class of 2024
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Salary & Benefits

The University of Michigan offers highly competitive salaries and generous benefits to our fellows and advanced trainees. Trainee salary will be commensurate with that of a House Officer at an equivalent level of training based on the HOA contract.

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Program Leadership

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Laura R Hopson, MD, MEd

Josiah Macy Jr Distinguished Educator Professor
Associate Chair of Education
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, Medical School
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Tonya Thomas

Residency Program Coordinator
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Expand your career trajectory in a high-volume academic medical center that also supports and excels in a wide range of basic science, translational and clinic outcomes research programs. 

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  • Training Verification for Residency Program Alumni

    The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School provides a verification of training dates free of charge. However, if specific information or forms are required there is a charge of $75 for trainees who have been out of the program for more than five years. You may submit your verification request via email to [email protected]. Verification will be completed within one week of receipt or payment (if payment is required).

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