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Indiana University School of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Learn more about the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at IU School of Medicine. View the curriculum and explore specialty tracks.  

Emergency Medicine Categorical Residency Program

The Emergency Medicine Residency program at Indiana University School of Medicine teaches residents how to recognize, evaluate and treat all patients with life- or limb-threatening conditions presenting to the emergency department. The program was established in 1976 and is part of a system with three emergency departments that receive more than a quarter million patient visits a year.

The program accepts 21 residents per year and has full accreditation status by the residency review committee.

Register to Match

To register to match with the IU School of Medicine Emergency Medicine Residency program, applicants must first register with the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and complete an application.

Curriculum

The Emergency Medicine Residency curriculum consists of 13 four-week blocks, providing a uniform experience in each clinical rotation.

Specialty Tracks

Emergency Medicine residents can pursue one of seven specialty tracks to gain experience in an area of interest.

Program Aim

The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine aims to lead the education, science and practice of emergency medicine. The Emergency Medicine Residency program at IU School of Medicine supports this department objective by recruiting high-quality candidates that have the potential to be leaders in the field of emergency medicine. As the only emergency medicine residency in Indiana, IU School of Medicine seeks to train physicians who will excel in all areas of the specialty, including the practice of clinical emergency medicine, departmental leadership, medical education, research and patient advocacy.

We train Emergency Medicine leaders who will excel in all areas of our specialty by adhering to these core values:

  • Clinical excellence with a focus on patient-centered care as the foundation for any type of career in EM;
  • A supportive, collegial, family environment with an emphasis on wellness to encourage a long-term career in EM;
  • Actively cultivating an environment of diversity and inclusivity;
  • A commitment to health equity and justice
  • An emphasis on self-driven education to foster innovation, lifelong learning, and discovery, supported by outstanding clinical education and personalized mentorship;
  • Providing residents with ample leadership opportunities through ownership of the residency program.

Combined Residency

The IU School of Medicine combined emergency medicine and pediatrics residency is a five-year, ACGME-accredited program. Two positions are offered each year.

Current Residents

IU School of Medicine residents in the categorical and Emergency Medicine/Pediatrics combined residency programs train with accomplished faculty physicians to prepare for a broad range of careers.

Alumni

Graduates of the Emergency Medicine Residency program are practicing medicine all over the United States, creating a large and active network.