Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Penn Medicine offers a four-year residency program designed to provide comprehensive training in emergency medicine. The curriculum allows for extensive clinical exposure across various settings, ensuring residents gain experience in pediatrics, ultrasound, and critical care. The department is dedicated to innovation in research and excellence in clinical care, consistently ranking among top medical centers nationally. Residents are encouraged to get involved in scholarly projects through a rich research program, supported by an experienced faculty.
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Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Penn Medicine does not provide explicit details about IMG acceptance but emphasizes training and delivering exceptional clinical care. International Medical Graduates may be considered, especially if they meet other eligibility criteria, but specific statistics or policies regarding IMG applicants are not mentioned. The program may accept ECFMG certification and support visa sponsorship, although confirmation is required directly from the program.
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Program Website
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Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Program Director
Benjamin Sun, MD, MPP
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes a diverse group of Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) residents, although the exact number and breakdown between MD and DO graduates are not specified.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum focuses on emergency medicine training over four years, with extensive clinical experience across various specialties including pediatrics and critical care.
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# of Locations
The residency program includes three emergency departments, offering varied clinical settings for hands-on training.
Fellowship
The Department offers a fellowship program focused on advanced training in Emergency Medicine. This program is dedicated to training emergency physicians in all aspects of emergency specialty, including specialized care and clinical research. Recent graduates have pursued diverse fellowship opportunities within affiliated institutions, particularly in subspecialties within emergency medicine.
Resident Life
Overview
Our four-year curriculum allows residents a greater breadth and depth of clinical experience with unparalleled exposure to pediatrics, ultrasound, and critical care.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years
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