Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Residency is a rigorous three-year ACGME-accredited program focused on cultivating future leaders in the field of emergency medicine. Residents have access to extensive clinical training across multiple institutions that serve diverse patient populations, providing them with unparalleled experiences in emergency care, research, and teaching. The program emphasizes the importance of developing expertise in various areas such as clinical care, administration, and leadership, making it an excellent choice for aspiring emergency medicine specialists.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The University of Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Residency is committed to training international medical graduates, as evidenced by the inclusion of information for foreign medical graduates on their program page.
Categorical Positions
16
Categorical Positions (detail)
16
Program Website
Address
Education Office, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 230 McKee Place, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Program Director
Michele Dorfsman, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program has a total of 16 annual positions for residents, but specific counts of current PGY-1 residents and their IMGs or DO status are not detailed in the provided data.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
In addition to clinical training, the residency provides opportunities in research, education, and administration. Emergency Medicine residents participate in weekly conferences, monthly journal clubs, and core didactics.
Application
Application Deadline: October 31; Start Date: June 15 (approximately). Learn more about important deadlines, the application and interview process, information for foreign medical graduates, and employee benefits.
# of Locations
Residents provide care in several affiliated emergency departments throughout the city, including four main academic hospitals, UPMC Children's Hospital, and a community hospital.
Fellowship
The residency program offers various fellowship opportunities including Fellowship in Administration & Physician Leadership, Fellowship in Emergency Care Research, Fellowship in Emergency Medical Services, Fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound, and Fellowship in Medical Toxicology.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Residency is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program committed to training emergency physicians who will assume leadership roles in clinical care, research, teaching, and administration. It offers unique resources and experiences not found in many other programs.
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# of Years of Program
3 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Learn more about important deadlines, the application and interview process, information for foreign medical graduates, and employee benefits.
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