Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Emergency Medicine residency at Washington University School of Medicine is a comprehensive four-year program that trains residents to become excellent clinicians, teachers, and leaders. The mission focuses on cultivating compassionate and evidence-based emergency medicine physicians capable of addressing dynamic challenges within their communities. The program emphasizes independent learning and camaraderie while providing exposure to a high volume of diverse clinical cases. Residents benefit from the resources and facilities of a leading academic medical center, allowing them to thrive in their future careers.
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Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program is likely IMG-friendly as it cultivates a diverse environment and has residents from various medical schools, including international ones. However, specific information on IMG acceptance rates or explicit IMG eligibility criteria was not found in the provided text.
Categorical Positions
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Program Website
Address
Department of Emergency Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, MSC 8072-0017-07, 660 S. Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the residency program has 69 residents in total, including a resident leadership structure with residents serving as chief residents for specific academic years such as 2024-2025.
PGY-1 MD
14
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
As the largest tertiary referral center in St. Louis, our program combines clinical exposure and experience with state of the art facilities, high patient volumes, a variety of pathologies and significant acuity. For trainees, this prepares you to thrive in any work setting and to confidently and competently care for any patient who walks through the door.
Application
Prospective applicants for the residency program should refer to the 'How to Apply' section on the program's website for specific instructions and details about deadlines. Key resources include the 'Curriculum', 'Division Rotations', 'Simulation', and 'Benefits'.
# of Locations
Barnes-Jewish Hospital and other affiliated hospitals in St. Louis.
Fellowship
The program offers several fellowship opportunities including Critical Care Medicine, Medical Education, EMS, Neurological Emergencies, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Research Fellowship, Toxicology, and Ultrasound Fellowship. Graduates often pursue competitive fellowships at various affiliated institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
Our dynamic, four-year residency trains you to be not only an excellent clinician but also an outstanding teacher and leader, in a culture that promotes independent learning and camaraderie with colleagues.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years
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Alumni
Alumni of the program often pursue fellowships and careers across the country, securing competitive positions in various specialties, including critical care medicine, EMS, and pediatric emergency medicine. Notable fellowships include Medical Education Fellowship, Neurological Emergencies Fellowship, and Ultrasound Fellowship, among others.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
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PGY-1 Salary
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