The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine is involved in medical student education at every stage of training at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Our ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency and fellowship programs are part of UW Health’s more than 80 graduate medical education programs.
Learners train alongside experienced faculty in a collaborative environment that emphasizes mentorship, discovery, and excellent patient care. Across our programs, they gain the skills and experience to improve health and lead in emergency medicine.
We’re invested in helping each learner grow into a confident, capable physician.
Explore Our Programs
Residency Program
Our emergency medicine residency program prepares physicians for the future of health care within both academic and community settings, and offers an optional year for residents seeking to undertake advanced training after graduation.
Fellowship Programs
Our department sponsors several advanced training opportunities for emergency physicians to develop knowledge and skills in subspecialty areas while learning from our experienced faculty.
Medical Student Education
All medical students at the University of Wisconsin complete a rotation in emergency medicine, with additional courses and extracurricular opportunities for individuals interested in spending more time exploring our specialty.
Continuing Medical Education
We provide a variety of opportunities for CME, including Grand Rounds, prehospital education, and innovative symposia, such as the annual Wisconsin Emergency Medicine Research Forum.
The University of Wisconsin Difference
Innovative teaching and learning
Our individually advised curriculum means many different learning experiences are possible, and they can help set you apart on as you move through your unique career pathway.
Support to reach your goals
Behind every physician’s success is a set of life-changing mentors. Our teaching team and support services are dedicated to helping you overcome challenges and reach your goals.
State-of-the-art facilities
Our hospitals are equipped to care for the highest-acuity patients, while advanced training facilities provide realistic, technology-supported learning experiences.
Scholarship Opportunities
For students underrepresented in medicine
Summer Immersion Program in Emergency Medicine
This month-long program gives first-year students early exposure to emergency medicine through hands-on learning, mentorship, and clinical observation. The program offers a broad introduction to clinical practice, ED operations, and the patient populations the specialty serves.
Visiting Student Scholarship: Supporting Social Impact and Belonging
This scholarship supports qualified fourth-year medical students to participate in our four-week advanced rotation at UW. Benefits include a competitive stipend, dedicated mentorship, networking, and the opportunity to interview with our residency program.
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Have questions?
Contact a member of our Education team:
Taylor Ungerer, MBA
Fellowships & CME
tungerer@medicine.wisc.edu
Dana Wieners
Residency Program
dwieners@medicine.wisc.edu
Niki Hagen
Medical Student Education
nrhagen@medicine.wisc.edu