The Department of Emergency Medicine is involved at all levels of medical student training at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and our ACGME accredited emergency medicine residency program and fellowships are among the 80 graduate medical education programs administered through UW Health, the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin. Our training programs equip and inspire learners to pursue discovery, drive research, and improve health at every level.
As a resident or fellow at UW Health, you become part of a supportive, high-performing community. Our rigorous and comprehensive programs prepare you to lead in private practice, academic medicine, or research. Graduates are well-positioned for fulfilling careers in clinical care, research, administration, and community-based practice. We are committed to training clinicians who provide effective, compassionate care for all patients and who positively impact the communities in which they serve.
With experienced faculty, advanced facilities, strong mentorship, and a culture of collaboration and innovation, UW Emergency Medicine offers unmatched training at every stage. We’re invested in your success and ready to help you grow into a confident, capable leader in emergency care.
Our Academic 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.
Fellowships
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 Students
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 campus fosters a spirit of collaboration and innovation, and our hospital and training facilities have capabilities that allow us to take care of the highest acuity patients.
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 EM 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. Benefits include a competitive stipend, mentorship and networking, and the opportunity to interview with our residency program.
Fall in love with Madison
Madison is consistently ranked one of the best places to live in the country, on measures ranging from fitness to food and family life. Some have even called it the best city ever!
Located on an isthmus between the two largest of five sparkling lakes, the city boasts beautiful scenery and plentiful outdoor adventure year-round with 260 parks and beaches and 13 state parks within a one hour drive.
As the home of our state government and the flagship University of Wisconsin campus, it’s also a hub of education and the arts. A vibrant city with a population of just over 260,000, Madison is a mid-sized city that perfectly blends urban style with natural beauty and small-town ease.
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