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 prepare and inspire students to advance knowledge, seek research breakthroughs and improve the health of patients and communities.
When you enroll as a resident or fellow at UW Health, you become part of our family. In our challenging and comprehensive programs, you gain the experience you need to be a leader in your specialty in private practice, academic settings or research. Educational curriculum and training at the University of Wisconsin Department of Emergency Medicine prepares graduates to successfully enter into rewarding careers or additional training in academics, research, administration, and community medicine. And we strive to develop clinicians who understand the needs of manifold and underrepresented populations and advance shared values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our dedicated leadership, experience and mentoring faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative approach to learning, and our commitment to innovation set us apart from other academic medical centers. For whatever stage of education and training you are seeking, UW Emergency Medicine is fully invested in you and will ensure you gain the skills and confidence necessary to take you to the next level in your career.
Our Academic Programs
Residency Program
Our approach to residency education and training is designed to provide you with the benefits of a four-year training program in a three-year package, preparing physicians for the future of healthcare.
Fellowships
Our department sponsors several advanced training opportunities for emergency physicians to develop knowledge and skills in subspecialty areas while learning from our world-class 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 many opportunities for CME, including Grand Rounds lectures, prehospital simulation, 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 4-week program equips students who have an interest in Emergency Medicine with practical skills, clinical exposure, and a deeper understanding of the specialty, while providing insights into emergency department operations.
Visiting Student Scholarship for Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
This scholarship supports students underrepresented in medicine to attend our 4-week advanced elective rotation. It includes a competitive stipend, mentorship and networking, and the opportunity to interview with our residency program.
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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 Johnson, MBA
Fellowships & CME
tjohnson@medicine.wisc.edu
Dana Wieners
Residency Program
dwieners@medicine.wisc.edu
Niki Hagen
Medical Student Education
nrhagen@medicine.wisc.edu