University of Chicago EM Residency

Mission: Our Program trains emergency medicine physicians who render competent, compassionate patient care and who contribute to the specialty of emergency medicine and the community through leadership in health care, education, and the creation of knowledge.

Vision: The Program is committed to the well-being of patients and their community. Residents develop clinical competency by caring for diverse patient populations in university, community and urban health care settings. They have the opportunity to pursue interests in clinical and didactic teaching, administration, professional societies, public health, health disparities, international health, aeromedical transport, EMS, and clinical and basic science resuscitation research in a strong academic setting. Our graduates value and promote intellectual curiosity, teaching, the advancement of knowledge, scholarship, communication and leadership skills, cultural diversity, service to others, camaraderie, personal growth and wellness.

U of Chicago EM Residency
Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Advocacy , Health Care Administration , Social EM , COVID-19

Health Policy Journal Club: Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number

8/6/2021 Miya Smith, MD , Vidya Eswaran, MD
The Health Policy Journal Club reviews a study that shows an abrupt increase in prescribing opioids to patients when they turn 18 - with a sharper rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. This raises many q
Medical Education , Med Ed Fellowship Director Interview Series

Medical Education Fellowship at University of Chicago

8/17/2020 Erin Karl, MD , Frances Rusnack, DO, MS , Moira Smith, MD, MPH
Learn about the medical education fellowship program at University of Chicago.
Cardiology

Non-Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia Following Modified Valsalva Maneuver for Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia

4/23/2020 Alexander J. Davies, MD , Lisa Gehm, MD, FACEP
The magic of the modified Valsalva maneuver in cardioverting certain dysrhythmias is not without its own risks.
EMRA Spotlight , Sports Medicine Committee

Meet Danielle De Freitas, MD

2/26/2020 Danielle De Freitas, MD
We're pleased to introduce Danielle De Freitas, MD, vice chair of the EMRA Sports Medicine Committee, 2020-2021.
EMRA Spotlight , Diversity and Inclusion

Meet Arthur J. Pope, MD, PhD

2/25/2020 Arthur J. Pope, MD, PhD
We're pleased to introduce Arthur J. Pope, MD, PhD, vice chair of the EMRA Diversity & Inclusion Committee, 2020-2021.
Sports Medicine

Berlin Concussion Summary and Active Rehabilitation for Concussion Management

10/17/2018 Dustin Harris, MD
An important question still being researched is how much rest to prescribe after a concussion. With the advent of active rehabilitation, along with other techniques, we can better manage our concussio
President's Message

Respecting Our Past, Defining Our Future

8/16/2018 Zach Jarou, MD
The resignation of ACEP President-Elect John Rogers, MD, should make us all revisit a few key life lessons and realize this specialty needs unity and respect.
EMRA Board of Directors , President's Message

#EMRAatCORDAA18

6/9/2018 Zach Jarou, MD
Hundreds of residents came to San Antonio in April to participate in EMRA and CORD events during Academic Assembly! Here are the highlights.
Toxicology , Recreational Drugs

N2O Toxicity: A Rising Concern as Street Use Surges

4/15/2018 Steven W. Flynn, MD , Navneet Cheema, MD
Nitrous oxide toxicity is an uncommonly encountered patient complaint in the ED; however, it is a diagnosis to remember as street use surges.
Clinical , Ultrasound , Guided Procedures , Pain Management

Controversies Surrounding Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia in the ED

1/31/2018 Albert Leung, MD
Controversies Surrounding Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia in the ED Ultrasound guided regional anesthesia was first introduced in 1994, and it has since become a powerful tool for achieving ade