Department of Emergency Medicine

By the Numbers Heading link

2 Residency Programs
4 Hospital Training Sites
60 Residents
4 Fellowship Programs
200 K Patient Visits Annually
75 + Board-Certified Faculty

ABOUT US Heading link

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Our Program is Altogether Extraordinary

Committed to shaping the next generation of emergency medicine physicians and driving innovation in emergency care.

Emergency Medicine Residency

Emergency Medicine Residency

Training physicians to administer exceptional clinical and social emergency care to as broad a population as possible.
Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine Residency

Preparing physicians with comprehensive expertise in both specialties.
Social Emergency Medicine Track

Training participating residents to assert competence in addressing and alleviating health disparities.

Elevate Your Expertise with Specialized Training

Focused training and deep expertise in a medical specialty.

Fellowship Programs

Hands-On Learning for Future Emergency Medicine Leaders

Designed to give students in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in emergency medicine.

Medical Students

Includes Four Emergency Departments Across Chicago

Providing exposure to diverse patient populations in urban, suburban, academic, and community settings.

Hospital and Training Affiliates

Welcome to the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago

We share the goals and passions of the University of Illinois: We’re leading the charge to create a brighter future for everyone, driving innovation that breaks down barriers and lifts communities, transforming minds and the world around us. We are one of the most prominent collectives in Emergency Medicine, training residents since 1981. Our alums practice medicine in almost every state in the nation and worldwide. They have successfully applied for highly competitive positions in many healthcare systems, including fellowships, academic faculty, and leadership positions. As you learn more about our program, you will see many unique qualities to consider that matter to your training and future success. What we offer is an experience that is altogether extraordinary.

Dr. Terry Vanden Hoek, Department Head | Earl M. Bane Professor of Emergency Medicine

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Some Key Achievements Heading link

Making lasting impact on health and wellness in our community.

Dr. Terry Vanden Hoek, head of emergency medicine, left, and Steve Brown, director of preventative emergency medicine and the Better Health Through Housing program.

Healthcare, Housing, and Human Services Heading link

Our Better Health Through Housing program provides supportive housing and health services to frequent emergency department patients, improving their overall health outcomes.

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Community Cardiac Care Heading link

Illinois Heart Rescue focuses on Community CPR bystander training and cardiac arrest care improvement.

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Vital Medical Care and Harm Prevention Heading link

Chicago Street Medicine engages faculty, residents, and medical students in outreach to our unhoused, unsheltered populations, providing medical care and harm prevention.

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