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  • 2 Residency Programs

  • 4 Hospital Training Sites

  • 60 Residents

  • 4 Fellowship Programs

  • 200 K Patient Visits Annually

  • 75 + Board-Certified Faculty

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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, Chair  |  Earl M. Bane Professor of Emergency Medicine
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Making lasting impact on health and wellness in our community.

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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