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Department of Emergency Medicine

Department of Emergency Medicine

Welcome

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, the careers of our students and residents, the safety of our community, and the health of the world through our contributions in clinical service, teaching, and research. 

Welcome from Chair Dr. David Wright
New Dr. Wright Welcome

The Department of Emergency Medicine is Recruiting Team Members



Faculty Recruitment

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. The Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine is searching for faculty to join our dynamic team.

Learn more and apply on the Emory University Careers webpage. 

Fellowship Recruitment

The Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine offers a wide variety of non-ACGME postgraduate fellowship training opportunities including:

Explore the fellowship webpages to learn more about each opportunity. 



Biennial Report: EM In Review



Our Education Programs

Residency Program

The next generation of Emergency Medicine leaders emerge from our residency program with the skills, clinical knowledge, and compassion to provide the highest quality care for patients.

Residency Program Details
Residents at Grady

Fellowship Programs

Post-graduate opportunities in the Department of Emergency Medicine vary from academic to administrative, and from EMS to research-based.

Emergency Medicine Fellowship Programs
Fellowship programs

Sections



Critical Care

The Critical Care Section is committed to the pursuit of critical care delivery in any location, spearheading research initiatives, and educating and guiding the next generation of Emergency Medicine Intensivists.

Global Health

Global Emergency Medicine (EM) is a subspecialty of Emory Emergency Medicine that encompasses the development of the specialty of EM internationally, provision of emergency care globally, disaster and humanitarian response, and global health research.

Observation Medicine

Observation medicine encompasses the management of selected patients for a timeframe of 6 to 24 hours to assess their need for inpatient admission. This service is best provided in a dedicated observation unit, ideally in the Emergency Department.

Prehospital and Disaster Medicine

The core mission of Emory's prehospital and disaster medicine section is patient-centric. Where patients are involved, physicians must demonstrate leadership to help ensure that patients receive the timely, competent and compassionate care they deserve. 

Research

The Innovation and Discovery in the Emergent and Acute Sciences (IDEAS) group in the Department of Emergency Medicine exists to support and grow research and researchers in the Department. The IDEAS group does this by removing barriers to research.

Toxicology

The Section of Medical Toxicology is devoted to teaching, patient care, and research in the field of Medical Toxicology. Since the establishment in 1996 with one toxicologist, the section has grown to include seven Emergency Medicine trained medical toxicologists.

Ultrasound

The Emergency Medicine Section of Ultrasound is dedicated to educating our medical students, residents, and fellows, promoting research and scholarship of ultrasound, incorporating bedside ultrasound into clinical care using best practices

News

Link here for EM News Highlights

Emory’s School of Nursing and Georgia Institute of Technology partner to strengthen Georgia’s nursing workforce Oct. 22, 2025

The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have partnered to develop a pipeline that prepares more local nurses to meet workforce demands.

Emory’s School of Nursing and Georgia Institute of Technology partner to strengthen Georgia’s nursing workforce

National Academy of Medicine elects four Emory researchers as 2025 members  Oct. 22, 2025

Four Emory University researchers have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.

National Academy of Medicine elects four Emory researchers as 2025 members 

Emory program awarded third NIH renewal to advance women’s health research Oct. 17, 2025

Emory Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health has received a five-year, $4.5 million renewal to continue training early-career investigators and expanding the program to provide specialized resources and support.

Emory program awarded third NIH renewal to advance women’s health research

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  • November 6, 2025
  • 4:30pm
Speed Networking: Inflammation

Zoom Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:30am – 1pm Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering at Emory University School of Medicine, Bob Taylor will emcee this event as researchers present their work in four minutes or less with the goal of seeking new collaborators. The event ...

  • November 10, 2025
  • 1:30pm
Grant Writing Workshop Pilot Grants

Zoom Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:30 – 10:30am Grant Writing Workshop Pilot Grants with panel of speakers.  Audience: Faculty & Staff Event Type: Workshop

  • November 12, 2025
  • 5:00pm
SBIR Reviewers & Consultants Panel: Insights From the Evaluation Side

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12 – 1:15pm Get an insider's view of the SBIR review process and learn how to craft a proposal that stands out to evaluators. Online Location: Zoom link will be sent upon registration University Event Topic: Career Development, Faculty, ...

  • November 13, 2025
  • 6:00pm
Transition to First Faculty Position Workshop

James B. Williams Medical Education Building Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1 – 4pm Starting off your first time as a faculty member after finishing your training? This workshop is designed to increase your confidence in assuming the mantle of leadership inherent to being a faculty ...

  • November 13, 2025
  • 10:30pm
Promotion Readiness Session

Zoom Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30pm The Promotion Readiness Session will pair participants with former members of the Faculty Committee on Appointment and Promotions (FCAP) for a 20-minute one-on-one meeting. These meetings will help participants learn where they are ...

  • November 14, 2025
  • 5:00pm
Professional Development Lecture Series: Supporting Learner Excellence in a Pass-Fail System: Assessment, Feedback, and Support

Zoom Friday, November 14, 2025, 12 – 1pm Presenters: Audrey Jernigan, MD, and  Jeff Siegelman, MD Audience: Faculty & Staff Event Type: Lectures & Seminars

  • November 17, 2025
  • 3:30pm
Blue Sky Group: Nutrition

Zoom Monday, November 17, 2025, 10:30am – 12pm Join researchers and clinicians from across the Georgia CTSA for a session on Nutrition.Blue Sky Groups are unstructured meetings that provide a unique opportunity for attendees to drive the agenda and catalyze future collaborations ...

  • November 17, 2025
  • 10:30pm
Emory at Grady Education Collaborative Learning Community Meeting

Zoom Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30pm Recruitment season is here. Many medical schools, including Emory, have gone pass/fail, and so has Step I. Join the discussion on recruitment and holistic review in the face of decreasing objective data. Audience: Faculty & ...

  • November 20, 2025
  • 9:30pm
Bioentrepreneurship Networking Founders Series

Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II)Room N600, 6th floor1750 Haygood Drive NEAtlanta, GA 30307 Thursday, November 20, 2025, 4:30 – 6pm **Interested in being added to our emailing list for future events? Email ...

  • November 20, 2025
  • 9:30pm
Save the Date: Bioentrepreneurship Networking | Founders Series

Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II)Room N600, 6th floor1750 Haygood Drive NEAtlanta, GA 30307 Thursday, November 20, 2025, 4:30 – 6pm Bioentrepreneurship Networking—Join Emory University’s School of Medicine for its last Bioentrepreneurship Networking | ...