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Emergency medicine residencies: A descriptive study of program structure

Rubio1, Barber, Wolford

  • 1Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals, Michigan State University, Saginaw.

Academic Emergency Medicine : Official Journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
|October 4, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Emergency Medicine (EM) residency programs show significant variation in curriculum and subspecialty training opportunities. This national profile highlights differences based on program format and location.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Emergency Medicine Training

Background:

  • Emergency Medicine (EM) is a growing specialty with increasing residency programs.
  • A comprehensive national profile of EM residency programs is currently unavailable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize nationwide Emergency Medicine residency programs.
  • Focus on program format, curriculum, and subspecialty training opportunities.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive study evaluating U.S. EM residency curriculums electronically.
  • Utilized SAEM and FRIEDA residency information websites.
  • Collected data on program format, hospital characteristics, rotation durations, curriculum, and electives.

Main Results:

  • The most common program format is PGY 1-3 (72%).

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  • Average Emergency Department training is 19 months, with significant variation in elective rotations.
  • Opportunities for air medical training varied by program format.

    • Conclusions:

    • Substantial variation exists in EM residency curricula, subspecialty exposure, and elective opportunities.
    • Program format and location significantly influence resident training experiences.
    • Further standardization may be needed to ensure consistent training quality.