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U.S. allopathic emergency medicine residency programs: a descriptive review
George R Lathrop1, Keith C Wilkinson
1Department of Emergency Medicine, William Beaumont Hospital, 3601 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073, USA. glathrop@alumni.nd.edu
Summary
This study describes 124 allopathic emergency medicine residency programs in the US using 2001 data. Emergency medicine training programs had a median class size of 10, with a high resident completion rate of 99%.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine Training
- Graduate Medical Education
Background:
- The landscape of allopathic emergency medicine residency (EMR) programs in the United States requires comprehensive description.
- Understanding the characteristics of these programs is crucial for medical students and educators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the training environment of allopathic EMR programs in the US.
- To provide a benchmark for key metrics within these programs based on 2001 data.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional review of all 124 existing allopathic EMR programs in 2001 was conducted.
- Data were collected from the SAEM Residency Catalog and AMA's FREIDA database.
- Median values, ranges, and interquartile ranges (IQRs) were reported for various program characteristics.
Main Results:
- Median class size was 10 residents per year, with a faculty-to-resident ratio of 1:1.29.
- Median annual ED census was 66,000 (primary) and 95,500 (combined primary/secondary).
- Residents experienced a median of 3,181 ED visits annually, including 733 pediatric visits, with a 99% training completion rate.
Conclusions:
- This study provides a descriptive overview of allopathic EMR programs in 2001.
- The data offer valuable comparative insights into training settings for prospective residents and program evaluators.
- Key training environment components are detailed, establishing a baseline for future comparisons.