George Washington University
History
The Department of Emergency Medicine of The George Washington University is actively involved in a wide range of Emergency Medicine-related clinical, educational, research, and consulting programs. In support of our medical student, resident, and fellowship education programs and clinical research programs, the DEM staffs the ED’s of three hospitals including one hospital-based Hyperbarics / Wound Care program. The DEM also offers a wide range of Emergency Medicine consulting activities including: medical support for the travel assistance and commercial shipping industries, staffing solutions for remote clinics, telemedicine-related services, community-oriented emergency care programs.
Our mission is to provide excellent emergency patient care, train the next generation of health professionals, create new knowledge in the fields of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Management, and continually innovate.
Leadership
- Department Chair: Robert Shesser, MD
- Program Director: Colleen Roche, MD
- Associate Program Director: Tina Choudhri, MD
Training Locations
Primary Hospital
George Washington University Hospital
Secondary Hospitals
INOVA Fairfax Hospital
Children's National Medical Center
Washington, DC Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
National Poison Control Center
Curriculum
PGY1
- Orientation – 1 block
- Emergency Medicine - 5.5 blocks
- Trauma – 1 block
- Pediatric EM – 1 blocks
- ICU - 1 block
- Cardiology/CCU - 1 block
- Wound Care - 1 block
- Adult Anesthesia - ½ block
- Obstetrics - ½ block
- ED Ultrasound - ½ block
PGY2
- 4 mos ER GWU
- 2 mos ER FFX
- 1 mo ER PG
- 1 mo Peds ER Children's
- 1 mo ICU FFX
- 1 mo CCU GWU
- 0.5 mo Ultrasound
- 0.5 mo EMS
- 0.5 mo Toxicology
PGY3
- 4 mos ER GWU
- 2 mos ER FFX
- 1 mo ER PG
- 1 mo Peds ER FFX
- 2 mos Trauma FFX
- 1 mo ICU FFX
- 1 mo Elective
PGY4
- 6 mos ER GWU
- 2 mos ER FFX
- 1 mo ER PG
- 1 mo PICU FFX
- 2 mos Elective
Electives
Fellowships
Contact Information
Residency Coordinator: Towanda Sparrow Email: tsparrow@mfa.gwu.edu Phone: +01 202 741 2914
External Links
http://www.gwemed.edu/residency.htm