University of Virginia

History

The University of Virginia provides a three year training program committed to developing well-rounded emergency physicians who will excel in their medical careers. At the University of Virginia the goal is to introduce residents to a broad range of educational opportunities allowing them to explore and develop career paths according to their clinical interests.

The University of Virginia provides a practic location where there are immense and diverse opportunities. As a Level 1 trauma center and tertiary referral center, the University allows access to routine and complex pathology.

Leadership

Department Chair: Andrew Muck, MD, MBA
Program Director: Joshua Easter, MD, MS
Associate/Assistant Program Director: Heather Lounsbury, MD
Associate/Assistant Program Director: Chris Thom, MD; Nardos Makonnen, MD
Research Director:

Training Locations

Primary Hospital

University of Virginia Health System

Secondary Hospital

Culpeper Regional Hospital, Culpepper,VA
Inova Pediatric ED, Fairfax, VA

Curriculum

PGY1

Intro Emergency Med (1w)
EM (19w)
Trauma ICU (4w)
MICU (4w)
Anesthesiology (4w)
General Medicine (3w)
EMS (4w)
Ultrasound (2w)
Toxicology (3w)

PGY2

Emergency Medicine (28w)
Selective/Elective (3w)
Elective (4w)
Orthopedics (4w)
Surgical ICU (4w)
Community/Rural EM (Culpeper - 4w)
Research (2-3w)
Obstetrics (1-2w)

PGY3

Emergency Medicine (36w)
Trauma ICU (4w)
PEDS ICU (4w)
Peds ED Inova (4w)
Electives (4w)

Electives

International EM- Kenya, Mexico
Indian Health Service
Community EM- Hawaii
Ultrasound
EMS Elective
Palliative Care
Pediatrics
Medical Toxicology
Ophthalmology Clinic
Emergency Radiology
Critical Care/ICU
Malpractice case review
Flexible and can design own unique experience

Fellowships

Administrative
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Medical Education
Medical Toxicology
Research
Ultrasound

Contact Information

Aileen Watchko, Residency Coordinator

Email: ayw2g@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu

Phone: +1-434-982-1800

External Links

https://med.virginia.edu/emergency-medicine/education/residency-program/