Emergency Medicine (EM) Residency Program

Explore the clinical, educational, administrative, and research aspects of emergency medicine and its allied fields.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency is a three-year program (PGY 1, 2, 3) designed to provide education and experience in the clinical, educational, administrative, and research aspects of emergency medicine and its allied fields. The clinical program is the cooperative endeavor of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center East Hospitaland Nationwide Children's Hospital. The program is fully accredited by the Residency Review Committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Residents completing the program are eligible for board certification in Emergency Medicine. We currently offer 16 categorical emergency medicine positions and three positions through the USAF Operational Emergency Medicine Program.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the Department of Emergency Medicine are located on the largest unified university campus in the United States, with outstanding academic and cultural environments. The Department of Emergency Medicine has full departmental status within The College of Medicine and many of our faculty serve in administrative roles within the medical center and the college.

A day in emergency medicine residency
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A day in emergency medicine residency at Ohio State can vary by rotation. Matthias Ebeyer, MD, and Jordan Lukens, MD, emergency medicine residents at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, describe emergency department shifts, off-service rotations and how resident schedules support clinical training and life outside work.

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Choosing emergency medicine residency Hear why our residents chose Ohio State, including broad clinical experiences, supportive residents and faculty, and an environment that supports families. 
Emergency medicine work-life balance Hear how wellness, nine-hour shifts and leadership support help residents pursue family time, fitness, travel and life outside the emergency department.
Emergency medicine residency training Our residents discuss off-service rotations, trauma and pediatric experiences, ultrasound mentorship and preparation for practice after graduation. 
Emergency medicine resident community Our resdinets describe the relationships, class activities and weekly conference experiences that help residents feel connected. 

Emergency Medicine Residency Leaders

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Sorabh Khandelwal, MD

Program Director

Choosing the right emergency medicine training program is one of the most important decisions you will make. Our program offers a comprehensive education within a nurturing environment. Through our resident selection process, we look for highly motivated candidates who will become leaders in emergency medicine.

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Simiao Li-Sauerwine, MD, MSCR

Associate Program Director

Associate Professor

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Geremiha Emerson, MD

Associate Program Director

Assistant Professor

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Jennifer Yee, DO

Assistant Program Director

Associate Professor

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Jeffrey M. Caterino, MD, MPH

Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine

It is my pleasure to welcome you to our Department of Emergency Medicine's Residency Program.

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Creagh Boulger, MD

Vice Chair for Education

As the Vice Chair of Education for Emergency Medicine, I am honored to present our program, dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment. Our mission is to equip our residents, fellows, and medical students with the skills and knowledge essential to excel in the fast-paced and ever-evolving field of emergency medicine. We take immense pride in the close-knit, supportive community that characterizes our program.

The Buckeye experience

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Discover residency and fellowship at Ohio State

Residents and fellows at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center train in a nationally ranked, collaborative environment offering broad clinical experiences, strong mentorship, world-class facilities, and life in vibrant Columbus.

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The Ohio State University College of Medicine is part of a nationally ranked academic medical center where leadership is transforming health through top-ranked specialties, cutting-edge research, and community-focused care across areas like pediatrics, neuroscience, cancer, and cardiovascular health.

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