MEDICAL STUDENT EDUCATION

OUR MISSION

To provide enjoyable but challenging educational experiences and deepen knowledge of emergency care.

WELCOME

Welcome to Emergency Medicine! The overall goals of the undergraduate medical education program are to:

Provide enjoyable but challenging educational experiences that are well-organized and student-centered
Provide evidence-based advising to students interested in pursuing careers in emergency medicine
Employ a scholarly approach in designing, conducting, and evaluating educational activities

Whether you are exploring a possible career in emergency medicine or applying to an EM residency, we are here to help you decide if EM is the right choice for you and to support you in the application process while teaching foundational EM knowledge and skills to all. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

VUSM Students

Meharry Students

Visiting Students

DIVISION LEAD

Kendra Parekh, MD

Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine

Director of Undergraduate Medical Education

OUR TEAM

Charles Lei, MD

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Medical Education

Saralyn Williams, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine, Medicine, and Pediatrics

Vice Chair of Education

Jeffrey Heimiller, MD