MEDICAL STUDENT EDUCATION

OUR
MISSION
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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:
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Provide enjoyable but challenging educational experiences that are well-organized and student-centered
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Provide evidence-based advising to students interested in pursuing careers in emergency medicine
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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!
DIVISION LEAD

Kendra Parekh, MD, MHPE
Associate Professor of
Emergency Medicine
Director of Undergraduate Medical Education

Jeffrey Heimiller, MD
Assistant Professor of
Emergency Medicine
Assistant Director, Undergraduate
Medical Education

Amanda Smith, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of
Emergency Medicine
Assistant Director, Student Engagement

Assistant Professor of
Emergency Medicine
Assistant Director, Clinical Electives
Colin O’Shea, MD, MPH
OUR TEAM

Auda Hutto
Associate Program Manager