Emergency Medicine - University of Virginia School of Medicine

Emergency Medicine

Welcome to the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia, where excellence in patient care meets cutting-edge education, research, and innovation. Located in Charlottesville at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, our department serves as a regional hub, offering comprehensive emergency services for adults and children in a dynamic academic setting. Our dedicated team cares for more than 75,000 patients annually, providing expert care across the entire spectrum of illness and injury, from routine medical needs to complex emergencies. With specialized adult and pediatric services, robust air and ground transport programs, outstanding educational opportunities, and groundbreaking research, UVA Emergency Medicine is uniquely positioned to address patient care needs 24/7/365 and prepare healthcare professionals for both the expected and the extraordinary.

“Our team is committed to creating a healthcare environment that respects, understands, and serves the unique needs of all individuals. We embrace a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences and believe that this fosters empathy and excellence in emergency care for our community.”

Research

UVA Emergency Medicine is committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research, innovation, and evidence-based practice. Our faculty and trainees engage in groundbreaking research projects designed to improve patient outcomes, optimize emergency care delivery, and shape the future of emergency medicine. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we lead transformative efforts in artificial intelligence, clinical informatics, and health systems innovation, enhancing patient safety and quality care locally and nationally.

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Education

Our department has a well-established residency program, GME and non-GME fellowships, as well as clerkships, electives, and workshops for medical students and others. Additionally, there are opportunities to experience emergency medicine through international programs, away rotations, and other training options.

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Global Emergency Medicine

We offer a Global Emergency Medicine Fellowship for graduates of emergency medicine residency programs. This fellowship will provide fellows with the skills to practice clinically, develop emergency systems, teach, and conduct research internationally. Residents, faculty, and nursing staff have also provided teaching and medical care in Kenya, Mexico, and Nepal through the department's partnership with AMPATH.

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Clinical Services

UVA Health Emergency Department is staffed with board-certified emergency medicine physicians, specialized nursing staff, and driven and focused support care and administrative personnel. The department provides sophisticated patient care by providing access to modern technologies, consultations with specialists, and private patient rooms.

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UVA Emergency Department is a Top Performer

Excerpts from UVA Health press releases: 'Relentless Commitment to Care' and More: FY25 Q4 UVA Health University Medical Center Patient Experience Award Winners - Connect Emergency Department is honored as…

Same-Day Vs. Urgent Care Vs. Emergency Room: What’s Right for Me?

Drs. Holstege & Nixon’s Guide to Poison Ivy and Bees & Wasps

Dr. Chris Holstege wrote an article, in collaboration with Dr. Sandra Nixon, for The Conversation on poison ivy and bee stings. It was picked up by news outlets across the…

Dr. James Moak Promoted to Professor of Emergency Medicine

Dr. James Moak celebrated his promotion to Professor of Emergency Medicine on August 13th amongst other School of Medicine faculty receiving promotions. Dr. Moak has been with the Department for…

Dr. Nathan Charlton Talks About Anti-Choking Devices

Dr. Nathan Charlton, who advises the Red Cross on first aid, talks with the Associated Press about the effectiveness of anti-choking devices. More elderly Americans are choking to death. Are these…