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Emergency Medicine

The University of Virginia Department of Emergency Medicine has a rich academic history that includes well-established education programs for medical students, residents and fellows. The fellowship programs include a broad spectrum encompassing Medical Toxicology, EMS, Cardiovascular Emergencies, Ultrasound, Research, Administration, Global Health, and Education.
UVA Medical Center is a public Level I Trauma Center and a tertiary referral center. The Emergency Department (ED) cares for over 75,000 patients per year, treats the full scope of disease and acuity, and will prepare you for the usual as well as the unusual. The ED includes adult and pediatric services, active air and ground transport programs, and is located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia.
“Within the Department of Emergency Medicine, we believe in the strength of diversity. Embracing a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences fosters empathy and excellence in emergency care for our community. Together, we strive to create a healthcare environment that respects, understands and serves the unique needs of all individuals.”
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Education

UVA Department of Emergency Medicine 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 and other training options.

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Emergency Medicine Research Office staff with Doctor O'Connor at crash test site

Emergency Medicine Research Office

The Emergency Medicine Research Office (EMRO) is vital in advancing the services and care available to patients at UVA Health as well as to patients around the world. EMRO is continuously striving to support new therapies and clinical improvements through research.

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Emergency Department

Clinical Services

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

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Dr. Chris Holstege, Featured in More Than 120 News Outlets Nationally

  View full article on Medicine in Motion News Chris Holstege, MD Chris Holstege, MD, was featured in more than 120 news outlets nationally – including U.S. News & World Report – discussing…

Dr. Avery Michienzi’s Take On Poison Hemlock

Avery Michienzi, DO, was featured earlier this month on NBC29 local news informing the community about poison hemlock. Poison hemlock can be confused with parsley or wild carrot. Dr. Michienzi…

Dr. Holstege Receives University’s Top Honor

View full article from UVAToday here. A pair of UVA Health doctors on Friday received Thomas Jefferson Awards, the highest honor bestowed upon a member of the University community, during…

William Brady, MD, Publishes “Mass Gathering Medicine”

Article from Medicine in Motion April 24, 2024 by jta6n@virginia.edu William Brady, MD, a professor and vice chair in the UVA Department of Emergency Medicine, published a book titled Mass Gathering Medicine.…

 

Division of Medical Toxicology

Medical Toxicology is a unique and complex specialty. Medical toxicologists have the expertise to identify and treat conditions including: acute and chronic toxicity, adverse drug reactions, envenomations, workplace or environmental chemical exposures, and criminal poisoning.

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