Emergency Medicine
Welcome to the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia, where exceptional patient care, education, research, and innovation come together to meet the expected and prepare for the extraordinary.
As a regional hub for emergency and acute care in Central Virginia, our emergency department serves more than 75,000 patients each year, caring for adults and children across the full spectrum of illness and injury. With specialized adult and pediatric services, robust air and ground transport programs, and outstanding educational opportunities, we continue to play a vital role at Virginia’s #1 hospital.
At UVA, our work extends beyond the walls of the emergency department, uniting expertise across medicine, education, community engagement, global health, artificial intelligence, forensic investigation, and public safety to address complex challenges, inform effective responses, and strengthen our communities. From advancing clinical care and preparing the next generation of emergency physicians to pursuing groundbreaking research, UVA Emergency Medicine applies a collaborative approach to clinical innovation and helps prepare communities for what comes next.
Emergency medicine is not only about responding to crises — it is about anticipating them, learning from them, and advancing science, education, and clinical care. Through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement, we are building a healthier, safer, and more resilient future.
Divisions and Programs
Medical Toxicology
UVA’s Division of Medical Toxicology runs the 24/7 Blue Ridge Poison Center, provides round-the-clock physician consults for complex poisonings, and leads toxicology education and research.
Critical Incident Analysis Group
CIAG studies how critical incidents, including violence, terrorism, and mass casualty events, affect individuals and communities. Its physicians, social scientists, law enforcement specialists, and public health researchers turn their research into better prevention, response, and recovery.
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 artific
EducationLearn MoreOur 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.
Global Emergency MedicineLearn MoreWe 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.
Clinical ServicesLearn MoreUVA 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.
