EM Interest Group
The Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)
The UVA Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG) was established in 2000, and serves as the foremost information resource for UVA medical students interested in this medical specialty.
Several meetings are held throughout the year, with topics including:
- Choosing Emergency Medicine as a specialty
- The “Match” and Residency Application Process
- Recommended electives, externships, etc.
Additionally, teaching sessions are sponsored by EMIG, including Suturing and Airway Workshops, Trauma, ECG Lab and other lectures pertinent to the field.
Physician Shadowing
Physician shadowing opportunities are available and encouraged, as is early contact with Emergency Medicine faculty and residents.
Contact:
Penny Carlisle, Senior Administrative Assistant
pc6yj@uvahealth.org
Faculty Advisors
For additional information, use the following links to contact EMIG’s advisors.
Joshua Easter, M.D.
James Moak, M.D.
Heather Lounsbury, M.D.
Moira Smith, M.D.