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Emergency Medicine

"Emergency medicine involves the immediate care of urgent and life-threatening conditions found in the critically ill and injured. These physicians are really specialists in breadth -- their broad-based training encompasses acute problems that span several clinical disciplines. An emergency physician may care for patients presenting with asthma attacks, atrial fibrillation, gunshot wounds, dislocated shoulders, and even cockroaches stuck in their ears" (Freeman, p.181).

-- Freeman, B. (2004). The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill: New York.


Emergency Medicine Resources:

AAMC Careers in Medicine: Emergency Medicine Specialty Information


M3 Students: Emergency Medicine Specialty Session

During the winter of the M3 year, students should attend specialty sessions sponsored by the NMH departments to allow opportunity to learn more about the specialty as well as to meet attendings and residents in the field.


Request an NMH Emergency Medicine Advisor

Contact our Emergency Medicine Advising Coordinator

Amy Kontrick, EM Advising CoordinatorAmy Kontrick, MD
Emergency Medicine Career Advising Coordinator
(312) 926-5874


Emergency Medicine Residency Application Information

Suggested Electives:
All students interested in pursuing Emergency Medicine should complete one away elective in EM

Other M4 Elective Courses to consider:

  • Radiology
  • Cardiology
  • Ophthalmology
  • ENT
  • Orthopaedics or Sports Medicine

ERAS Application Service
NRMP Match Service


Northwestern University Emergency Medicine Match Lists:

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For more information on the NMH Department of Emergency Medicine:
Department of Emergency Medicine
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