Substance Use Research Training Program for Physician Researchers in Emergency Medicine

The Substance Use Research Training Program for Physician Researchers in Emergency Medicine (SUPR-EM) is an early-career research program that enhances training for Emergency Medicine residents at McGaw Medical Center.

This program is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA R2505711; MPI: McCarthy/Kim).

SUPR-EM's Three Pillars

Core didactic curriculum
Experiential research training
Professional development

Core Curriculum

The SUPR-EM curriculum includes workshops and seminars on research methods, substance use, research ethics and best practices. Scholars will work closely with faculty mentors from Emergency Medicine and partnering departments to design and conduct independent research projects that prepare them for independent research.

This program is designed for those planning to pursue a research fellowship and those interested in fields such as Toxicology, Addiction Medicine, Pain Medicine, Palliative Care or Social Emergency Medicine.

Program Features

This program provides:

Small group sessions on research fundamentals, substance use and research ethics.
One-on-one mentorship from established emergency care and substance use investigators
Tuition and travel coverage for completion of the ACEP Research Academy
Up to $35,000 in seed funding to support research projects (over four years)
Funding for a laptop computer while in training
Funding to attend one scientific meeting annually

Eligibility and Application

Applicants must be residents or fellow trainees within the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

Interested applicants should contact Danielle McCarthy, MD, at d-mccarthy2@northwestern.edu.