Emergency Medicine Division
Welcome to the Division of Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine's Web site. The Division comprises over 100 people, dedicated to serving the needs of patients presenting to the Emergency Units of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.
Meet the New EM Residents - Class of 2016
Sean Cavanaugh, Kevin Cullison, Maia Dorsett, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Michael Galante, (Row2) Louis Jamtgaard, Lydia Luangruangrong, (Row3) Sara Manning, Alicia Oberle, Aurora Reese (will become Lybeck), Sam Smith, Laura Wallace
Message From the Division Chief : Emergency Medicine
has developed into a crucial specialty in a time when health insurance and access to care are compelling societal concerns. While Emergency Medicine in its origins READ MORE ..
About Washington University School of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine Advancing Human Health
Washington University School of Medicine is a leader in improving human health throughout the world. As noted leaders in patient care, research and education,
our outstanding faculty members have contributed many discoveries and
innovations to the field of science since the founding of the School of
Medicine in 1891. The School of Medicine is one of seven schools of Washington University in St. Louis.
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University Physicians is the clinical practice of the School of
Medicine and provides care for more than 430,000 children and adults at
49 clinical sites each year. Washington University provides clinical
services in partnership with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital — both nationally-recognized, world-class teaching hospitals on the campus of Washington University Medical Center. (2009 data) |
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The ACEP Interviews: Christopher Carpenter: Mark Plaster talks with Chris Carpenter of Washington University in St. Louis on why geriatric emergency medicine really matters. Also see Emergency Medicine Journal Club. |
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School of Medicine is a robust research enterprise and received more
than $596 million in gifts and grants during the fiscal year ending
June 3, 2010. Our faculty, staff and students are committed to
advancing the application of research discoveries to clinical care
through multidisciplinary collaborations, such as BioMed 21. Our clinical faculty experts oversee a wide array of clinical trials, which offer patients the opportunity to participate in the evaluation of innovative treatments and prevention strategies. |
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Lucy Franjic, a Washington University Medical School resident, discusses her commitment to patient care. Also see Residency Program. |
Our students have the opportunity to learn from master clinicians and researchers while pursuing their studies in a wide array of academic departments and programs. Our MD program, as well as our occupational therapy and physical therapy programs, are among the highest ranked in the country by U.S. News & World Report. |