HealthPartners Institute/Regions Hospital Program

The HealthPartners Institute/Regions Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency offers a detailed and comprehensive education in Emergency Medicine with a proud history and a strong national reputation. The program, established in 1996, is a 3-year residency (PGY 1-3) with 11 residents per class. It is known for producing top medical students who become outstanding emergency physicians, with many assuming leadership roles or matching into fellowships early in their careers.

Key Highlights and Opportunities:

• Procedural and Critical Care Experience: Residents gain early and extensive exposure to critical care and procedural competence. This includes managing medical and trauma airways and leading during medical, pediatric codes, and trauma team activations.
• Sub-Specialty Training: Exposure to sub-specialty areas such as Medical Toxicology, EMS, Ultrasound, Quality and Patient Safety, International Medicine, and Pediatric Emergency Medicine through HealthPartners Institute/Regions Hospital-based fellowships.
• Level-1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center: Regions Hospital serves as a critical care hub with a high volume of emergency visits, ensuring residents face a diverse range of challenging cases.
• Comprehensive Educational Experience: In addition to the rich clinical experience, the program offers a wide range of research opportunities and emphasizes resident education and wellness. It also integrates cultural competence and diversity training into the curriculum.

Training Environment:

• Community, Urban, and University Settings: Residents benefit from a unique blend of settings, providing broad exposure to various patient populations and healthcare systems.
• Diverse Patient Population: The program emphasizes understanding and serving the diverse community, preparing residents for a wide range of clinical scenarios, including serving underrepresented and marginalized patient groups.
• Research and Advocacy: Residents engage in extensive research opportunities and advocacy work, enhancing their ability to make impactful changes in emergency medicine.

Application Information:

• The program uses the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for application submissions. It offers 11 PGY-1 positions and participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
• A complete application includes transcripts, MSPE, three letters of recommendation (ideally including two from Emergency Medicine physicians and at least one SLOE), USMLE Step 1, Step 2 scores (when available), and a letter of recommendation from the Program Director if applicable.
• Application deadlines and interview dates are specified, with invitations sent on a rolling basis starting in early October and the application deadline set for November 1, 2023.

The residency program at HealthPartners Institute/Regions Hospital prepares its graduates with the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to excel in any emergency medicine setting. It emphasizes early procedural experience, a strong foundation in critical care, and a commitment to serving a diverse patient population. The supportive, resident-centered learning environment together with opportunities for research and advocacy make this program a highly rewarding choice for those aspiring to pursue a career in emergency medicine.