Jefferson Health Northeast Program

The Jefferson Health Northeast Emergency Medicine Residency Program offers an enriching and comprehensive educational experience in the field of emergency medicine. With over 35 years in training Emergency Medicine physicians, the program stands out for its community focus while maintaining strong academic ties. It is designed to prepare residents to confidently practice Emergency Medicine in any setting, benefiting from the diverse clinical environments provided by its three hospitals in Northeast Philadelphia and lower Bucks County.

The program offers both a 4-year Emergency Medicine and 5-year dual training programs, which are comprehensively structured to cover a wide range of learning opportunities. Residents will rotate through high-volume emergency departments, including a Level II Trauma Center, ensuring exposure to a variety of medical scenarios, from urban to suburban settings. This setup aims to prepare residents for careers across the entire spectrum of Emergency Medicine with a focus on clinical, administrative, teaching, and research skills.

Residents will gain experience in pediatric emergency medicine, emergency ultrasonography, critical care medicine, anesthesia, obstetrics, adult & pediatric critical care, toxicology, burn care, and trauma. The program also allows for elective rotations and research experience tailored to meet individual needs.

An essential part of the educational curriculum, weekly academic conferences, resident presentations, simulation, and board review sessions are conducted to enhance learning. The didactic and clinical curricula are designed to foster an environment of academic inquiry, challenging residents to develop a broad range of skills essential for the practice of evidence-based medicine.

The program emphasizes high-quality patient care, patient safety, and education, working within a framework of graduated clinical responsibility. This philosophy ensures that as residents progress, their clinical responsibilities increase, reflecting their broadening knowledge and experience.

Application requirements include enrollment in or graduation from an accredited school of medicine, successful completion of the COMLEX or USMLE Examination, at least 2 letters of recommendation (with a strong preference for one from emergency medicine faculty), a personal statement, curriculum vitae, MSPE, and medical school transcript. Interviews are offered on a rolling basis from October through February in a virtual format.

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Jefferson Health in the Northeast is committed to providing an exceptional education in a friendly community environment, welcoming those interested to learn more about what they offer.