Department of Emergency Medicine

Faculty supervised tactical operations training with local uniformed services.

The region's only Level 1 adult trauma center.

Here at Louisville, progressive autonomy in medical decision-making is highly valued. This builds confidence early and allows us to develop our own identity and individuality. Nothing better prepares you for real-world medicine than taking personal responsibility for your own patients.-- Justin Coomes, PG I

Competency-based training that leads to practice-ready emergency physicians prepared for ABEM certification.

Expanding knowledge through opportunities outside the traditional learning environment.

Numerous opportunities to develop procedural skills.

Training tomorrow's leading physicians through simulation and bedside teaching.

Forging professional camaraderie and lifelong bonds.

The Program Director, staff, and emergency medicine faculty of the Department of Emergency Medicine are committed to providing the highest quality emergency medicine education to students and residents.  By consistently adhering to national educational standards, by successful innovation, and by motivating individuals to achieve to their highest potential we strive to develop professional, practice-ready emergency medicine specialist physicians.