Fellowships in Emergency Medicine

One of the biggest questions for EM residents is whether or not to do a Fellowship after residency. Here is some information gathered at the recent SAEM Southeastern Regional Meeting. More information is always available at the SAEM website.

Job Seekers Triad

• Content/Quality of Job
• Remuneration
• Location

Numbers for 2003
Programs: 130 Fellows:104

Why do a Fellowship in EM?

1. Increased job satisfaction
2. More highly sought after for Academic Attending Positions
3. More highly sought after for leadership positions in private groups

ACGME Certification

1. Peds
2. Tox
3. Sports Medicine

RDMS Certification in Ultrasound

Evaluating a program

1. Service requirements
2. Quality of clinical service (not just Fast Track)
3. Salary

Fellowship Directors

1. Want someone really interested
2. Beware of programs looking for warm bodies

The Big 3

1. Peds
2. EMS
3. Tox

Other Opportunities

1. U/S
2. Critical Care
   
3. International EM (12-15 programs)
4. Cardiovascular Emergencies
   
5. Faculty Development (Wright State)

• Teaching
• Research
• Service/Administration

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