Emergency medicine could be the perfect specialty to pursue, whether inspired by Grey’s Anatomy’s Level 1 Trauma Center or just seeking to work in a fast-paced specialty field. But which medical schools are best suited for emergency medicine studies?
Research indicates that Emergency Medicine residencies typically last three or four years. Research also shows that it is one of the most sought-after specialties among medical students, with male students more likely to opt for it.
1. Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins University was established by 19th century Maryland philanthropist Johns Hopkins and today stands as one of America’s oldest and prestigious educational institutions, boasting top-rated undergraduate and graduate programs across its nine world-class academic divisions in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, DC.
Since its foundation in 2004, its purpose has been to advance human knowledge by teaching students to locate, assess, and disseminate information. Today, however, its vision remains the same; yet to truly advance humanity requires both external knowledge and internal character development as part of its goal.
Homewood, the primary campus in Baltimore, provides undergraduates with a classic college experience with red-brick buildings and expansive green quads reminiscent of those found elsewhere. Centered around Johns Hopkins Hospital and spanning multiple city blocks topped with their iconic dome, Homewood also includes three schools of medicine (School of Medicine), nursing (School of Nursing), and public health (Bloomberg School of Public Health), fraternities/sororities from National Panhellenic Conference as well as 11 Multicultural Greek Council.)
2. Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) stands as one of the premier medical schools worldwide for emergency medicine, as well as being among the top US private schools when it comes to research funding from National Institutes of Health.
Ben Taub Hospital’s Emergency Medicine clerkship rotation provides students with hands-on learning in performing emergency procedures like lacerations repairs, incision and drainage procedures and splinting laceration repairs as well as weekly case and team-based learning didactics.
Baylor boasts a diverse student body and places an emphasis on hiring individuals committed to excellence in research, education, healthcare, and community service. Furthermore, they offer scholarship programs based on merit, need and personal circumstances for its students; work-study opportunities help reduce tuition cost while students may also take out loans from government sources to finance their studies.
3. University of California San Francisco
University of California San Francisco stands out as a top medical school in California, committed to improving global health through biomedical research and graduate-level education in biological sciences and healthcare professions. Their faculty includes seven Nobel Prize winners and 31 members of the National Academy of Sciences.
UCSF’s excellence can be seen through its specialty programs’ rankings: first in AIDS treatment, second for internal medicine and women’s health services, fourth in drug/alcohol abuse education and sixth for family medicine. Furthermore, their medical program ranks highly for geriatrics care – tied for first place among other schools.
UCSF stands out as an attractive option for applicants interested in emergency medicine and primary care, due to their unique closed-file interview process; their interview committee does not know anything about your application narrative, personal background or demonstrated passions and activities before meeting with you for an interview. This ensures unbiased discussion regarding your fit with their program.
4. New York University
New York University, known as one of the New Ivy League schools, boasts outstanding academic programs. Situated near Washington Square Park in Manhattan, its campus provides students with excellent facilities. However, due to its high tuition and cost associated with attendance at NYU students should expect significant debt upon graduating.
NYU students are driven and passionate. It offers the ideal atmosphere for people who know exactly what they want out of life as well as those still exploring themselves. NYU can be quite intense at times; therefore those who can handle its intensity best and thrive off its challenge should apply here.
Visit NYU in person and talk to current students, stay overnight, attend classes and experience what the school is about firsthand. Each school offers something different; make sure to visit multiple and make the decision that best fits for you.