Emergency Medicine Education and Training
The UC Irvine School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine oversees an extensive emergency medicine education program. Each year, we train more than 100 medical students, 27 residents and around 10 fellows.
We have a stellar history of training top-notch physicians, many of whom now work within the department as faculty. We can do this because more than half of our core faculty have advanced degrees in education, public health and business, ensuring students learn from leaders in the field of medical education. We are proud to be a consistent leader in academics, research and operations for our hospital and our specialty.
The department offer opportunities for growth and development through our clerkship and scholarship programs.
Explore Opportunities
UC Irvine’s fully accredited, three-year Emergency Medicine Residency program has trained exceptional residents since 1989.
Discover Our Residency Program
The UC Irvine Department of Emergency Medicine offers a range of state-of-the-art fellowship training programs to well-qualified residency graduates.
Explore Our FellowshipsThe UC Irvine Department of Emergency Medicine offers a range of ultrasound training programs, representing a realm of knowledge and expertise, where education is not just a process but a transformative experience.
These programs stand out for their commitment to cultivating well-versed professionals at various levels through a meticulously crafted curriculum. With a focus on thorough research and real-world application, trainees are immersed in a learning environment that mirrors the dynamism of the evolving field of ultrasound.
Our effectiveness is in our ability to produce students, residents and fellows who are not only adept at the technical intricacies of ultrasound but are also equipped with an understanding of how it can be applied to the broader healthcare landscape. UC Irvine’s ultrasound education programs are a beacon of excellence, shaping future leaders and innovators in the field of diagnostic imaging.
Point-of-care ultrasound instructional opportunities offered:
- MS1-MS4 ultrasound didactics
- Advanced ultrasound elective for MS4 (home and visiting students)
- Monthly resident ultrasound simulation and task trainer sessions
- Bimonthly medical student ultrasound IV task trainer training
- Nurse practitioner credentialing scan shifts
- Faculty credentialing scan shifts
- Medical student integrated ultrasound competency curriculum scan shifts
- Nerve block shifts
- Family medicine didactics
- PGY-1 resident ultrasound rotation
- PGY-3 resident ultrasound elective rotation
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound Fellowship (EUFAC-accredited)
- Ultrasound Sabbatical Fellowship Program
- Biannual P.U.L.S.E. UCI Ultrasound CME Conference
Administration
At the heart of this program lie four state-of-the-art Mindray TE7 Max machines and six TEX machines with AI capabilities, affording trainees with access to the finest point-of-care ultrasound technologies. In the high-acuity Emergency Department of UCI Medical Center, the ultrasound team conducts weekly quality assurance education meetings. In these sessions, the team reviews every ultrasound scan from the previous week, ensuring accuracy to elevate patient care and training opportunities.
Overview
EMIG is a student organization at UC Irvine School of Medicine for those interested in emergency medicine careers.
Mission & Activities
The group connects students with residency information, career guidance, and hands-on experiences in emergency, disaster and wilderness medicine.
Resources & Engagement:
The EMIG site provides updates on emergency medicine at UC Irvine and beyond, helping students stay informed about this dynamic specialty.
Get Involved
For more information or to join, contact Dr. Alisa Wray, EMIG faculty advisor, at awray@hs.uci.edu.
Overview
EMRAP is a clinical research program in collaboration with UC Irvine Biological Sciences 199 at UCI Medical Center, giving undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students hands-on experience in emergency medical research.
Student Experience
Participants engage in research projects, interact with patients and physicians, and receive mentorship from UC Irvine School of Medicine faculty.
Shift Responsibilities
Each four-hour shift includes obtaining patient consent, collecting data and contributing to multiple studies in emergency medicine and trauma care.
Leadership & Learning
Students can take on leadership roles as research liaisons and participate in an academic program led by Bharath Chakravarthy, MD, MPH (Program Director) and Shahram Lotfipour, MD (Faculty Advisor).
Program Goals
EMRAP prepares students for future careers in healthcare, fosters leadership and enhances understanding of clinical emergency medicine and public health needs.
Rural Medicine Elective Rotation in Critical Access Hospital
The UC Irvine Department of Emergency Medicine is pleased to offer a new rotation opportunity for residents from programs nationwide who are interested in rural medicine, critical access hospitals and wilderness medicine.
Texts and Readings
- Harwood-Nuss’ Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine, fourth edition, edited by Ann Harwood-Nuss et al.
- Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, fifth edition, Judith E. Tintinalli et al.
- Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine, third edition, Roberts and Hedges
- The Radiology of Emergency Medicine, fourth edition, John H. Harris and William H. Harris