Emergency Medicine
Welcome to the Department of Emergency Medicine
Whether you are exploring the world of Emergency Medicine as a medical school elective, considering Emergency Medicine as a residency or looking at relocating your emergency medicine practice, you have come to the right place. Our mission is to optimize and advance the provision of emergency medical care through excellence in education, research, and community service. The Department of Emergency Medicine is extremely proud to be part of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta.
Programs
Undergraduate
The undergraduate program, known for its award-winning teaching, provides students with comprehensive emergency department exposure, from initial shadowing to rotations, under the guidance of dedicated emergency medicine physicians.
Postgraduate
The Postgraduate Residency Program offers specialized training in Emergency Medicine, accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and includes essential rotations and resources for residents across various disciplines.
Continuous Professional Learning
Learn about accredited educational events and resources in Emergency Medicine, including group learning activities, journal clubs, and various conferences and courses.
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Comprehensive Training Programs
Our five year Emergency Medicine training is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, with an additional year for Family Medicine residents through the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
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Practical Clinical Experience
Our department offers exceptional clinical experience in emergency medicine rotations, essential for hands-on learning, to students and residents across programs.
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Leadership in Emergency Medicine Research
The department excels in emergency medicine research, contributing significantly to fields like injury prevention, triage, disaster medicine, AI, and health equity.
Message from the Chair
Our mission is to enhance emergency medical care through excellence in education, research, and community service. We're committed to understanding and embodying this mission, using best evidence and technology for exceptional patient care, and treating those who are sick, injured, or scared with care, respect, and dignity. Our mission and values guide us to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives.
I'm inspired by "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Expupéry, and a specific quote that shapes my vision as Chair: "If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." My challenge to all of you, is "to long for the immensity of the sea", embrace the possibilities of what our department can become and to join us on this journey.
Bill Sevcik BEd, MD, FRCPC, Founder, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Chair, Associate Professor Department of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics
