Residency Program
Our three-year residency program prepares graduates for careers in all aspects of emergency medicine
The UT Southwestern Department of Emergency Medicine Residency Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Founded in 1996, our program provides an excellent, comprehensive experience and exposure to high-quality emergency medicine and its many subspecialties. We accomplish this by reinforcing the principles of:
- Sound patient care
- Procedural expertise
- Strong clinical and conference teaching
- Innovative research and academic writing
- Humanistic and ethical considerations
- Health Equity and Community Outreach
- Community engagement
- Dedication to lifelong learning
As our goal, we mold well-balanced emergency physicians that excel in academics, community settings, and various fellowships across the country.
Mission Statement
We educate, develop, and mentor clinically excellent, compassionate, well-rounded Emergency Physicians that are committed to service and are ready to excel and lead in any clinical or academic environment. UTSW EM is committed to the development and delivery of leading edge, impactful medical education to a wide array of aspiring health care professionals across various disciplines and our community. As a world class medical center, we feature an innovative approach to training, and focus on health equity, accountability, and service. Quality education and training shall reflect the adaptive nature of medicine, while maintaining the exceptional roots at the core of our institutional mission. These characteristics of our program are in line with UTSW mission of promoting health and a healthy society that enables individuals to achieve their full potential.
What Our Residency Program Offers
Our Commitment
The UT Southwestern Department of Emergency Medicine is committed to enhancing an environment that fosters excellence in health care education, innovation, and discovery.
5:4
Resident Male/Female Ratio
1
Veterans Among Residents
Culture of Support
Our residents support each other through social activities including:
- Monthly journal club meeting
- Monthly podcast club meetings
- Frequent gatherings and activities hosted by trainees and faculty, including flag football, pool volleyball, and bowling
Meet Some of Our Residents
UT Southwestern was an easy choice as soon as I finished my interview day. I knew it was a fantastic program, but what sold me was the passionate and personable residents and faculty who shared the same patient-focused mission as me. I knew if I trained at UT Southwestern, I would get the high patient volume, high acuity, and passionate educators for which I was looking, and I still believe that to this day. To all applicants, whether you're at our county hospital, Parkland, our university hospital, Clements, or Dallas Children's Medical Center, the quality of clinical training is top notch. I hope you consider us for your residency training!
Jason Vadhan, M.D.
Resident
It was definitely nerve-wracking being the first year of students doing virtual interviews during the pandemic. I was worried that I couldn't figure out a "vibe" of a program. This concern didn't exist for UT Southwestern. When I attended the virtual happy hours, and later during the interview, the residents and the attendings had me laughing and smiling the entire time. If our program's supportive feel is that palpable across a virtual screen, you can imagine how much fun we are in person.
Peter Yun, M.D.
Resident
Growing up and completing most of my training in Florida, I thought that was where I would stay. However, after experiencing the supportive family-feel atmosphere during the pre-interview social, I knew I would be packing up and moving to Texas. It was further solidified during my interview day. I am thankful I went with my gut. Training at UT Southwestern, I reap the benefits of learning from our vast number of fellowship-trained faculty in addition to the high volumes and acuity. Best of all are the amazing people who match here and make every day fun.
Jackie Nguyen, M.D.
Resident
I knew immediately after my interview day that UTSW was the perfect fit for me. UTSW allows me to train at the busiest ER in the country, work alongside world-renowned faculty at an academic institution, and get to serve an underserved population. Our faculty give me autonomy, allow me to develop my own practice style, and support me to find my niche and long-term career fulfillment within Emergency Medicine. The best part is my 70 built-in best friends. My co-residents and faculty are my family. They make it all worth it. I know that for the rest of my career, I will be honored to say that I got to train at Parkland Hospital.
Sarah Wells, M.D.
Resident
I love being part of a residency program where the leadership, faculty, and residents exceed expectations. Although I was initially nervous about being part of a large program, my nervousness quickly transformed into a sense of belonging. Residents and faculty become a closely-knit family that supports each other. Training at one of the busiest emergency departments has exposed me to a diverse array of medical conditions and emergencies, enriching my clinical skills and decision-making abilities. Learning from faculty with diverse backgrounds and extensive expertise has given me the privilege to gain insights from some of the very best in the field. I am immensely grateful for the opportunities, experiences, and relationships that my residency program has provided. It has not only exceeded my expectations, but has empowered me to become the best possible emergency physician I can be.
Mounir Contreras Cejin, M.D.
Resident
Leadership
