Department of Emergency Medicine

Welcome From Benjamin Sun, MD, MPP – Chair. Our physicians, nurses, residents, and staff work hard every day to keep Penn EM at the forefront of emergency care. We strive to continuously improve care quality, efficiency, and patient experience. Penn Medicine consistently ranks among the top medical centers in the nation, and our Department enjoys high quality consultation services and interactions with top programs in orthopedics, trauma surgery, oncology, neurology and other specialty areas.
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Residency program

Our four-year curriculum allows residents a greater breadth and depth of clinical experience with unparalleled exposure to pediatrics, ultrasound, and critical care.

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Fellowship programs

Learn about the Department of Emergency Medicine fellowship programs.

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OEM residency program

Established in 1997, the UPENN Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency program meets a critical need by providing mid-career physicians formal, ACGME accredited, NIOSH and HRSA supported residency training.

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About us

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical care, training the future leaders of emergency medicine, and creating new knowledge through innovative research.

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Research

Our Department has a broad range of vigorous research programs, providing opportunities for residents, students and fellows to get involved and pursue scholarly projects.

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Faculty and staff

Meet the faculty and staff for the Department of Emergency Medicine.

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Education and training

Learn more about student education and the internal medicine residency program at the Department of Emergency Medicine and Occupational and Environmental Medicine.