Leading Emergency Care | Innovation, Scholarship, Compassion

We strive to deliver the best in care to the NYC and WCM community.

About the Department of Emergency Medicine

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Dr. Rahul Sharma,

Barbara and Stephen Friedman Professor and Chair





The Department of Emergency Medicine comprises highly-trained and skilled clinical specialists whose mission is to deliver the highest quality patient care, exceptional education and rigorous research.

Read more about the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Multidisciplinary Experts

Our multi-disciplinary team of experts are national leaders in the areas of critical care, telemedicine innovation, physician well-being and patient-centered care.

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Innovative Curriculum

Our distinguished faculty offers a curriculum that incorporates the latest advancements and best practices in emergency medicine, including several residency and fellowship programs as well as medical student electives.

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Research & Collaboration

Ranked in the top 10 for NIH funding in 2024, our department is an up-and-coming national leader in research with broad impact on the field of Emergency Medicine through the development of novel, innovative, and collaborative projects in a multitude of research domains.

Research Initiatives

Associate Research Program

WCM Center for Virtual Care 

WCM Center for Virtual Care

Our Center for Virtual Care improves the delivery of virtual care services across the health system through telemedicine training programs for practitioners at all levels and across clinical specialties.

Virtual Care

DedicatED

DedicatED fosters a culture of awareness, opportunity, and excellence across the Department of Emergency Medicine. Through programming in education, recruitment, mentorship, and outreach, we aim to strengthen collaboration, cultivate future leaders, and advance our shared commitment to health equity.

Learn more about how we promote growth and opportunity in Emergency Medicine.

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Wellness

Our award-winning physician wellness program enables faculty and staff to thrive personally and professionally by focusing on creating a collaborative work environment with an emphasis on well-being, outreach, and community service.

Faculty Wellness Program

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Peer Connect

Latest News & Upcoming Events

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ACEP - 2025 Scientific Assembly

The Department will have a robust presence at the ACEP Annual Meeting, held from September 7 - 10, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 11 faculty members, 2 residents, and 2 students are presenting a...

The Real World as a Laboratory: Redefining Drug Discovery and Safety with AI

Drug Use and AI
The real world may be a better testing ground than an actual laboratory for understanding the side effects of drugs, discovering new drugs, and repurposing existing drugs. Traditional clinical trials...
Nov 07
8:30am to 4:30pmGriffis Faculty Club, 1300 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065

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