We strive to deliver the best in care to the NYC and WCM community.
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.
Our multi-disciplinary team of experts are national leaders in the areas of critical care, telemedicine innovation, physician well-being and patient-centered care.
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.
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.
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.
The Department of Emergency Medicine's Diversity Committee (DiversifiED) fosters and enhances awareness of diversity, inclusiveness, and belonging for all clinical and non-clinical providers through education, collaboration, and outreach.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in Emergency Medicine.
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.
