Curriculum
Emergency Medicine Residency
Educational Experience
MetroHealth’s residency program offers rigorous training in a research-focused, immersive environment. Some highlights of the program include:
- Ground and air pre-hospital care
- Quarterly simulation experiences through the MetroHealth Simulation Institute on site for learning critical life-saving skills
- Monthly cadaver lab with 5 – 7 cadavers
- Comprehensive point-of-care ultrasound education for medical students, residents, fellows and physician faculty
- Opportunity to teach medical students and EMT/paramedics in the Emergency Department as well as the classroom
- Weekly didactics with 1 day per month held at Cleveland Clinic
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Objectives:
- Focus on acquiring skills and sound knowledge base
- Gain broad exposure to principles and practice of emergency medicine
- Receive instruction by attending physicians in the Emergency Department
| Emergency Medicine (MetroHealth and Cleveland Clinic) | 24 weeks |
| Medical Intensive Care Unit-Step Down (MetroHealth) | 4 weeks |
| Anesthesia (Cleveland Clinic-Hillcrest Hospital) (1 Week Vacation) |
4 weeks |
| Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Cleveland Clinic – Fairview & Hillcrest Hospitals) | 4 weeks |
| Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine (MetroHealth) (1 Week Vacation) |
4 weeks |
| Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Cleveland Clinic) | 4 weeks |
| Trauma Surgery (MetroHealth) | 4 weeks |
| Obstetrics-Labor and Delivery (MetroHealth) (1 Week Vacation) |
4 weeks |
Objectives:
- Focus on critically ill and injured patients in the Emergency Department
- Focus on development of critical care and lifesaving skills on off-service rotations
| Emergency Medicine (MetroHealth and Cleveland Clinic) (1 Week of Vacation in 3 of the rotation months) |
36 weeks |
| Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Cleveland Clinic) | 4 weeks |
| Medical Intensive Care Unit (MetroHealth) | 4 weeks |
| Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (MetroHealth) | 4 weeks |
| Elective | 4 weeks |
Objectives:
- Focus on issues unique to emergency medicine
- Directly manage critically ill and/or injured patients
- Learn direction and management of patient flow in the Emergency Department
| Emergency Medicine (MetroHealth and Cleveland Clinic) (1 Week Vacation in 1 of the rotation months) |
41 Weeks |
| Emergency Medical Services and Life Flight (MetroHealth) (Longitudinal – 1 Week per Season) |
3 weeks |
| Community Emergency Medicine (MetroHealth Brecksville and Parma Health Centers) (1 Week Vacation) |
4 weeks |
| Toxicology/Administrative/Simulation (MetroHealth) (1 Week Vacation) |
4 weeks |
Didactics
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at MetroHealth offers a comprehensive and structured didactic curriculum designed to support the development of clinical excellence, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Didactic sessions are held weekly with protected educational time, ensuring residents can fully engage without clinical interruptions.
The curriculum includes a diverse range of educational formats such as case-based discussions, evidence-based lectures, morbidity and mortality conferences, journal clubs, and board review sessions. Core topics are covered in a longitudinal manner to reinforce foundational knowledge while integrating advanced concepts as residents progress through training. Interdisciplinary teaching is emphasized, with contributions from faculty across specialties to provide a well-rounded clinical perspective.
Residents are encouraged to actively participate in the learning process through presentations, leading discussions, and engaging in peer-to-peer teaching. The program also incorporates simulation-based learning, procedural workshops, and quality improvement discussions to enhance practical skills and patient care outcomes.
Tracks
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at MetroHealth has multiple voluntary “track” options for residents looking to specialize or who have a particular interest in a certain area. We currently have the following tracks available:
- Ultrasound
- EMS
- Critical Care
- Medical Education
- Administration
- Sports Medicine
- Wilderness Medicine
- Social Emergency Medicine
Residents can apply to their desired track at the end of PGY1 year. Each track has a specialized curriculum and faculty assigned to it. Upon successful completion of the track, residents will receive a formal certificate of completion.
This is a great opportunity for residents to build their CVs for future jobs and fellowship opportunities. We are always looking to expand our list of track options and welcome residents to propose and help create additional opportunities!