Emergency Medicine Residency at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Welcome to the UH Center for Emergency Medicine's Residency Program
In partnership with Case Western Reserve University, our residency program is built on a foundation of growth and development. We are dedicated to helping you become not only an exceptional clinician, but also a strong leader and lifelong learner. Our mission is to train world-class emergency physicians who are prepared to practice in any setting.
Whether your path leads you to a major academic medical center, a community hospital, or an under-resourced international environment, we will equip you with the skills and experience needed to thrive.
Through a carefully designed curriculum of graduated responsibility, we ensure that each stage of your training challenges you, supports your growth, and prepares you for the next step in your career.
Our Clinical Training Sites
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
- Academic, urban, tertiary care ED that serves as the residency's primary clinical site
- Annual ED Volume: 80,000+ visits
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Dedicated 10-bed clinical decision unit overseen by the ED gives residents experience with observation medicine
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's
- Academic, tertiary care, pediatric ED
- Annual ED Volume: 32,000+ visits
- Only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in Cleveland
- Staffed 24/7 by Pediatric EM trained staff
- Pediatric EM experience is integrated longitudinally into all EM blocks during residency
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
- Community, suburban ED
- Annual ED Volume: 50,000+ visits
- Located less than 10 miles from UH-CMC
- High performing operational model to emphasize throughput and patient experience
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center
- Suburban community hospital in Parma, OH
- Annual ED volume: 38,300 visits
- Level 3 Trauma Center
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
- Community, rural hospital in Chardon, OH
- Annual ED volume: 22,00 visits (adults: 20,000, peds: 2100)
- Level 3 Trauma Center
Resident & Fellows' Website
For a further look into our Fellowship and Residency program, visit us on our LandofEM webpage

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