Developing Community-Focused Emergency Medicine Physicians

At University Hospitals St. John Medical Center, our goal is to train, educate, and develop Emergency Medicine residents who are deeply connected to the community we serve. We strive to prepare physicians who deliver the highest quality care, work effectively as part of a medical team, demonstrate empathy and compassion, and recognize the importance of lifelong learning to continually grow throughout their careers.

UH St. John Medical Center, located in Westlake, Ohio, offers residents the opportunity to treat and care for a diverse patient population. The hospital exposes residents to a wide variety of medical pathology and trauma.

Program Features Include:

• Four-year Program with an Emphasis on Critical Care
• Engaging Didactic Sessions Utilizing Foundations of Emergency Medicine Curriculum
• Quarterly Simulation Training
• Rosh Review Membership
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Plan
  • Annual Educational Stipend
  • GME Sponsored Board Review Course Once During Residency 
  • GME Sponsored Research Presentation at Educational Conference during Residency
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Collegial Atmosphere
• Program Leadership Invested in Resident Well-Being
• RQI for BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS

Rotation Sites

• UH St. John Medical Center – Westlake, Ohio
• UH Cleveland Medical Center – Cleveland, Ohio
• UH Parma Medical Center – Parma, Ohio
• MetroHealth Medical Center – Cleveland, Ohio
• Akron Children’s Hospital – Akron, Ohio

Rotation Highlights

• Level I Trauma Experience at MetroHealth Medical Center and UH Cleveland Medical Center with optional Life Flight Rotation at MetroHealth Medical Center
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine rotations at Akron Children’s Hospital
• PICU Experience at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s
• 17% Pediatric Volume in the Emergency Room at St. John Medical Center
• ED Ultrasound Training
• Community EMS Experience
• Orientation Emergency Medicine Block