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Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine Fellowships

International health work is an important part of emergency medicine at Johns Hopkins. Our faculty, fellows and residents have participated in international work and programs around the world. The Department of Emergency Medicine has formed a partnership with the Department of International Health in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to create the Center for Refugee and Disaster Response, a leading research and training center for the response to disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies.

Administration Fellowship

International Fellowship

Assistant Chief of Service Fellowship

Medical Legal Fellowship
Critical Care FellowshipObservation Medicine
EMS FellowshipResearch Fellowship
Disaster Fellowship

Ultrasound Fellowship

 

Critical Care Fellowship

Critical Care Fellowship

Critical Care Fellowship
Director:Julius Pham, MD
Goal:To train board prepared
Emergency Medicine physicians
to become nationally recognized
leaders in critical care and
emergency medicine
  
Description:

Integrated program Emergency
Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology
SICU and WICU based
Trauma
Transplant
Vascular
Thoracic
Orthopedic
Oncology
Endoscopy
Surgery
Ultrasound
ED
Electives (CCU, PICU, Burn ICU,
NICU, MICU)
Research

  
Clinical Effort:ED (JHH or JHBMC)
Average 1 day a week
  
Prerequisites:Board Prepared or Certified in EM
  
Program Length:2 years
  
Positions:2 per year
  
Start Date:Usually July 1, but mid-year candidates can be considered
  
Contact:Julius Pham, MD
jpham3@jhmi.edu

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Ultrasound Fellowship

Ultrasound Fellowship

Ultrasound Fellowship
Director:Beatrice Hoffmann, MD, PhD, RDMS
Goal:Expert proficiency in EM ultrasound
Understanding and experience in research
related to EMUltrasonongraphy
Proficiency in Ultrasound Teaching and
Quality Assurance Programs
RDMS Certification Preparation
Train Leaders and Directors of
EM US programs
  
Description:ED (JHH, JHBMC) experience with
multiple instruments/applications
Cardiac Ultrasound Suite
OB/GYN Ultrasound Suite
Vascular Ultrasound Suite
Scholarship requirement with
Research Faculty
Administration and Quality Assurance
 
Clinical Effort:ED (JHH or JHBMC)
2 - 21/2 days a week
 
Prerequisites:Board Prepared or Certified in EM
 
Program Length:1 year
 
Positions:1 per year
 
Start Date:Usually July 1, but mid-year candidates
can be considered
 
Contact:Beatrice Hoffmann, MD, PhD, RDMS
bhoffma8@jhmi.edu

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Research Fellowship

Research Fellowship

Research Fellowship
Director:Richard Rothman, MD, PhD
Goal:To train physician scientists to
become independent investigators
and nationally recognized leaders
emergency medicine research
 
Description:

Emphasized areas include:
Health services, outcomes and
patient safety, infections and
translational research, injury
prevention, and disaster medicine

Intensive mentorship
Course work
Possible degrees: MPH, MHSc, PhD
Experience in all aspects of research

 
Clinical Effort:ED (JHH or JHBMC)
Average 1 day a week
 
Prerequisites:Board Medicine Prepared or
Certified in Emergency Medicine
 
Program Length:2 years (PhD requires 4 yrs commitment)
 
Positions:No limit
 
Start Date:Usually July 1, but mid-year
candidates can be considered
 
Contact:

Richard Rothman, MD, PhD
rrothman@jhmi.edu
Phone: 410-614-5933
Fax: 410-502-8881

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EMS Fellowship
EMS Fellowship
EMS Fellowship
Director:Nelson Tang, MD
Goal:To train future medical directors of
EMS with academic abilities
 
Description:

Combined program of administration,
incident command experience, teaching
and scholarship. Direct field experience
with law enforcement special operations,
critical care ground & air transport,
and mass gatherings. Training and
operational support for US Secret
Service, Immigration and Customs
and MD State Police.
 
Formal courses available at JHU

 
Clinical Effort:ED (JHH, JHBMC, JHCHGH)
2 - 21/2 a week
 
Prerequisites:Board Prepared or Certified in EM
Demonstration of previous interest
 
Program Length:1 year (2 years with MPH)
 
Positions:2
 
Start Date:Usually July 1, but mid-year
candidates can be considered
 
Contact:

Nelson Tang, MD
ntang@jhmi.edu
Phone: 410-614-5934
Fax: 410-955-0141

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International Fellowship
International Fellowship
International Fellowship
Director:Alex Vu, MD, MPH
Goal:To develop academic leaders in
international disaster and
humanitarian relief.
 
Description:International health work is an important part of emergency medicine at Johns Hopkins. Our faculty, fellows and residents have participated in international work and programs around the world. The Department of Emergency Medicine has formed a partnership with the Department of International Health in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to create the Center for Refugee and Disaster Response, a leading research and training center for the response to disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies.

Courses and practicum with international
placements.
MPH degree is a usual component.

 
Clinical Effort:2 - 21/2 a week
 
Prerequisites:Graduate training in Emergency Medicine only
 
Program Length:2 years
 
Positions:Up to 3
 
Start Date:Usually July 1, but mid-year candidates can be considered
 
Contact:Alex Vu, MD, MPH
avu3@jhmi.edu

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Observation Medicine
Acute Care Fellowship
Observation Medicine
Director: Peter Hill, MSc, MD
Goal:To produce innovative academic leaders
of Observation Medicine.
  
Description:

Combined clinical, administrative and research program. Clinical activity is at JHH EACU and main ED. Research and administration include intensive mentorship respectively.

Courses and degree programs available in Business Administration or Health Business Administration, or MPH.

  
Clinical Effort:2 - 21/2 a week
  
Prerequisites:Board Prepared or Certified in
Emergency Medicine
  
Program Length:1year (2 years with degree program)
  
Positions:1 per year
  
Start Date:Usually July 1, but mid-year
candidates can be considered
  
Contact:Peter Hill, MSc, MD
phill@jhmi.edu

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Medical Legal Fellowship

Legal Fellowship
Medical Legal Fellowship
Director:Fred Levy, MD, JD
Goals:

To develop leaders in the emerging field of Medicine and the Law.

To train proficient medical expert witnesses.

 
Description:

Scholarship training in medical legal and
health policy issues, particularly as they
pertain to Emergency Medicine.

Placement in Law Office or Hospital Legal Department.

Placement in Legislators Office (State or Federal.)

Developed Didactic Program Training in, and experience as,
expert witness.

 
Clinical Effort:2 - 21/2 a week
 
Prerequisites:Graduate training in Emergency Medicine
preferred, but will consider candidates
from any field of Medicine or Law.
 
Program Length:1 year
 
Positions:1 per year
 
Start Date:Usually July 1, but mid-year candidates can be considered
 
Contact:Fred Levy, MD, JD
flevy1@jhmi.edu

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Disaster Fellowship
Disaster Fellowship
Disaster Fellowship
Director:Thomas Kirsch, MD, MPH
Goal:To train academic leaders of Disaster Preparedness
 
Description:

Fellowship sponsored by:
Department of Emergency Medicine CEPAR and PACER
Emphasis on academics and scholarship
Field experience in national and international theaters
Degree programs available (Master, PhD)

 
Clinical Effort:2 - 21/2 days a week
 
Prerequisites:Board Certified or Prepared in Emergency Medicine
Other Post-graduate background considered
 
Program Length:2 years
 
Positions:No limit
 
Start Date:Usually July 1, but mid-year candidates can be considered
 
Contact:

Thomas Kirsch, MD, MPH
tkirsch@jhmi.edu

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Assistant Chief of Service
Assistant Chief of Service Fellowship
Assistant Chief of Service
Director:Gabor D. Kelen, MD
Goal:

To train well rounded academic faculty
leaders for positions in major academic centers

 
Description:

Jewel of all JHU fellowships Mentored directly by Chair of Emergency Medicine

Program includes advanced experience:

Administration
Teaching
Research
Clinical Supervision

 
Clinical Effort:2  days a week
Prerequisites:

Board Certified or Prepared in Emergency Medicine

Program Length:2 years
Positions:Up to 3
Start Date:Usually July 1, but mid-year candidates can be considered
Contact:

Gabor D. Kelen, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Emergency Medicine
gkelen@jhmi.edu
Phone: 410-955-8191
Fax: 410-614-7298

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Administrative
Administration Fellowship
Administrative Fellowship
Director:James Scheulen, PA-C, MBA
Goal:

To educate the next generation of business and operational leaders in
Emergency Medicine

 
Description:

Active participation in operations and business analysis of all parts
of JHM Emergency Medicine Active mentorship and scholarship
in management principles

 
Clinical Effort:2 - 21/2 days a week
 
Prerequisites:

Board Certified or Prepared in Emergency Medicine

 
Program Length:1 year
 
Positions:1 - 2
 
Start Date:Usually July 1, but mid-year candidates can be considered
 
Contact:

James Scheulen , PA-C, MBA
410-955-5204
scheule@jhmi.edu


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