The GW Department of Emergency Medicine provides emergency patient care to three hospitals, educates the next generation of health professionals and provides a wide range of innovative emergency medicine consulting services.

The Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) of The George Washington University is actively involved in a wide range of Emergency Medicine-related clinical, educational, research, and consulting programs. In support of our medical student, resident, and fellowship education programs and clinical research programs, the DEM staffs the ED’s of three hospitals including one hospital-based Hyperbarics / Wound Care program. The DEM also offers a wide range of Emergency Medicine consulting activities including: medical support for the travel assistance and commercial shipping industries, staffing solutions for remote clinics, telemedicine-related services, community-oriented emergency care programs.

Our mission is to provide excellent emergency patient care, train the next generation of health professionals, create new knowledge in the fields of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Management, and continually innovate.

Programs & Services

Featured Programs

Operated out of the GW Department of Emergency Medicine, Maritime Medical Access utilizes telemedicine to aid ships at sea.

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Education

Emergency Medicine Residency

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the George Washington University is sponsored by the George Washington University Medical Center in collaboration with the INOVA Fairfax Hospital Center. The DEM also sponsors a series of Fellowships that will create a new generation of Emergency Medicine leaders domestically and globally. Click on the link below to learn more.

Event Medical Staffing

The GW Event Medical Staffing Division is a preferred providerfor the Walter E. WashingtonConvention Center and also provides on-site medical staffing to the RonaldReagan Building and International Trade Center, Gaylord National Harbor, as wellas other notable conference and event venues in the DC-metro area

For Information on how we can best assist in staffing your next event, pleaseContact: 202-741-2918 or email dcasares@mfa.gwu.edu

About GW-Event Medical Staffing
Developing an emergency preparedness plan has become a standard requirement fortoday’s meeting and event planners. The Department of Emergency Medicine at TheGeorge Washington University can assist in creating a medical staffing solutionfor your next event. From private parties to mass gatherings, we can provide a comprehensivemedical staffing solution. The risk for medical emergencies increases with largerevents. Understanding the characteristics of your attendees, event type, and environmentall become critical when developing a plan in order to mitigate the risk for yourorganization and your attendees.

The GW Department of Emergency Medicine provides the following medical staffingand event medicine services:

  • Licensed medical professionals to provide First Aid services to any participant at your event.
  • Comprehensive assistance in determining which level of medical providers are best suited for your event.
  • We offer four provider levels:
    • EMT-Basic
    • EMT- Paramedic
    • Registered Nurse (RN)
    • Emergency Medicine Physicians
  • All medical supplies needed during your event
  • All medical providers have 24/7 support from GW Emergency Physicians
  • We provide documentation for each medical encounter
  • Complete medical planning, staffing, and medical direction for large events

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