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.

GW Emergency Medicine
As part of an academic multispecialty group practice, physicians actively collaborate in both the clinical and academic realms. More Information

International Focus
The Department has developed an extensive series of educational and consulting activities that span the globe. More Information

Innovation and Research
Department research focuses on the development of modern medical solutions that enhance the delivery of medical services worldwide. More Information

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.

Worldwide Medical Services

News: Department is Awarded ITT Contract to Manage Kuwait Ambulance System

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Remote Clinical Services

We provide emergency medical response training as well as clinical solutions and management for international organizations, governments and educational facilities around the world.

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International Education

Through International partnerships with Hospitals and Universities, the department plays a critical role in advancing the field of academic Emergency medicine. Two highly acclaimed programs are the ENVOY Program and the International Physician Assistant Development (IPAD) Program.

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Global Health Services

In addition to our extensive international medical solutions, the Department of Emergency Medicine provides customized, medical solutions for individual travelers and groups. Global Health Services (GHS) is an exclusive medical support program for individuals and groups requiring a personalized and confidential link to 24/7 immediate medical care.
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