Department of Emergency Medicine

Our People Change Lives

We're dedicated to making a difference and transforming the future of emergency care through research, education and service.

Together, We Define Emergency Care

Our vision is an emergency care system that engages our learners, patients and the entire health care system to provide solutions to the growing need and complexity of emergency medical care. We pursue this mission through advanced clinical practice, cutting edge research, innovative education, and service to the health system, community, and our global partners.

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Emergency Medicine Information for Patients

About

Learn about our mission to improve people's lives and our contributions to local and global communities.

Education

We take a multidisciplinary approach to training future leaders in the field of emergency medicine.

Research

Our research focuses on preclinical, clinical, implementation and policy aspects of emergency medicine and critical care.

People

Meet our team of dedicated educators, multidisciplinary researchers, and passionate learners and leaders.

Divisions

Our divisions span critical care, clinical informatics, emergency medical services, and ultrasound.

Patient Care

As a leader in customer service, we provide the highest quality of care to patients and their families.

Emergency Medicine Internal Website

Resources and information for current Emergency Medicine faculty, learners, and staff.

Emergency Medicine Intranet

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Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

Since 1999, the Department of Emergency Medicine has transformed care, education, and research. Explore the pioneers, milestones and innovations shaping our history—and see how we're shaping the future.

Explore Our 25-Year Journey

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Your gift can help our physicians provide the highest-quality care while contributing to major advances in patient care, research, and education.

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Emergency Medicine by the Numbers

905

Flights with Survival Flight in 2025

#3

NIH funded Emergency Medicine department in the US, 2025

$16.9 million

NIH funding, 2025

Featured News & Stories

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Philanthropy News

Small comforts make a world of difference

Thanks to donor support, upgrades like warm blankets, comfortable seating, and snacks are now available in Adult Emergency Services at Michigan Medicine.

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Department News

Department of Emergency Medicine Celebrates 25 Years at Anniversary Town Hall

The University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine brought together faculty, staff, trainees, alumni, and former leaders on October 22 to celebrate its 25th anniversary and reflect on the people and accomplishments that have shaped its history.

Health Lab

4 ways to teach your teen safe driving habits

New motorists cause a disproportionate number of distracted driving accidents. That’s why laying the groundwork for safe habits must begin before your teen gets the keys.

Health Lab Podcast

Human Rabies Exposures Growing Across the Country

Infectious disease experts weigh in on what to do if you think you’ve been exposed to rabies.

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Department News

Into the Current: Dr. Nate Hunt Brings Specialized Water Rescue Expertise Back to Michigan Medicine

This year, Nate Hunt, MD, Director of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fellowship program, Medical Director of Survival Flight, and clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine, spent a week at the school in South Bend, Indiana.

Health Lab

Emergency room intervention pairs smartphone, telehealth counseling to reduce risky firearm behavior

Among U.S. teens and young adults, firearm violence accounts for about 65,000 emergency department visits annually, and 60% of all firearm deaths in this age group are the result of interpersonal violence.