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New and exciting contributions to emergency medicine are happening every day. Faculty, staff and students in the Department of Emergency Medicine at IU School of Medicine regularly contribute to the research and study of emergency medicine as well as the education of future practitioners.

Residency portrait 1979

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Emergency Medicine Residency

The Emergency Medicine Residency program, launched in 1976 under Frank Black, MD, has steadily grown into the largest three-year emergency medicine residency in the country, known for its academic rigor and national leadership.

Join us for a celebratory weekend Aug. 28–29 that includes a CME event and formal gala.

Join the celebration

Recent Stories

Photo of Daniel Rusyniak lecturing along with Department of Emergency Medicine 50th anniversary logo.

Residency 50th anniversary CME speaker spotlight: Q&A with Daniel Rusyniak

As part of the Department of Emergency Medicine’s 50th anniversary CME celebration, Rusyniak will lead a dynamic discussion on the intersection of public health, state policy and emergency medicine in Indiana and beyond.

February 26, 2026

Portrait of Cami Pfennig along with Department of Emergency Medicine 50th anniversary logo.

Residency 50th anniversary CME speaker spotlight: Q&A with Cami Pfennig

As part of the Department of Emergency Medicine’s 50th anniversary CME celebration, Pfennig will present a review of evidence-based interventions to rapidly identify and manage life-threatening electrolyte emergencies to improve patient outcomes.

February 24, 2026

Portrait of Jerry Snow along with Department of Emergency Medicine 50th anniversary logo.

Residency 50th anniversary CME speaker spotlight: Q&A with Jerry Snow

As part of the Department of Emergency Medicine’s 50th anniversary CME celebration, Snow will provide an update on evolving drug trends, new synthetic substances and clinical considerations for emergency and toxicology practice.

February 19, 2026

Portrait of Jennifer Sullivan along with Department of Emergency Medicine 50th anniversary logo.

Residency 50th anniversary CME speaker spotlight: Q&A with Jennifer Sullivan

As part of the Department of Emergency Medicine’s 50th anniversary CME celebration, Sullivan will lead a dynamic discussion on the intersection of public health, state policy and emergency medicine in Indiana and beyond.

February 17, 2026

Portrait of Dr. Ben Hunter along with Department of Emergency Medicine 50th anniversary logo

Residency 50th anniversary CME speaker spotlight: Q&A with Benton Hunter

As part of the Department of Emergency Medicine’s 50th anniversary CME celebration, Hunter's lecture will review recent high-impact studies on the emergency department diagnosis and treatment of acute stroke, highlighting research from the past year that may influence clinical practice and emphasizing evidence-based evaluation.

February 13, 2026