Emergency Medicine

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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.

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

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Indiana Department of Health, IU School of Medicine to improve rural ER obstetric, pediatric care

The Indiana Department of Health has pledged $30 million to a new IU School of Medicine program aimed at improving health outcomes in rural hospitals.

August 12, 2026

Jacob and Jeff Foy sit side-by-side at a table with a gold curtain behind them. They are both wearing Emergency the Musical T-shirts and dark colored blazers.

'Emergency the Musical' brings ER to the stage as IU’s emergency medicine program celebrates 50 years

"Emergency the Musical," written by father-son duo Jeff and Jacob Foy, is playing at The Tarkington from Aug. 27-30, coinciding with the 50th anniversary celebration of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at IU School of Medicine.

August 12, 2026

Two men in fire suits talk near stacked tires on pit lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Shaping the future of Motorsports Medicine: IU leads the field through training, mentorship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

IU School of Medicine has grown its reputation internationally as the place to train in motorsports medicine. Fellows are now defining what it means to practice in this niche field as learners of all levels shadow faculty at the IMS.

May 20, 2026

Portrait of Jamie Jones along with Department of Emergency Medicine 50th anniversary logo.

Residency 50th anniversary CME speaker spotlight: Q&A with Jamie Jones

As part of the Department of Emergency Medicine’s 50th anniversary CME celebration, Jones will discuss his cardiac arrest in Paris in August 2019 and how this has impacted and shaped his personal and professional life going forward.

March 13, 2026

Portrait of Dr. Geoff Hays along with Department of Emergency Medicine 50th anniversary logo

Residency 50th anniversary CME speaker spotlight: Q&A with Geoffrey Hays

As part of the Department of Emergency Medicine’s 50th anniversary CME celebration, Hays will present an evidence-based look at current approaches to pediatric trauma care and future opportunities for innovation.

March 11, 2026