The NYU Department of Emergency Medicine is internationally renowned for its pioneering work in the development of emergency care. Our mission is fourfold:

Clinical Care
We provide compassionate, dignified, and state-of-the-art emergency care to the people of New York, regardless of insurance coverage, socioeconomic status, native language, literacy, or disability. Each of our faculty physicians is board-certified or board-eligible in the clinical specialty of Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Many are also board certified in clinical toxicology.
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Education
Our residency training program in emergency medicine is one of the largest in the nation, with a history of exceptional graduates practicing both academic and community emergency medicine throughout the world. We also offer subspecialty training, with fellowships in medical toxicology, pediatric emergency medicine, and international emergency medicine. The Bellevue Emergency Care Institute provides life support courses for laypersons and healthcare providers throughout the region.
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Research
Our faculty are engaged in a number of specialized and multidisciplinary research efforts and clinical trials reflecting a broad array of scientific interests.
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Preparedness
Our coordinated multi-hospital disaster preparedness efforts form a critical part of the safety net for New York City.
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