Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency

At the heart of HAEMR is exceptional clinical training. You will train across four high-volume, high-acuity Emergency Departments, from the front door to the most complex cases, where every patient deserves our best, regardless of circumstance or complexity. Our progressive model of responsibility ensures that each year builds deliberately on the last, with evolving expectations that systematically develop comprehensive EM skills. We will prepare you to be ready for every patient, in every moment, in every setting, to embrace uncertainty as both challenge and opportunity, and to develop sound judgment even when answers are incomplete. You will graduate confident and prepared to practice anywhere.

Our program is deeply committed to health equity and addressing the social drivers of health. We recognize that excellent emergency care requires understanding the broader context of our patients’ lives. Through our curriculum, clinical experiences, and community partnerships, you will develop the knowledge and skills to address these upstream factors and advocate for meaningful change. We are intentional about supporting and advancing a diverse group of trainees, knowing that a diverse physician workforce better serves our communities and strengthens our specialty.

Beyond clinical excellence, HAEMR offers dedicated time and structured mentorship to help you develop what we call Clinician Plus. While HAEMR provides abundant opportunities, we recognize that connecting residents to the right opportunities requires intentional support. Our mentorship system pairs you with faculty advisors for career guidance and project mentors for scholarly work. Whether you are passionate about medical education, research, global health, advocacy, or are still exploring your interests, our faculty will provide the guidance and resources you need to pursue meaningful work beyond clinical care.

When you join HAEMR, you become part of a community that includes your co-residents, more than 140 faculty across our sites, and a worldwide network of alumni who continue to shape emergency medicine. We intentionally foster this community to promote wellness and create authentic relationships that lead to organic mentorship and collaboration.

I am a proud graduate of this program. HAEMR shaped who I am as a physician, mentor, and educator, and leading this program is a dream realized. I returned to HAEMR as Associate Program Director in 2024 and became Program Director in 2025. I am honored to lead this program and excited that you are considering training with us!