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Emergency Medicine

Fellowship - Global Health | Emergency Medicine Faculty Physician | Washington, D.C.

Profession: Physician

Speciality: Emergency Medicine

Location: Washington, DC

Full Address: 900 23rd Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20037

Position: Full Time

Status: Employee

Academic Emergency Medicine Partners (AEMP), an independent academic clinical practice group affiliated with The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, is seeking emergency medicine physician candidates for the Global Emergency Medicine and Public Health Fellowship for the 2027-2029 academic year.

Fellowship Goals:

The goals of the fellowship-training program are to provide each fellow with:

  • Global EM systems development and public health field projects.
  • Experience and contribution to ongoing capacity building projects in emergency care.
  • A working knowledge of public health issues by customized course work and learning, applicable to fellow goals and objectives. This may include extended courses such as the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the Gorgas Course in Tropical Medicine, and other course work appropriate for specified learning goals.
  • Training in EMS education and system design and disaster preparedness as it pertains to global emergency medicine development.
  • Skills to conduct clinical research, in resource variable environments.
  • Skills to conceptually develop programs, identify potential funding sources and submit grants and proposals.
  • Administrative skills to develop and organize global educational programs.
  • A working knowledge of governmental and non-governmental international organizations and infrastructure.
  • Maintenance and refinement of clinical skills within his/her residency trained specialty at one of our affiliated hospitals.
  • A familiarity with humanitarian organizations and their management, and an effective understanding of how to deliver emergency health care in humanitarian crises and international disasters.

Fellowship Overview:

The Global Emergency Medicine & Public Health Fellowship is a program organized through the Department of Emergency Medicine at The George Washington University, in collaboration with the Milken Institute School of Public Health and the Ronald Reagan Institute of Emergency Medicine.

The purpose of the Fellowship Program is to promote experiences, educational initiatives and research pertinent to the development of global emergency medicine and health. The program strives to promote the development and evaluation of emergency care systems throughout the world, by way of field experience, research, education and mentoring. As the field of global emergency medicine grows in both breadth and depth, as it ranges from disaster medicine to humanitarian aid to systems development, we aim to educate and train the future leaders in a growing field. The program provides opportunity for collaboration with a broad spectrum of organizations to achieve these goals.

We aspire to enable U.S. physicians to develop leadership skills, knowledge, and experience in order to significantly impact the international community and facilitate future career opportunities.

  • Emergency Medicine residency trained Physician
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (ABOEM), or be in the certification process following completion of an eligible Emergency Medicine residency program
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the District of Columbia at the time of appointment
  • The duration of the Fellowship is two years with academic dates of August 1st to July 31st.
  • Copy of your curriculum vitae
  • A personal statement (1-2 pages in length) expressing your interests/career goals, your expectations from the program, the strengths that you would bring to the fellowship,
  • A letter of intent, describing your specific interest in the GW program, and
  • 3 reference letters, including one from your emergency medicine residency program director.

We value the well-being and professional development of our physicians and offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including preventive and specialized care for you and your family
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help build long-term financial security
  • Generous Annual CME Allowance – Financial support for continuing medical education and ongoing professional development
  • Occurrence-Based Malpractice Coverage – Coverage for claims related to professional services rendered during the policy period

Life in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. offers the opportunity to live and work in one of the country's most dynamic metropolitan areas. The region features world-class museums and cultural attractions, historic neighborhoods and monuments, outstanding restaurants, professional sports, and highly regarded school districts throughout the greater D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.

George Washington University Hospital is located directly above the Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro Station, providing convenient access from throughout the DMV region.

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