About the Department

The UC Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati has been an independent academic unit within the College of Medicine since 1984. It is responsible for the medical direction of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Center for Emergency Care (CEC) and the Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program. 

The UC Department of Emergency Medicine features the oldest residency training program in the United States and was founded in 1970. The UC Department of Emergency Medicine has enjoyed a reputation of excellence in the field for over 55 years and continues to attract top medical students. Nationally recognized faculty are leaders in clinical teaching and research.