"What is the EMS rotation like?"

The EMS rotation occurs in the second year of training and includes two weeks spent completing a self-study program along with preparing and giving a lecture to EMS providers on a selected topic. Ride-alongs occur, including time at the County 911 center, a paramedic first-response fire department, a paramedic transporting agency, a paramedic fly-car agency, and a commercial agency to provide a broad overview of EMS in the Rochester area. Time is spent with two Division faculty reviewing specific interests and to provide one-on-one mentoring during the rotation.

"What training opportunities are there?"

There are numerous opportunities to teach prehospital providers, as well as be involved in such courses as International Trauma Life Support, Advanced Disaster Life Support, and Advanced Hazardous Materials Life Support. The nearby Public Safety Training Center includes ambulance and patient extrication simulators, numerous classrooms for fire, EMS, and law enforcement training, and a large fire training ground.

"Is there an EMS Fellowship?"

 Yes! The fellowship is two years, with a concentration in research or education and results in an advanced degree. Drs. Cushman and Shah serve as co-directors of the fellowship and Dr. Zach Hettinger is the current fellow. For more information, check out the “EMS Fellowship” tab in the menu on the left.

The University of Rochester Department of Emergency Medicine includes an active Division of Prehospital Medicine with core faculty experienced and familiar with all aspects of emergency medical services research and operations. Through various educational curriculums, there are opportunities for medical students, residents, and EMS providers to better learn the role that emergency medical services plays in providing high quality emergency medical care, and the skills necessary to provide that care. To learn more about these curriculums click on a link in the menu on the left.