Pediatric Emergency Medicine Research, Curriculum, and How to Apply

Research

Pediatric emergency medicine is a young subspecialty with exciting research opportunities. Our program encourages curiosity and innovation that advances care for ill or injured children. We emphasize the development of clinical or basic science research for our faculty, fellows, residents, and nurses.

Because our patients are challenged with a wide spectrum of illnesses and injuries, we collaborate with practices across the medical center, including nursing, pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, infectious diseases and other subspecialties.

Get more information about our current research and scholarly activity.

Curriculum

  • First Year
    Pediatric Emergency Medicine6 blocks
    Orientation1 block
    Elective1 block
    Child Advocacy1 block
    Anesthesia1 block
    *Adult Emergency Medicine1 block
    *Trauma1 block
    Research1 block
    Second Year
    Pediatric Emergency Medicine4 blocks
    Research3 blocks
    Elective1 block
    *PICU0.5 block
    Toxicology1 block
    *Adult Emergency Medicine1 block
    EMS1 block
    Ultrasound1 block
    Transport0.5 block
    Third Year
    Pediatric Emergency Medicine / Research10 blocks
    Elective1 block
    *Adult Emergency Medicine1 block
    Sports Medicine / Orthopedics1 block


    *No assigned PEM shifts

  • First Year
    Pediatric Emergency Medicine7 blocks
    Orientation1 block
    Pediatric Anesthesia0.5 blocks
    Elective0.5 blocks
    *Pediatric Inpatient Wards1 block
    *PICU0.5 block
    Research1 block
    Pediatric Acute Care Clinic1 block
    Transport0.5 block
    Second Year
    Pediatric Emergency Medicine8 blocks
    Research2 blocks
    Elective1 block
    Child Advocacy1 block
    *NICU1 block


    *No assigned PEM shifts

How to Apply

You must start your application for fellowship through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), which is run by the Association of American Medical Colleges. We participate in the Electronic Residency Application Service and only accept applications in this manner.

What is the application process?

The application process forms a comprehensive picture of you and your educational background. Each applicant follows the same procedure to ensure accurate and consistent information. This helps us determine the best matches for the open positions. We encourage you to start the application process early as are we begin accepting applications the second week of July. Applicants are then invited by the Fellowship Program Director to interview from September to November after holistic review of the application materials. Additional application information is available on the Office of Graduate Medical Education's website.

Who can apply to the fellowship?

We accept applicants who are either pediatric residency or emergency medicine residency trained. Our department sponsors J1 visas.

How long is the fellowship?

Fellows who are pediatrics trained will complete three years of fellowship, while fellows who are emergency medicine trained will complete two years of fellowship.

How many positions are typically available?

Currently, we have a total number of nine fellows across the three years. We offer between two and four fellowship positions per year. We are recruiting for a total of 4 fellows to start July 2027.

What should I do if I am a foreign medical student?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center works with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates who assesses the readiness of international medical graduates to enter fellowship programs in the United States.

Why do we love Nashville?

Nashville is a great place to work and live. Nashville offers great schools, nice neighborhoods, seasonal activities, great restaurants, and lots of entertainment options. Nashville is home to the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville Sounds and Nashville Soccer Club.

Questions?

Michele M. Walsh, MD

Division Chief
Michele M. Walsh, MD, MMHC

Daisy A. Ciener, MD, MS

Program Director
Daisy Ciener, MD, MS

Associate Program Director
Nicholas E. Jones, MD

Program Coordinator
Jaime Wallace
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
jaime.wallace@vumc.org
(615) 875-9637