OpenFieldUniversity of Alberta Hospital - Division of Emergency Medicine
The University of Alberta Hospital Division of Emergency Medicine at the Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre is the primary Level 1 adult trauma and acute resuscitation academic teaching centre serving northern Alberta, the Yukon, and Northwest Territories.
Academic overview & excellence
Operating as an internationally acclaimed academic medical center, the UAH Division of Emergency Medicine integrates state-of-the-art trauma bays, pediatric acute wings at the Stollery Children's Hospital, hyperbaric medicine facilities, and aeromedical dispatch. In collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta, the division spearheads groundbreaking investigation in resuscitation physiology, neurotrauma, point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS), and health equity in emergency care.
Research admissions & criteria
Postgraduate residency positions are matched through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). Applicants must hold an MD or equivalent from an accredited medical school. Clinical subspecialty fellowships (e.g., Trauma Resuscitation, Pediatric Emergency, Hyperbaric Medicine) require board certification in Emergency Medicine (FRCPC or CCFP-EM). International medical graduates must meet Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSA) licensure requirements.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Resuscitation & Critical Care Emergency Medicine
One-year intensive subspecialty fellowship mastering venoarterial ECMO cannulation, traumatic shock resuscitation, advanced airway salvage, and clinical ultrasound protocols.
FRCPC Emergency Medicine Specialist Residency Program
Five-year Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited residency training emergency physicians in acute trauma, toxicology, EMS medical direction, and clinical research.
Graduate Research Assistantship in Traumatic Brain Injury and Neuroprotection
Two-year MSc research scholarship evaluating serum biomarkers (GFAP, UCH-L1), cerebral microdialysis, and targeted temperature management in acute trauma patients.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Pre-Hospital Research Fellowship
One-year clinical fellowship exploring out-of-hospital cardiac arrest algorithms, rural paramedic telemedicine dispatch, and STARS air ambulance flight physician protocols.
Clinical Elective in Level 1 Trauma Resuscitation and Disaster Medicine
Four-week clinical rotation for fourth-year medical clerks participating in high-acuity trauma codes, bedside procedural sedation, and point-of-care ultrasound scans.
Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology & Acute Care Outcomes
Two-year quantitative thesis investigating population-level triage algorithms, crowded ED throughput optimization, and rural telehealth intervention analytics.
Certificate in Emergency Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Mastery
Comprehensive 40-hour hands-on certification in eFAST, focused cardiac echocardiography, deep vein thrombosis detection, and ultrasound-guided vascular access.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Dr. Brian H. Rowe
Professor & Past Director of Emergency Medicine Research · Division of Emergency Medicine & School of Public Health
Dr. Brian H. Rowe is Professor & Past Director of Emergency Medicine Research in the Division of Emergency Medicine & School of Public Health at University of Alberta Hospital - Division of Emergency Medicine, conducting advanced research in Resuscitation Science, Asthma & Airway Emergencies, Clinical Epidemiology.
Dr. Michael D. Bullard
Professor of Emergency Medicine & CTAS Co-Founder · Triage Systems & Acute Care Analytics
Dr. Michael D. Bullard is Professor of Emergency Medicine & CTAS Co-Founder in the Triage Systems & Acute Care Analytics at University of Alberta Hospital - Division of Emergency Medicine, conducting advanced research in Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), ED Crowding, Health Informatics.
Dr. Kathryn Dong
Clinical Professor & Director of Inner City Health and Wellness · Inner City Health & Addiction Medicine
Dr. Kathryn Dong is Clinical Professor & Director of Inner City Health and Wellness in the Inner City Health & Addiction Medicine at University of Alberta Hospital - Division of Emergency Medicine, conducting advanced research in Addiction Medicine, Harm Reduction in Emergency Care, Social Determinants of Health.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with University of Alberta Hospital - Division of Emergency Medicine.