Each of our emergency medicine fellowships has its own application process, deadlines and requirements. Detailed information for each fellowship is included below.

Emergency Medical Services
Candidates:
  • Are self-motivated
  • Thrive in an active, ever-changing environment
  • Understand collaborative interaction is paramount in the austere environment of the field and are aware that field medicine can at times be dangerous
  • Can earn the respect of EMS colleagues in ancillary health professions
  • Aspire to be leaders in EMS medicine
Eligibility

Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency and be board-certified/board eligible. Non-emergency medicine board-certified/board eligible applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application process

Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming fellowship year. The deadline is September 4, 2026.

To apply, please submit the following items to EMSFellowship@wustl.edu:

  1. Completed Application Form (doc) and all requested attachments as noted on the form.
  2. Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  3. Personal statement addressing your interest in EMS
  4. Three (3) letters of recommendation
  5. Driver’s license
Interviews

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews scheduled accordingly, either virtually or in-person. Specific interview dates will be provided at the time of interview offer.

For more information or for assistance, contact:

Julie Byington
jbyington@wustl.edu

Medical Toxicology
Eligibility

We accept applications from individuals that have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics and are board-eligible in their specialty. Applicants that have completed an Occupational Medicine residency will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application process

Interested applicants should apply to our program through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The following documents are required for your application to be considered complete:

  1. ERAS application
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. Personal statement
  4. USMLE and/or COMLEX transcript
  5. A minimum of 3 letters of recommendation
    • One letter must be from your residency program director
  6. ECFMG certificate (if applicable)

Applications are requested no later than Friday, September 4, 2026.

Interviews

Our program will begin inviting applicants in late July. We will use Thalamus for interview scheduling. Please ensure no-reply@thalamusgme.com is added to your safe senders list.

We are offering both in-person and virtual interview options this cycle.

In-Person Dates (9:00am-3:00pm CST):

  • Friday, September 11
  • Monday, September 14
  • Friday, September 25

Virtual Interview Dates (9:00am-1:00pm CST)

  • Wednesday, September 2
  • Wednesday, September 16
  • Wednesday, September 23

Our program participates in the NRMP Match.

For more information or for assistance, please email us!
Ultrasound
Eligibility

Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency and be board-certified/board eligible. 

Application process

We participate in the NRMP Match. All applications should be submitted through the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships.

Application deadlines follow the schedule as set by NRMP/SCUF, but as a general rule you should have everything submitted by October 1 to allow enough time for scheduling, with rank lists due early November and the match occurring in mid-November. 

All applications should include your CV, personal statement and at least two letters of recommendation.

Interviews

Interviews are typically scheduled mid August through November. Both virtual and in-person opportunities are available; we’d love to meet you in person.

Administration
Eligibility

Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency and be board-certified/board eligible.

Application process

The deadline to apply is October 15, 2026.

To apply, interested candidates should submit the following documents to Julie Byington at jbyington@wustl.edu:

  1. Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  2. Personal statement addressing your interest in EM Administration
  3. Three (3) letters of recommendation; one letter must be from your residency or current fellowship Program Director
Research
Eligibility

Prior to the start of the research fellowship, all fellows must have either:

  • Successfully completed an accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Program or
  • Obtained an advanced research degree (PhD) with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing emergency care research
Application process

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Submit the following materials:

  • Application form (PDF)
  • Personal statement
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of reference (one must be from current program director if enrolled in an emergency medicine residency)
  • Online application
Interviews

Selected applicants will be invited for an interview with fellowship faculty, meetings with potential mentors and a facility tour.

For more information or for assistance, contact:

Julie Byington
jbyington@wustl.edu

Medical Education
Eligibility

Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency and be board-certified/board eligible.

Application process

The deadline to apply is October 15, 2026.

To apply, interested candidates should submit the following documents to Julie Byington at jbyington@wustl.edu:

  1. Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  2. Personal statement addressing your interest in Medical Education
  3. Three (3) letters of recommendation; one letter must be from your residency or current fellowship Program Director
Critical Care Medicine
Eligibility

Critical care medicine trainees must be board-eligible in anesthesiology, surgery, obstetrics or emergency medicine.

Application process

This fellowship program participates in the San Francisco Match’s Central Application Service and is approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

For more information about the fellowship application process and timeline, visit the Department of Anesthesiology website.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Application process

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowships use ERAS for applications. Your application and the following items are required for a complete application through ERAS:

  • Curriculum vitae (MUST include months and years)
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A copy of your Dean’s letter from your medical school (sent from your medical school directly to ERAS)
  • A current photograph
  • USMLE Step Scores

For more information about the fellowship application process and timeline, visit the Department of Pediatrics website.

Neurological Emergencies
Eligibility

Applicants must have completed residency training in emergency medicine or neurology and demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the field of neurovascular emergencies through clinical practice and research.

Application process

Interested candidates will be asked to submit a CV, personal statement outlining career goals and interests in neurovascular emergencies, and letters of recommendation.

Benefits
  • Competitive stipend and benefits package
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources for research and clinical practice
  • Mentorship from leaders in neurovascular medicine and emergency care
For more information or for assistance, contact:

Peter Panagos, MD
panagospd@wustl.edu