Message from PD

Michael Benham, MD

Program Director

          Welcome! I’m thrilled that you’re considering our program for your specialty training. I take great pride in what we offer, and I believe we provide an exceptional foundation for building your career.

          Since opening in 1992 with just a handful of positions, our program has grown into a robust, three-year ACGME-accredited training experience. What sets us apart is our dedicated faculty, tight-knit resident team, and the high-acuity, high-volume patient population we serve. Together, these elements create one of the premier Emergency Medicine training programs in the country.

          I strongly encourage you to spend time in the emergency department of any program you’re considering—even if just for a day. While schedules can be demanding, this firsthand experience will help you gauge the program’s culture, interact with residents and faculty in a relaxed setting, and determine if it’s the right fit for you. It also demonstrates your genuine interest to the program.

          When evaluating programs, prioritize educational quality above all. The training you receive will shape the physician you become. Be willing to make sacrifices if it means securing the strongest foundation—it will pay off when you graduate with outstanding clinical skills and the versatility to thrive in any emergency department, just as our alumni do.

          I hope this guidance is helpful as you navigate this important decision. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or anyone in our program for advice—whether about our program or not.

          This is a pivotal step in your journey, and we want you to choose the specialty and training environment that’s truly best for you. Wishing you the very best, and I hope our paths cross soon!

“Guts. Grit. Glory. The ER rodeo never stops – Stay on the Bull.”

Contact Us

Lindsey Goodnight
GME Program Administrator II

Phone: 254.724.5815
Fax: 254.724.0408
Email: [email protected]

Cari Cummings
GME Program Administrator

Phone: 254.724.0884
Fax: 254.724.0408
Email: [email protected]

Clerkship

Hilary Martinez
Senior Coordinator – Emergency Medicine
Phone: 713.798.7964
Email: [email protected]

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