Welcome from the Program Director

Welcome to the Broward Health Emergency Medicine Residency Program. Our three-year ACGME-accredited post-graduate training program is dedicated to equipping physicians with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to excel in the specialty practice of Emergency Medicine. Upon successful completion, graduates are fully prepared for certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Our program is proudly based at Broward Health, one of the nation's 10 largest public health systems, serving the Broward County community with excellence and compassion for over 85 years. We invite you to explore our site to learn more about our program, resources and commitment to training the next generation of emergency medicine professionals. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions—we’re here to help.

Kevin Boehm, DO
Program Director
Emergency Medicine Residency Program

About the Program

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Broward Health is a three-year training program that combines educational and hands-on experiences to prepare residents for successful careers in emergency medicine. As one of the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States, Broward Health is dedicated to delivering quality healthcare to the community while supporting the needs of physicians and employees. Residents gain diverse clinical experiences by rotating through Broward Health North, Broward Health Medical Center and the Salah Foundation Children's Hospital at Broward Health.

Broward Health North, a Level II trauma center, treats over 60,000 patients annually. Residents rotate through the Emergency Department, Trauma Team, MICU and Anesthesia. Broward Health Medical Center, a Level I trauma center, hosts rotations in its Emergency Department, which sees over 125,000 patients annually, as well as on the Trauma Team, Orthopedic Trauma Team, CVICU and Obstetrics. At the Salah Foundation Children's Hospital, residents train in its Level I trauma center, Pediatric Emergency Department, which sees over 25,000 pediatric patients annually, as well as in the PICU and NICU. Residents also are exposed to community-based emergency medicine at Broward Health Imperial Point, which sees approximately 35,000 patients a year. With this robust curriculum, our program aims to produce highly skilled resuscitationists ready to excel in any practice environment upon graduation.

Program Highlights

Residency Opportunities: Accepting 15 new residents annually.

High Patient Volume: Over 245,000 patient visits annually across our training sites.

Trauma Centers: Includes a 716-bed Level I trauma hospital and a 409-bed Level II trauma hospital.

Community-Based Experience: 209-bed hospital with approximately 35,000 annual Emergency Department visits.

Expert Staff: 100% emergency medicine board-certified faculty.

Advanced Facilities: Includes 24-hour catheterization labs for PPCI, certified stroke centers and advanced airway equipment and labs.

Ultrasound Education: Comprehensive training led by a fellowship-trained ultrasound director.

Innovative Learning: Commitment to #FOAMed, including our own case-cast series at Broward Health Emergency Medicine Residency Case-Cast , and a focus on effective, evidence-based practices.

Diverse Faculty and Curriculum: Faculty with expertise in EMS, international medicine, technology, administration, medical education and advocacy, plus immersive simulation lab instruction.

Diverse Patient Population: Gain experience treating a wide variety of cases.

Training Facilities

Broward Health Medical Center

Broward Health North
Located in Deerfield Beach and is a 409-bed hospital. Offering a full continuum of care featuring a comprehensive stroke center, an adult level II trauma center, a neurological institute, a joint replacement center, cardiovascular services, as well as general, vascular, endovascular and neurosurgery. Broward Health North recently added a $78 million expansion to create a 53-bed, all private room, 36,000-square-foot emergency department with three dedicated trauma bays, six new operating rooms, and renovations to the hospital’s main entrance. Our Emergency Department sees over 60,000 patients a year.

Broward Health Imperial Point
Located in Fort Lauderdale, Broward Health Imperial Point is a 204-bed community hospital providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a welcoming environment. Serving approximately 35,000 patients annually through its Emergency Department, the hospital plays a vital role in meeting the healthcare needs of the surrounding community. In addition to emergency services, Broward Health Imperial Point supports graduate medical education, with residents from our psychiatry and general surgery programs rotating through the facility.

Salah Foundation Children's Hospital
Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health is recognized by the Children's Hospital Association, providing family-centered care for newborns, neonates, children and youth. Our healthcare team features pediatricians representing numerous sub-specialties and pediatric nurses dedicated to serving the individual needs of children and their families. The hospital provides a multitude of pediatric specialty services including allergy/immunology, cardiology, dentistry, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, nephrology, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, psychiatry, pulmonology, rheumatology, surgery and special needs. Our otolaryngology, urology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery specialists also treat our youngest of patients. Our Pediatric Emergency Department sees over 25,000 patients a year.

Curriculum

Explore the clinical training structure for residents in the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Broward Health. Our program offers a wide range of hands-on experiences across multiple hospitals and specialties, preparing residents to provide high-quality emergency care in any setting.

View Block Diagram of Three Year Curriculum

Meet Our Faculty and Residents

Our program is driven by a team of highly skilled faculty and dedicated residents committed to excellence in emergency medicine. Through hands-on training, innovative practices and personalized mentorship, they work together to tackle the challenges of this dynamic and demanding field.