Las Vegas, Nevada

Train where the unexpected is everyday.

Become the calm in the chaos. Train across four distinct hospitals, care for a remarkably diverse patient population, and graduate ready for the realities of modern emergency medicine.

Built for bold physicians

The Valley is your classroom.

Broad pathology. Direct mentorship. Meaningful autonomy.

3

Year categorical program

8

Residents per year

4

Primary training hospitals

Big medicine.
Bright nights.
Life beyond the ED.
Why Las Vegas? →

A message from the program director

Be an incredible ER physician, and an incredible human, too.

Patrick Olivieri, MDProgram Director, Emergency Medicine

The program is designed to build clinical confidence, procedural fluency, and a wider understanding of how emergency physicians lead inside a complex healthcare system.

Residents care for critically ill patients, master core emergency procedures, and develop the judgment to serve communities with very different needs.

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Faculty who stay close

Specialists in the work—and in teaching it.

Core faculty lead the program's clinical education, simulation, ultrasound, EMS, wellness, clerkships, and department operations.

Official faculty directory ↗

Michael Barnum, MD

Core Faculty · Director of EMS

Kenneth Chang, DO

Core Faculty · Director of Clinical Education

Darrin Houston, DO

Core Faculty · Clerkship Director

Michael Doctor, MD

Core Faculty · Director of Simulation

Kevin George, MD

Core Faculty · Director of Wellness

Tiffany Sigal, MD, FAAEM, FACEP

Associate Program Director

Matthew Stofferahn, MD

Core Faculty · Department Chair

Sathyaseelan Subramaniam, MD

Core Faculty · Director of Ultrasound

One valley, four perspectives

Train across Las Vegas.

Each hospital adds a different patient population, clinical rhythm, and set of challenges. Together they create a broad, integrated emergency medicine experience.

01

Summerlin Hospital

A broad community practice environment serving one of the valley's fastest-growing regions.

02

Centennial Hills Hospital

High-volume emergency care with a diverse mix of medical, surgical, and pediatric presentations.

03

Spring Valley Hospital

Hands-on training across the full spectrum of acute care in a busy integrated health system.

04

Henderson Hospital

A growing community setting that broadens exposure to the people and pathology of the Las Vegas Valley.

Explore. Learn. Lead.

Three years, built with intention.

Four-week blocks combine high-volume emergency medicine with critical care, pediatrics, trauma, ultrasound, EMS, administration, and room to pursue individual interests.

PGY-1Build the foundation

30 weeks in Emergency Medicine

  • Pediatric EM
  • MICU
  • Obstetrics
  • Trauma
  • Ultrasound
PGY-2Expand your range

28 weeks in Emergency Medicine

  • Pediatric EM
  • MICU
  • PICU
  • TICU
  • EMS
  • Administration
  • Elective
PGY-3Lead with confidence

28 weeks in Emergency Medicine

  • Pediatric EM
  • Rural EM
  • MICU
  • Trauma
  • Ultrasound
  • Administration
  • Elective
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Resident schedules · 2026–27

Know where you're headed next.

Current shift schedules are provided as PDF files. These working documents include resident names, clinical locations, and shift times.

Off shift

A city with more range than you think.

Climb at Red Rock, ski at Lee Canyon, explore the Arts District, or find a quiet neighborhood to call home. Las Vegas gives residents real options for resetting between shifts.

Desert trailsWorld-class foodYear-round sunEasy airport access

Your next chapter

Bring your curiosity.
We'll bring the cases.

The program offers eight categorical positions each year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and the program does not sponsor visas.

ACGME ID
1103100001
NRMP number
2201110C0
Questions
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Application platforms and cycle requirements can change. Confirm the current instructions on the official program page before submitting.

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