Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their interest in the program with the Fellowship Director at the time of application. Requests for additional information or any other questions can be directed to Program Director Christian Martin-Gill, MD, MPH. The EMS Fellowship participates in the subspecialty match for EMS Fellowship Programs. To allow adequate time for selection and scheduling of interviews, applications should be submitted by August 15 for consideration for the following academic year.
Download EMS Fellowship Application (PDF)
Application Requirements
Applicants will be considered for an interview after receipt of the following documents:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement / letter of intent
- 3 reference letters (one must be from Residency Program Director)
- Results of USMLE or COMLEX exams (may be provided as copies)
Applicants are encouraged to include comments relevant to the following areas in their personal statements:
- Your interest in a career in EMS medicine.
- Your goals in pursuing a career in EMS medicine over the next 5-10 years.
- Any experience or qualifications that set you apart from other candidates.
- If there are any specific features of the EMS Fellowship program that impact your interest in this program
Interview Process
Interviews are held in September or October and will be offered on a rolling basis when all application materials have been received. To allow adequate time for an interview to be offered and scheduled, all application materials should be received by August 15 of the year prior to the academic year of application.
Please email (preferred) or mail all application components to:
Janna Nelson
Program Coordinator, UPMC EMS Fellowship
Department of Emergency Medicine
230 McKee Place, Suite 500
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Janna Nelson (gribowiczjm@upmc.edu).