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The Faculty of the Department of Emergency Medicine in 2026
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Administrative Staff of the Emergency Department
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Emergency Medicine Ranked #4 in the Nation for NIH Funding

World-Class Emergency Care

We care for patients in their most critical moments, with emergency services spanning resuscitation, pediatric emergency care, and virtual health.

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Message From the Chair

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Angela M. Mills, MD

Innovation

The Department of Emergency Medicine is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that promotes rapid innovation to support our mission to lead and advance the field of emergency medicine
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Education

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is committed to providing outstanding education to learners across all stages of training.
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Research

Our group aims to optimize systems of care and be leaders in novel and impactful clinical, translational, and health services-related research to improve care for children and adults.
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Dr. Breen shaped a generation of emergency clinicians at Columbia. Learn more about her life and support the lecture that carries her name.

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