Emergency Medicine Residency Program

1. MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
2. Valid USMLE/COMLEX scores (Step 1, Step 2 CK, etc.)
3. ECFMG certificate for international medical graduates
4. Successful ERAS application
5. Participation in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
6. Completion of required clinical rotations and documentation

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program sponsored by Tower Health and centered at Reading Hospital provides dynamic, hands-on training across a broad spectrum of emergency care. Residents learn to manage urgent and critical conditions in high-pressure environments, including trauma, acute illness, procedural interventions, and diagnostic decision-making. The program integrates core emergency medicine training with rotations in trauma services, critical care units, ultrasound, orthopedics, toxicology, and pediatric emergency exposure. Tower Health’s model emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice. Educational components include supervised clinical shifts, structured didactics, simulation labs, interdisciplinary case reviews, and quality improvement projects. Residents work alongside experienced emergency physicians and faculty, gaining experience in varied clinical sites that expose them to diverse patient populations and a wide range of clinical scenarios. This training prepares graduates for board eligibility in Emergency Medicine and equips them with the skills needed to practice safely and effectively in community and academic emergency settings.

1. Prepare Application Materials: Updated CV, personal statement, medical school transcript, USMLE/COMLEX score reports, and letters of recommendation.
2. Submit via ERAS: Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
3. Participate in Interviews: Selected applicants are interviewed by program faculty.
4. Rank Programs: Submit a rank order list to the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
5. Match Day: Receive match results on NRMP Match Day.
6. Onboarding: Complete credentialing, licensing, and hospital onboarding requirements.
7. Orientation: Attend resident orientation and commencement of training, generally in July.