UT Southwestern Emergency Medicine Visiting Elective Program

"The UT Southwestern Emergency Medicine Visiting Elective Program (VEP) was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, I enjoyed a warm welcoming atmosphere that truly made me feel like part of the team. The faculty and residents were incredibly knowledgable and enthusiastic about my learning, making my month at UTSW truly exceptional. In addition, the mentorship I received was invaluable. What I enjoyed most was the chance to work with such a diverse patient population in Dallas at two premier facilities - Parkland and UTSW Clements University Hospital. Being involved in such a wide range of cases, from trauma to critical care, provided a lot of hands-on learning. I'm grateful for my rotation experience and highly recommend it! I appreciated the opportunity to get an inside look at the program at which I ultimately matched.”

"I absolutely loved my experience at UTSW as a visiting sub-intern. From my very first shift, I was greeted with enthusiastic and welcoming energy from the staff, residents, and attendings. One of my favorite things about this experience was being able to get a sense of the practice of emergency medicine in an academic as well as county setting. I had the pleasure of having my first shifts at Clements University Hospital, where I was able to engage with patients with complex medical ailments and learn a tremendous amount about high acuity care. I also spent time at the renowned Parkland Hospital which functions as the safety net for Dallas County, providing top tier patient care and resources. I was blown away by the prioritization of learning in such a busy, high acuity environment while also providing efficient and timely care. It was a great learning experience and would recommend to my peers for an enriching and inspiring sub-internship.”

"During my rotation at UTSW, I was welcomed with open arms. The support I received from the first day was incredible. The opportunity to work with broad, diverse patient populations at Parkland Hospital and Clements University Hospital was an important experience for me as a student pursuing Emergency Medicine. It was an exposure that was truly unmatched. I was honored to be able to serve underrepresented patients in the Dallas community during my month there. Furthermore, the kindness of the attendings and the residents was unparalleled. They are physicians who are focused on providing the highest level of care for every individual that comes through the door. They genuinely want you to grow as a future physician and there are tons of opportunities to improve your procedural skills, as well. In addition, the conferences were fantastic. The overall experience provided broad exposure to what life in residency is like. I had a wonderful time at this prestigious program.”

"My visiting rotation at UTSW was a remarkable experience, from the amazing people to the patient population, acuity and volume of the ED I was able to gain so much knowledge and confidence in my skill set. The incredible experience that Parkland is in combination with the chance to rotate at other sites as well such as William Clements Jr. Hospital provided an enriching and diverse learning environment. The relationships and the experiences I gained while here have had a lasting impression on me and I will carry this with me throughout my future career as an EM doc.”

"My entire visiting away rotation at UT Southwestern was phenomenal and exceeded my expectations. One of the things that I enjoyed the most about the visiting rotation was being welcomed by every Resident and Attending I encountered on shift or in simulation. Most of them already knew who I was and that helped calm my nerves tremendously. In addition, the emphasis placed on teaching during each shift with the Resident and Attending was amazing! Following each shift, I learned something new about a complex disease and its management. Lastly, the camaraderie displayed among the Residents and Attendings was a joy to observe, and it allowed me to see myself thriving in this unique environment as well as being supported by faculty. Overall, my visiting rotation at UT Southwestern was a superb experience and I would do it 100 more times if possible!”