Evanston Hospital was the 4th Emergency Medicine program in the country and merged with Northwestern Memorial Hospital in 1981.

Our legacy is strong with over 200 graduating residents and many going on to national prominence. Leaders in SAEM, ABEM, test development, Residency Review Committee for Emergency Medicine, board examiners, residency directors and researchers have done their training through our emergency medicine program.

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Emergency Medicine has 38 board certified emergency medicine physicians with many involved in both local and national activities and a vibrant research and educational program.