Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine
For the Good of the Patient
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is deeply committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care for patients with acute illnesses and injuries. Our department offers a unique opportunity to train, conduct research, and care for patients at the only nationally verified Level 1 adult trauma center in Middle Tennessee.
Our Mission
To discover and teach how to treat each patient with dignity and respect – anyone, anything, anytime – and to deliver this care every single day.
In our all-out pursuit of this mission, we will engage patients and community partners to co-develop solutions to the challenges facing the health care system. We will advocate passionately for our patients, develop and train the next generation of leaders, and transform emergency care through discovery.
Our Vision
To be a premier patient-centered, academic emergency department in the United States.
Our Values
We value, in our people and across all missions:
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Humility
- Patient-centeredness
Events
April 22, 2025
Grand Rounds with Dr. Christopher Miller
Leadership
Time: 12 pm
Location: Light Hall 214
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Thank you for your support.
News
Emergency department hosts first VUMC EM Family Day
Family and friends of emergency physicians and administrative staff were invited to experience a day in the life of an emergency physician.
New Vanderbilt Health program aims to improve efficiency, quality of ‘unplanned care’
Unplanned care refers to medical care arising from unexpected health issues that require immediate or urgent attention.
Where is the line? Navigating the brave new world of workplace violence
Increasingly, health care professionals find that they must protect themselves from harm, even as they care for their patients.