American Health Emergency Medicine Fellowships
American Health offers advanced fellowship opportunities designed to develop future leaders in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Disaster Management, and Emergency Ultrasound. Through partnerships with leading academic medical centers and faculty experts, fellows gain exposure to best practices in emergency medicine, healthcare operations, and clinical innovation.
Emergency management principles form the foundation of disaster preparedness and response across local, regional, and national systems in the United States. Hospitals and healthcare organizations must work collaboratively with public safety agencies, emergency responders, and government authorities to ensure effective emergency response and continuity of patient care.
Working alongside faculty experts affiliated with institutions such as Harvard Medical School and Mount Sinai Medical Center, American Health’s Fellowship Programs provide medical students, physicians, and emergency medical professionals with an in-depth understanding of emergency medical operations within leading academic healthcare systems.
The fellowship experience combines clinical observation, administrative leadership development, operational training, research opportunities, and hands-on project participation. Fellows engage in meaningful activities that support professional growth, leadership development, and advanced clinical competency.
To maintain a highly personalized learning environment, American Health selects a maximum of five fellows every six months.
Fellowship Opportunities
American Health currently offers two specialized fellowship tracks:
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Disaster Management Fellowship
- Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Disaster Management Fellowship
The EMS and Disaster Management Fellowship is available as a three-month, six-month, or one-year program. It is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of prehospital care systems, emergency management, and healthcare preparedness.
Fellowship Highlights
Participants gain experience in:
- EMS system design and development
- EMS administration and operational management
- Clinical observation of patient care in prehospital settings
- Medical oversight and quality management of EMS systems
- Incident Command System (ICS) principles and emergency response frameworks
- Hazard vulnerability assessment and risk analysis
- Healthcare sector emergency preparedness planning
- Hospital disaster exercises and coordinated emergency response activities
- Multi-agency collaboration during emergency and disaster events
The fellowship prepares participants to contribute effectively to emergency preparedness, disaster response, and healthcare system resilience.
Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an essential diagnostic and procedural tool in modern emergency medicine. The American Health Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship is a six-month advanced training program designed for physicians seeking to expand their expertise in bedside ultrasonography and ultrasound program leadership.
The fellowship combines clinical training, educational development, administrative experience, and scholarly activity to create well-rounded ultrasound leaders.
Fellowship Highlights
Participants receive:
- Advanced clinical training in bedside emergency ultrasonography
- Experience in ultrasound program administration and management
- Opportunities to participate in ultrasound-related research and scholarly projects
- Mentorship from experienced emergency ultrasound faculty
- Experience teaching residents, medical students, and healthcare professionals
- Exposure to quality assurance and program development initiatives
The fellowship is designed to enhance clinical proficiency while developing leadership and educational skills necessary for advancing ultrasound practice within healthcare organizations.
Faculty and Mentorship
Fellows benefit from mentorship and educational support provided by distinguished faculty and clinical leaders affiliated with American Health’s academic partners, including:
- Harvard Medical School
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Other leading academic and healthcare institutions in the United States
Faculty mentors provide guidance in clinical practice, healthcare leadership, research, quality improvement, and professional development.
Application Information
Healthcare professionals and medical students interested in participating in an American Health Fellowship Program are encouraged to complete the American Health Education and Training Application.
For additional information regarding eligibility requirements, program schedules, and application deadlines, please contact American Health.