Emergency Medicine (BS)

Class of 2023: By the Numbers

The Pitt Emergency Medicine program: Over 12,000 patients treated

• 266 Advanced Airways completed
• 162 Intubations performed
• 3,920 Successful IVs conducted
• 4,115 Medications administered
• 1,006 Patients ventilated
• Clinical Hours Completed: 25,340
  • Field:14,290
  • Hospital: 10,420 hospital hours

Emergency Medicine Career Options

Due to the ever-changing health care industry and the integral part Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has played in public safety and public health, EMS has evolved to more than an emergency response system. EMS now plays a vital role in improving the general health of the population in the communities served. The demand is also growing for EMS professionals to have expertise in business, management, teaching and clinical techniques. This program is intended to give its students an edge in the field.

Becoming a Paramedic

For over 50 years, paramedics have functioned in the out-of-hospital environment, providing emergency care to people with life-threatening illness or injury. Today, the field of out-of-hospital medicine is expanding rapidly to include community paramedicine and other aspects of patient care in addition to emergency response. As this field continues to evolve, academically prepared leaders and educators are needed to help shape the future of EMS and overall patient care. Following successful completion of the junior year, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs Paramedic Certification Examination. Students will be certified paramedics upon successful completion of the examination.

National and State Outcomes

Program outcomes consistently exceed both National and State averages–a tribute to the quality of SHRS EM students, the extraordinary and experienced faculty, exceptional clinical and field agencies and SHRS’ innovated and comprehensive curriculum.

• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Computer-Based Test (NREMT CBT) 3 Year Average (2020-2022): 94%
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Practical Exam 3 Year Average (2020 – 2022): 99%
• Positive Placement* 3 Year Average (2020 – 2022): 100%
• Program Retention 3 Year Average (2020-2022): 96%

*Positive Placement: On average, 100% of the students over the last three years were employed and remained in the health care/EM field! 

This showcases how much practice, skills training and hands-on clinical experience Pitt EM students receive. The Emergency Medicine (BS) program thoroughly prepares students with its exceptionally high rate of exposure to these areas, instilling confidence in our students. SHRS is committed to providing training that is unmatched in the Pittsburgh area.