Welcome from the Program Director

Welcome to the Abrazo Health Emergency Medicine Residency website!  On behalf of our faculty and residents, I thank you for your interest in our program. Abrazo Health supports 5 ACGME accredited residency programs and 3 fellowships including Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Transitional Year, Cardiology, Infectious Disease, and Vascular Surgery. With multiple hospitals located throughout the Phoenix metro area, we serve a diverse and growing patient population that provides our residents with incredible opportunities for learning and service to our community.

The Abrazo Health Emergency Medicine residency program took our first class of residents in 2020. Although a relatively new program, the residency faculty brings years of medical education experience including expertise in the areas of ultrasound, medical research, medical technology, undergraduate medical education, emergency medical services, medical law, and emergency department administration. We are fortunate to additionally have the strong support of nursing, allied health, and hospital administration. Our graduates have already established a bicoastal presence and boast a 100% first time boards pass rate and fellowship match rate in the fields of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Pain Medicine.

I have been with the program since 2020 and have seen it grow tremendously. I’m so proud to be a part of a residency where academic and clinical excellence thrive in a culture that values wellness and work-life balance. I am excited for the future of this program and the Abrazo Health System. Please take some time to explore our website and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Sincerely, 

Jacob Gerstman, MD