70+
ED Beds
70,000+
Annual Visits
Level 1
Trauma Center
Est. 2011
Fellowship Program
Our Mission
"To lead in ultrasound clinical innovation, education, and research, equipping emergency physicians with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional patient care through the appropriate use of point-of-care ultrasound."
Our Facility
UVA Health Emergency Department
Level 1 Trauma Center and Regional Referral Center with 70+ beds, serving 70,000+ patients annually. Features include 2,200 trauma activations per year, a dedicated pediatric emergency area, and a 10-bed clinical decision unit.
Our Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Consistently ranked among America's best places to live. Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just 2 hours from Washington, DC. Enjoy a vibrant downtown, excellent schools, year-round outdoor recreation, and an affordable cost of living.
UVA Emergency Medicine
Founded in 1995, the Department of Emergency Medicine has grown into one of the nation's leading programs. Our state-of-the-art South Tower, opened in 2019, features private patient rooms and dedicated spaces for pediatrics, behavioral health, and trauma care.
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UVA Health is a premier academic health system connected by a shared mission to transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond. Our growing statewide network is powered by industry-leading researchers, educators, doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals working to advance medical discoveries and expand access to lifesaving treatments.
Medical Centers
Four medical centers including the flagship University Medical Center—home of UVA Health Children's, the #1 children's hospital in Virginia—plus community hospitals in Culpeper, Haymarket, and Prince William.
Research & Education
Nationally recognized for outstanding educational opportunities, groundbreaking research, and award-winning faculty through the UVA School of Medicine and School of Nursing.
Life in Charlottesville
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life. A vibrant downtown, 40+ wineries and breweries, year-round outdoor recreation, and proximity to both Richmond and Washington, D.C. — with an affordable cost of living relative to other academic medical centers.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Downtown Mall
Virginia Wine Country
UVA Football at Scott Stadium
UVA Basketball
Wintergreen Resort
Charlottesville City Market
