EM Resources
Curated collection of the best emergency medicine learning resources.
Core References(4)
WikEM
Open-source emergency medicine wiki. Quick, reliable summaries of EM topics with ddx, workup, and management.
CoreEM
Evidence-based summaries of core EM topics. Great for quick reviews and board prep.
UpToDate
Gold standard clinical decision support. Usually available through institutional access.
OpenEvidence
AI-powered clinical Q&A grounded in medical literature. Ask questions, get evidence-based answers.
Literature & Research(4)
PubMed
NCBI database of biomedical literature. Free access to 36M+ citations and abstracts.
Google Scholar
Broad academic search across journals, theses, books, and conference papers.
Annals of Emergency Medicine
Official journal of ACEP. Peer-reviewed EM research, editorials, and systematic reviews.
Academic Emergency Medicine
SAEM journal covering EM research, education, and policy.
Podcasts & Education(6)
EM:RAP
Monthly audio magazine covering the latest in EM. The gold standard for staying current.
EMCrit
Scott Weingart's critical care and resuscitation blog/podcast. Deep dives on ED critical care.
ALiEM (Academic Life in EM)
Academic EM education: blog posts, podcasts, and the AIR series for residents.
Taming the SRU
EM education focused on evidence-based practice. Great visual summaries and infographics.
EM Clerkship
Targeted education for EM-bound students and interns. Board-focused content.
Hippo Education
High-quality EM education with board review courses and clinical pearls.
ECG & Imaging(5)
Life in the Fast Lane (LITFL)
Massive free ECG library, toxicology, critical care. One of the best EM education sites.
ECG Weekly
Amal Mattu's ECG education. Learn to read ECGs from one of the best in EM.
Radiopaedia
Free radiology reference with thousands of cases. Essential for learning ED imaging.
The POCUS Atlas
Point-of-care ultrasound image and video library. Great for learning bedside US.
5 Minute Sono
Quick POCUS tutorials. Perfect for learning the core ED ultrasound applications.
Board Prep(4)
PEER (Preparing for the EM Exam Review)
ACEP's official board review question bank. Thousands of board-style questions.
Rosh Review
Popular EM board review QBank. Excellent explanations and spaced repetition.
EMRA
Emergency Medicine Residents Association. Free resources, guides, and the antibiotic guide.
EM Bootcamp
Intensive EM board review course. High-yield content for ITE and boards.
Clinical Tools(3)
Guidelines & Protocols(3)
ACLS/BLS Guidelines (AHA)
American Heart Association resuscitation guidelines. The backbone of cardiac arrest management.
ATLS (ACS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support. The standard approach to trauma assessment and management.
Choosing Wisely (ACEP)
Evidence-based recommendations on tests and procedures to question in EM.