by our College Data Analytics TeamEmergency Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs (CIP 61.06) is part of the Medical Residency Programs field of study, alongside 29 related programs, but no U.S. college reported emergency medicine residency/fellowship programs graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 4 related occupations pay an average median salary of $72,546 a year.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Active Listening the most important skill for jobs related to emergency medicine residency/fellowship programs, at 4.2 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Medicine and Dentistry and Biology. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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Post-doctoral training is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to emergency medicine residency/fellowship programs, at 45.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-doctoral training | 45.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 30.6% |
| Master’s degree | 12.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 5.6% |
| First professional degree | 2.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.9% |
| Some college courses | 0.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Emergency Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs, with an average median salary of $72,546; the strongest outlook belongs to Emergency Management Directors, at 12.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include ER Doctor (Emergency Room Doctor), Critical Care Physician, MD (Medical Doctor) and Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician).
The occupation related to emergency medicine residency/fellowship programs with the most projected jobs is Emergency Medicine Physicians, at 2,278,060.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 2,278,060 | -2.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Emergency Management Directors | 390,880 | 12.5% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
The highest-paying occupation related to emergency medicine residency/fellowship programs is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Emergency Management Directors | $72,305 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $59,902 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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