Welcome!
The University of Maryland Combined Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics Residency began in 1994 with a clear mission: to train physicians who are fully prepared to excel as both emergency physicians and pediatricians.
Our Objectives
To train physicians for leadership roles in community practice or academic careers in emergency medicine and pediatrics.
To educate trainees in the evaluation and management of a broad spectrum of illnesses in children -- from preventive medicine to emergency care to chronic illnesses.
To provide comprehensive training in the emergency evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages.
Our Residents
Each year, we welcome two residents into our dynamic, five-year program. Training is evenly divided between pediatrics and emergency medicine, with 3- to 6-month block rotations that expose residents to the full spectrum of seasonal illnesses. Our residents gain experience across diverse clinical settings—from emergency departments and Shock Trauma to the MICU, NICU, PICU, and outpatient pediatric clinics. While meeting all categorical requirements in both specialties, our distinctive schedule places a strong emphasis on critical care in both pediatric and adult populations.
Residents in our combined program share a genuine passion for both specialties. They bring a unique balance to each—blending acute care expertise and advanced procedural skills with a compassionate, child-centered approach to patient care. Graduates of the program are eligible for board certification from both the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. Our alumni go on to thrive in diverse career paths, with roughly half pursuing academic medicine and the other half making an impact in community practice.
Beyond the Shift: EM Peds Enrichment
Our residents don’t just work hard—they thrive through a range of enriching activities designed to sharpen their skills, build leadership, and connect them with the broader EM/Peds community, including:
EM/Peds Combined Journal Clubs
EM/Peds Grand Rounds
Pediatric Simulation Training Participation and Leadership
Child Abuse and Neglect Protection Training
National Conference Attendance
National CPC Competition
Program Leadership
The program is led by Program Director Jennifer Guyther, M.D., and Assistant Program Director Kathleen Stephanos, M.D., both graduates of the University of Maryland Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics Combined Residency Program. They are supported by several other combined-trained faculty members, as well as dedicated emergency medicine and pediatric categorical faculty.
For more program information Click Here, or click to see a Block Schedule.