Emory EMS
Emory Emergency Medical Service (EEMS) is a volunteer EMS organization, operated by students, with oversight from Emory’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response.
Thank you for your interest in joining Emory EMS. The application period is now open for the following groups:
Emory EMS Education Program - Incoming freshman and newly accepted transfer students: This application is only for incoming freshman and transfer students interested in acceptance into the Emory EMS Education Program for initial EMS education. Applications must be recieved by August 30, 2024, at 11:59pm ET.
New Volunteers: This application is only for individuals already certified and licensed (or soon to be licensed) as EMTs, AEMTs, or Paramedics interested in volunterring for the agency. Applications must be recieved by July 1, 2024 by 11:59pm ET.
Applications should be sent by email only to emoryems@emory.edu.
EEMS provides a medical first responder service for emergency medical care to Emory University students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the surrounding community. EEMS operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week during the fall and spring semesters. The response area includes Emory University’s Clifton Campus and the immediate surrounding facilities, businesses, and roads. EEMS operates two quick response vehicles and other operations vehicles.
EEMS works in coordination with local EMS and fire departments responding to emergency and 911-based calls in the Emory community. In addition, it provides medical standby services for university events. The program also has a strong commitment to community outreach and education.
We provide AED, CPR, bleeding control, and preparedness training to the Emory community.
Vision
Emory EMS will be a leader in collegiate EMS systems across the United States, by focusing on delivering quality patient care, providing community and peer education, and by serving the Emory community with distinction.
Mission
Provide timely, and high-quality emergency medical care for Emory’s community.
Fall 2023-Spring 2024 Yearly Statistics
Yearly stats for Fall 2023-Spring 2024. Service dates August 18th, 2023-May 16th, 2024.
35,930
Volunteer Hours
989
Calls
135
Special Event Standbys
24
Community Outreach Events
5 Minutes
Average Response Time (August 18th, 2023-May 16, 2024)
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Contact Us
Atlanta, GA 30322
For emergencies, please call 911 or Emory’s emergency number, 404.727.6111.