The fellowship is based at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. The program director works with candidates to tailor their training programs to meet each individual's goals.
Fellows receive a certificate of completion after each year of training.
The fellowship in Emergency Medical Services exceeds the national standards developed by SAEM and the National Association of EMS Physicians. The fellowship lasts 12 months. After a 24-month program for those seeking a master's or other advanced degree is also available. They also must have three years of emergency medicine residency experience accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Stein is medical director of Emergency Medical Support Services and assistant professor of emergency medicine at MCP Hahnemann University.