The Urban Assembly Early College High School of Emergency Medicine

The Urban Assembly School for Emergency Management (UASEM), also known as Early College High School of Emergency Medicine (EChem), is a small Manhattan high school distinguished by its unique Career and Technical Education (CTE) focus on emergency medicine, healthcare, and STEM fields. It offers a NYS Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) program, enabling students to earn a Regents Diploma and up to three tuition-free associate degrees from Borough of Manhattan Community College. A strong partnership with Northwell Health provides paid internships, job shadowing, mentoring, and priority hiring for graduates. The school also features a robust Advanced Placement program and opportunities for students to earn EMT certification and participate in community CPR training. The school boasts an excellent 97% graduation rate, well above the citywide median. Parents consistently report overwhelmingly positive experiences, praising the supportive staff and numerous opportunities. While student surveys indicate some concerns regarding school cleanliness, conflict resolution, and bullying, the overall environment is described as warm and close-knit, with caring teachers.