Emergency Medicine – UIH
Prerequisites and Placement in the Curriculum
PREREQUISITES AND PLACEMENT IN THE CURRICULUM:
The student must be an M4
PURPOSE:
To expose the student to the concepts and skills involved in Emergency Medicine as the initial care provider caring for a diverse spectrum of patients. Students will gain experience in assessing patients, selecting treatments, interpreting test results, and participating in minor surgical emergency procedures.
COMPETENCIES:
Accurate, concise evaluation of the undifferentiated patient presenting to the ED, including developing appropriate individualized differential, testing, and care plans. Ability to work collaboratively with the health care team, effectively communicate/ develop good rapport with patients and families
INSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES:
Learning activities could include the following: lectures, case reviews, conferences, ward rounds, outpatient evaluations, term papers, library work, literature reviews, laboratory research, field activities, or group work.
ASSESSMENT:
Students will be evaluated with end-of-shift evaluation forms completed by their attending on the shift, departmental input, and an NBME exam given on the afternoon of the final Friday of the rotation.
Administrative Information
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Program Number
CEMD640
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Program Contacts
Program Director:
Lisa Gehm, MD
Email: lgehm@gmail.uic.eduCoordinators:
Karolina Marczewski
Email: marczew2@uic.eduAshley Bednarek
Email: ashleyjb@uic.edu -
Program Information
Duration: 4 Weeks
Night Call:3-4 night shifts per rotation
Weekends: Yes
Students Accepted: Min. 0 Max. 2
Housestaff Used as Faculty: Yes
Lectures/Conferences/Faculty Contact:8
Laboratory/Independent Study: 1
Outpatient: 30-40 per week
Inpatient: 0
Total Hours /Week: 37-45