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Req. Emergency Medicine-Jacksonville

EMD R 1J | 4th Year Required | Emergency Medicine | Clinical Science

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The information for this course is based on the 2009-2010 school year. It has not yet been updated for the 2010-2011 year.

Prerequisites

MS3 clinical curriculum (at least Internal Medicine and Surgery)

Course Description

COURSE GOALS: At the end of a 4-week rotation, a 4th year medical student should be able to do the following: 1. Demonstrate the Emergency Medicine "ABC's" approach in the evaluation of emergency patients. 2. Perform an initial evaluation of the undifferentiated Emergency Medicine patient, with focus on stabilization of acutely ill patients, and function as a member of Emergency Department team. 3. Be able to perform an evaluation of the trauma patient with initial primary survey, addressing life-threatening problems first, followed by the secondary survey. 4. Participate in prehospital care and be able to describe the structure, function and limitations of the EMS system. 5. Be able to manage patients with toxic exposures in general, and be able to recognize and treat common overdoses from reading and lecture assignments. 6. Be able to evaluate and treat common environmental illnesses. 7. Work to sharpen procedure skills by performing IV catheter insertion, urinary catheter insertion, suturing, and other necessary invasive procedures. 8. Recognize the limitations of Emergency Department, establishing appropriate consult and referral skills.

Course Faculty and Staff:

Course Director(s):Jeff Gehring MD
Course Co-Director(s):Thomas Morrissey MD, PhD
Course Staff:Debra Eurom

Meeting Place and Time

Orientation: first Monday of the rotation. Jacksonville - 8:30 am in the conference room of the Emergency Medicine Administrative offices; 1st floor; Clinical Center.

Course Materials

Introduction to Emergency Medicine. Mitchell and Medzon. 2005. (copy provided for use during rotation). Emergency Medicine Manual. Ma and Cline. 6th ed. 2004. (copy provided for use during rotation). Lecture Powerpoint Presentations on Blackboard (or as provided on CD)

Classes Offered:

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Evaluated Competencies

#1 Professionalism:

Educational Objectives: Interact with patients; staff; colleagues; and supervisors in a professional manner; demonstrate confidentiality; manage conflicts while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Method of Evaluation: Direct Clinical Observation

#2 Patient Care:

Educational Objectives: Appropriately and correctly gather relevant historical and physical exam data. Procedure performance in the clinical setting.

Method of Evaluation: Direct Clincal Observation

#3 Medical Knowledge:

Educational Objectives: Demonstrate an appropriate fund of knowledge about patient disease processes; including physical and historical findings; appropriate diagnostic testing; appropriate stabilization and treatment skills; and patient disposition.

Method of Evaluation: Direct Clinical Observation and daily shift evaluations to provide timely feedback. Written Examination

#4 Practice-Based Learning:

Educational Objectives: Acquire new; clinically-relevant information and apply to patient care.

Method of Evaluation: Direct Clinical Observation Student Participation

#5 Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

Educational Objectives: Effectively communicate with patients; colleagues; coworkers; and superiors. Students will present cases to the clerkship director at the midpoint of the rotation. This will help aid in improving information transfer, and help improve patient safety.

Method of Evaluation: Direct Clinical Observation

#6 Systems-Based Practice:

Educational Objectives: Facilitate patient care in the clinical setting. Learn to access needed support services needed for clinical care. Integrate into the health-care team.

Method of Evaluation: Direct Clinical Observation

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