EME 45900 - Visiting Student Emergency Medicine Elective-MUH

Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks

This rotation is for visiting students only. UTHSC students are not permitted to enroll. The student will have the initial contact with the patient, obtain and evaluate their chief complaint, perform a focused medical history, present this case to an attending physician or resident physician and develop a differential diagnosis and plan for the patient under the direct supervision of the attending physician who will be available at all times. Students will be expected to act at the intern level with appropriate guidance, and perform appropriate procedures if indicated. Students are encouraged to become active members of the care team at all times. The student will interact as a member of the University of Tennessee, Memphis Emergency Medicine Residency Program during the block, taking part in resident lectures, simulation labs, journal club, teaching labs, and any other events scheduled that may be unique to that block.

Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 6
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective

Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED-30000 and SUR-30000) or (FME-30000 and SUR-30000)
Term offered: Spring/Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Alan Taylor - ataylo12@uthsc.edu

Spring - Instructor of Record: Alan Taylor - ataylo12@uthsc.edu

Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu

Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: Offered all blocks
Off-cycle timing allowed: No