EME 45040 - Emergency Medicine

Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks

PD

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will have the opportunity to assist in the evaluation and management of critically ill and injured patients under the direct supervision of core faculty from the Department of Emergency Medicine. The student will assist in procedures under the direct supervision of the attending physician. A total of 20 hours of didactic education is provided during the month and the student will be required to present an interesting case at the end of the rotation. A reading curriculum with exam at the end of the rotation is also in place. This elective is intended for motivated students interested in pursuing career in emergency medicine, and requires frequent overnight and weekend clinical responsibilities. The student will work 10 9.5-hour shifts over the course of the rotation and will work a variety of shifts to gain a real-world experience in a busy emergency department.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective

Location offered: Nashville
Term offered: Spring, Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jason Rubino - jrubino1@tennessee.edu

Spring - Instructor of Record: Jason Rubino - jrubino1@tennessee.edu