Preparation for Internship in Emergency Medicine Elective

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This 2-week 4th year elective is designed specifically for students transitioning into their Emergency Medicine internship. In order to better prepare our students here at Penn State COM to meet the ACGME level-1 Emergency Medicine milestones, we will introduce and/or refresh the following sub competencies important to new emergency medicine residents: Recognize common emergency presentations and form a decision making framework, demonstrate basic suturing and splinting techniques, the basics of reading radiographs and point of care ultrasound, appraisal of the literature, and advanced communication skills, such as hand-offs, consults, and triage. The course content will be delivered in three forms: formal didactic lectures, case-based learning, and simulation exercises for hands-on experience. Simulation exercises include assessment and management of shock, airway management, common pediatric emergencies, point of care ultrasonography, and a skills workshop involving suturing and splinting. Students will complete a pre and post course assessment survey to gauge their desired/needed learning experiences and their feedback on the course.