Advanced Emergency Medicine

Catalog description

The Advanced Emergency Medicine Clerkship provides an in-depth experience with a diverse patient population across all ages and a wide range of pathological conditions in the emergency department. Students will be immersed in a fast-paced clinical environment, where they will learn to perform initial patient assessments and formulate differential diagnoses. They will present cases to senior residents or attending physicians, write orders, interpret diagnostic studies, and discuss patients with consultants. A key component of the clerkship is the recognition and management of sick patients and abnormal vital signs, as well as emergent conditions. Students will develop skills in identifying and responding to life-threatening situations, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. They will also learn to prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions and manage multiple patients simultaneously. Students will gain hands-on experience by performing or assisting with procedures under supervision, such as suturing, intubation, and placing intravenous lines. They will also write discharge instructions, facilitate admissions and transfers, and learn to communicate effectively with patients and their families during stressful situations.