The student elective in Emergency Medicine is one of the most popular rotations at the University at Buffalo. Enrolled students are assigned to one of our main teaching hospitals (ECMC, BGH, Millard Fillmore). Each student will be assigned to a faculty preceptor during each clinical shift. All patients seen by students will be presented directly to the attending physician.
Course Requirements:
- Twelve 12-hour clinical shifts
- One case write-up
- Keep and submit a log of patients seen during rotation
- Student will be observed performing one patient exam
Didactics:
- Attend Wednesday EM Grand Rounds 8:30-12:30 PM
- Journal Club 1st Wednesday of each month 10:30-12:30 PM
- Faculty Lectures Mon, Tues, Fri 8:00-9:00 AM
Topics:
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Suturing
- Emergency Ultrasound
- Toxicology
- EKG Interpretation
- ENT Emergencies
- Pediatric Emergencies
- Visual Diagnosis
- Emergency Medical Services
- Trauma
- Medical Code
- Neurological Emergencies
Educational Goals:
At the end of the month students will be expected to:
- Present cases in an organized manner
- Understand the pathophysiology of common disorders
- Evaluate and manage medical, surgical, and trauma cases
- Develop focused differential diagnostic considerations for common emergency department complaints:
- Headache
- Chest Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Syncope
- Shortness of Breath
- Perform basic skills including:
- Suturing
- Splinting
- IV access
- F.A.S.T. Ultrasound Evaluations
- Advanced EKG Interpretation
- CXR Interpretation
- NG Tube Placement
- Recognize common fractures
Optional Learning Opportunities:
(Will be arranged on an individual basis)
- Ambulance Ride Along
- Additional Ultrasound Experience
- Involvement in Faculty Research Projects
Evaluation and Grading:
Students will receive two evaluations during their rotation; a composite mid-point assessment and their final grade. These evaluations are based on input from faculty, residents, students, and the nursing staff.
Site Information:
Buffalo General Hospital
Erie County Medical Center
Millard Fillmore Hospitals
Didactics
Students will attend Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds lectures each Wednesday morning from 8:30am-12:30pm. Journal Club is held the first Wednesday of each module from 10:30am-12:30pm and students are welcome to attend.
There will be a student lecture series in addition to the Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, which students are required to attend. The lectures will occur every other Monday, and every Tuesday and Friday from 8:00am-9:00am. A lecture schedule will be distributed during the first week of the module.
Pediatric Emergency Care Project
A hands-on curriculum based on regular practice acute emergency scenarios that are intended to refresh residents' understanding, knowledge, and leadership skills for these situations in the Emergency Department.
Medical students rotating in emergency medicine or who are interested in a career in emergency medicine are welcome and encouraged to attend these practice sessions. Session topics for the remainder of the year include: Tachydysrrhythmias, Newborn Resuscitation, Cardiogenic Shock, and Altered Mental Status.
Clerkship Director: David Pierce, M.D.
Assistant to the Director: Christine Kolek
ubemergencymedicine@gmail.com
716-859-2460
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Emergency Medicine Students - Class of 2009
Enjoying our annual Emergency Department sail on the moondanceCat
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