ROTATION V - EMERGENCY MEDICINE

This is a 5 week rotation in an emergency department facility under the direction of a preceptor. Students will perform focused history and physical exams, develop differential diagnoses, diagnostic and therapeutic management plans for patients with emergent, acute and chronic conditions. This will include common procedures in the emergency room and preventative care. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation and management of emergent and acute conditions, psychological emergencies and surgical conditions unique to the clinical practice of emergency medicine. Students will experience working collaboratively in interprofessional patient-centered teams while providing care across the life span to diverse patient populations.