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FOURTH YEAR MEDICAL SCHOOL ELECTIVE
Welcome to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine!
 This is an excellent opportunity to work with outstanding faculty and residents in the field of Emergency Medicine at the oldest program in the country! You will be exposed to a wide spectrum of patient care. Additionally you will have ample opportunity to interact with many faculty and residents, thus developing a deeper appreciation for the variety of career paths in the field of Emergency Medicine.
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Course Description and Requirements
The Fourth Year Medical Student elective is designed such that the student performs the primary evaluation of Emergency Department patients. The student works directly with faculty and senior residents and will experience the team approach to patient care.
Goals of the Elective:
- The overall goal of this rotation is to further develop the student’s bedside skills, including diagnosis and management of the acutely ill patient, and emphasis on management of life-threatening conditions in the undifferentiated patient.
- The student will be directly involved in patient care in the ED with a diverse mix of patients.
- The student will solidify skills in history taking and physical examination with an emphasis on management and disposition.
In addition to clinical shifts, students are required to attend the five hours of weekly Grand Rounds (will be excused from clinical duty if they coincide) as well as the daily one-half hour Morning Report (7:30 am). Most months there will be weekly student didactic sessions with lecture topics including ECG interpretation, radiograph interpretation, ultrasound, among others. The topics will vary from month to month. There will also be skills labs for honing procedural skills such as endotracheal intubation and splinting. Students will perform procedures on their patients including, but not limited to, arterial blood gas, nasogastric tube placement, laceration repair, IV placement, joint reduction, femoral vein puncture CPR, simple incision and drainage, nerve blocks, and interpret clinical data (X-rays, lab results).
Evaluation
The student will be evaluated by the faculty member or resident supervising him/her at the end of each shift. A written examination is required at the end of the elective (80% clinical work evaluations; 20% exam grade).
How to apply
Please contact the medical student coordinator, Amy Hess by email or by phone at 558-8087.
Non-UC Students
Non-University of Cincinnati medical students from domestic schools may participate in senior electives upon approval by the Dean’s Office. International medical students may be accepted on a limited basis and must meet eligibility criteria. Foreign medical graduates are not permitted to enroll in senior electives.
Housing Available
We do have housing available for visiting students - a 2 bedroom, one bath, fully furnished apartment located directly across the street from the hospital. The apartment includes a gated lot for secure parking (and no parking fees!) if you decide to drive to Cincinnati. The cost of housing is $350.00. Please contact Amy Hess if interested in the apartment!
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