EM 1 Rotations

Shifts in the ED each month for residents are divided approximately 45% trauma/medicine shifts, 45% general medicine shifts, and 10% pediatric shifts.

EM 1

Orient
(MHH and LBJ)
ED
(MHH)
ED
(MHH)
ED
(MHH)
ED
(MHH)
ED
(MHH)
ED
(LBJ)
ED
(LBJ)
MICU
(MHH or LBJ)
Ortho
(MHH)
US
(MHH and LBJ)
OB
(LBJ)
Pedi ED
(MHH)
Radiol
(MHH)
Anes
(LBJ)

 

Orientation (1 month) This first month of residency incorporates many high-yield experiences to orient the EM1 resident to emergency medicine residency. Included are lectures, procedure and cadaver labs, ATLS, PALS, and practice shifts in the ED.
Orthopedics (1 month) The EM resident participates in ED call, clinic, and gains extensive experience with the acute diagnosis and management of orthopedic injuries, including splinting, fracture reduction, ED fluoroscopy, and other procedures. Supervision is via dedicated ED Orthopedic faculty and Orthopedic residents.
MICU (1 month) This rotation involves four weeks acquiring the experience, technical skills, and knowledge needed to care for critically ill medical patients.  Residents rotate in the in the MHH MICU.
OB/GYN (2 weeks) The resident spends two weeks with the Obstetrics team at LBJ Hospital gaining experience in deliveries and the management of late term pregnancy presentations.
Anesthesia (2 weeks) The resident will practice intubations and airway management techniques for adults and children in the OR setting with direct faculty supervision.
Ultrasound (1 month) The resident is introduced to the basic physics of ultrasonography and receives hands-on training in performing emergency ultrasound (e.g., eFAST, abdominal, pelvic, cardiac, and procedural studies).
MHH ED (4 months) 4 months
LBJ ED (2 months) 2 months
MHH Pedi ED (1 month) This is one month of shifts solely in our Level I Pediatric ED working under the supervision of Pediatric EM faculty. The focus is on recognition and management of pediatric emergent and ambulatory patient presentations.