Curriculum
The elective includes hands-on skills labs, interactive case discussions, and Emergency Department shadowing experiences. The course schedule is from August to November on Friday afternoons.
Weekly sessions include cases in:
- Airway management and airway skills lab
- Wound care and suturing lab
- Principles/anatomic correlation of orthopedic injuries and splinting lab
- Shock and intravenous access lab
- EKG lab
- Ultrasound lab
Your experience will also include scheduled shadow shifts with Emory Emergency Medicine physicians at an adult emergency department.
The method of presentation is case-based discussions, hands-on skills labs, and clinical exposure. The method of review is mandatory attendance and group participation.
The M2 elective is taught in the Emory School of Medicine in the Excel classroom.
Shadowing
The most exciting and unique feature of this elective is the opportunity to shadow Emory University attendings and residents during clinical Emergency Department shifts. Not only do students have the opportunity to interact with real patients, some of whom may be critically ill, but the experience also helps students to hone patient assessment and presentation skills. Four shifts are required, but students are welcome to do more. This variety of clinical environments provides a fascinating and dynamic introduction to Emergency Medicine.
Contact Us
We are confident that your educational experience at Emory University School of Medicine will be excellent. If you have questions or would like additional information about Emory University's M2 elective, please contact Drs. Lindsey or Leach.