Didactics, Lectures, and Simulation
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Didactics occur every Thursday (7a-12p) with simulation taking place the last Thursday of each month
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Lecture formats include direct instruction, interactive sessions, small groups, as well as "flip-the-classroom" exercises.
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Weekly quizzes ensure retention on previous topics
Other Required Educational Activities
- Monthly Journal Club
- Regular M&M (Morbidity & Mortality) and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) Case Reviews
- Simulation Labs and Specialty Training
Required Reading (Provided by the Department)
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Every lecture series corresponds to chapters from Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine
- ROSH Review access is available and recommended to track progress
Exam and Board Prep
- USMLE Step 3 / COMLEX 3 must be completed by March 1st of PGY-2 (no exceptions)
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The annual In-Service Exam is mandatory and prepares residents for the ABEM Qualifying Exam after residency
Didactic Topics
| 18 Month Cycle | Monthly Lecture Topic |
| 1 | Trauma |
| 2 | Skin and Rash |
| 3 | Endocrine and Heme/Onc |
| 4 | Policy & Procedures |
| 5 | Psych, EMS and Legal |
| 6 | Signs and Symptoms |
| 7 | ENT & Ophtho |
| 8 | Pulmonary |
| 9 | Neurology |
| 10 | Cardiology |
| 11 | OB-GYN |
| 12 | Enviornmental |
| 13 | Renal/GU |
| 14 | Orthopedics |
| 15 | Tox |
| 16 | Pediatric Emergency Medicine |
| 17 | Abdominal |
| 18 | ID |