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Emergency Medicine

Introduction to Emergency Medicine
EMED 30400 | 50 Units

  • Elective Type: Clinical
  • Primary Instructor: Dr. Linda Druelinger & Dr. Keme Carter
  • Contact: Mary Sherman | 5-2842 or 702-9500 | msherman1@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
  • Location on first day: L-168
  • Included in Lottery: No
  • Last Reviewed: February 7, 2008

Overview

This course provides an overview of the pathophysiology and clinical care of the wide spectrum of illness and injury seen in the practice of emergency medicine. In addition to the Tuesday/Thursday lecture schedule, laboratory sessions providing experience in suturing, intubation, and immobilization are scheduled. Students are also required to spend observation time in the emergency department.

Objectives

Students will learn to integrate the clinical presentation of patients with the basic pathophysiology of a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions. Students will learn the basics of wound management/suturing, as well as the basics of airway control/intubation.

Evaluation

Evaluation will be based on attendance and a final examination.

Offered:

  • Spring
  Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
AM              
PM     12:00-1:00   12:00-1:00    

Schedule Notes

03/25/08 - 06/12/08

Course Limitations and Prerequisites

Maximum Students Enrolled: 40

Eligibility:
First year
Second year
Prerequisites:
Consent of Instructor