At the Cleveland Clinic, we are a new department and are being recognized for our overall excellence and our contribution to the institution. All level 2 patients are run by the EM2. The team leader for level 1 patients alternates each week between the EM3 and the trauma chief. Procedures are divided among the residents by the team leader. With this collegial structure, in addition to the fact that an EM resident on the trauma team 11 months out of the year, the vast majority of procedures are performed by EM residents.
Airway management is always the domain of emergency medicine.
Ultrasound education has become an integral part of the training program. An ultrasound machine resides in both ED's at all times to be used by ED residents and faculty for the FAST exam. Other common examinations in appropriate patients include gallbladder, pelvic, foreign body location, and vessel localization for central line placement. Describe your pediatric training. Residents also rotate on the inpatient pediatric service in PGY1 year and in the PICU in the PGY2 year.