It is the hope that our program will enlighten physicians about the social ills that plague varied communities and, thereby, enable them to develop necessary skills to address these negative human conditions. The academic responsibilities expected of the resident are based on this premise. All incoming residents are required to obtain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support during the first year of training. Residents are also encouraged to become instructors in these courses. Topics may not be directly related to Emergency Medicine but affect health care delivery.
Examples are education and legislative issues, health care policy, research, etc.
Grand Rounds should always emphasize current state of knowledge and recent literature. Visual aids and handouts with appropriate bibliographies are usually expected since this forum should represent scholarship in this academic setting. A grade and a written evaluation encompassing content, organization, audiovisual aids, and the handout will be given. The Administrative Resident or Chief Resident will select the cases. The purpose of the Morbidity and Mortality Conference is to provide a learning experience for everyone on the health care team.