Experience with patients of all ages is emphasized, including inpatient management, through direct bedside experience. Consultations originate in many clinical areas, the vast majority from the Emergency Department and adult and pediatric intensive care units.
Fellows provide emergent comprehensive services, and follow patients until resolution.
Off-site bedside consultations are provided in special circumstances. Each fellow serves in this capacity two weeks out of every four. Fellows are provided with a digital pager, cellular phone and other tools to facilitate this service. Backup calls involve a variety of issues related to patient care and disposition.