These experiences are complemented by didactic materials and discussions. The Medical Center's Maryland ExpressCare program offers you the opportunity to participate in emergency medicine in the interhospital setting. ExpressCare provides interhospital critical care transport services for adults and children. I emphasizes the initial emergency department evaluation of trauma, abdominal pain and other acute surgical emergencies. You are responsible for patient observation and management after admission as well as for assisting in the operating room.
Physician coverage is provided on a regular rotating call schedule.
You can expect to see approximately 100 patients during your rotation. You will work under the direct supervision of a surgical attending and senior surgical residents. I offers clinical experience in caring for adult patients with all types of diseases. This rotation takes place at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Under the supervision of a junior or senior medicine resident, you will have primary responsibility for initial evaluation and formulation of a patient management plan.