You'll see problems in a broad range of pathology and challenging clinical presentations, and gain experience in related specialties such as office gynecology, ophthalmology, adolescent medicine and geriatrics. Cardiology Evaluate and care for patients with a variety of cardiac pathology. Read electrocardiograms and Holter-recorded arrhythmias at daily sessions with senior cardiologists. Cardiology service includes active cardiac-catheterization laboratories.
Priority is given to clinical research involving resident staff.
Coronary Care One of the largest comprehensive coronary care systems in Maryland with 48 beds for patient care. Acquire experience in interpreting cardiac arrhythmias, managing resuscitation team, managing cardiac pacemakers,using Swan Ganz catheters, and initially managing acute cardiac episodes using a chest pain emergency service. Research projects are available and resident participation is encouraged. Receive hands-on experience in managing mechanical ventilators and cardiovascular monitoring devices, and in performing invasive procedures. Daily rounds are held with full time intensivist.