In addition, they may select appropriate articles from medical literature to enhance the education of the team. Attending rounds follow morning report and are conducted five days per week comprising both patient care at the bedside and didactic teaching. Ward attendings are selectively chosen to represent excellent educators and role models which allows the team to excel in its pursuit of quality patient care and enhancement of knowledge. TGH has four general ward teams comprised of one senior resident, intern, and 1-2 junior students. Acting interns may participate on the team early in the academic year.
Ward call is every fourth night with the average number of admissions approximating six patients.
While on this ward, the team cares for patients on the floor. This promotes continuity of care which is more consistent with subsequent practices following residency. There is a seperate MICU and CCU service for critical care patients at Tampa General Hospital. There is a seperate HIV service at Tampa General called the Private Teaching Service. This is staffed exclusively by a faculty member from Infectious Disease.