Each rotation is selected primarily for its quality educational value. Two training sites allow opportunities to select the best location for each experience. The high quality of off-service rotations is a strong aspect of the program. The curriculum is evaluated annually and modified to best meet the educational goals. During the emergency department rotations, resident responsibilities are progressively graduated during the three years.
Senior residents function relatively independently by the end of their training.
An average of at least five hours per week are scheduled for grand rounds, morbidity and mortality conference, resident lectures and other core conferences in emergency medicine. Clinical rotation schedules are arranged to allow maximum attendance. At these weekly conferences, faculty from both training sites participate, and emergency medicine practitioners give the vast majority of lectures. Outside guest lecturers also participate as visiting professors. Residents have progressive lecture responsibilities to develop teaching and public speaking skills.