EMSA also strives to educate students about the residency possibilities in emergency medicine. The residency directors from University Medical Center Jacksonville and Orlando Regional Medical Center have come to speak to our students regarding residency requirements and tips for choosing the best program. EMSA officers and advisor Dr. Richard Stair Our most popular programs are our clinical skills workshops. With the support of pharmaceutical companies, we have been able to train first and second year medical students in the art of suturing and splinting. Basic suturing technique is learned through our suture clinic.
Students practice basic knots, various sutures, and suturing different types of lacerations.
As a special interest group, EMSA strives to provide services beyond the general medical school curriculum. Several students at different levels expressed a desire to become certified in CPR before their clinical years. As a clinically oriented organization, EMSA decided to tackle the project. With the support of Dr. Robert Watson, Senior Associate Dean of Educational Affairs and the Office of Medical Education, EMSA was able to offer BLS classes to students at no cost. As a medical student, there is an expectation of the ability to provide care in an emer gency situation, regardless of class level.