This is a 6 week clinical experience, students work in the Emergency Department of a public hospital in Cape Town, South Africa and contribute to ongoing research projects done in conjunction with Stellenbosch University. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMED 6629. Course Restrictions: Course Director Approval.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Summer.

2-4 wks. Max:4. Students are primary caregivers in a level II trauma center with a variety of patients and individual teaching time with attendings and senior residents. An excellent experience for students seekign instruction in the assessment and management of the undifferentiated patient.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This rotation is designed for the senior medical student who may be applying to primary care or other specialties who wants to gain exposure to emergency medicine.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Typically Offered: Spring.

4 wks. Max:4. Student is primary caregiver for acutely ill/injured patients at DHMC Emergency Department, supervised by Emergency Medicine Staff. Daily lectures in traumatic/medical emergencies, conferences, "board rounds". Orientation, first day, 7:30 a.m. Admin Conf room.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 16.

Typically Offered: Fall, Summer.

Students will rotate through Emergency Departments at University Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado to gain education through a broad range of Emergency Medicine experiences. This course complements and does not replace 8006 and is offered during the summer of 2020. Emergency Medicine-Bound Senior Medical Students, Course Director Approval.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 16.

Typically Offered: Summer.

Purpose: Guide and support medical students from URM groups who have an interest in pursuing EM as a career. This is an advanced clinical rotation at DHMC and UCH. Students work clinical shifts and participate in community service that focuses on reducing healthcare disparities and increasing the diversity of the healthcare workforce.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Typically Offered: Fall, Summer.

2 or 4 wks. Max: 2. Students will serve as the primary caregivers in the Denver Emergency Center for Children at Denver Health, a pediatric emergency department treating 30,000 children annually. Students will be fully integrated into the team, treating children with acute and urgent illnesses.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

4 wks. Max:2. Provides an introduction to medical toxicology at the RMPCD. Student will participate in clinical service including telephone consultation, fundamentals of environmental toxicology, public health concerns, and occupational toxicology. Each student will make one presentation toward the end of their rotation.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

A continuation of the Emergency Care Clerkship, currently a two-week required component of Phase III study. This course is for students who seek more in-depth knowledge and additional clinical skills, relating to Emergency Carei n the rural setting.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 84.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) elective will expose students to the clinical care provided by ambulance services in the Northern Colorado region. Students will also have participation in the role of an EMS physician and the complex framework that support the EMS system. Learners will participate in clinical rides with paramedics in the 911 response system, interfacility transport and secure vehicle transport systems. They will also participate in the meeting calendar of the medical directors. This will build understanding of EMS, care limitations, operational realities and implementation of quality improvement projects using evidence-based medicine.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

This Emergency Medicine elective will be held at a site in Colorado, another state or internationally. Students must obtain departmental approval one month prior to the start. Additionally, international sites must be preapproved by Student Affairs. 2 or 4 weeks.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 16.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Designed for students interested in Emergency Medicine research. Tailored research experiences in the Denver area can be established in a variety of settings. Speak with course director to design this elective. Offered 4, 8, or 12 weeks. Mex enroll: 4.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 24.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This Emergency Medicine research elective will be held at a site in Colorado, another state, or internationally. Students must obtain departmental approval one month prior to the start. Additionally, international sites must be preapproved by Student Affairs. 2 or 4 weeks.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.