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. Course

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.

Advanced Career Clerkship in Emergency Medicine. Students will be fully integrated into the emergency department care teams at two Level 1 Trauma Hospitals (Denver Health Medical Center and University of Colorado Hospital) and experience emergency medicine across multiple practice and patient environments.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 16.

Typically Offered: Fall, Summer.

This course is offered to Career-Bound Emergency Medicine senior medical students training in Emergency Medicine. 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 typically precedes, but does not replace, EMED 8006.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 16.

Typically Offered: Fall.

This course is open to fourth year medical students who are interested in working with and caring for patients who have traditionally experienced barriers to accessing healthcare, and who intend to match into an emergency medicine residency program. This course is limited to visiting medical students who are seeking an away clinical experience in Emergency Medicine. The purpose of this program is to enhance care for patients and communities who have traditionally experienced barriers to accessing healthcare. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, including those who have personally experienced barriers to accessing health care, education, economic opportunities, etc., i.e. individuals from under-resourced backgrounds and communities. This is an advanced clinical rotation at DHMC and UCH. Students work clinical shifts & participate in community service that focuses on improving the health of all communities.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Typically Offered: Fall, Summer.

This Emergency Medicine rotation takes place exclusively at Denver Health Medical Center at the Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care. 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.

Introduction to Medical Toxicology at Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center. Participation in clinical service and inpatient consultative care at DH & UCH. Conferences and didactic instruction occur every morning. Short presentations are required by students. Exposure to fundamentals of environmental toxicology, public health concerns, and occupational toxicology.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Typically Offered: Fall.

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

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

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.