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MED 457

Medicine (MED)

Dept. Contact Maureen Flaherty
Location SSOM Rm. 300
Phone 708-216-5319
Email mflaherty@luc.edu

 

Department: Medicine 
Course Number: MED-457 
Course Title: Transition to Residency (Formerly Intern 101)
No. of Students: 50 
Site: LUMC
Supervisor: Margaret Tsien, MD; Sarah Wagner, MD
Duration: 2 weeks
Periods Offered: Feb-April (see specific dates below)
Prerequisite: None.
Special Note:

This is a two-week clinical elective.


Graded Pass/Fail Only.

Maureen Flaherty is the coordinator for this elective. Her office is SSOM Rm 300; phone is 708-216-5319. If you have any specific questions regarding this elective, please contact her for information.

Schedule will be sent before the start of the elective.


2024 rotation dates:
11B: Feb 12-Feb 23, 2024
11C: Feb 26-Mar 8, 2024
12A: Apr 8-Apr 19, 2024
Description:

This elective is primarily aimed towards students wishing extra preparation for their intern year. The purpose of the elective is to provide in-depth training in areas that are common experiences in an inpatient internship.

During this two-week rotation, students will:

1. Learn information via didactics and small groups about the following topics:
Chest pain; Respiratory Failure; Renal Failure; Palliative care topics; Acid Base Disorders; Heart Failure; Pronouncing Patients Dead; Arrhythmia; Mental Status Changes; Electrolyte Abnormalities; Toxicology/Alcohol Withdrawal; Inpatient Diabetes Management, Antibiotics, COVID, COPD/Asthma management, Developing a Differential Diagnosis, Radiology Practicum, Orthopedic Surgery, Urology.
2. Attend and participate in workshops or simulations about vascular access, vent management, and POCUS. 
3. Participate in panels of representatives of hospital staff including PT/OT/Speech Therapy, care management, social work, pharmacy. 
Method of Evaluation: Evidence of the student's daily preparation, observation of small group participation, and performance on the final written exam. Graded pass/fail only.
Dept. Contact Maureen Flaherty
Location SSOM Rm. 300
Phone 708-216-5319
Email mflaherty@luc.edu

 

Department: Medicine 
Course Number: MED-457 
Course Title: Transition to Residency (Formerly Intern 101)
No. of Students: 50 
Site: LUMC
Supervisor: Margaret Tsien, MD; Sarah Wagner, MD
Duration: 2 weeks
Periods Offered: Feb-April (see specific dates below)
Prerequisite: None.
Special Note:

This is a two-week clinical elective.


Graded Pass/Fail Only.

Maureen Flaherty is the coordinator for this elective. Her office is SSOM Rm 300; phone is 708-216-5319. If you have any specific questions regarding this elective, please contact her for information.

Schedule will be sent before the start of the elective.


2024 rotation dates:
11B: Feb 12-Feb 23, 2024
11C: Feb 26-Mar 8, 2024
12A: Apr 8-Apr 19, 2024
Description:

This elective is primarily aimed towards students wishing extra preparation for their intern year. The purpose of the elective is to provide in-depth training in areas that are common experiences in an inpatient internship.

During this two-week rotation, students will:

1. Learn information via didactics and small groups about the following topics:
Chest pain; Respiratory Failure; Renal Failure; Palliative care topics; Acid Base Disorders; Heart Failure; Pronouncing Patients Dead; Arrhythmia; Mental Status Changes; Electrolyte Abnormalities; Toxicology/Alcohol Withdrawal; Inpatient Diabetes Management, Antibiotics, COVID, COPD/Asthma management, Developing a Differential Diagnosis, Radiology Practicum, Orthopedic Surgery, Urology.
2. Attend and participate in workshops or simulations about vascular access, vent management, and POCUS. 
3. Participate in panels of representatives of hospital staff including PT/OT/Speech Therapy, care management, social work, pharmacy. 
Method of Evaluation: Evidence of the student's daily preparation, observation of small group participation, and performance on the final written exam. Graded pass/fail only.