Rotations
Rotations
The curriculum consists of a wide variety of rotations to ensure a complete range of training that is required of a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician. The year is divided into 13 blocks, each consisting of four weeks. Attached is an outline of the curriculums. Graduates of pediatric residencies will require a three-year program, and graduates of emergency medicine residencies will require a two-year program.
- 13 blocks – 4 weeks each
- Vacation – Total 4 weeks (to be taken out of Peds ED/Research blocks only)
For Graduates of a Pediatrics Residency (3 Year Program)
Year 1 |
Clinical Education (# of Blocks) |
Clinical Research (# of Blocks) |
Degree (# of Blocks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Peds ED | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Anesthesia | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PICU | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Toxicology | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Trauma | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Research | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ultrasound | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Emergency Psychiatry | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Reading Elective | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
Year 2 |
Clinical Education (# of Blocks) |
Clinical Research (# of Blocks) |
Degree (# of Blocks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peds ED | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Emergency Medicine Orthopedics/Sports Medicine | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Elective | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| OB/Gynecology | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| EMS | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Child Abuse/REACH Clinic | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Research | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrasound | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Year 3 |
Clinical Education (# of Blocks) |
Clinical Research (# of Blocks) |
Degree (# of Blocks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peds ED | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Elective | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Administration/Teaching | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Research | 2 | 3 | 4 |
For Graduates of an EM Residency (2 Year Program)
Year 1 |
Clinical Education (# of Blocks) |
Clinical Research (# of Blocks) |
Degree (# of Blocks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Reading Elective | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Peds ED | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Anesthesia | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Pediatrics | Longitudinal | Longitudinal | Longitudinal |
| PICU | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Research | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Elective | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Year 2 | Clinical Education (# of Blocks) |
Clinical Research (# of Blocks) |
Degree (# of Blocks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peds ED | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Pediatric Clinic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Elective | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| NICU | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Administration/Teaching | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Child Abuse/REACH Clinic | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Research | 1 | 2 | 2 |