Department
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Sponsor(s)
Description
The purpose of this elective is to provide senior medical students with an opportunity to actively participate in the care of the critically ill cancer patient. Each student will function at the subintern level under the direct supervision of a fellow specializing in critical care medicine. Basic skills of managing respiratory failure, acid-base imbalance, renal and hepatic failure, coagulation defects, and hemodynamic abnormalities will be acquired.
Prerequisites Other than Third Year Rotations
None
Offered (Course module dates)
A (July 2, 2012 - July 27, 2012) [Closed to international students]
B (July 30, 2012 - August 24, 2012) [Closed to international students]
C (August 27, 2012 - September 21, 2012)
D (September 24, 2012 - October 19, 2012)
E (October 22, 2012 - November 16, 2012)
F (November 19, 2012 - December 14, 2012)
G (January 2, 2013 - January 25, 2013)
H (January 28, 2013 - February 22, 2013)
I (February 25, 2013 - March 22, 2013)
J (April 1, 2013 - April 26, 2013)
K (April 29, 2013 - May 24, 2013)
L (May 28, 2013 - June 21, 2013) [Available only by special permission of the Medical Student Coordinator.]
Notes:
- For any holidays listed, students must consult with the Medical Student Coordinator to determine whether they are released from their responsibilities.
- In the Clinical Medicine and Oncology Sub-Internship, students will be expected to take "short call" once or twice during the week in addition to one Saturday and/or Sunday during the four-week elective. No overnight call is taken.
Duration
One module
Students per Module
One
