Department
Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
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 6 - July 30) [Closed to international students]
B (August 2 - August 27) [Closed to international students]
C (August 30 - September 24)
D (September 27 - October 22)
E (October 25 - November 19)
F (November 22 - December 17)
G (January 3 - January 28)
H (January 31 - February 25)
I (February 28 - March 25)
J (April 4 - April 29)
K (May 2 - May 27)
L (May 30 - June 24)
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
