Introduction:
The didactic curriculum consists of four major components. Each is described below. All components of the curriculum are required with any exceptions only as specified. Attendance is logged and 90% attendance is required for successful program completion.
Study Sessions:
Each resident class has a weekly, one hour study session preceding Grand Rounds on
Wednesday mornings at 7:30am. With the exception of residents rotating on the Trauma Service, all residents are excused from other activities to allow them to attend. The focus and methodology differ for each class.
EM1: review of core curriculum using a major EM text (provided by
the residency program). A copy of the most current edition will be provided to each EM1.
EM2: completion of core curriculum review. Review of procedures using the Roberts and Hedges text, Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine, which will be provided. Other selected study as time allows.
EM3: written board review using a "question and answer" directed discussion format.
Grand Rounds:
Each Wednesday morning Grand Rounds are held from 8:30am – 12:30pm. With the exception of residents rotating on the Trauma service, all residents are excused from other activities to allow them to attend. Most sessions are in Swift Auditorium at Buffalo General Hospital.
Every 4th Wednesday of the month, Grand Rounds are held at the Smith
Auditorium at the Erie County Medical Center. Grand Rounds usually consist
of 4 one-hour sessions.
Main speaker: EM or outside faculty speaking on an area of expertise for one or two hours.
Core content: Major core content topics are covered on an 18 month cycle
- there usually are one or two hours of core content lecture per session. In this way, residents are exposed to major areas at least twice during their training. Other topics are covered on a 36 month cycle. Presenters include EM faculty, outside speakers, and EM residents. EM residents present one lecture in the EM1 year, two as EM2's and give three lectures as senior residents.
Case Conference / M+M: EM residents present interesting or unusual cases under faculty guidance.
During residency, there are a number of special sessions given in lieu of Grand Rounds. These include such activities as or EMS Base Station Course.
Journal Club:
Journal Club meets on the first Wednesday of each module, and are usually held from 10:30am-12:30pm during Grand Rounds. With the exception of the residents rotating on the Trauma Service, all residents are excused from other activities to allow them to attend. At Journal Club, we discuss selected original publications relevant to Emergency Medicine. The primary intent of Journal Club is to educate faculty and residents in the skills needed for critical interpretation of the medical literature. Secondarily, residents will become familiar with a wide variety of relevant clinical, basic science, or administrative topics.
AM Sign-Out Rounds:
Each weekday morning (with the exception of Tuesdays) at primary clinical sites, sign-out rounds occur at shift change (6:45am). The overnight senior resident selects a case for discussion moderated by the day shift attending.
Pediatric Emergency Care Project: NEW
Pediatric "Code" situations and acute emergencies are less common and thus offer less opportunity for real-world practice for residents prior to graduating from residency. The Pediatric Emergency Care Project (PECP) is a hands-on curriculum based on regular practice acute emergency scenarios that are intended to refresh residents' understanding, knowledge, and leadership skills for these situations in the Emergency Department.
Each practice session is accompanied by a short, focused list of directed readings and practice questions on important topics in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. These sessions are conducted in a relaxed way, where residents are encouraged to ask any question or practice any procedure regarding the case.
This curriculum is supplemental to our strong tradition of pediatrics training in the Emergency Department at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (WCHOB). Medical students rotating in emergency medicine or who are interested in a career in emergency medicine are welcome and encouraged to attend these practice sessions as well. Example topics for practice sessions are listed below and a schedule of dates and times are available through our program coordinator.
- Respiratory Failure
- Cardiac Arrest
- Hypovolemic Shock, Trauma and Abuse
- Tachydysrrhythmias
- Newborn Resuscitation
- Cardiogenic Shock and Congenital Heart Disease
- Altered Mental Status, Encephalopathy and Toxicology
- Head Injury
- Special Needs Patients
PECP Resources
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