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BROOKDALE EMERGENCY MEDICINE
CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

Program Goals

Through our EM clerkship, students will be able to:

  • Gain an understanding of how the hospital works as a whole, starting from the Emergency Department (ED).

  • Gain experience in performing a focused history and physical exam.

  • Gain experience presenting their findings to attending physicians and advanced practice providers*

  • Broaden their understanding of differential diagnosis and treatment plans

  • Take advantage of the opportunity to perform and/or observe a wide range of procedures

Experience

The clinical experience entails clinical shifts in our ED areas:

  • Trauma

  • Fast Track (low-acuity illnesses)

  • Major Medicine, and

  • Pediatrics.

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In addition to bedside teaching, didactics are held every Wednesday from 8 am - 2 pm for students. These mandatory sessions include case discussions, EM Ultrasound lectures, case reviews, and dedicated student sessions.

Scheduling

Meeting all required criteria, PA and medical students can schedule their rotations accordingly:

Meet The Team

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