Clinical Curriculum

PGY-1

The first year focuses on getting interns integrated into residency. The year begins with an orientation month where residents undergo advanced cardiac life support, advanced trauma life support, and pediatric advanced life support training, as well as several procedural workshops led by emergency department faculty, including suturing, central venous access, and basic and advanced airway. Clinically, this year highlights common emergency department chief complaints, diagnoses , associated management, and dispositions. Additionally, much time is spent teaching residents the frequently used emergency department procedures, including point-of-care ultrasound and orthopedic reductions.

PGY-2

This year focuses on the care of the complex patient. In addition to being in the emergency department, residents spend time in multiple intensive care units to help develop essential skills required to manage critically ill patients. Attention is dedicated to improving diagnostic and procedural skills in common but more challenging emergency department complaints.

PGY-3

This year prepares residents for independent practice by training them to “run the emergency department” themselves, in addition to encouraging leadership both inside and outside the emergency department. Patient flow and patient metrics are emphasized. Clinically, residents sharpen their acumen in recognizing when patients do not “fit into a box” and develop advanced skills in managing critically ill patients.

Block Schedule

JMH

Jackson Memorial Hospital

HCH

Holy Cross Hospital

VAH

Veterans Affairs Hospital

UMH

University of Miami Hospital

PGY1

Site

Blocks

JMH

EM Orientation

1

JMH

Jackson EM

3

HCH

Holy Cross EM

3

VAH

VA EM

1

JMH

Peds EM

1

JMH

Ryder Trauma/EMS

1

JMH

Orthopedics

1

JMH

Obstetrics

0.5

JMH

Ultrasound

0.5

UMH

MICU/CCU

1

Vacation: 4 weeks

PGY2

Site

Blocks

JMH

Jackson EM

4.5

HCH

Holy Cross EM

3

JMH

Peds EM

1

JMH

Elective

1

JMH

PICU

1

JMH

Neuro ICU

1

JMH

Ultrasound

0.5

UMH

MICU/CCU

1

Vacation: 4 weeks

PGY3

Site

Blocks

JMH

Jackson EM

6

HCH

Holy Cross EM

3

UMH

UMiami EM

1

JMH

Peds EM

1

JMH

Toxicology

1

JMH

Ryder Trauma/EMS

1

Vacation: 4 weeks

Assistant Program Director

“We have outstanding faculty and residents that comprise our Jackson family. I am very thankful to be part of such an amazing team. The blend of clinical experiences at our sites will prepare you well for your future career trajectory, whether in academics, fellowship, the community, or county setting – Jackson has it all.”

Emily Brauer, MD, FACEP

Assistant Program Director