ISC: Emergency Care: Cell to System Science

School of Medicine

Regardless of your chosen specialty, all physicians interact with the emergency department (ED)—perhaps as a specialist on call or a primary care physician referring patients to the ED. The Emergency Care ISC will bring you from the cellular level to the system level. By delving into core pharmacologic principles, you will develop an approach to the care of an acutely poisoned patient. Through task trainers and cadaver-based procedure labs you will deepen your knowledge of procedural anatomy and perform resuscitative procedures. You will learn the physics of ultrasound to enhance your point-of-care ultrasound skills and perform ultrasound-guided procedures while analyzing the cost and safety of point-of-care ultrasound. You will explore the core concepts of teamwork and apply them to the evaluation of acutely ill or injured patients. Finally, the ISC will deepen your understanding of systems of care, including care for people experiencing behavioral and mental health emergencies, and the role of the ED in the healthcare system. You will have the opportunity to 1) work shifts in the adult, pediatric, or VA emergency departments and the Psychiatric Assessment Service at VPH 2) attend an event (e.g., event at Bridgestone Arena or Geodis park, college basketball game, or large outdoor gathering) with Event Medicine 3) perform point-of-care ultrasounds during dedicated ultrasound scanning shifts and 4) participate in multiple simulation experiences. This course requires some weekend shifts (~1-2 per month). This course meets the acute care requirement.