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Medical Student Rotation - Acting Internship in EM
| Clerkship Director(s): | Adeline Dozois, MD |
| Coordinator(s): | Medical Student Coordinator: Claudette Batton |
| Address: | Department of Emergency Medicine, 1000 Blythe Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 |
| Email: | Claudette.Batton@atriumhealth.org |
| Phone: | 704-355-5300 |
| FAX: | 704-355-7047 |
| VSLO Link/Instructions |
Alternatively, the elective can be found by narrowing the search to: Institution - “Wake Forest Univ SOM”, Campus - “Wake Forest - Charlotte”, Specialty - “Emergency Medicine” |
| Rotation Length: | 4 weeks |
| Starting Dates: | See Wake Forest University School of Medicine 4th Year Calendar |
| Months Available: | June - November annually. See VSLO catalogue for precise start dates. |
| Rotation Shift Schedule: | Fifteen 8-hour shifts including shifts in Pediatric ED |
| Average Patient Volume: | 115,000+ |
| Patient Variety: | Excellent acuity and diversity of patients |
| Housing Available/Cost: | A variety of housing options are available at a reasonable cost. |
| Student Conferences: | Yes; Tuesdays 8a to 10a during peak months (typically June-October), in addition to the general residency conference on Thursdays 8a-12p. |
| Reading Material: | Provided |
| Exams Required: | None during clerkship (as below, passage of USMLE Step 1 required). |
| Prerequisites: | Completion of core clinical clerkships and successful passage of USMLE Step 1 or COMPLEX Level 1. |
| Malpractice Provided: | No. Proof of Professional Liability Insurance from your home school is required. Malpractice coverage from your home institution is required to rotate (minimum of $1 million per instance/$3 million total). |
| Unique Opportunities: | Several senior residents participate in our medical teaching elective during which they work one-on-one with students in the ED (with no other clinical responsibilities during these dedicated shifts). Students will have the opportunity to learn about social services available in Mecklenburg County and participate in a service learning day with local organizations. |
| Other Elective Opportunities: |
Other elective opportunities are available in our department for visiting students. Please see VSLO for further offerings. |
| Scholarships: |
A very limited number of scholarships are available to students participating in the AI. Please contact the clerkship director and coordinator for details. |