Clinical Clerkship Orientation to the ED

As medical student, you will assess patients presenting for emergency care.

Curriculum
It is your responsibility to meet the EM learning objectives for your ED rotation set out by Undergraduate Medical Education for Dalhousie University.

Reading around cases is essential to get the most out of this rotation so be sure to keep a daily log of cases to support this activity.

Identifying areas where you need more focused work to excel (Eg. ECG, VBG interpretation, initial trauma assessment, IV start, casting, interpreting diagnostic imaging, etc.) is your responsibility. Sharing these with our faculty members will allow us to better meet your needs.

Simulation
You will have scheduled interprofessional SIM activities during this rotation. These are compulsory but formative and aim to increase your comfort level with very sick patients. Please review before each session and bring your best attitude to allow a positive learning experience for all participants. Our SIM sessions are highly rate by learners and a great opportunity to learn in a safe environment.

Evaluation
Your evaluation will be completed at the end of your ED rotation. This will be based on participation and performance documented on your end-of-shift feedback forms from the rotation. Remember, you are among a strong student cohort and average is a solid performance.

Suite 355, Halifax Infirmary
1796 Summer Street, 364K
Halifax NS  B3H 3A7

Dalhouise University students, please contact:
Jennifer Day
Postgraduate Education (CCFP (EM) Residency Program and Undergraduate, Electives, and Off-Service Resident Education Coordinator
Phone: (902) 943-3279
Fax: (902) 473-3617
E-mail: JenniferE.Day@nshealth.ca

5850/5980 University Avenue, P.O. Box 9700
Halifax, NS  B3K 6R8
Phone: (902) 470-8823
Fax: (902) 470-8224

Dalhouise University students, please contact:
Director, Off-Service Residency Program: Dr. Donna McCulloch
Phone: (902) 470-3856
Email: Donna.McCulloch@iwk.nshealth.ca

Undergraduate Site Supervisor: Dr. Chandra Avery
Phone: (902) 470-5037
Email: avery@dal.ca

Academic Coordinator: Mr. Leigh Thibideau
Phone: (902) 470-7842
Email: Leigh.Thibideau@iwk.nshealth.ca

Administrative Assistant: Carolyn Chiasson
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Email: carolyn.chiasson@iwk.nshealth.ca

325 Pleasant Street
Dartmouth, NS  B2Y 4G8

Dalhouise University students, please contact:
Dr. Albert Williams
Phone: (902) 465-8491
E-mail: albertrwilliams@hotmail.com

70 Memory Lane
Sackville, NS

Dalhouise University students, please contact:
Dr. Mike Clory
Phone: (902) 869-6141
E-mail: Michael.Clory@nshealth.ca

150 Exhibition Street
Kentville, NS  B0P 1T0

Dalhouise University students, please contact:
Dr. Tom Goddard
Phone: (902) 678-7381
E-mail: tomgoddard@ns.sympatico.ca

1482 George Street
Sydney, NS  B1P 1P3

Dalhouise University students, please contact:
Dr. Chris Milburn
Phone: (902) 567-7485
Email: chris.milburn@ns.sympatico.ca

207 Willow Street
Truro, NS  B2N 5A1

Dalhouise University students, please contact:
Dr. Gary Altenkirk
Phone: (902) 893-5556
E-mail:  garyaltenkirk@gmail.com