Clerkships in Emergency Medicine.
Recommended Citation
Garmel GM, Pettis HM, Lane DR, Darvish A, Winters M, Vallee P, Mattu A, Haydel MJ, Cheaito MA, Bond MC, and Kazzi A. Clerkships in Emergency Medicine. J Emerg Med 2020.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-3-2020
Publication Title
The Journal of emergency medicine
Abstract
Planning for clerkships in emergency medicine (EM) can be stressful, prolonged, and challenging. Therefore, medical students should start planning for them early. In this article, we offer guidance regarding several issues pertinent to the EM clerkship, such as the best time to schedule one (or more) during medical school, the most appropriate institution or program to schedule it, the process of selecting and applying for the clerkship, and the number of EM clerkships to consider. We will explain why an EM clerkship should be scheduled between June and October and the reason that 2 EM clerkships at different sites are sufficient for the majority of students. Additionally, we emphasize that clerkships in emergency departments associated with EM residency programs or with reputations for outstanding student teaching tend to be most beneficial. Above all, students interested in EM should attempt to leave a great impression after completing their clerkships by providing stellar patient care, demonstrating enthusiasm at all times, and maintaining professionalism. In turn, they will gain knowledge and clinical experiences that should prove valuable in their future.
PubMed ID
31911019
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
