George Washington University

History

The Department of Emergency Medicine of The George Washington University is actively involved in a wide range of Emergency Medicine-related clinical, educational, research, and consulting programs. In support of our medical student, resident, and fellowship education programs and clinical research programs, the DEM staffs the ED’s of three hospitals including one hospital-based Hyperbarics / Wound Care program. The DEM also offers a wide range of Emergency Medicine consulting activities including: medical support for the travel assistance and commercial shipping industries, staffing solutions for remote clinics, telemedicine-related services, community-oriented emergency care programs.

Our mission is to provide excellent emergency patient care, train the next generation of health professionals, create new knowledge in the fields of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Management, and continually innovate.

Leadership

Department Chair: Robert Shesser, MD
Program Director: Colleen Roche, MD
Associate Program Director: Tina Choudhri, MD

Training Locations

Primary Hospital

George Washington University Hospital

Secondary Hospitals

INOVA Fairfax Hospital

Children's National Medical Center

Washington, DC Veteran's Affairs Medical Center

National Poison Control Center

Curriculum

PGY1

The PGY-1 year is designed to develop residents a strong, multi-disciplinary foundation of knowledge as our interns make the transition from medical student to doctor. We also give an in depth introduction to emergency bedside ultrasound this year to provide excellent baseline skills to use throughout residency.

Orientation – 1 block
Emergency Medicine - 5.5 blocks
Trauma – 1 block
Pediatric EM – 1 blocks
ICU - 1 block
Cardiology/CCU - 1 block
Wound Care - 1 block
Adult Anesthesia - ½ block
Obstetrics - ½ block
ED Ultrasound - ½ block

PGY2

In the PGY-2 year, residents spend significant time in the ED with an emphasis on mastering procedures and increasing proficiency in general emergency medicine. This year also introduces sub-specialty areas within Emergency Medicine and offers the opportunity to participate in electives.

Emergency Medicine - 8 blocks
Pediatric EM - 1 block
Cardiology/CCU - 1 block
ICU - 1 block
Emergency Medical Services - ½ block
ED Toxicology - ½ block
Pediatric anesthesia- ½ block
Elective - ½ block

PGY3

The PGY-3 year provides opportunities to master the care of the multiple critically ill patients simultaneously. PGY3 residents are involved in multiple educational endeavors in the department and elective time for residents to pursue their interests and career development.

Emergency Medicine - 7 blocks
Trauma – 1 block
ICU - 2 blocks
Teaching resident/ ED Administration - 1 block
Elective - 2 blocks

PGY4

The PGY-4 resident is treated as a junior faculty member in the ED with a significant teaching and administrative role in addition to patient care responsibilities. Our senior residents learn not only how to care for any type of patient that comes through the door but how to manage the flow of the ED. The clinical shift requirement is reduced (14 shifts/block) to give academic protected time to complete the Mini-fellowship project. There is additional elective time as well.

Emergency Medicine - 10 blocks
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - 1 block
Elective - 2 blocks

Mini-Fellowship Project

The George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine requires its' residency graduates to complete a Mini-Fellowship during their training in order to foster interests outside of clinical Emergency Medicine, supplement their future careers, and create well-rounded Emergency Physicians. The graduate creates a niche for themselves of their own choosing in the field of Emergency Medicine. As a result, their Mini-Fellowship will yield a portfolio that may serve as a product of their niche and can enhance their CVs for job opportunities.

Electives

Fellowships

Contact Information

Residency Coordinator: Towanda Sparrow Email: tsparrow@mfa.gwu.edu Phone: +01 202 741 2914

External Links

http://www.gwemed.edu/residency.htm