Medical Student Survival

Drowning in information?

Looking to swim rather than sink?

Our  Medical Student Survival Guide was created by our residents and faculty members with key information to succeed in Emergency Medicine as a medical student.

Inside you will find quick, handy references for common problems, and diagnoses encountered in the Emergency Department.

Disclaimer:
Please note this book is compiled from multiple resources. This is not original material and should not be distributed or sold. In addition, this guide may not be comprehensive or completely accurate and should not be used as the sole source for any decisions.

Rules of the ED

The Emergency Department is a unique environment, and a place where medical students are important and integral part of the medical team, and can find they have more autonomy than other rotations.

Here are some good  Rules of the Emergency Department to help guide you through your ED experience.

Suturing 101

You will no doubt have the opportunity to do some suturing during any Emergency Medicine rotation, so the best thing to do is...learn how to do it right!  Here you will find a basic introduction to suturing in the ED, created by the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Remember, there is no substitution for practice, so take every opportunity you can!

 Suturing 101