Medical Student Electives - Cardiovascular ICU

Rotation Director:  Delano Small, M.D.

Duration:  One month

Maximum number of students per four-week period:  Two

Candidates:  Senior students of approved allopathic and osteopathic medical schools

Evaluation:  Oral and written

Description:

The CV-ICU handles over 1,000 patients annually and this elective provides an opportunity to participate in the care of acute cardiac emergencies. The student participates in all aspects of care for the critically ill cardiac patient, including invasive hemodynamic monitoring.  All non-invasive cardiac diagnostic studies, including exercise testing, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and transesophageal echocardiogram procedures are  done routinely.  The students have the opportunity to participate in these activities under close supervision from residents, fellows, cardiologists and intensivists assigned to the cardiac unit. 

Students also attend weekly cardiology lectures including EKG interpretation, fellow-led lectures for all rotating residents and students, echocardiography conferences, catheterization conferences and cardiology Grand Rounds.