Didactics

Each didactic session is protected where residents are free from clinical duties, to ensure appropriate balance between clinical experience and structured learning opportunities.

• Resident Lecture Series
• Morning Report
• Noon conference lectures 
• Grand Rounds
• Journal Club
• Tumor Board
• Attending and team Rounds
• Board Review
• EKG/cardiology lectures 
• Morbidity and Mortality Conference 

You will have the opportunity to learn and become proficient in a number of procedures including:

• Central venous catheter insertion
• Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis
• Chest Tube Placement
• Arterial Blood Draw
• Arterial Lines
• PICC lines
• Laceration Repairs
• I&Ds
• Intubations

The Code Blue committee organizes mock codes to enhance and refresh skills throughout the year. Immediate feedback and education is provided so you will be confident and prepared for management of rapid response and code blue situations.

Residents are involved in the CDI process throughout their training.  This participation helps improve documentation skills to  more accurately reflect and capture the severity of illness of each patient.   This program has helped our graduates feel prepared as they begin their careers beyond residency.