MED317C

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Medical ICU Clerkship

Department of Medicine MED - School of Medicine

Course Description

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: An in-depth, four-week rotation in the general medical ICU of the SCVMC. Students work as an integral part of a large ICU team aiding housestaff in managing a wide range of critically ill patients. Direct student participation in ICU activities is the essential element of this clerkship. With guidance, students gain experience with a variety of procedures, actively apply their knowledge of physiology, and hone their patient management skills. Stanford Students wishing to do this clerkship must receive prior approval from Clerkship Director before registering. Please email requests to angelica.segovia@hhs.sccgov.org. PLEASE NOTE: In addition to the Department of Medicine approval, visiting students must obtain approval from Angelica Segovia prior to applying for this clerkship. Please email requests to angelica.segovia@hhs.sccgov.org. PREREQUISITES: ANES 306A or MED 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full-time for 4 weeks, 2 students per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Vibha Mohindra, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Angelica Segovia, angelica.segovia@hhs.sccgov.org, 408-885-2051. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: SCVMC, MICU, Rm 2A056, Building A; Time: 7:00 AM. CALL CODE: 4. OTHER FACULTY: U. Barvalia, W. Chen, H. Duong, A. Gohil, E. Hsiao, V. Mohindra, H. Tsai, J. Wehner. LOCATION: SCVMC.

Grading Basis

MED - Medical School +/- Option

Min

6

Max

6

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Clerkship

Enrollment Optional?

No