Institution: University of Nevada School of Medicine, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Preceptor(s): Thomas Matz, MD
Address: 901 Rancho Lane, Suite 135
Department of Emergency Medicine
Las Vegas, NV  89106
Contact: Alisha Ortiz
Phone: 702-366-0840   Fax: 702-383-8235
Email: alisha.ortiz@gmail.com
Presence of EM: Yes
Rotation Length: 4 weeks
Starting Dates: Starts on a Monday every 4 weeks, see www.lasvegasemr.com/medical/index.html for details
Months Available: July-April (only for students entering Emergency Medicine)
Rotation Shift Schedule: hours/shift: 9-12   shifts/month: 14-16
Type of Hospital: Urban, University, Level-1 trauma center
Patient Volume: 105,000
Patient Variety: high acuity, county hospital, high trauma volume
EMS Opportunity: Ambulance: Yes Helicopter: Must be arranged
Housing Available/Cost: references available. www.unr.edu/med/dept/asa/students/resources_housing_home.htm
Student Conferences: student specific conference – 5 hours per week
Reading Material: handouts provided, EM textbook available for loan
Exams Required: written exam
Prerequisites: Successful completion of third year, 8 weeks of surgery and medicine required
Malpractice Provided: No
Special Opportunities: Wilderness and Disaster Medicine Rotation starting in March of 2009.