Institution: Vanderbilt University
Preceptor(s): Jennifer Isenhour, MD
Address: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
703 Oxford House
Nashville, TN 37232-4700
Phone: 615-936-0087 Fax: 615-936-1316
Email: jennifer.isenhour@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu
Presence of EM: Yes
Rotation Length: 1 month
Starting Dates: Calendar Month
Months Available: June - March
Rotation Shift Schedule: hours/shift: 6-8 shifts/month: 11-12
Type of Hospital: University/Community
Patient Volume: 57,000+
Patient Variety: excellent pediatric exposure (separate Peds ED), high trauma
EMS Opportunity: Ambulance: Yes Helicopter: Yes
Housing Available/Cost: No
Student Conferences: 3 hours daily on weekday mornings, extensive review of clinical knowledge
Reading Material: Provided
Exams Required: ACLS certification; EM written exam
Prerequisites: 3rd year core clerkships
Malpractice Provided: No
Special Opportunities:
Other Unique Opportunities: ACLS certification, labs for suturing, airway, splinting, and trauma