Preparing the Next Class of Emergency Medicine Physicians
The experience you’ll gain over the next three years helps set the tone for the Emergency Medicine physician you’ll become. That’s why we designed our program to provide outstanding hands-on training in the busiest emergency department in the state of Georgia. Guided by leading physicians in the field, you’ll work directly with a diverse range of patients at every acuity level.
As a postgraduate year-1 resident, you’ll be mentored by faculty members regarded as leaders in their fields. These highly skilled physicians will support your every step as you train in the following specialties:
During the second year of your residency program, you’ll continue to work closely with faculty members to train in the following specialties:
Additional optional areas of focus include:
As a third-year emergency medicine resident, you’ll continue to gain experience in our adult and pediatric emergency departments with longitudinally distributed pediatric shifts at a tertiary care Pediatric trauma center throughout the year. Additionally, you’ll be provided the opportunity to develop new skills through rotations in leadership/administration and trauma and surgical intensive care.
Core rotations include:
During your third year, you’ll be the lead physician in your care zone, assessing and managing all patients in your area. You will also have the opportunity to precept medical students and junior residents, developing your bedside teaching and supervisory skills.
As a 4th year medical student, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a four-week audition rotation. You will function in the role of a sub-intern, working one-on-one with faculty to manage all aspects of care for both ambulatory and acutely ill or injured patients. The rotation occurs in the emergency department, supplemented by didactic and procedural training. In total, you will complete between 14 and 16 10-hour shifts.
Goals and objectives include:
You’ll receive feedback and written formal evaluation from faculty for each clinical shift you work, and a final rotation grade based on your clinical performance.
To apply for an audition rotation please contact samantha[email protected]
Being an emergency physician is about more than just developing clinical skills. It’s about managing the medical and emotional needs of patients and their families in times of crisis.
Our residents learn to deliver compassionate, high-quality care both in the emergency department and in outside care settings.
During our three-year program, you’ll rotate through a wide range of subspecialties, including:
You’ll also work through administrative and professional curriculum that addresses topics including:
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital’s emergency department is one of the busiest in the nation with over 120,000 annual patient visits. This high volume means you gain valuable experience and exposure to invaluable patient diversity and acuity, representing every type of illness or injury.
As a Level II trauma center, an American College of Cardiology Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and an American Heart Association Joint Commission Certified Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, we have the patient acuity and volume to prepare you for any situation. You will work with, and learn from, some of the best emergency physicians and specialists in the country, and develop the knowledge and skills to manage any critically ill patient.
For more information regarding this program, please contact our program coordinator, Tiffany Donald, at [email protected]