EM Residency Electives
The following electives are available to EM residents. Electives may be scheduled during specific times in our training block schedule (EM, EM/IM and EM/IM/CCM).
- Burn Unit at Wayne State University or the University of Michigan
- EIT
- EM Administration
- Ultrasound
- EMS
- International Medicine
- Medical Education
- Research
- Sports Medicine
- Toxicology
- Ultrasound
- In addition, the program offers certain special electives that deserve individual attention:
Wyoming
An excellent opportunity in community and wilderness medicine is available at St. John's Medical Center in Jackson Hole. Residents treat patients with blunt trauma and sports related injuries, cardiovascular emergencies and wild animal related injuries. There is plenty of opportunity to explore the magnificence of Wyoming and Montana, including fishing, hiking, rafting, sightseeing and exploring Yellowstone national park.
Hawaii
Like the Wyoming rotation, the Hawaii rotation offers an excellent experience in community medicine. Located at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Honolulu, this rotation offers a unique opportunity to treat tropical and marine diseases and includes dedicated hyperbaric medicine educational opportunities. Residents are provided with housing, rental car, and travel expenses for this month and there are ample opportunities to explore the local Hawaii culture.