Upcoming events.
Week 4 - 07/24/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology IV
Week 4 - 07/24/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology IV
Lectures:
(1) Q1 Check-in/Endocarditis (7a - 8a) - Dr. Labha
(2) Acute Myopericardial Syndrome (8a - 8:30a) - Dr. Labha
(2.5) Cardiomyopathies (8:30a - 9a) - Resident Lecture Series: Dr. Couchois
(3) Pediatric Cardiac Congenital Heart Disease (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Acute Heart Failure (10a - 10:30a) - Resident Lecture Series: Dr. Ondoy
(4.5-5) Procedural Workshop - CVC and Arterial Line (10:30a - 12p) - Dr. Salaiz
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 17-28
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccination for COVID-19 Diaz GA, Parsons GT, Gering SK, et al. JAMA. 2021;326(12):1210-1212.
Global Health Trip: Honduras
Global Health Mission Trip to Peña Blanca, Honduras. Contact Dr. Loe
Wilderness Event: Joshua Tree
Live the wilderness emergency medicine experience!
As hosted by Dr. Grant Nelson, camp with Desert Regional Medical Center EM residents out in Joshua Tree.
If you would like to attend, please email Dr. Nelson at Grant.Nelson@ruhealth.org
#WildernessEM #Camping #Learning
Healthcare Innovation & Technology Symposium
HITS brings together healthcare professionals, innovators, researchers, and technology leaders to explore new solutions that improve patient care. HITS provides high-quality education to enhance healthcare delivery, helps professionals develop and refine clinical skills, and promotes collaboration to tackle evolving healthcare challenges
Interested speakers/researchers welcome!
Visit the official website here for more details.
In-Service Training Exam
ITE (In-Service Training Examination) is a 2-day examination series (250 total questions) designed to assess emergency medicine residents foundational knowledge base in comparison to their year-matched training levels. This is a 1-day exam, however due to class size, there is an anticipated split among 2 days. Residents, you are excused from all rotation obligations during those effective dates. Timing to return to service will be announced thereafter.
Week 3 - 07/17/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology III
Week 3 - 07/17/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology III
Lectures:
(1) Approach to Syncope (7a - 8a) - Dr. Despujos
(2) Patient Satisfaction (8a - 9a) - Dr. Mesisca
(3) Deep Dive into Atrial Fibrillation (9a - 10a) - Dr. Mackintosh
(4) Cardiac Arrest & Cardiac Assist Devices (10a - 11a) - Dr. Mackintosh
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 17-28
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: outcomes improve with center experience Magnet I, Behringer W, Eibensteiner F, et al. Ann Emerg Med. Published online January 17, 2025. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.12.004
RUHS Department Beach Day
Come on down to enjoy a fun day in the sun! 🌞 Games, food, camaraderie, laughs, and memories! Open Department wide! Bring activity and beach-wear down to Huntington Beach (Contact Dr. Jackson Lu for exact location and live updates).
Week 2 - 07/10/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology II
Week 2 - 07/10/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology II
Lectures:
(1) Approach to Bradydysrhythmias/Tachydysrhythmias (7a - 8a) - Dr. Gau
(2) POCUS Workshop: Cardiac (8a - 9a) - Dr. Gau
(3 - 4) DEM
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 17-28
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Impact of intravenous calcium with diltiazem for atrial fibrillation/flutter in the emergency department Rossi N, Allen B, Hailu K, et al. Am J Emerg Med. 2022;64:57-61.
Week 1 - 07/3/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology I
Week 1 - 07/3/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology I
Lectures:
(1) Approach to Chest Pain (7a - 8a) - Resident Lecture Series - Dr. Chai
(2) Low Risk Chest Pain (8a - 8:30a) - Resident Lecture Series - Dr. Chai
(2.5) Acute Coronary Syndrome: STEMI and NSTEMI (8:30a - 10a) - Dr. Despujos
(4) POCUS Basics (10a - 11a) - Dr. Patel
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 17-28
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Rapid acute coronary syndrome evaluation over one hour with high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I: a United States-based stepped-wedge, randomized trial Miller J, Cook B, Gandolfo C, et al. Ann Emerg Med. Published online June 15, 2024. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.04.024
Week 42 - 06/19/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Hematology and Oncology III
Week 42 - 06/19/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Hematology and Oncology III
- Residency Information and Updates
- Transfer Calls, RIC
- ED Nursing Education
- Expectations
- Scheduling
- Misc.
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 135, 138
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Bitonti MT, Rumbarger RL, Absher RK, Curran LM. Prospective Evaluation of a Fixed-Dose 4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate Protocol for Urgent Vitamin K Antagonist Reversal. J Emerg Med. 2020;58(2):324-329. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2019.10.013
GME Orientation for Interns
Orientation week for the new intern class! This will be a 2 week session, with the first week following GME’s appointed orientation schedule; then, followed by the Emergency Department dedicated orientation.
More details to come.
American White Water Expeditions Residency Retreat
Annual EM River Rafting Retreat is family time! Incoming interns and PGY1-2s are invited for a weekend to play while the PGY3s cover the department. Airfare, lodging, and food covered! Come enjoy the frigid American River! See your emails for updates. 🥶💧🛶
EM Resident Graduation
Time to celebrate the end of a chapter and beginning of another! Come celebrate our graduating PGY-3’s
Week 40 - 06/05/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Hematology and Oncology I
Week 40 - 06/05/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Hematology and Oncology I
Lectures:
(1-4) Great Case Day (7a - 12p) - Dr. Minahan and Residents
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 6
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Henry Li H, Riedl M, Kashkin J. Update on the Use of C1-Esterase Inhibitor Replacement Therapy in the Acute and Prophylactic Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2019;56(2):207-218. doi:10.1007/s12016-018-8684-1
Week 39 - 05/29/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders III
Week 39 - 05/29/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders III
Lectures:
(1) Combined Trauma Conference: NAT (7a - 8a) - Drs. Randall and Yala
(2) Thyroid Emergencies and Hyperthyroidism (8a - 9a) - Dr. Salaiz
(3) Procedure Workshop (9a - 10a) - Dr. Salaiz
(4) Procedure Workshop (10a - 11a) - Dr. Salaiz
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 131, 132
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Donegan D. Opioid induced adrenal insufficiency: what is new?. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2019;26(3):133-138. doi:10.1097/MED.0000000000000474
Journal Club
Come join us for journal club! This will be in conjunction with DRMC.
Articles:
- CT Scans and Cancer Risks: A Systematic Review and Dose-response Meta-analysis
- Risk of hematological malignancies from CT radiation exposure in children, adolescents and young adults
- Projected Lifetime Cancer Risks From Current Computed Tomography Imaging
Week 38 - 05/15/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder II
Week 38 - 05/15/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder II
Lectures:
(1) Disorders of Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous (7a - 7:30a) - Dr. Lee
(1.5) Acid Base Disorders (7:30a - 8a) - Dr. Blackley
(2.1) Carotid Doppler (8a - 9a) - Dr. Haycock
(2) Anticholinergic / Sympathomimetic Toxicity & Poisoning (9a - 10a) - Dr. Salaiz
(3) Simulation Lab (9a - 10a) - Adrenal Emergency - Dr. Burt
(4) Simulation Lab (10a - 11a) - Adrenal Emergency - Dr. Burt
** For access to Full Code Medical Simulator after today’s simulation, contact Dr. Burt
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 4
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Adrenal Crisis - Workshop Article
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25600196/
Suture & POCUS Workshop
Attention Medical and PA Students!!!
Master advanced suturing and wound care techniques while expanding your skills with a variety of POCUS applications.
Meet the RUHS Residents and Fellows
FREE FOOD!!!
Week 37 - 05/08/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder I
Week 37 - 05/08/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder I
Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop - Echo (7a - 8a) - US Fellows
(2) Hypo/Hyperkalemia (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Blast Cell Crisis and Tumor Lysis Syndrome (9a - 10a) - Dr. Chen
(4) Cardiac Assist Devices (10a - 11a) - Dr. Chen
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 129, 130
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29157798/
Vituity’s Annual Conference - CME Spring Symposium
The Division Leadership Meeting is an integrated meeting for all practice line Medical Directors and invited site management team members to focus on Partnership-level strategy and initiatives, performance, quality, and leadership development within the division.
The Resident Session is an opportunity to gain valuable insights on resident-focused business of medicine education.
The CME Spring Symposium is a great opportunity to connect and network with colleagues across the Partnership and is designed to provide Continuing Medical Education (CME). Join us in person for the full experience. The General sessions will be available virtually as well.
For those interested in more clinical education, there will be CME skills workshops on Thursday, May 8. These one-day in-person workshops are available to anyone, whether or not you attend the Division Leadership Meeting or Spring Symposium.
Coordinated meals are included with registration.
Week 36 - 05/01/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Psychiatry
Week 36 - 05/01/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Psychiatry
Lectures:
(1) DKA and HHS (7a - 8a) - Dr. Gau
(2) Approach to the Violent Patient (8a - 9a) - Dr. Gau
(3) Acute Psychosis (9a - 10a) - Dr. Hu
(4) The Suicidal Patient (10a - 11a) - Dr. Hu
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 184, 185, 186
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Ghanbarizadeh SR, Dinpanah H, Ghasemi R, et al. Quetiapine versus Haloperidol in Controlling Conversion Disorder Symptoms; a Randomized Clinical Trial. Emerg (Tehran). 2018;6(1):e47.
Week 35 - 04/24/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Gynecology
Week 35 - 04/24/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Gynecology
Lectures:
(1) Approach to Pelvic Pain (7a - 730a) - Dr. Sarantopoulos
(1.5) Non-Pregnant Vaginal Bleeding (730a - 8a) - Dr. Pann
(2) Gynecologic Infections (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Pediatric MIS-C and Kawasaki Disease (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Sexual Assault Evaluation (10a - 11a) - Dr. Russell
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 58, 63-65, 188
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Hilbert SM, Reno HEL. Management of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Emergency Department. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2018;36(4):767-776. doi:10.1016/j.emc.2018.06.007
SonoWAR
Join us at Joshua Tree National Park for SonoWAR, a unique event merging ultrasound and wilderness medicine. This half-day relay race provides a hands-on learning experience for emergency medicine residents, bringing together practical skills and a spirit of competition.
Week 33 - 04/10/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary II
Week 33 - 04/10/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary II
Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop (7a - 8a) - Dr. Patel
(2) Physiologic Changes in Pregnancy (8a - 9a) - Dr. Hu
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 50, 52
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Davenport MS, Perazella MA, Yee J, et al. Use of Intravenous Iodinated Contrast Media in Patients with Kidney Disease: Consensus Statements from the American College of Radiology and the National Kidney Foundation. Radiology. 2020;294(3):660-668. doi:10.1148/radiol.2019192094
AAEM25 31st Annual Scientific Assembly
The 31st Annual Scientific Assembly (AAEM25) will take place on April 6-10, 2025 at the Intercontinental Miami. Add-on courses begin Sunday, April 6 and the morning of Monday, April 7. The conference begins with Opening Remarks on Monday, April 7 at noon and concludes on Thursday, April 10 at noon.
Week 32 - 04/03/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary I
Week 32 - 04/03/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary I
Lectures:
(1) Cystitis/Pyelonephritis (7a - 730a) - Dr. Silva
(1.5) Renal Stone Disease/AKI (730a - 8a) - Dr. Bakshi
(2) Alcohol Intoxication & Poisoning/Withdrawal (8a - 9a) - Dr. Randall
(3) Approach to Acute Urinary Retention (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Emergencies < 20 Wks Gestation (10a - 11a) - Dr. Nesper
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 50, 53-55
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Coakley F, Yeh BM. Multi-detector row CT urography in the evaluation of hematuria: invited commentary. Radiographics. 2003;23(6):1455-1456
Journal Club
Come join us for Journal Club with Dr. Loe!
Carpooling is a must; any driver must bring their driver’s license and provide vehicle information to Dr. Loe for parking purposes (limited spots).
Wear Purple for Epilepsy Awareness Day!
Week 31 - 03/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology II
Week 31 - 03/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology II
Lectures:
(1) - (3) Guest Lecture with Dr. Goldman (7a - 10a)
(4) Procedure Workshop: CVC Placement (10a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 101, 113, 114, 115, 117, 127
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8355317/
Airway Workshop & Research Symposium
Learn all things Airway with the department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine!
Dr. Joel Labha will also be participating with education in direct laryngoscopy.
Week 30 - 03/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology I
Week 30 - 03/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology I
Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop: DVT (7a - 8a) - Drs. Lewsadder and Patel
(2) Beta and Calcium Channel Blockers Toxicity & Poisoning (8a - 830a) - Dr. Saleh
(2.5) Anticoagulant Reversal (830a - 9a) - Dr. Fenske
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 100, 104, 105, 106, 108
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Kraut JA, Mullins ME. Toxic Alcohols [published correction appears in N Engl J Med. 2019 Jan 10;380(2):202]. N Engl J Med. 2018;378(3):270-280. doi:10.1056/NEJMra1615295
Week 29 - 03/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics II
Week 29 - 03/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics II
Lectures:
(1) Approach to the Undifferentiated Poisoned Patient (7a - 8a) - Dr. Despujos
(2) Tylenol / Salicylate Toxicity & Poisoning (8a - 830a) - Dr. Buenaventura
(2.5) Facial Trauma Overview (830a - 9a) - Dr. Roth
(3) Rhabdomyolsis (9a - 10a) - Dr. Nesper
(4) Penile Disorders (10a - 11a) - Dr. Le
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 170, 174
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Gervasio A, Stelitano C, Bollani P, Giardini A, Vanzetti E, Ferrari M. Carpal tunnel sonography. J Ultrasound. 2020;23(3):337-347. doi:10.1007/s40477-020-00460-z
CORD 2025 Academic Assembly
Open to incoming and outgoing chiefs. Council of residency directors academic assembly provides updates on national EM residency education and offers resources to incoming residency program leadership.
In-Service Training Exam
ITE (In-Service Training Examination) is a 2-day examination series (250 total questions) designed to assess emergency medicine residents foundational knowledge base in comparison to their year-matched training levels. This is a 1-day exam, however due to class size, there is an anticipated split among 2 days. Residents, you are excused from all rotation obligations effective 2/26/25 by 8:00pm and you will return to service to 2/28/25 at 6:00am.
Week 28 - 02/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics I
Week 28 - 02/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics I
Lectures:
(1) Lecture/Meeting (7a - 8a) - Dr. Labha
(2) Approach to Back Pain (8a - 9a) - Dr. Gau
(3) Overuse Syndromes / Tendinitis / Bursitis (9a - 10a) - Dr. Despujos
(4) Arthritides / FTS / Avascular Necrosis (10a - 11a) - Dr. Despujos
(5) Wilderness Medicine ITE Board Review (11a - 12p) - Dr. Evers
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 170, 177, 180
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Letertre-Gibert P, Desbiez F, Vidal M, et al. Blood cultures after bone biopsy in diabetic foot osteomyelitis. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2017;89(1):78-79. doi:10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2017.02.011
Week 27 - 02/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology III
Week 27 - 02/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology III
Lectures:
(1) Vapotherm Presentation (7a - 8a) - Savannah Crawford, RRT
(2) ITE Review (8a - 9a) - Dr. Burt
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 140, 141, 143, 144
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
April MD, Long B, Koyfman A. Emergency medicine myths: computed tomography of the head prior to lumbar puncture in adults with suspected bacterial meningitis - due diligence or antiquated practice? J Emerg Med. 2017;53(3):313-321.