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

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

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

- 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

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

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

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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.

Week 26 - 02/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology II

Lectures:
(1) Combined Trauma/Neurosurgery Conference (7a - 8a) - Dr. Miulli
(2) Mock ITE (8a - 9a)
(3) Mock ITE (9a - 10a)
(4) Mock ITE (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 142, 148

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Choi S, Na H, Nah S, Kang H, Han S. Is brain imaging necessary for febrile elderly patients with altered mental status? A retrospective multicenter study. PLoS One. 2020;15(7):e0236763. Published 2020 Jul 30. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0236763

Week 25 - 01/30/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology I / HEENT I

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Vision Loss (7a - 8a) - Dr. Chen
(2) Acute Glaucoma/CRAO/CRVO (8a - 9a) - Dr. Chen
(3) Approach to Headache (9a - 10a) - Dr. Chen
(4) Approach to AMS (10a - 11a) - Dr. Labha

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 141, 146, 150, 152

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Ahmed HK, Logallo N, Thomassen L, Novotny V, Mathisen SM, Kurz MW. Clinical outcomes and safety profile of Tenecteplase in wake-up stroke. Acta Neurol Scand. 2020;142(5):475-479. doi:10.1111/ane.13296

Week 24 - 01/23/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Environmental

Lectures:
(1) Hypothermia / Hyperthermia Related Illness (7a - 8a) - Dr. Randall
(2) Altitude Related Injuries (8a - 9a) - Dr. Hu
(3) Lightning and Electrical Injuries (9a - 10a) - Dr. Hu
(4) Approach to Red Eye (10a - 11a) - Dr. Nesper
(5) Preseptal & Orbital Cellulitis / Endophthalmitis (11a - 12p) - Dr. Chai

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 122, 123, 126

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Sadler C, Alvarez Villela M, Van Hoesen K, et al. Diving after SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection: Fitness to dive assessment and medical guidance. Diving Hyperb Med. 2020;50(3):278-287. doi:10.28920/dhm50.3.278-287

Week 23 - 01/16/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Ophthalmology / HEENT I

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Throat Pain (7a - 8a) - Dr. Loe
(2) Epiglottitis / RPA / PTA / Ludwig’s Angina (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Critical Care and Billing (9a - 10a) - Dr. Tom
(4) Approach to Ear Pain; Kahoot Style! (10a - 11a) - Dr. Salaiz

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 151, 153

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Dermendjieva M, Gopalsami A, Glennon N, Torbati S. Nebulized Tranexamic Acid in Secondary Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: Case Series and Review of the Literature. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. 2021;5(3):1-7. doi:10.5811/cpcem.2021.5.52549

Week 22 - 01/09/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Ophthalmology; DEM Meeting

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop (7a - 8a) - Dr. Lewsadder
(2) POCUS Workshop (8a - 9a) - Dr. Patel
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 149

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Lahham S, Shniter I, Thompson M, et al. Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Retinal Detachment, Vitreous Hemorrhage, and Vitreous Detachment in the Emergency Department. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(4):e192162. Published 2019 Apr 5. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.2162

Week 21 - 12/19/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease III

Lectures:
(1) Sepsis (7a - 8a) - Dr. Despujos
(2) eFAST (8a - 9a) - Dr. Patel
(3) Resident Round Robin Presentations (9a - 10a) - Dr. Dahi
(4) Resident Round Robin Presentations(10a -11a) - Dr. Dahi:
Soft Tissue Infections
Viral Presentations
VZV and Rabies
HIV
ART, PEP, TB Therapies

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 88, 91, 96

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Alfaraj SH, Al-Tawfiq JA, Assiri AY, Alzahrani NA, Alanazi AA, Memish ZA. Clinical predictors of mortality of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection: A cohort study. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2019;29:48-50.

Week 20 - 12/12/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease II

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Fellowship: Approach to the Undifferentiated Shock (7a - 8a) - Dr. Haycock
(2) Hyponatremia (8a - 9a) - Dr. Haycock
(3) Approach to Adult Fever (9a - 10a) - Dr. Burt | Oral Board Case Review
(4) Tic Borne Illness (10a - 11a) - Dr. Minahan
(5) CNS Infections & Infections of the Spinal Column (11a -12p) - Dr. Minahan

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 66-86

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Kuppermann N, Dayan PS, Levine DA, et al. A Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Febrile Infants 60 Days and Younger at Low Risk for Serious Bacterial Infections. JAMA Pediatr. 2019;173(4):342-351. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5501

Week 19 - 12/5/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease I

Lectures:
(1) Global Ultrasound Health Day - RCH GME Simulation Center (7a - 12p)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 88-89, 94-98

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Campagna JD, Bond MC, Schabelman E, Hayes BD. The use of cephalosporins in penicillin-allergic patients: a literature review. J Emerg Med. 2012;42(5):612-620. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.035a

Week 18 - 11/14/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma V

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop (7a - 8a) - US Fellow
(2) Disaster Workshop (8a - 9a) - Dr. Pachon
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 157

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Springer E, Frazier SB, Arnold DH, Vukovic AA. External validation of a clinical prediction rule for very low risk pediatric blunt abdominal trauma. Am J Emerg Med. 2019;37(9):1643-1648. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2018.11.031

Week 17 - 11/07/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma IV

Lectures:
(1) Combined Trauma Conference (7a - 8a) - Dr. Quezada
(2) Pediatric Major Trauma Assessment (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Pediatric Head Trauma Major/Minor (9a - 10a) - Dr. Loe
(4) Wilderness Medicine (11a - 12p) - Dr. Nelson

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 158, 169, 187

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Deshpande NA, Kucirka LM, Smith RN, Oxford CM. Pregnant trauma victims experience nearly 2-fold higher mortality compared to their nonpregnant counterparts. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017;217(5):590.e1-590.e9. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2017.08.004

Week 16 - 10/31/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma III

Lectures:
(1) Extremity Compartment Syndrome (7a - 8a) - Dr. Burt
(2) Shouler Injuries & Orthopedic Testing (8a - 9a) - Dr. Burt
(3) Shoulder Dislocations (9a - 10a) - Dr. Nesper
(4) Forearm Fractures & Femoral Shaft Fractures (10a - 11a) - Dr. Burt
(5) Simulation Lab (11a - 12p): Traumatic Emergencies - Dr. Burt

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 168

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Apte A, Bradford K, Dente C, Smith RN. Lead toxicity from retained bullet fragments: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019;87(3):707-716. doi:10.1097/TA.0000000000002287

Week 15 - 10/24/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma II

Lectures:
(1) Traumatic Brain Injury Major/Minor (7a - 8a) - Dr. Russell
(2) Spinal Cord Injuries (8a - 9a) - Dr. Despujos
(2.5) CNS Infections (8a - 9a) - Dr. Despujos
(2.75) CNS Jeopardy (8a - 9a) - Dr. Despujos
(3) Spinal Cord Fractures & Pelvic Trauma (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Hip Fracture & Dislocation (10a - 11a) - Dr. Randall

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 160, 162-163

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
April MD, Arana A, Pallin DJ, et al. Emergency Department Intubation Success With Succinylcholine Versus Rocuronium: A National Emergency Airway Registry Study. Ann Emerg Med. 2018;72(6):645-653. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.03.042