Emory University School of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics

Curriculum

Year 1 Curriculum

First year fellows will acquire all the basic cognitive and technical skills for the compassionate care of acutely ill and injured children. Each fellow will develop his or her skill in obtaining an accurate history and physical assessment of their patients as well as developing and carrying out plans for the management and disposition of each patient. First year fellows should develop competence in technical skills such as advanced resuscitation and airway management, percutaneous central intravenous lines, intraosseous needle placement, splinting, and advanced wound care. First year fellows are expected to obtain PALS, ACLS and ATLS certification. The first year schedule is noted below:
Topic Block
Emergency Medicine (PEM) 5 blocks
Anesthesia 1 block
Capstone 1 block
Adult EM/Procedures 1 block
Emergency ultrasound 1 block
Orthopedics/ Sports Medicine 1 block
Research 2 blocks
Toxicology 1 block
Trauma 1 block

Year 2 Curriculum

The second year fellow will acquire more complex procedural skills as well as develop increased independence in decision making regarding medically complex and high acuity patients. Increased supervising and clinical education of medical students and residents will be expected as well. Second year fellows often become PALS instructors. The second year schedule is noted below:
Topic Block
Emergency Medicine (PEM)/Research     11 blocks
Adult Emergency Medicine/Emergency Ultrasound 1 block
Child Advocacy/Protection 1 block

Year 3 Curriculum

The third year fellow will have all the necessary skills and knowledge to care for the most ill and injured children. The fellow will concentrate on aiding in the flow and overall management of the emergency department with the attending physicians. Fellows will be expected to take the lead on medical and trauma resuscitations as well as take calls from referring institutions during this period of training. The third year schedule is noted below:
Topic Block
Emergency Medicine (PEM) 5 blocks
Critical Care 1 block
Emergency Medical Service 1 block
Research/ Electives 6 blocks

Fellow Check-Off Sheets