Sample Rotation Schedule
Our schedule is a 4+1 schedule which allows us to balance inpatient and outpatient training.
Every +1 week offers an opportunity to truly focus on ambulatory medicine.
First Year
INPATIENT MEDICINE WARDS
22 weeks
MICU
4 - 6 weeks
NIGHT FLOAT
4 weeks
ELECTIVE
6 - 8 weeks
AMBULATORY MEDICINE
10 weeks
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
4 weeks
VACATION
3 weeks
Second Year
INPATIENT MEDICINE WARDS
16 weeks
MICU
6 - 8 weeks
NIGHT FLOAT
4 weeks
ELECTIVE
12 - 14 weeks
AMBULATORY MEDICINE
10 weeks
VACATION
4 weeks
Third Year
INPATIENT MEDICINE WARDS
12 weeks
MICU
4 -6 weeks
NIGHT FLOAT
4 weeks
Medicine Admits/Consults
2 weeks
Geriatric
4 weeks
ELECTIVE
17 - 19 weeks
AMBULATORY MEDICINE
10 weeks
VACATION
4 weeks
Research
Opportunities for research include projects ranging from basic science research to clinical/translational research to curricular development/assessment to quality improvement projects, and everything in between. We have a research colloquium monthly where new research projects are presented for critique and a biannual research fair that showcases all the research projects in the department of Internal Medicine.
Mentorship
Formal mentoring program connecting faculty and residents to provide resources for career planning and academic development.
Clinical Educator Track
A dedicated track to prepare residents for a career in academic medicine as a clinical educator and focuses on clinical education, curriculum development, program administration and education scholarship. Five interested interns are selected for this track per year.
Didactic Curriculum
Morning report three to four mornings a week and vary from case presentations and M&M, to podcasts and educational videos to image challenges to medical Jeopardy. Afternoon conferences on Thursdays include lectures given by core faculty and outside speakers, and include ABIM-specific curriculum as well as lectures on the business side of medicine, journal clubs and different wellness activities. Grand rounds are on Tuesday afternoons.
POCUS
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is immensely helpful in addressing specific clinical questions using ultrasound at bedside. It is quick, safe and cost effective. POCUS is considered as the future stethoscope and is being widely used as an extension of physical examination. Several Internal Medicine organizations (ACP, SHM, AAIM, SGIM, CIMUS) have supported the use of ultrasound at bedside. We are pleased to introduce the “POCUS elective” to our residents and students and the primary goal of this rotation will be to provide didactic and hands-on training experience that will enable the trainees to attain proficiency in routine ultrasound applications in Internal Medicine and common bedside procedures.
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Internal Medicine Fellowships at LSU Health Shreveport
