Curriculum Overview
Yearly Breakdown
PGY-1: Building a Foundation
- Emergency Department: Develop clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
- Off-Service Rotations:
- Anesthesia
- MICU
- Neuro ICU/CVICU
- OB/GYN
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Radiology
- Toxicology
- Focus: Case formulation, diagnosis, and presenting to supervisor
PGY-2: Advancing Skills and Leadership
- Emergency Department: Take on senior resident responsibilities
- Off-Service Rotations:
- Artesia
- Neuro ICU
- Pediatrics
- SICU
- Ultrasound
- Focus: Teaching junior residents, critical care, and procedural experience
PGY-3: Leadership and Supervision
- Emergency Department: Lead and supervise junior residents
- Off-Service Rotations:
- Administration Month
- Artesia
- Elective Month
- Pediatrics
Chief Resident Opportunities
Chief Residents are selected annually to provide additional guidance in education, communication, simulations, and administration, making the role ideal for those pursuing academic careers.
Electives
In-Town Electives
- EMS
- MICU
- SICU
- Research
Out-of-Town Electives
- Critical Care – Dallas, TX
- Community EM – Alaska
- EMS – San Antonio, TX
- Marine EM – Hawaii
- Mountain EM – Taos, NM
- Pediatric EM – Houston, TX
- Rural EM – Artesia, NM
- Shock Trauma – Baltimore, MD
