Didactics
We have 5 hours of protected conference time per week. The faculty covers the Emergency Department so you can attend conference! The didactic curriculum repeats on an 18-month cycle, so residents will have all content presented to them twice during the course of their residency. We use many models of interactive learning including problem-based learning, small-group sessions, simulation, written board review, oral board review, assigned educator roles, as well as, traditional lectures. We also incorporate newer FOAMEd (Free Open Access Medical Education) resources for home study and asynchronous learning models. Each resident is be provided with a laptop for home-use and bedside medical applications.
PGY-1
ED x 6 months (including a July Orientation month with all of your class!); US/Anesthesia; MICU; OB; Stroke/STEMI; PEM1; Trauma2
PGY-2
ED x 7 months; CV-ICU, PICU1; EMS/US; Trauma2, PEM1
PGY-3
ED x 8 months; MICU; PEM1; Selective; Elective
1Location at Nemour’s Children’s Hospital
2Location at Ocala Regional Medical Center
Advanced Tracks Available: Ultrasound, Emergency Medical Services, Administration
Participating sites
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is the primary clinical training site for the emergency medicine residency. HCA Florida North Florida is a community-based academic learning center whose mission is to educate and train exceptional physicians in the discipline of emergency medicine. The Emergency Medicine Residency Program is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience in an integrated health care delivery system. HCA Florida North Florida is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute center serving 14 surrounding counties. We have two busy free standing ERS close to the main emergency department, staffed by our faculty and nurses. The Emergency Department sees over 100,000 patients. As a fully accredited Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center we have one of the busiest stroke centers and provide comprehensive stroke treatment and STEMI response. Gainesville is a beautiful college town nestled among state parks, natural springs and hundreds of miles of trails. See the Our Community section!
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a 222-bed hospital with a busy Emergency Medicine department and Level II Trauma Center. The Emergency Medicine Department sees over 44,000 patients annually. The trauma service rotations are at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. First year residents are part of the Trauma team, respond to all Trauma alerts and provide care of patients on the Surgical Floor. Second year residents serve as the trauma senior on the Trauma team, responding to all trauma alerts and supervising the care of patients on the trauma floor. While located just 40 miles from the primary site, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a quick commute on the interstate, however residents are provided with lodging in a very nice apartment close to the hospital as well.
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Nemours Children's Hospital of Orlando
Nemours Children's Hospital of Orlando is located in Orlando, Florida and is part of the Nemours Children's Health System (NCHS). Residents do their Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Intensive Care rotations at this site. As a regional referral center for children with complicated medical and emergent care problems, residents receive a diversified experience with patients referred to this site from the whole southeast region of the united states. Apartment lodging is provided for residents on their Pediatric ICU and Peds EM rotations in the Orlando area.