As required by the ACGME, all trainees will spend at least 8 blocks in the SNICU, and then rotate to other intensive care units which provide extended educational experiences suited to the need of the fellow. Each trainee will be required to complete a minimum of 10 blocks of time in the critical care setting, 2 blocks of time in elective unit, with one block of time reserved for vacation (3 weeks) and meetings (1 week).
In addition to the SNICU, other ICU rotations include: MICU, PICU, NICU, and CVICU.
Elective rotations include: Burn, Infectious Disease Consults, Pulmonary/Bronchoscopy, ECHO Lab, Nephrology Consult, Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, Anesthesia, Vascular Lab and Research.
Sample Block Schedule: (Each Block = 4 Weeks)
| Block | Rotation |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | SNICU |
| Block 2 | Trauma/Burn |
| Block 3 | SNICU |
| Block 4 | MICU |
| Block 5 | SNICU |
| Block 6 | PICU |
| Block 7 | SNICU |
| Block 8 | SNICU |
| Block 9 | SNICU |
| Block 10 | SNICU |
| Block 11 | SNICU |
| Block 12 | ECHO Lab |
| Block 13 | VAC |