Upcoming events.
SonoWAR
Join us at Joshua Tree National Park for SonoWAR, a unique event merging ultrasound and wilderness medicine. This half-day relay race (on the 4/15) provides a hands-on learning experience for emergency medicine residents, bringing together practical skills and a spirit of competition. Come down the night before 4/14 for a camping adventure in Joshua Tree!
SAEM Western Regional Meeting
The 2026 SAEM Western Regional Meeting will be held March 13-14, 2026, at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California. This meeting is a great opportunity for emergency medicine (EM) faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students to present research, educational innovations, and case reports; engage in interactive workshops and simulation sessions; and connect with peers and academic leaders from across the Western region.
This year's theme, "Innovations in Teaching," will feature plenary sessions led by regional residency programs showcasing creative and effective educational strategies.
Landmark Middle School Education
Come volunteer at Landmark Middle School! Teaching kids an elementary medical school curriculum put on as a joint between LLU/RUHS pediatrics and RUHS EM. Contact Dr. Loe for more details.
Week 30 - 3/5/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology I
Week 30 - 3/5/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology I
Lectures:
(1) Approach to the Undifferentiated Poisoned Patient (7a - 8a) - Dr. Despujos
(2) Ethanol Withdrawal, Intoxication, Toxicity, and Poisoning (8a - 9a) - Dr. Despujos
(3) Focal Seizure (9a - 10a) - Dr. J Patel
(4) Toxicology in the ED (10a - 11a) - Dr. Russell
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 100-117
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Aki, Ehab, et al. “Poisoning- New Insights.” Toxicology in Emergency Medicine Ehab Aki, Galal Alessai, Waleed Awad, S.n., S.l., 2025.
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
In-Service Training Exam
ITE (In-Service Training Examination) is a 2-day examination series (250 total questions) designed to assess emergency medicine residents foundational knowledge base in comparison to their year-matched training levels. This is a 1-day exam, however due to class size, there is an anticipated split among 2 days. Residents, you are excused from all rotation obligations during those effective dates. Timing to return to service will be announced thereafter.
Healthcare Innovation & Technology Symposium
HITS brings together healthcare professionals, innovators, researchers, and technology leaders to explore new solutions that improve patient care. HITS provides high-quality education to enhance healthcare delivery, helps professionals develop and refine clinical skills, and promotes collaboration to tackle evolving healthcare challenges
Interested speakers/researchers welcome!
Visit the official website here for more details.
Week 28 - 2/12/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics I
Week 28 - 2/12/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics I
Lectures:
(1) Rhabdomyolysis (7a - 7:30a) - Dr. Alsouqi
(2) Septic Arthritis (7:30a - 8a) - Dr. Zakery
(3) Major Burn Management (8a - 9a) - Dr. Burt
(4) DEM (9:30a - 10a)
(5) DEM (10a - 11a)
(6) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 51, 82, 180
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Amanda P Bettencourt, Kathleen S Romanowski, Victor Joe, James Jeng, Jeffrey E Carter, Robert Cartotto, Christopher K Craig, Renata Fabia, Gary A Vercruysse, William L Hickerson, Yuk Liu, Colleen M Ryan, John T Schulz, Updating the Burn Center Referral Criteria: Results From the 2018 eDelphi Consensus Study, Journal of Burn Care & Research, Volume 41, Issue 5, September/October 2020, Pages 1052–1062.
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Landmark Middle School Education
Come volunteer at Landmark Middle School! Teaching kids an elementary medical school curriculum put on as a joint between LLU/RUHS pediatrics and RUHS EM. Contact Dr. Loe for more details.
Week 27 - 2/5/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology III
Week 27 - 2/5/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology III
Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop: Orthopedic Eval and Joint Aspiration (7a - 8a) - Dr. Patel
(2) Approach to Back Pain & Non traumatic Back Disorders (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Approach to Orthopedic Radiology: Upper Extremity (9a - 10a) - Dr. Hu
(4) Approach to Orthopedic Radiology: Lower Extremity (10a - 11a) - Dr. Hu
(5) Pharmacist Lecture: Infectious Disease (11a - 12p) - Dr. Mia Choi
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 176-182
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Usual Care for Low Back Pain at United States Emergency Departments, 2016-2022 Fellner, Anuva et al. Annals of Emergency Medicine, Volume 86, Issue 6, 639 - 645
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Week 26 - 1/29/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology II
Week 26 - 1/29/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology II
Lectures:
(1) Adult Seizure (7a - 8a) - Dr. Minahan
(2) Pediatric Seizure (8a - 9a) - Dr. Minahan
(3) Vertigo & Dizziness (9a - 10a) - Dr. Nesper
(4-5) Procedure Workshop: TEE (10a - 12p) - Dr. Salaiz, Patel, Haycock
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 140-148
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
ACEP. “Ultrasound guidelines: Emergency, point-of-care, and clinical ultrasound guidelines in medicine.” Annals of Emergency Medicine, vol. 82, no. 3, Sept. 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2023.06.005.
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Week 25 - 1/22/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology I
Week 25 - 1/22/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology I
Lectures:
(1) Q3 Check-in/Approach to Altered Mental Status (7a - 8a) - Dr. Labha
(2) Approach to Headache (8a - 9a) - Dr. Labha
(3) Approach to Generalized Weakness (9a - 10a) - Dr. Salaiz
(4) TIA & Acute Ischemic Stroke (10a - 11a) - Dr. Russell
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 140-148
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Choi EY, Nieves GA, Jones DE. Acute Stroke Diagnosis. Am Fam Physician. 2022 Jun 1;105(6):616-624. PMID: 35704804.
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
PA Fellowship Graduation
Join us for a PA Fellowship Graduation Dinner as we celebrate Nate Chow’s incredible achievement! This special evening will honor Nate’s dedication, hard work, and growth throughout his fellowship journey. Enjoy great food, warm company, and a memorable celebration as we recognize this exciting milestone and toast to his bright future ahead. We hope you’ll join us for a night of congratulations and gratitude!
Week 24 - 1/15/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Dermatology I
Week 24 - 1/15/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Dermatology I
Lectures:
(1) Radiology Rounds (7a - 8a) - Dr. Konstantin Tchalukov
(2) Burns: Major, Minor, & Chemical Burns (8a - 9a) - Dr. Randall
(3) Approach to Serious Generalized Skin Disorders (9a - 10a) - Dr. Nesper
(4) Viral Infections and Exanthems (10a - 11a) - Dr. Despujos
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 154-155
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Stewart BT, Hunter MA, Johnson L, Jason D, Arbabi S. Initial management of patients with burns and combined injuries for acute care surgeons: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2025 Jul 1;99(1):10-23. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004559. Epub 2025 Mar 13. PMID: 40074715.
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Landmark Middle School Education
Come volunteer at Landmark Middle School! Teaching kids an elementary medical school curriculum put on as a joint between LLU/RUHS pediatrics and RUHS EM. Contact Dr. Loe for more details.
Week 23 - 1/8/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Pediatrics
Week 23 - 1/8/26: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Pediatrics
Lectures:
(1) Pediatric GI Emergencies (7a - 8a) - Dr. Randall
(1.5) Pediatric Asthma/Bronchiolitis/Croup (8- 8:30a) - Dr. Blackley
(2) POCUS Workshop: New Ultrasound Training (8:30a - 9a) - Kathleen Keck
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 66-78
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Sanchez-Pinto LN, Bennett TD, DeWitt PE, et al. Development and Validation of the Phoenix Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA. 2024;331(8):675–686. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.0196
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Week 22 - 12/18/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — HEENT II
Week 22 - 12/18/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — HEENT II
Lectures:
(1) Acute Otitis Media & Mastoiditis (7a - 7:30a) - Dr. Burt
(1.5) Otitis Externa/Malignant Otitis Externa/Ear Foreign Bodies (7:30a - 8:30a) - Dr. Burt
(2) Approach to Throat Pain/RPA/PTA/Ludwigs/Epiglotitis (8:30a - 9:30a) - Dr. Burt
(3) Epistaxis (9:30a - 11:00a) - Dr. Burt
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 150, 153
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Bridwell RE, Koyfman A, Long B. High risk and low prevalence diseases: Adult epiglottitis. Am J Emerg Med. 2022 Jul;57:14-20. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2022.04.018. Epub 2022 Apr 20. PMID: 35489220.
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Annual ED Christmas Party
Come celebrate the holiday season with our correctional medicine team, RUHS medical center ED staff, and administration for a fun night out with dinner! RSVP no later than 12/5 to Sheranda.
Week 21 - 12/11/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — HEENT 1
Week 21 - 12/11/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — HEENT 1
Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop: (7a - 8a) - Dr. Patel
(2) Anticoagulant Reversal (8a - 8:30a) - Dr. Silva
(2.5) Complications of Airway Devices (8:30a - 9a) - Dr. Goggins
(3) Asynchronous Learning (9a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 138, 153
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Is antibiotic prophylaxis necessary for anterior epistaxis with packing? Insights from a large database Tran QK, Vashee I, Vanga R, et al. Am J Emerg Med. 2025;93:64-72.
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Week 20 - 12/04/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Ophthalmology
Week 20 - 12/04/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Ophthalmology
Lectures:
(1) Approach to the Red Eye & Conjunctivitis (7a - 8a) - Dr. Chen
(2) Approach to Vision Loss & Glaucoma (8a - 9a) - Dr. Chen
(3) Preseptal & Orbital Cellulitis (9a - 9:30a) - Dr. Chen
(3.5) Blunt Eye Trauma (9:30a - 10a) - Dr. Chen
(4) Corneal Abrasion/Ulcerations (10a - 11a) - Dr. Chen
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 149
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Use of topical anesthetics in the management of patients with simple corneal abrasions: consensus guidelines from the American College of Emergency Physicians Green SM, Tomaszewski C, Valente JH, et al. Ann Emerg Med. Published online February 6, 2024. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.01.004
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Annual Cadaver Lab
Come join us on our annual cadaver lab at the local medical school, Western University! This evening is reserved to practice procedures on cadaver donors that are rare but essential to the practice of Emergency Medicine, such as cricothyroidotomy, pleural access procedures (thoracostomy, thoracentesis), resuscitative thoracotomies, lateral canthotomies, and much more! RSVP to tristen.burt@ruhealth.org if attending ASAP!
Week 19 - 11/20/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease II
Week 19 - 11/20/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease II
Lectures:
(1) Skin & Soft Tissue Infections (7a - 7:30a) - Dr. Sisliyan
(1.5) Critical Fungal Infections (7:30a - 8a) - Dr. Curtin
(2) HIV Emergencies (8a - 8:30a) - Dr. Despujos
(2.5) Critical Parasitic Infections (8:30a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3-4) HIV / Hep C / Syphilis (9a - 11a) - Dr. Jacobsen (Guest Lecture)
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 87-99
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention in men and gender-diverse persons Kelley CF, Acevedo-Quiñones M, Agwu AL, et al. N Engl J Med. Published online November 27, 2024. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2411858
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Landmark Middle School Education
Come volunteer at Landmark Middle School! Teaching kids an elementary medical school curriculum put on as a joint between LLU/RUHS pediatrics and RUHS EM. Contact Dr. Loe for more details.
Wilderness Event: Joshua Tree
Live the wilderness emergency medicine experience!
As hosted by Dr. Grant Nelson, camp with Desert Regional Medical Center EM residents out in Joshua Tree.
If you would like to attend, please email Dr. Nelson at Grant.Nelson@ruhealth.org
#WildernessEM #Camping #Learning
Oktoberfest 2025
Come join our annual Oktoberfest celebration! A fun way to relax, eat Bavarian food, and hang with our residency family! This year it will be Saturday, November 8th, which is a free ticket for healthcare workers day. This is a two night trip. Friday is a lake/bike/hike day, Saturday, Oktoberfest, and Sunday we pack out. Would love ot see you all there even if its just for the day. Text Kyle Swain if you are interested in staying at the AirBnB or for any questions.
Week 18 - 11/06/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease I
Week 18 - 11/06/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease I
Lectures:
(1) Trauma Surgery Joint Conference (7a - 8a) - Dr. Yala
(2) Sepsis (8a - 9a) - Dr. Despujos
(3) Pediatric Fever, Kawasaki, & Serious Bacterial Infections (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) CNS Infections (10a - 11a) - Dr. Despujos
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 87-99
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Point of Care Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Necrotizing Fasciitis. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2021.10.033
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Week 17 - 10/30/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma V
Week 17 - 10/30/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma V
Lectures:
(1) Medicolegal Documentation & Malpractice (7a - 9a) - Matt Underwood, Esq.
(2) Shoulder Dislocations & Injuries (9a - 10a) - Dr. Nesper
(3) Forearm Fractures (10a - 11a) - Dr. Moses Lee
4) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 171,172
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Association between delay to first shock and successful first-shock ventricular fibrillation termination in patients with witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest Stieglis R, Verkaik BJ, Tan HL, et al. Circulation. Published online October 27, 2024. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.069834
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review Course
Oral Board Review Course Held Virtually by Zoom - Ohio ACEP offers a virtual course designed to prepare individuals to take the Oral Board Exam. Our course is designed to optimize your exam performance, teach techniques for success, and enhance your case management skills!
Course Dates: March 27, 2025; August 21, 2025; and October 23, 2025. (The course will be offered twice – once in the morning and once in the afternoon.)
Course Details: • Includes an Introductory 1-hour focused overview of the Oral Exam process with valuable exam tips and note-taking strategies • Case simulations include 6 single-case encounters and 2 structured interviews Experienced Ohio ACEP faculty facilitate cases via Zoom • 1:1 student/instructor ratio ensures participants receive personalized individual feedback • Boosts confidence, enhances knowledge, and identifies areas to target for further practice and study Register Online!
Week 16 - 10/23/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma IV
Week 16 - 10/23/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma IV
Lectures:
(1) Spinal Cord Injuries (7a - 8a) - Dr. Labha
(2) Risk Management in the ED: Lessons Learned from Tactical EM (8a - 9a) - Dr. Tamkin
(3) Alumni Day (11a - 12p) - Dr. Minahan
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 161, 173, 176
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
The cost of saving lives: complications arising from prehospital tourniquet application Rittblat M, Gendler S, Tsur N, et al. Acad Emerg Med. Published online December 16, 2024. doi:10.1111/acem.15070
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Week 15 - 10/16/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma III
Week 15 - 10/16/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma III
Lectures:
(1) Major Traumatic Brain Injury (7a - 8a) - Dr. Loe
(2) Major Pediatric Trauma (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Peds EM Case (9a - 10a) - Dr. Russell
(4) Heme/Onc Emergencies (10a - 11a) - Dr. Russell
(3) DISASTER DRILL (9a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 156-159, 167, 173
Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article:
Clinical outcomes of hypertonic saline vs mannitol treatment among children with traumatic brain injury Chong S-L, Zhu Y, Wang Q, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(3):e250438.
Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign-in and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.
Landmark Middle School Education
Come volunteer at Landmark Middle School! Teaching kids an elementary medical school curriculum put on as a joint between LLU/RUHS pediatrics and RUHS EM. Contact Dr. Loe for more details.
Wilderness Medicine: Medical Support Team at the UTMB Kodiak Ultramarathon in Big Bear
Interest in helping to volunteer as medical support at the UTMB Kodiak Ultramarathon in Big Bear October 10-12th? This will be one of UTMB’s Major races this year and so far looks to be their LARGEST RACE EVER with currently 2500+ registered I’m sharing a google form here for registering contact information and we will be reaching back out in the next month or so to confirm stations and times. Please don’t hesitate to share broadly - even basic CPR can be helpful though we’re especially looking for EMT training and above to staff an aid station. DM or text me Dr. Nelson if you have any other questions!