Week 10 - 09/12/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Gastrointestinal II

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop: Abdominal (7a - 8a) - Dr. Patel
(2) Appendicitis & Diverticulitis (8a - 8:30a) - Dr. Miller
(2.5) Complications of General Surgery Procedures (9:30a - 8a) - Dr. Rai
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 35-49

Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article: 
Incidence of intra-abdominal injuries in hemodynamically stable blunt trauma patients with a normal computed tomography scan admitted to the emergency department Zarama V, Torres N, Duque E, et al. BMC Emerg Med. 2024;24(1):103.

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 9 - 09/04/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Gastrointestinal I

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Abdominal Pain (7a - 8a) - Dr. Loe
(2) Spinal Fractures (8a - 9a) - Dr. Randall
(3) Neonatal Resuscitation (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Upper & Lower GI Bleeding / Esophageal Foreign Bodies (10a - 11a) - Dr. Gau
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)
(6) Remediation ITE (11a - 1p) - Dr. Minahan (ED Trailer)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 35-49

Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article: 
Assessment of prognostic scores for emergency department patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding Thiebaud P-C, Wassermann E, de Caluwe M, et al. Ann Emerg Med. Published online August 19, 2024. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.06.024

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 8 - 08/21/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Thoracic & Respiratory III

Lectures:
(1) Aortic Dissection (7a - 7:30a) - Dr. Hu
(1.5) Hypertensive Emergencies (7:30a - 8a) - Dr. Hu
(2) Empyema (8a - 9a) - Dr. Hu
(3) Pleural Effusion (9a - 10a) - Dr. Hu
(4) Lung Infections: Tuberculosis (10a - 10:30a) - Dr. Faridian
(5) Asynchronous Learning & ILP Conference (11a - 12p)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 29, 30, 31

Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article: 
The management of elevated blood pressure in the acute care setting: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Bress AP, Anderson TS, Flack JM, et al. Hypertension. May 2024. doi: 10.1161/HYP.0000000000000238

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 7 - 08/14/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Thoracic & Respiratory II

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Acute Dyspnea and ARDS (7a - 8a) - Dr. Mackintosh
(2) POCUS Workshop: Respiratory (8a - 9a) - Dr. Gau
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)
(5) Asynchronous Learning & ILP Conference (11a - 12p)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 23, 33

Corresponding Weekly Science Literature Review Article: 
Low tidal volume ventilation for emergency department patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis on practice patterns and clinical impact De Monnin K, Terian E, Yaegar LH, et al. Crit Care Med. Published online February 7, 2022. doi:10.1097/CCM.0000000000005459

Reminders: Lecture attendance is mandatory each week and is only excused by Dr. Minahan directly. Attendance is tracked independent of resident sign and is frequently audited. Assigned chapter reading and journal articles are linked on the website formally.

Week 5 - 07/31/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Vascular

Lectures:
(1) Valvular Emergencies (7a - 7:30a) - Resident Lecture Series: Dr. Ting
(1.5) Approach to Hemoptysis (7:30a - 8a) - Resident Lecture Series: Dr. Buenaventura
(2) Asthma (8a - 8:30a) - Dr. Chen
(2.5) COPD / Bronchitis (8:30a - 9a) - Dr. Chen
(3) Pneumothorax (9a - 10a) - Dr. Nesper
(4) ACEP Guest Lecturer (10a - 11a) - Dr. Bing Pao
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 29 - 34

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Effect of high-intensity vs low-intensity noninvasive positive pressure ventilation on the need for endotracheal intubation in patients with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the HAPPEN randomized clinical trial Luo Z, Li Y, Li W, et al. JAMA. Published online September 16, 2024. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.15815

Week 5 - 07/31/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Vascular

Lectures:
(1-2) Simulation Lab: Cardiac Arrest (7a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Community Acquired PNA (9a - 10a) - Dr. Despujos
(4) Pulmonary Embolism (10a - 10:30a) - Dr. Burt
(4.5) DVT and Venous Disorders (10:30a - 11a) - Dr. Burt
(5) Asynchronous Learning

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 17, 25-27

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Criteria for home treatment of patients with acute pulmonary embolism (the Emergency Advisory and Research international board on Thrombosis and Hemostasis EARTH - rule): an international Delphi consensus study Servent M, Casey SD, Stubblefield WB, et al. J Thromb Haemost. Published online February 9, 2025. doi:10.1016/j.jtha.2025.01.016

Week 4 - 07/24/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology IV

Lectures:
(1) Q1 Check-in/Endocarditis (7a - 8a) - Dr. Labha
(2) Acute Myopericardial Syndrome (8a - 8:30a) - Dr. Labha
(2.5) Cardiomyopathies (8:30a - 9a) - Resident Lecture Series: Dr. Couchois
(3) Pediatric Cardiac Congenital Heart Disease (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Acute Heart Failure (10a - 10:30a) - Resident Lecture Series: Dr. Ondoy
(4.5-5) Procedural Workshop - CVC and Arterial Line (10:30a - 12p) - Dr. Salaiz

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 17-28

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccination for COVID-19 Diaz GA, Parsons GT, Gering SK, et al. JAMA. 2021;326(12):1210-1212.

Week 3 - 07/17/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology III

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Syncope (7a - 8a) - Dr. Despujos
(2) Patient Satisfaction (8a - 9a) - Dr. Mesisca
(3) Deep Dive into Atrial Fibrillation (9a - 10a) - Dr. Mackintosh
(4) Cardiac Arrest & Cardiac Assist Devices (10a - 11a) - Dr. Mackintosh
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 17-28

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: outcomes improve with center experience Magnet I, Behringer W, Eibensteiner F, et al. Ann Emerg Med. Published online January 17, 2025. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.12.004

Week 2 - 07/10/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology II

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Bradydysrhythmias/Tachydysrhythmias (7a - 8a) - Dr. Gau
(2) POCUS Workshop: Cardiac (8a - 9a) - Dr. Gau
(3 - 4) DEM
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 17-28

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Impact of intravenous calcium with diltiazem for atrial fibrillation/flutter in the emergency department Rossi N, Allen B, Hailu K, et al. Am J Emerg Med. 2022;64:57-61.

Week 1 - 07/3/25: Academic Quarter 1, Unit — Cardiology I

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Chest Pain (7a - 8a) - Resident Lecture Series - Dr. Chai
(2) Low Risk Chest Pain (8a - 8:30a) - Resident Lecture Series - Dr. Chai
(2.5) Acute Coronary Syndrome: STEMI and NSTEMI (8:30a - 10a) - Dr. Despujos
(4) POCUS Basics (10a - 11a) - Dr. Patel
(5) Asynchronous Learning (11a - 12p)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 17-28

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Rapid acute coronary syndrome evaluation over one hour with high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I: a United States-based stepped-wedge, randomized trial Miller J, Cook B, Gandolfo C, et al. Ann Emerg Med. Published online June 15, 2024. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.04.024

Week 42 - 06/19/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Hematology and Oncology III

- Residency Information and Updates
- Transfer Calls, RIC
- ED Nursing Education
- Expectations
- Scheduling
- Misc.

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 135, 138

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Bitonti MT, Rumbarger RL, Absher RK, Curran LM. Prospective Evaluation of a Fixed-Dose 4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate Protocol for Urgent Vitamin K Antagonist Reversal. J Emerg Med. 2020;58(2):324-329. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2019.10.013

Week 40 - 06/05/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Hematology and Oncology I

Lectures:
(1-4) Great Case Day (7a - 12p) - Dr. Minahan and Residents

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 6

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Henry Li H, Riedl M, Kashkin J. Update on the Use of C1-Esterase Inhibitor Replacement Therapy in the Acute and Prophylactic Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2019;56(2):207-218. doi:10.1007/s12016-018-8684-1

Week 39 - 05/29/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders III

Lectures:
(1) Combined Trauma Conference: NAT (7a - 8a) - Drs. Randall and Yala
(2) Thyroid Emergencies and Hyperthyroidism (8a - 9a) - Dr. Salaiz
(3) Procedure Workshop (9a - 10a) - Dr. Salaiz
(4) Procedure Workshop (10a - 11a) - Dr. Salaiz

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 131, 132

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Donegan D. Opioid induced adrenal insufficiency: what is new?. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2019;26(3):133-138. doi:10.1097/MED.0000000000000474

Week 38 - 05/15/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder II

Lectures:
(1) Disorders of Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous (7a - 7:30a) - Dr. Lee
(1.5) Acid Base Disorders (7:30a - 8a) - Dr. Blackley
(2.1) Carotid Doppler (8a - 9a) - Dr. Haycock
(2) Anticholinergic / Sympathomimetic Toxicity & Poisoning (9a - 10a) - Dr. Salaiz
(3) Simulation Lab (9a - 10a) - Adrenal Emergency - Dr. Burt
(4) Simulation Lab (10a - 11a) - Adrenal Emergency - Dr. Burt

** For access to Full Code Medical Simulator after today’s simulation, contact Dr. Burt

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 4

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Adrenal Crisis - Workshop Article
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25600196/

Week 37 - 05/08/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder I

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop - Echo (7a - 8a) - US Fellows
(2) Hypo/Hyperkalemia (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Blast Cell Crisis and Tumor Lysis Syndrome (9a - 10a) - Dr. Chen
(4) Cardiac Assist Devices (10a - 11a) - Dr. Chen

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 129, 130

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29157798/

Week 36 - 05/01/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Psychiatry

Lectures:
(1) DKA and HHS (7a - 8a) - Dr. Gau
(2) Approach to the Violent Patient (8a - 9a) - Dr. Gau
(3) Acute Psychosis (9a - 10a) - Dr. Hu
(4) The Suicidal Patient (10a - 11a) - Dr. Hu

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 184, 185, 186

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Ghanbarizadeh SR, Dinpanah H, Ghasemi R, et al. Quetiapine versus Haloperidol in Controlling Conversion Disorder Symptoms; a Randomized Clinical Trial. Emerg (Tehran). 2018;6(1):e47.

Week 35 - 04/24/25: Academic Quarter 4, Unit — Gynecology

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Pelvic Pain (7a - 730a) - Dr. Sarantopoulos
(1.5) Non-Pregnant Vaginal Bleeding (730a - 8a) - Dr. Pann
(2) Gynecologic Infections (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Pediatric MIS-C and Kawasaki Disease (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Sexual Assault Evaluation (10a - 11a) - Dr. Russell

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 58, 63-65, 188

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Hilbert SM, Reno HEL. Management of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Emergency Department. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2018;36(4):767-776. doi:10.1016/j.emc.2018.06.007

Week 33 - 04/10/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary II

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop (7a - 8a) - Dr. Patel
(2) Physiologic Changes in Pregnancy (8a - 9a) - Dr. Hu
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 50, 52

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Davenport MS, Perazella MA, Yee J, et al. Use of Intravenous Iodinated Contrast Media in Patients with Kidney Disease: Consensus Statements from the American College of Radiology and the National Kidney Foundation. Radiology. 2020;294(3):660-668. doi:10.1148/radiol.2019192094

Week 32 - 04/03/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Renal and Genitourinary I

Lectures:
(1) Cystitis/Pyelonephritis (7a - 730a) - Dr. Silva
(1.5) Renal Stone Disease/AKI (730a - 8a) - Dr. Bakshi
(2) Alcohol Intoxication & Poisoning/Withdrawal (8a - 9a) - Dr. Randall
(3) Approach to Acute Urinary Retention (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Emergencies < 20 Wks Gestation (10a - 11a) - Dr. Nesper

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 50, 53-55

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Coakley F, Yeh BM. Multi-detector row CT urography in the evaluation of hematuria: invited commentary. Radiographics. 2003;23(6):1455-1456

Week 31 - 03/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology II

Lectures:
(1) - (3) Guest Lecture with Dr. Goldman (7a - 10a)
(4) Procedure Workshop: CVC Placement (10a - 12p)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 101, 113, 114, 115, 117, 127

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8355317/

Week 30 - 03/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology I

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop: DVT (7a - 8a) - Drs. Lewsadder and Patel
(2) Beta and Calcium Channel Blockers Toxicity & Poisoning (8a - 830a) - Dr. Saleh
(2.5) Anticoagulant Reversal (830a - 9a) - Dr. Fenske
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 100, 104, 105, 106, 108

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Kraut JA, Mullins ME. Toxic Alcohols [published correction appears in N Engl J Med. 2019 Jan 10;380(2):202]. N Engl J Med. 2018;378(3):270-280. doi:10.1056/NEJMra1615295

Week 29 - 03/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics II

Lectures:
(1) Approach to the Undifferentiated Poisoned Patient (7a - 8a) - Dr. Despujos
(2) Tylenol / Salicylate Toxicity & Poisoning (8a - 830a) - Dr. Buenaventura
(2.5) Facial Trauma Overview (830a - 9a) - Dr. Roth
(3) Rhabdomyolsis (9a - 10a) - Dr. Nesper
(4) Penile Disorders (10a - 11a) - Dr. Le

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 170, 174

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Gervasio A, Stelitano C, Bollani P, Giardini A, Vanzetti E, Ferrari M. Carpal tunnel sonography. J Ultrasound. 2020;23(3):337-347. doi:10.1007/s40477-020-00460-z

Week 28 - 02/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics I

Lectures:
(1) Lecture/Meeting (7a - 8a) - Dr. Labha
(2) Approach to Back Pain (8a - 9a) - Dr. Gau
(3) Overuse Syndromes / Tendinitis / Bursitis (9a - 10a) - Dr. Despujos
(4) Arthritides / FTS / Avascular Necrosis (10a - 11a) - Dr. Despujos
(5) Wilderness Medicine ITE Board Review (11a - 12p) - Dr. Evers

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 170, 177, 180

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Letertre-Gibert P, Desbiez F, Vidal M, et al. Blood cultures after bone biopsy in diabetic foot osteomyelitis. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2017;89(1):78-79. doi:10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2017.02.011

Week 27 - 02/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology III

Lectures:
(1) Vapotherm Presentation (7a - 8a) - Savannah Crawford, RRT
(2) ITE Review (8a - 9a) - Dr. Burt
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 140, 141, 143, 144

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
April MD, Long B, Koyfman A. Emergency medicine myths: computed tomography of the head prior to lumbar puncture in adults with suspected bacterial meningitis - due diligence or antiquated practice? J Emerg Med. 2017;53(3):313-321.

Week 26 - 02/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology II

Lectures:
(1) Combined Trauma/Neurosurgery Conference (7a - 8a) - Dr. Miulli
(2) Mock ITE (8a - 9a)
(3) Mock ITE (9a - 10a)
(4) Mock ITE (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 142, 148

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Choi S, Na H, Nah S, Kang H, Han S. Is brain imaging necessary for febrile elderly patients with altered mental status? A retrospective multicenter study. PLoS One. 2020;15(7):e0236763. Published 2020 Jul 30. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0236763

Week 25 - 01/30/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology I / HEENT I

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Vision Loss (7a - 8a) - Dr. Chen
(2) Acute Glaucoma/CRAO/CRVO (8a - 9a) - Dr. Chen
(3) Approach to Headache (9a - 10a) - Dr. Chen
(4) Approach to AMS (10a - 11a) - Dr. Labha

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 141, 146, 150, 152

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Ahmed HK, Logallo N, Thomassen L, Novotny V, Mathisen SM, Kurz MW. Clinical outcomes and safety profile of Tenecteplase in wake-up stroke. Acta Neurol Scand. 2020;142(5):475-479. doi:10.1111/ane.13296

Week 24 - 01/23/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Environmental

Lectures:
(1) Hypothermia / Hyperthermia Related Illness (7a - 8a) - Dr. Randall
(2) Altitude Related Injuries (8a - 9a) - Dr. Hu
(3) Lightning and Electrical Injuries (9a - 10a) - Dr. Hu
(4) Approach to Red Eye (10a - 11a) - Dr. Nesper
(5) Preseptal & Orbital Cellulitis / Endophthalmitis (11a - 12p) - Dr. Chai

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 122, 123, 126

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Sadler C, Alvarez Villela M, Van Hoesen K, et al. Diving after SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection: Fitness to dive assessment and medical guidance. Diving Hyperb Med. 2020;50(3):278-287. doi:10.28920/dhm50.3.278-287

Week 23 - 01/16/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Ophthalmology / HEENT I

Lectures:
(1) Approach to Throat Pain (7a - 8a) - Dr. Loe
(2) Epiglottitis / RPA / PTA / Ludwig’s Angina (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Critical Care and Billing (9a - 10a) - Dr. Tom
(4) Approach to Ear Pain; Kahoot Style! (10a - 11a) - Dr. Salaiz

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 151, 153

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Dermendjieva M, Gopalsami A, Glennon N, Torbati S. Nebulized Tranexamic Acid in Secondary Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: Case Series and Review of the Literature. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. 2021;5(3):1-7. doi:10.5811/cpcem.2021.5.52549

Week 22 - 01/09/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Ophthalmology; DEM Meeting

Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop (7a - 8a) - Dr. Lewsadder
(2) POCUS Workshop (8a - 9a) - Dr. Patel
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)

Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 149

Corresponding Weekly science literature review article: 
Lahham S, Shniter I, Thompson M, et al. Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Retinal Detachment, Vitreous Hemorrhage, and Vitreous Detachment in the Emergency Department. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(4):e192162. Published 2019 Apr 5. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.2162