Navy/Army EM

[Perrotfish]

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Alright, so I need a 1 month emergency Medicine Elective on short notice (ideally Jan, Feb at the latest). This doesn't need to be with the military but I thought if I need to do something away from my apartment at my own expense anyway I might as well spend another month learning the system. Obviously I would not be going on an AT.

My ideal locations would be Bethesda (because I have a place I can stay) and the Army programs in Texas (because they're easy for me to drive to).

My question is, do any military EM locations have enough acuiity for a student to really learn anything? I'm trying to decide if I want to apply for EM and I don't want to sit on my hands for a dozen shifts. Do the locations I mentioned have a very acute population going through EM? If not where should I apply? Is it even possible to get a slot at this late a date?

Any responses would be much appreciated.

 

[psychbender]

Alright, so I need a 1 month emergency Medicine Elective on short notice (ideally Jan, Feb at the latest). This doesn't need to be with the military but I thought if I need to do something away from my apartment at my own expense anyway I might as well spend another month learning the system. Obviously I would not be going on an AT.

My ideal locations would be Bethesda (because I have a place I can stay) and the Army programs in Texas (because they're easy for me to drive to).

My question is, do any military EM locations have enough acuiity for a student to really learn anything? I'm trying to decide if I want to apply for EM and I don't want to sit on my hands for a dozen shifts. Do the locations I mentioned have a very acute population going through EM? If not where should I apply? Is it even possible to get a slot at this late a date?

Any responses would be much appreciated.

The ED at Bethesda is a joke (very low volume and acuity). The Brooke is a level 1 trauma center, and receives civilian trauma, as well. I cannot speak to Darnall, as I have never been there. Of the three, I say go Brooke.

 

[Perrotfish]

The ED at Bethesda is a joke (very low volume and acuity). The Brooke is a level 1 trauma center, and receives civilian trauma, as well. I cannot speak to Darnall, as I have never been there. Of the three, I say go Brooke.

Guess I'll be calling Brooke.

 

[Atlas Shrugged]

The ED at Bethesda is a joke (very low volume and acuity). The Brooke is a level 1 trauma center, and receives civilian trauma, as well. I cannot speak to Darnall, as I have never been there. Of the three, I say go Brooke.

Are most military (specifically army) hospitals low volume and acuity? I'm a premed very interested in USUHS and trauma surgery for the army but I keep seeing posts like this and others about skill atrophy which scares me.

I don't mind making a lot less and going to the sandbox (oddly this kind of draws me in) but I want to be a competent doctor and get my OR time.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Valvool]

BAMC treats civilians and is a level 1 trauma center, which I think is unique in the Army.