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Welcome Prospective Medical Student Rotators

A message from the Saint Agnes Emergency Medicine Residency Clerkship Director:

Hello and welcome!

We are excited to welcome you and we know that your experience in our Emergency Department will prepare you well for your future in medicine. Our faculty and residents are enthusiastic about having you with us during your rotation, and we want to provide a brief overview of what to expect and tips for success. We look forward to working with you!

Sameir Alhadi, MD
Clerkship Director, Core Faculty

How to Apply:

We use Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) to review and process student rotator applications. If you are interested in rotating with us and are currently attending an international medical school, please submit the following to gme@samc.com:

  • Personal statement including why you want to rotate at Saint Agnes Medical Center
  • CV/ Resume
  • Board Scores
  • Evidence of Professional Liability
  • Certifications
  • Medical school transcript
  • Letter of Good Standing
  • Dates desired

Sub-I Rotation: What to Expect

  • Rotation is over a four (4) week block*
  • Shifts are 8 hours and students will have the opportunity to work morning, night, and swing shifts
  • Students are expected to attend weekly didactics with the EM Residency program and are highly encouraged to participate in other residency activities such as Journal Club
  • At the end of the rotation, students are asked to present during didactics on an interesting case or topic with slides for 10 minutes
  • If the student is interested, we will connect them with the local air ambulance company for an air ambulance shift (optional)

Tips for Success

  1. Be proactive and on time
  2. Work directly with attendings and senior EM residents.
  3. Listen out for the radio calls to learn about in-bound stat cases and to get involved once they arrive
  4. Be an active participant on Wednesday conference days. Sit up front, ask questions. We welcome the enthusiasm.
  5. Reach out and ask questions

*Ultrasound rotation is two (2) weeks

Questions? Contact gme@samc.com.