We are excited to provide an outstanding Pre-Hospital (EMS) elective rotation to medical students under the leadership of Dr. Mark Merlin. These activities are flexible depending upon the student interests. This elective may be scheduled for 2-4 weeks. Please contact Dan Ostin at (732)235-4565 to register for the elective or Diane Wormann at (732)-235-8783 for further information. The course number is EMED 9009.
This will be an exciting month that will provide you will all aspects of Emergency Medical Services!
Ride along with NJ State EMS Physician vehicle (MD-1) which is based out of RWJUH responding to life threatening 911 calls throughout New Jersey
Work in our new Academic Emergency Department
Ride with our Advanced Life Support units
Attend the twice monthly EMS Research Meetings
Attending the monthly Emergency Preparedness meeting
Attend all State EMS meetings
Attend the monthly SWAT drill
Ride along on physician Response vehicle with the EMS/Disaster Medicine Fellow
Spend day in regional dispatch center answering 911 calls
Attend all EMS/Disaster Medicine related conferences
Spend time with State Paramedic Director understanding state wide and national EMS issues
