University of California, San Diego

Additional Info

Clerkship Director Name : Aaron Schneir

Clerkship Director Email : aschneir@health.ucsd.edu

Clerkship Director Phone : 619-733-7315

Coordinator Name : Kirk Beckett

Coordinator Email : bhkirk@health.ucsd.edu

Coordinator Phone : 619-543-3818

Clinical Venues : Inpatient bedside consultation at both UCSD hospitals, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, and VA Medical Center San Diego.

Medical Student Eligibility : 4th Year Medical Students Only

What level of training is your program available to for residents? : PGY2 and Above

Rotation Open To Medical Toxicology Fellows From Other Programs? : Y

Does Rotation Have Specific Start Dates Throughout The Year? : Yes

Rotator Start Dates : Mondays either beginning or end of month.

Number Of Rotators Per Block : 2-6

Typical Rotation Lengths (# of Weeks) : 4 weeks for all; 2 weeks available for residents and occasionally medical students

Hours Per Week : Approximately 20-30

Special Features of the Rotation : Daily bedside rounds and didactive/interactive teaching with fellows and faculty, weekly journal clubs, poison center case review twice per week. Highly educational rotation that receives universally stellar reviews.

How Many Board Certified Medical Toxicologist Are Actively Involved As Faculty For The Rotation? : 8

Rotator Fee : None for medical students; $250.00 Graduate Medical Education Fee for residents outside of UCSD without pre-arranged affiliation arrangement.

Should the rotator have malpractice coverage from their home institution? : Yes

Housing Assistance Available : N