Description of Elective Experience:
Externs will shadow and observe our ER doctors, help out doctors & staff, scrub into surgery, assist with medical records, and communicate with clients.
Externs may see bite wounds, choking or respiratory distress, toxin ingestion, shock, DKA, heat stroke, reproductive emergencies, seizures, pancreatitis, and hemoabdomen.
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
Students schedules during the Externship can be flexible, a typical week includes 3-4 12 hour shifts.
Supervisor:
Samantha Kent (MD)
Website:
https://veterinaryemergencygroup.com
Contact email:
Address:
260 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Is student housing available?:
No
Global engagement opportunity:
No