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TRAUMA ELECTIVES
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TRAUMA STUDENT ELECTIVES

Institution Methodist Hospital (Clarian Health Partners),
Indianapolis
Country United States
 
The Unit
Description American College of Surgeons verified Level 1 Trauma Center 2500 admits/year 85% blunt/15% penetrating, 8 trauma call surgeons, 2 full time Trauma surgeons, full time critical care staff, part of Indiana University residency program (Surgery & Emergency med). Service staffed by 2-4 residents (PGY-3, PGY-1) and 2 staff faculty per month.
   
Learning opportunities
Active clinical and research activity
 
Elective Details
Number of students accepted Up to 2 per month
Duration of elective
2 - 8 weeks
Accommodation Variable options from private home lodging to hospital hotel (approx $35/day student rate), usually arranged by student.
Fees payable
Nil
 
Applicant requirements Equivalent of 4th year medical student (Third year with permission of Director), documentation of Malpractice coverage via medical school or training institution for active clinical priveleges, not necessary as observer or research program. Fluency in english necessary.
Contact
Contact Name H. Scott Bjerke, MD, FACS or George Rodman, MD, FACS
Address

Trauma Services B-233,
Methodist Hospital,
1701 N. Senate Blvd.

City Indianapolis
State Indiana
Postcode 46202
Telephone 317 929 5339
Fax 317 929 2082
Email sbjerke@clarian.com or grodman@clarian.com
Webpage www.clarian.com
   
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Updated 19.07.2001 (6:7)