There are 2 blocks of electives in first year, and 2 blocks in second year. One or two of the second year blocks can be taken as a "selective” rotation in either ICU or CCU/Cardiology.
Electives can be a mix of clinical experiences that vary in duration over the 4 week rotation.
Elective blocks enable you to address individual learning needs. To be program-approved electives must:
Electives can:
Attendance requirement is 50% over a 4 week period (as per attendance and absence policy) excluding academics and continuity home clinics.
Elective Assessment is required.
In situations when the Resident is present for at least 2 of the 4 weeks in the same clinical experience (excluding mandatory educational events and call-back), an “Elective ITER” must be completed at the end of the rotation. In situations when the Resident is present for less than 2 weeks, one field note per half day clinic is required.
Each elective experience has a different set of requirements for Residents to meet their learning objectives. This may include call, evening and/or weekend shifts.
Residents are expected to attend all clinics as scheduled during an elective.
It is the resident's responsibility to follow PARA guidelines regarding call when on electives.
Please check with the Learner Scheduler if you are unsure about the requirements of the elective in which you are interested.