The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency with the
Division of Emergency Medicine
at
The University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio
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The UTHSCSA EMPA Residency has made its selection for the Class to begin 1 September 2008.
We are currently considering applications for class to begin Sep 09 (Deadline for submission 31 March 2009 ).
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Post Graduate
Emergency Medicine
Physician Assistant
Residency Training Program
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I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY:
The Division of Emergency Medicine UTHSCSA Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency is a 12 month program of clinical and didactic instruction. The program is modeled after emergency medicine physician residencies and was approved and established in the Division of Emergency Medicine UTHSCSA in 2005. The residency begins its academic year on 1 September. Class size is currently limited to 3 residents at any time.
II. CURRICULUM:
The program of instruction is modeled after the emergency medicine curriculum developed by the American College of Emergency Physicians, and places emphasis on the skills required of emergency medicine physician assistants.
A. The Didactic portion consists of the following:
- An introduction to emergency medicine consisting of lectures and reviews, structured to allow each EMPA student to transition into the program.
- Weekly lectures, presented by Emergency Physicians, EMPA staff and guest lecturers.
- Grand rounds, morning reports, trauma conferences, case presentations, radiology reviews and participation in emergency medicine research.
- Academic clinical evaluation through monthly exams on lectures, required readings, quizzes midterm and examinations, case presentations, and continuing evaluation of skills during each rotation
B. The 12 Month Curriculum
ADLS
Resuscitative Problems and Techniques
BLS
ATLS
Airway Management
Shock
Analgesia, Anesthesia and Sedation
Emergency Wound Management
Cardiovascular Disease
Pulmonary Emergencies
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Renal and Genitourinary Disorders
Gynecological and Obstetrics
Pediatrics
Infectious Diseases
Toxicology and Pharmacology
Environmental Injuries
Emergency Medicine in Unique Environments
Endocrine Emergencies
Neurology
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Oral Surgery
Disorders of the Skin
Trauma
Nontraumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders
Psychosocial Disorders
Abuse and Assault
Principles of Imaging
Special Situations
Prehospiral Care
Disaster Preparedness
Weekly lectures 3 hours per week plus 1 hour of Director's Time
Daily morning report (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday)
ACLS (Advanced Life Support), ATLS
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Advanced Disaster Life Support
III. UNIVERSITY/INSTITUTION AFFILIATIONS:
The UTHSCSA Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency conducted under the authority of the Chief, Division of Emergency Medicine, UTHSCSA. The Residency is conducted at University Hospital, San Antonio, Texas.
IV. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Consideration is given to prior education, past assignments, a demonstrated interest in emergency medicine, published articles, awards, and recommendations from other EMPAs, and physicians. Required items: Texas PA license, Basic Life Support, Successful completion of the credentialing process at University Hospital.
V. CREDENTIALS AWARDED:
Upon successful completion, the EMPA Fellow receives a certificate of completion by the Division of Emergency Medicine, UTSHCSA.
VI. FINANCES:
All EMPA Residents, as employees of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, receive pay and benefits during the residency year. There is no tuition requirement.
Time Off: State holidays with pay, 8 hours accrued Vacation time per month (Vacation can not be taken during the first 6 months), 8 hours sick time per month, 24 hours of Personal time per fiscal year.
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement Plan, Life Insurance
VII. HOUSING:
All EMPA residents should be prepared to secure their own housing during the training year.
IX. CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
- Application filing period year round.
- Applications for the class beginning in September must be received no later than 31 March.
- Class selection for the class beginning in September will be determined NLT June.
- Program Starting date is 1 September.
- Program Graduation date is 31 August.
X. APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM
Physician assistants interested in applying for the program should complete a residency application (go to the Application Form page on this website) and send the application and a CV either by e-mail to: forsbergp@uthscsa.edu or by mail to the address below.
Division of Emergency Medicine
UTHSCSA
(Mail Code 7736)
ATTN: Peter Forsberg, PA-C
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
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