MDR 822: UMH Cardiac ICU and Consults

This elective is intended to provide the senior medical student with a variety of cardiac critical care experiences, including acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, valvular heart disease, post cardiac surgery, and arrhythmias. The student will also be exposed to clinical research ranging from valvular heart disease to stem cell transplantation. Three-to-four cardiology conferences will be offered each week, supplementing the daily teaching rounds, which include didactic presentations. An opportunity for procedures experience, including central line placement, will also be available.