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How Should I Plan My M3/M4 Years for a Simulation Track?

M3

If your school offers a core emergency medicine (EM) rotation, inquire what simulation opportunities exist by asking faculty at your institution. Inquire if any research opportunities in simulation are available. Alternatively, consider getting involved in national committees such as the SAEM Simulation Academy and the Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) Simulation Committee

M4

This is the time where your freedom to pursue any and all aspects of EM are at your fingertips. Most medical institutions have a simulation center in place for the training of medical students and residents on technical skills.

  • Look into spending time in the lab and supporting the education of others who come into the lab for training.
  • Gather information on the training modules that the technicians undergo to assess credentialing opportunities through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH) during your lightened academic load of fourth year.
  • Consider setting up an away rotation in EM simulation as a fourth year. Several institutions may offer a two- or four-week elective in simulation.