Population Health & Health Services Leadership Academy (PLA)
The PLA offers residents dedicated leadership development and training relevant to physician careers in public health, population health, social emergency medicine, and/or global health. Participants will complete a mentored project and receive a certificate upon graduation from the academy.
Social Emergency Medicine Journal Club
The SEM journal club meets throughout the year to discuss emerging social emergency medicine literature. Human Trafficking and Addiction Medicine to additional electives available upon request.
EIP Resident Assistant Medical Director
Each year, 1-2 residents are selected to serve as the Resident Assistant Medical Director(s) for the EIP program. They work collaboratively with program administration and staff to assist in operational and clinical program development and implementation. This position affords research, leadership, and educational opportunities in clinical public health and social emergency medicine above and beyond the typical resident experience.
Resident Electives
Currently, the following resident electives are available annually: Introduction to Social Emergency Medicine, Advanced Social Emergency Medicine, Medical Spanish, and Advocacy. Additional electives in Public Health Operations, Street Medicine, and Research are available upon request.
Research
The EIP is intimately connected to public health agencies and community based organizations, and operates on a continuum from the community to the ED to outpatient/inpatient healthcare settings. The program is rife with opportunity for research projects for residents and students. Each year, EIP faculty typically mentor one medical student for a summer research project.
Other
The Division of Social Emergency Medicine is rapidly growing. Many of the projects and current elective offerings exist because of the innovation of current and former residents. Furthermore, the EIP is a collaborative and inter-professional organization with representation from students in social work, pre-health professions, the Masters in Public Health program, and the College of Nursing.Due to the nature of Social Emergency Medicine, there are many additional and potential opportunities available for students, residents, and faculty.