Learning Experience

at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake St. Louis

Required Learning Experiences

• Orientation
• Internal Medicine – General Medicine
• Internal Medicine – Cardiology
• Critical Care
• Emergency Medicine
• Pharmacy Management
• Ambulatory Care: Anticoagulation Service

Elective Learning Experiences

• Advance Emergency Medicine
• Advanced Critical Care
• Advanced Internal Medicine - General Medicine
• Advanced Internal Medicine - Cardiology
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Internal Medicine – Surgery
• Oncology/Hematology
• Additional electives available based on resident interest

Longitudinal Learning Experiences

• Service Commitment
• Medication Safety & Policy
• Practice Advancement/Research

Certification and Teaching Opportunities

• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Design and present continuing education for pharmacists
• Completion of a teaching certificate through local college of pharmacy
• Precepting IPPE/APPE Students

Staffing Requirements

• Every 4th weekend (two 8-hour shifts)
• One evening per week (4-hour shifts)
• The day after Thanksgiving or December 24th