Learning Experiences

at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Required Learning Experiences

  • Orientation
  • Cardiology
  • Critical Care
  • Inpatient Behavioral Health
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pharmacy Administration
  • Precepting Selective (Internal Medicine or Cardiology)

Elective Learning Experiences

The resident will select 3, 5-week elective learning experiences:

  • Advanced Cardiology/Electrophysiology
  • Advanced Internal Medicine
  • Ambulatory Care – Primary Care
  • Ambulatory Care – Behavioral Health
  • Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Residency Teaching Certificate (longitudinal)

Longitudinal Learning Experiences

  • Ambulatory Care – Anticoagulation Management
  • Medication Safety and Policy
  • Practice Advancement/Research
  • Service Commitment

Certifications and Teaching Opportunities

  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) / Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Prepare and deliver a continuing education seminar at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
  • Co-precept APPE students
  • Optional completion of a teaching certificate program through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Staffing Requirements

  • Work every fourth weekend (two 8-hour shifts)
  • Work one evening shift per week (4-hour duration)
  • Staff two days surrounding a major holiday (8-hour shifts; options include day after Thanksgiving, days surrounding Christmas, and New Years Eve)