EMD - 740 Medical Toxicology

The Rush Medical Toxicology Elective Course is designed to educate students about the pathophysiology, presentation, and treatment of acute drug overdose and withdrawal, increase students understanding of the value of the poison center in treating poisoned patients , value bedside evaluation as well as increase their understanding for the approach to and treatment of patients with substance use disorders in the hospital. Students will have the opportunity to care for poisoned patients, apply their bedside knowledge and gain first-hand experience in the possible complications in order to help them become thoughtful prescribers. Students have a choice of taking this elective for two or four weeks. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4