EMD - 830 Medical Toxicology/Poison Control

The Clinical Toxicology elective will introduce the student to the nature and scope of poisoning. The Illinois Poison Center (IPC) receives all calls regarding poisonings in the entire state of Illinois and handles 90,000-100,000 calls per year from individuals and healthcare facilities. The goal for the medical student on the Toxicology elective is to develop a basic understanding of acute poisonings. The student will become knowledgeable about the role of the IPC and medical toxicologists in public health; in managing poisoned patients; and the interface with the public and healthcare facilities.

Morning activities will be with the Toxikon Consortium:

Mondays: Journal Club/Didactic Teaching Rounds

Tuesday: Didactic Teaching Rounds

Wednesday: Fellow Conference, student & resident presentations

Thursday: Didactic Teaching Rounds and lectures

Friday: Didactic Teaching Rounds; student and resident presentations

There is opportunity to become involved in Clinical Research for the truly motivated student.

The student will spend one week of afternoons or evenings at the Illinois Poison Center, participating in Poison Center calls and educational activities under the direction of the Illinois Poison Center staff. Elective