Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Additional Info

Clerkship Director Name : Brandtly Yakey

Clerkship Director Email : ci7465@wayne.edu

Clerkship Director Phone : 586-292-4185

Coordinator Name : Jasmine Harris

Coordinator Email : JasmineHarris@wayne.edu

Clinical Venues : Inpatient Consultation Service; On-Site Poison Center (within primary location)

Medical Student Eligibility : 4th year medical students should contact Shazzandra Doze (ac3078@wayne.edu) to arrange a rotation

What level of training is your program available to for residents? : All levels of training

Rotation Open To Medical Toxicology Fellows From Other Programs? : Y

Does Rotation Have Specific Start Dates Throughout The Year? : Y

Rotator Start Dates : August, September, October, November, January, February, May. Exceptions to the above.

Number Of Rotators Per Block : 20-30

Typical Rotation Lengths (# of Weeks) : 2-4

Hours Per Week : Varies depending on virtual versus in-person experience. Virtual Rotation: Generally 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. In-person: Day starts at 9:00 am with one hour of case review, two hours of lecture, and 1-3 hours of clinical rounding.

Special Features of the Rotation : Features active case review, didactics, patient interaction. We offer a robust inpatient service of toxicology consultations, addiction medicine consultations, as well as consultations for sedation/sedation weaning in critically ill patients. There is opportunity to listen to poison center calls, review poison center cases, partake in daytime poison center call. Each rotation block offers a field trip the the Detroit Zoo to visit the reptile house.

How Many Board Certified Medical Toxicologist Are Actively Involved As Faculty For The Rotation? : 7 (ACMT 6, ABAT 1)

Rotator Fee : No

Should the rotator have malpractice coverage from their home institution? : Yes

Housing Assistance Available : N