Oregon Health and Science University

Additional Info

Special Features of the Rotation : Our diverse catchment area provides a broad base of toxicology experience. We cover Oregon, Guam, and the Northern Marianas Islands. This allows us to experience toxicology in Frontier, Rural, and Urban settings as well as discuss cases that involve tropical (e.g. marine envenomations, stonefish, lionfish, etc), temperate (e.g mushrooms, shellfish poisoning [domoic acid, etc]), and desert (e.g. snakebites) as well as the variety of ingestions seen in these diverse locations.

Number Of Rotators Per Block : 4

Rotator Fee : No

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

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

Hours Per Week : Typical hours: 830am - 3pm M-F. Mornings: Follow up on toxicology patients who are hospitalized in our catchment area (Oregon & Guam). Do inpatient consultations and discuss follow ups. Afternoons: Journal club or Attending/Fellow lecture on core toxicology topic.

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

Medical Student Eligibility : US Students Only; 3rd Year Medical Students; 4th Year Medical Students

How Many Board Certified Medical Toxicologist Are Actively Involved As Faculty For The Rotation? : 15

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

Coordinator Email : caffey@ohsu.edu

Clerkship Director Email : templec@ohsu.edu

Coordinator Name : Misty Caffey

Clerkship Director Name : Courtney Temple

Clinical Venues : Oregon Health and Science University Hospital and Doernbecher Childrens Hospital