University of California, San Diego

Additional Info

Special Features of the Rotation : Daily bedside rounds and didactive/interactive teaching with fellows and faculty, weekly journal clubs, poison center case review twice per week. Highly educational rotation that receives universally stellar reviews.

Number Of Rotators Per Block : 2-6

Rotator Fee : None for medical students; $250.00 Graduate Medical Education Fee for residents outside of UCSD without pre-arranged affiliation arrangement.

What level of training is your program available to for residents? : PGY2 and Above

Typical Rotation Lengths (# of Weeks) : 4 weeks for all; 2 weeks available for residents and occasionally medical students

Hours Per Week : Approximately 20-30

Rotator Start Dates : Mondays either beginning or end of month.

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

Medical Student Eligibility : 4th Year Medical Students Only

Housing Assistance Available : N

How Many Board Certified Medical Toxicologist Are Actively Involved As Faculty For The Rotation? : 8

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

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

Coordinator Email : bhkirk@health.ucsd.edu

Coordinator Phone : 619-543-3818

Clerkship Director Phone : 619-733-7315

Clerkship Director Email : aschneir@health.ucsd.edu

Coordinator Name : Kirk Beckett

Clerkship Director Name : Aaron Schneir

Clinical Venues : Inpatient bedside consultation at both UCSD hospitals, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, and VA Medical Center San Diego.