University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Additional Info

Clerkship Coordinator Phone : 412-647-9922

Clerkship Director Name : Anthony Pizon, MD

Clerkship Director Email : pizonaf@upmc.edu

Clerkship Director Phone : 412-647-9922

Clerkship Coordinator Name : Janna Nelson

Clerkship Coordinator Email : gribowiczjm@upmc.edu

Clerkship Website : https://www.emergencymedicine.pitt.edu/education/fellowship-medical-toxicology

Clerkship Program Description : This two or four-week clinical elective will provide students an experience in the assessment and treatment of toxicology patients. Students will spend time with toxicology faculty and fellows in consultation, examination, treatment, and follow-up of patients in the emergency, inpatient and outpatient settings. The clinical experience will include daily clinical rounds on inpatients, outpatient consults, including Children's Hospital. Medical students attend daily rounds with the medical toxicology fellows and are expected to join the attending on cases presenting to UPMC Presbyterian, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC Mercy Hospital. A portion of the rotation is held at the Pittsburgh Poison Center, where students will learn from current patient cases and summary case reviews.

Typical Rotation Length : 2 Weeks, 4 Weeks

Do you accept rotators every month? : Yes

Does the rotation have specific start dates? : Rolling

Is there a virtual rotation option? : No

Are patients seen at the bedside? : Yes

Are patients seen at an outpatient clinic? : No

Is Housing Assistance Available? : No

Poison Center Experience? : Yes

Who is eligible for a Clerkship? : Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, International Students

Is the rotation full day or half day? : Full Day

Clerkship Schedule Type : Daily (Full-Time)

What is your Rotator Fee? : No