PGY- I Emergency Medicine Resident

Under the supervision of attending physicians, general responsibilities of the resident physician may include:

• Initial and ongoing assessment of patient's medical, physical, and psychosocial status.

• Performance of histories and physicals.

• Development of assessment and treatment plan.

• Participation in patient care/teaching rounds.

• Recording progress notes.

• Ordering tests, examinations, medications, and therapies.

• Arranging for discharge and after care.

• Writing admission notes, progress notes, procedure notes, and discharge summaries.

• Providing patient education and counseling covering health status, test results, disease processes, and discharge planning.

• Performing procedures, under supervision until certified competent.

• Assisting in surgery.