Clerkship Critical information

Emory University School of Medicine

Wellness

Wellness and self-care should be a priority

Student Health and Counseling
404-727-7551
Meditation
Weekdays, 12-1 p.m.
Guided meditation, Wednesdays, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
James B. Williams SOM Building, Room B03
Keep track of friend and colleague well-being
Support is available through small group advisors, clerkship
directors, Deans, and student health
Work Hours

Maximum of 80 hours per week (in house)

Should not work more than 16 hours straight
At least 10 hours between episodes of duty
One day in seven without patient care or learning activities
No more than 6 consecutive nights of night shifts
Follow the rules for the interns (which is above)
Report any work hour concerns to clerkship director
Social media

There are no anonymous posts

Posts may impact future employment
Privacy settings are not protective
No patient information or photographs
Consider intellectual property laws
Do not share proprietary information
Absences

Excused absences can only be approved by Dr. Felner; you should

not contact clerkship director before getting approval by Dr. Felner
Excused absences will be considered for the following
circumstances:
Appointments for medical care
Medical illness or family emergency
Scholarly presentation at an academically relevant national meeting
Running for or holding national office in a professionally relevant national
organization
Religious Observances
Residency Interviews
Clerkship Absence Procedure
Student Mistreatment

Student Mistreatment encompasses ANY form of

mistreatment; it is not limited to sexual or discriminatory
harassment.
Student mistreatment of ANY TYPE will not be tolerated.
Student mistreatment is contrary to the values, respect,
civility, and community as set forth in the University's
Statement of Ethical Principles. Medical students who
experience mistreatment themselves or observe other
students experiencing possible mistreatment are expected
and encouraged to follow the following reporting process.
Student Mistreatment

The recommended initial step is for students to discuss the incident of mistreatment with their Society Small Group
Advisor.
If the mistreatment involves sexual misconduct, the society advisor is required to report all such conduct to the
appropriate university official.
The Society Advisor may also report other instances of student mistreatment to appropriate school or university
officials.
Students may choose to seek resolution through several other pathways. Any or all of the following persons may be
contacted in seeking guidance to resolve an incident of experienced or observed mistreatment:
1. A different Small Group Advisor
2. The Director of the Society System: Dr. Mary Jo Lechowicz
3. One of the Deans of the School of Medicine
4. The Executive Associate Dean for Medical Education
Emory University Ombudsperson
To report any problem, conflict, or concern
http://ombudsperson.emory.edu/index.html
404-727-0280
Reaching Out for Help

Students are often profoundly touched by the patients and families

they meet and by the experiences they have during the clinical
clerkships
All students are encouraged to reach out to support systems
(clerkship directors, small group advisors, others) to process clinical
experiences
Students who become emotionally overwhelmed or are struggling for
personal reasons with one of their rotations should definitely reach
out for help earlier rather than later
Students should reach out for help at any time regardless of what
the needs may be
Exposures

Always observe Standard Precautions (Universal Precautions).

If you have an exposure to blood or other body fluids (e.g., needle stick, cut),
immediately clean the wound with soap and water.
Exposed oral and nasal mucosa should be decontaminated by vigorously flushing
with water. Exposed eyes should be irrigated with clean water or sterile saline.
Follow the protocol of the hospital in which the incident occurred to the fullest
including all follow-up (through the hospitals Employee Health Service).
If prophylactic medications are indicated, it is recommended they be initiated as
soon as possible after the exposure, ideally within two hours.
If you are uncertain of the procedures for reporting and obtaining care at the facility
where your exposure occurred, call the Woodruff Health Sciences (WHSC)
Needlestick Hotline for assistance at 404-727-4736.
Storage

Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Egleston

Lockers are located on the ground floor in the Resident Call Room #1 (Students need to bring their own lock)
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Hughes Spalding
Lockers are located on the 3rd floor inpatient provider room (Students do not need to bring their own lock. Keys
are provided)
EUH
Specialty specific
EUHM
Lockers are located on the 5th floor of the Medical Office Tower building, Room 05.4315 (Students need to bring
their own lock)
Grady
Lockers are located on the first floor of the Faculty Office Building.
Students need to request a locker from the Dean of Clinical Education office at Grady. Lockers have
combination locks that can be changed. No need for students to bring their own lock.
The Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center
Specialty specific
Storage

Specialty Name
Secure storage information
Safety

Be aware of your surroundings and notify security if

concerned
Blue lights on Emory campus
Please remove all valuables from your vehicle and either
store them in locked storage spaces provided at each site
or leave them at home
Each campus also provides motorist assistance
Security Escort Service

We encourage students to request a security escort to or from the parking

decks
Contact information for security escorts at each site:
Emory Main Campus: 404-727-7555
Emory Midtown: 404-686-2597
Grady: 404-616-4025
Veterans Hospital: 404-728-7641 or 404-321-6111 (ext. 4911)
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Egleston:
Call the Emory Main Campus escort if your car is parked on Emorys campus or call 404-
785-6142 if your car is parked in the ED parking at Egleston
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Hughes Spalding:
Call Grady Escort above
Public Safety Department Information

Emory University Hospital 404-712-5598

Emory University Midtown Hospital 404-686-2597
Grady Hospital 404-616-4024
Veterans Hospital 404-321-6111 (ext 4911) or 404-728-7641
Other important numbers to have include the following:
Emory Police Department 404-727-6111
Dekalb County Police emergency 911 number