Rick Dykstra, MD
Virginia Tech Carilion Emergency Medicine Clerkship Director
rsdykstra@carilionclinic.org
Emergency Medicine Residency
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Acting Internship in Emergency Medicine
- $500 housing stipend for visiting students
- 4-week rotation (offered July - December)
- 13-15 clinical shifts, primarily at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center
- 1-2 shifts at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital (30 minutes south of Roanoke) to get a taste of rural EM
- Students may also have 1-2 shifts at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, a busy community ED
- Procedure lab: learn chest tubes, central lines, and difficult airways
- High fidelity simulation led by EM faculty at world-class SIM Center
- Wilderness Medicine opportunities (varies month to month, may include activities like Swift Water Rescue training on the James River)
- Scanning with ultrasound faculty: one-on-one and small group focused US learning
- Happy Hour with the Chair: network with our chair, faculty, and residents
- Participate in weekly residency didactics when not on clinical shifts
- Interested students are encouraged to apply through VSLO and contact Emily Faris or Dr. Rick Dykstra
Acting Internship Testimonials from
current VTCEM Residents
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Flip Bishop, PGY1
What was your favorite part of the rotation? My favorite part of the rotation was undoubtedly the faculty and residents. From day one, everyone made me feel incredibly welcome, creating an environment that genuinely felt like a family.
How did the rotation here impact your decision for residency? It was, by far, the best away rotation I experienced. The combination of the supportive learning environment, the dedication to teaching, and the overall camaraderie had me sold.
Did you do any fun activities while you were here visiting Roanoke? I went tubing on the Roanoke River with one of the other visiting students, which was surprisingly peaceful for going right through the city.
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Seth Pekoe, PGY2
What was your favorite part of the rotation? My favorite part of the rotation was getting to work with attendings with extensive ultrasound and fellowship training as well as seeing the variety of pathology and patients that come to RMH. From the start I was involved in hands-on training and didactic sessions that focused on improving my clinical skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
How did the rotation here impact your decision for residency? My AI rotation at VTC affirmed my decision to pursue emergency medicine in the Roanoke Valley with the added bonus of getting the opportunity to train at the rural communities in Franklin and Radford.
Did you do any fun activities while you were here visiting Roanoke? The market square downtown is a lively location teeming with delicious eats, coffee shops, and local breweries that embody the charm of Appalachian history and culture.
For a full list of courses offered for Visiting Medical Students, please visit Emergency Medicine Electives and Selectives | Carilion Clinic
Emergency Medicine Clerkship Faculty
Kurt Schapira, MD
Virginia Tech Carilion Emergency Medicine Assistant Clerkship Director
keschapira@carilionclinic.org
Emily Faris
Virginia Tech Carilion Emergency Medicine Clerkship Assistant
eefaris@carilionclinic.org
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