Upcoming events.
AAEM25 31st Annual Scientific Assembly
The 31st Annual Scientific Assembly (AAEM25) will take place on April 6-10, 2025 at the Intercontinental Miami. Add-on courses begin Sunday, April 6 and the morning of Monday, April 7. The conference begins with Opening Remarks on Monday, April 7 at noon and concludes on Thursday, April 10 at noon.
SonoWAR
Join us at Joshua Tree National Park for SonoWAR, a unique event merging ultrasound and wilderness medicine. This half-day relay race provides a hands-on learning experience for emergency medicine residents, bringing together practical skills and a spirit of competition.
Vituity’s Annual Conference - CME Spring Symposium
The Division Leadership Meeting is an integrated meeting for all practice line Medical Directors and invited site management team members to focus on Partnership-level strategy and initiatives, performance, quality, and leadership development within the division.
The Resident Session is an opportunity to gain valuable insights on resident-focused business of medicine education.
The CME Spring Symposium is a great opportunity to connect and network with colleagues across the Partnership and is designed to provide Continuing Medical Education (CME). Join us in person for the full experience. The General sessions will be available virtually as well.
For those interested in more clinical education, there will be CME skills workshops on Thursday, May 8. These one-day in-person workshops are available to anyone, whether or not you attend the Division Leadership Meeting or Spring Symposium.
Coordinated meals are included with registration.
Suture & POCUS Workshop
Attention Medical and PA Students!!!
Master advanced suturing and wound care techniques while expanding your skills with a variety of POCUS applications.
Meet the RUHS Residents and Fellows
FREE FOOD!!!
EM Resident Graduation
Time to celebrate the end of a chapter and beginning of another! Come celebrate our graduating PGY-3’s
American White Water Expeditions Residency Retreat
Annual EM River Rafting Retreat is family time! Incoming interns and PGY1-2s are invited for a weekend to play while the PGY3s cover the department. Airfare, lodging, and food covered! Come enjoy the frigid American River! See your emails for updates. 🥶💧🛶
GME Orientation for Interns
Orientation week for the new intern class! This will be a 2 week session, with the first week following GME’s appointed orientation schedule; then, followed by the Emergency Department dedicated orientation.
More details to come.
Global Health Trip: Honduras
Global Health Mission Trip to Peña Blanca, Honduras. Contact Dr. Loe
Healthcare Innovation & Technology Symposium
HITS brings together healthcare professionals, innovators, researchers, and technology leaders to explore new solutions that improve patient care. HITS provides high-quality education to enhance healthcare delivery, helps professionals develop and refine clinical skills, and promotes collaboration to tackle evolving healthcare challenges
Interested speakers/researchers welcome!
Visit the official website here for more details.
Journal Club
Come join us for Journal Club with Dr. Loe!
Carpooling is a must; any driver must bring their driver’s license and provide vehicle information to Dr. Loe for parking purposes (limited spots).
Wear Purple for Epilepsy Awareness Day!
Week 31 - 03/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology II
Week 31 - 03/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology II
Lectures:
(1) - (3) Guest Lecture with Dr. Goldman (7a - 10a)
(4) Procedure Workshop: CVC Placement (10a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 101, 113, 114, 115, 117, 127
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8355317/
Airway Workshop & Research Symposium
Learn all things Airway with the department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine!
Dr. Joel Labha will also be participating with education in direct laryngoscopy.
Week 30 - 03/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology I
Week 30 - 03/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Toxicology I
Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop: DVT (7a - 8a) - Drs. Lewsadder and Patel
(2) Beta and Calcium Channel Blockers Toxicity & Poisoning (8a - 830a) - Dr. Saleh
(2.5) Anticoagulant Reversal (830a - 9a) - Dr. Fenske
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 100, 104, 105, 106, 108
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Kraut JA, Mullins ME. Toxic Alcohols [published correction appears in N Engl J Med. 2019 Jan 10;380(2):202]. N Engl J Med. 2018;378(3):270-280. doi:10.1056/NEJMra1615295
Week 29 - 03/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics II
Week 29 - 03/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics II
Lectures:
(1) Approach to the Undifferentiated Poisoned Patient (7a - 8a) - Dr. Despujos
(2) Tylenol / Salicylate Toxicity & Poisoning (8a - 830a) - Dr. Buenaventura
(2.5) Facial Trauma Overview (830a - 9a) - Dr. Roth
(3) Rhabdomyolsis (9a - 10a) - Dr. Nesper
(4) Penile Disorders (10a - 11a) - Dr. Le
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 170, 174
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Gervasio A, Stelitano C, Bollani P, Giardini A, Vanzetti E, Ferrari M. Carpal tunnel sonography. J Ultrasound. 2020;23(3):337-347. doi:10.1007/s40477-020-00460-z
CORD 2025 Academic Assembly
Open to incoming and outgoing chiefs. Council of residency directors academic assembly provides updates on national EM residency education and offers resources to incoming residency program leadership.
In-Service Training Exam
ITE (In-Service Training Examination) is a 2-day examination series (250 total questions) designed to assess emergency medicine residents foundational knowledge base in comparison to their year-matched training levels. This is a 1-day exam, however due to class size, there is an anticipated split among 2 days. Residents, you are excused from all rotation obligations effective 2/26/25 by 8:00pm and you will return to service to 2/28/25 at 6:00am.
Week 28 - 02/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics I
Week 28 - 02/20/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Orthopedics I
Lectures:
(1) Lecture/Meeting (7a - 8a) - Dr. Labha
(2) Approach to Back Pain (8a - 9a) - Dr. Gau
(3) Overuse Syndromes / Tendinitis / Bursitis (9a - 10a) - Dr. Despujos
(4) Arthritides / FTS / Avascular Necrosis (10a - 11a) - Dr. Despujos
(5) Wilderness Medicine ITE Board Review (11a - 12p) - Dr. Evers
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 170, 177, 180
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Letertre-Gibert P, Desbiez F, Vidal M, et al. Blood cultures after bone biopsy in diabetic foot osteomyelitis. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2017;89(1):78-79. doi:10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2017.02.011
Week 27 - 02/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology III
Week 27 - 02/13/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology III
Lectures:
(1) Vapotherm Presentation (7a - 8a) - Savannah Crawford, RRT
(2) ITE Review (8a - 9a) - Dr. Burt
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 140, 141, 143, 144
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
April MD, Long B, Koyfman A. Emergency medicine myths: computed tomography of the head prior to lumbar puncture in adults with suspected bacterial meningitis - due diligence or antiquated practice? J Emerg Med. 2017;53(3):313-321.
Week 26 - 02/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology II
Week 26 - 02/06/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology II
Lectures:
(1) Combined Trauma/Neurosurgery Conference (7a - 8a) - Dr. Miulli
(2) Mock ITE (8a - 9a)
(3) Mock ITE (9a - 10a)
(4) Mock ITE (10a - 11a)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 142, 148
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Choi S, Na H, Nah S, Kang H, Han S. Is brain imaging necessary for febrile elderly patients with altered mental status? A retrospective multicenter study. PLoS One. 2020;15(7):e0236763. Published 2020 Jul 30. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0236763
Week 25 - 01/30/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology I / HEENT I
Week 25 - 01/30/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Neurology I / HEENT I
Lectures:
(1) Approach to Vision Loss (7a - 8a) - Dr. Chen
(2) Acute Glaucoma/CRAO/CRVO (8a - 9a) - Dr. Chen
(3) Approach to Headache (9a - 10a) - Dr. Chen
(4) Approach to AMS (10a - 11a) - Dr. Labha
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 141, 146, 150, 152
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Ahmed HK, Logallo N, Thomassen L, Novotny V, Mathisen SM, Kurz MW. Clinical outcomes and safety profile of Tenecteplase in wake-up stroke. Acta Neurol Scand. 2020;142(5):475-479. doi:10.1111/ane.13296
Week 24 - 01/23/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Environmental
Week 24 - 01/23/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Environmental
Lectures:
(1) Hypothermia / Hyperthermia Related Illness (7a - 8a) - Dr. Randall
(2) Altitude Related Injuries (8a - 9a) - Dr. Hu
(3) Lightning and Electrical Injuries (9a - 10a) - Dr. Hu
(4) Approach to Red Eye (10a - 11a) - Dr. Nesper
(5) Preseptal & Orbital Cellulitis / Endophthalmitis (11a - 12p) - Dr. Chai
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 122, 123, 126
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Sadler C, Alvarez Villela M, Van Hoesen K, et al. Diving after SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection: Fitness to dive assessment and medical guidance. Diving Hyperb Med. 2020;50(3):278-287. doi:10.28920/dhm50.3.278-287
Global Health Trip: Honduras
Global Health Mission Trip to Peña Blanca, Honduras. Contact Dr. Loe
Week 23 - 01/16/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Ophthalmology / HEENT I
Week 23 - 01/16/25: Academic Quarter 3, Unit — Ophthalmology / HEENT I
Lectures:
(1) Approach to Throat Pain (7a - 8a) - Dr. Loe
(2) Epiglottitis / RPA / PTA / Ludwig’s Angina (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Critical Care and Billing (9a - 10a) - Dr. Tom
(4) Approach to Ear Pain; Kahoot Style! (10a - 11a) - Dr. Salaiz
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 151, 153
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Dermendjieva M, Gopalsami A, Glennon N, Torbati S. Nebulized Tranexamic Acid in Secondary Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: Case Series and Review of the Literature. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. 2021;5(3):1-7. doi:10.5811/cpcem.2021.5.52549
Week 22 - 01/09/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Ophthalmology; DEM Meeting
Week 22 - 01/09/25: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Ophthalmology; DEM Meeting
Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop (7a - 8a) - Dr. Lewsadder
(2) POCUS Workshop (8a - 9a) - Dr. Patel
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 149
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Lahham S, Shniter I, Thompson M, et al. Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Retinal Detachment, Vitreous Hemorrhage, and Vitreous Detachment in the Emergency Department. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(4):e192162. Published 2019 Apr 5. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.2162
Week 21 - 12/19/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease III (Copy)
Week 21 - 12/19/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease III
Lectures:
(1) Sepsis (7a - 8a) - Dr. Despujos
(2) eFAST (8a - 9a) - Dr. Patel
(3) Resident Round Robin Presentations (9a - 10a) - Dr. Dahi
(4) Resident Round Robin Presentations(10a -11a) - Dr. Dahi:
Soft Tissue Infections
Viral Presentations
VZV and Rabies
HIV
ART, PEP, TB Therapies
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 88, 91, 96
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Alfaraj SH, Al-Tawfiq JA, Assiri AY, Alzahrani NA, Alanazi AA, Memish ZA. Clinical predictors of mortality of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection: A cohort study. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2019;29:48-50.
Week 20 - 12/12/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease II
Week 20 - 12/12/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease II
Lectures:
(1) POCUS Fellowship: Approach to the Undifferentiated Shock (7a - 8a) - Dr. Haycock
(2) Hyponatremia (8a - 9a) - Dr. Haycock
(3) Approach to Adult Fever (9a - 10a) - Dr. Burt | Oral Board Case Review
(4) Tic Borne Illness (10a - 11a) - Dr. Minahan
(5) CNS Infections & Infections of the Spinal Column (11a -12p) - Dr. Minahan
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 66-86
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Kuppermann N, Dayan PS, Levine DA, et al. A Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Febrile Infants 60 Days and Younger at Low Risk for Serious Bacterial Infections. JAMA Pediatr. 2019;173(4):342-351. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5501
Annual ED Christmas Party
An annual Christmas favorite for staff, residents, and attendings! Come enjoy a holiday celebration at the historic Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in downtown Riverside. Keep posted for details, RSVP links, and more! 🎄 🎅 ✨
Week 19 - 12/5/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease I
Week 19 - 12/5/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Infectious Disease I
Lectures:
(1) Global Ultrasound Health Day - RCH GME Simulation Center (7a - 12p)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 88-89, 94-98
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Campagna JD, Bond MC, Schabelman E, Hayes BD. The use of cephalosporins in penicillin-allergic patients: a literature review. J Emerg Med. 2012;42(5):612-620. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.035a
Journal Club
Come join us for journal club! Location is at Dr. Randall’s house. A good time by all with much learning, too much food, and an endless amount of laughs! Med students are welcome! RSVP in the comment section or reply by email. Wear your RUHS jackets for our annual group photo! 🧥 Start reviewing our articles now, and with special case walk through sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis!
Joshua Tree Overnight Camping @ Lost Horse Campsite (private!)
Wilderness Medicine skills discussion/demo in the afternoon (there will be time for people to make it up after lecture) and then of course dinner & campfire! Attendings, Residents, and Wilderness EM Fellows welcome! Contct Dr. Grant Nelson for details 🏕️ ⛺️ 🌞 🔥
Week 18 - 11/14/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma V
Week 18 - 11/14/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma V
Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop (7a - 8a) - US Fellow
(2) Disaster Workshop (8a - 9a) - Dr. Pachon
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 157
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Springer E, Frazier SB, Arnold DH, Vukovic AA. External validation of a clinical prediction rule for very low risk pediatric blunt abdominal trauma. Am J Emerg Med. 2019;37(9):1643-1648. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2018.11.031
Week 17 - 11/07/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma IV
Week 17 - 11/07/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma IV
Lectures:
(1) Combined Trauma Conference (7a - 8a) - Dr. Quezada
(2) Pediatric Major Trauma Assessment (8a - 9a) - Dr. Loe
(3) Pediatric Head Trauma Major/Minor (9a - 10a) - Dr. Loe
(4) Wilderness Medicine (11a - 12p) - Dr. Nelson
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 158, 169, 187
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Deshpande NA, Kucirka LM, Smith RN, Oxford CM. Pregnant trauma victims experience nearly 2-fold higher mortality compared to their nonpregnant counterparts. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017;217(5):590.e1-590.e9. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2017.08.004
Halloween Dinner & Dancing
Come celebrate Halloween with us! 🎃 👻 Food, drinks, and dancing! 🪩 💃 🕺 Contact Dr. Sarah Malcolm for details
Week 16 - 10/31/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma III
Week 16 - 10/31/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma III
Lectures:
(1) Extremity Compartment Syndrome (7a - 8a) - Dr. Burt
(2) Shouler Injuries & Orthopedic Testing (8a - 9a) - Dr. Burt
(3) Shoulder Dislocations (9a - 10a) - Dr. Nesper
(4) Forearm Fractures & Femoral Shaft Fractures (10a - 11a) - Dr. Burt
(5) Simulation Lab (11a - 12p): Traumatic Emergencies - Dr. Burt
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 168
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Apte A, Bradford K, Dente C, Smith RN. Lead toxicity from retained bullet fragments: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019;87(3):707-716. doi:10.1097/TA.0000000000002287
Week 15 - 10/24/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma II
Week 15 - 10/24/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma II
Lectures:
(1) Traumatic Brain Injury Major/Minor (7a - 8a) - Dr. Russell
(2) Spinal Cord Injuries (8a - 9a) - Dr. Despujos
(2.5) CNS Infections (8a - 9a) - Dr. Despujos
(2.75) CNS Jeopardy (8a - 9a) - Dr. Despujos
(3) Spinal Cord Fractures & Pelvic Trauma (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Hip Fracture & Dislocation (10a - 11a) - Dr. Randall
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 160, 162-163
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
April MD, Arana A, Pallin DJ, et al. Emergency Department Intubation Success With Succinylcholine Versus Rocuronium: A National Emergency Airway Registry Study. Ann Emerg Med. 2018;72(6):645-653. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.03.042
Week 14 - 10/17/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma I
Week 14 - 10/17/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Trauma I
Lectures:
(1) Approach to the Emergent Thoracotomy (7a - 8a) - Dr. Cruise
(1.5) Culture of Wellness (8a - 9:30a) - Dr. Minahan
(2) Blunt Abdominal Thoracic Facial (8a - 9a) - Dr. Tom
(3) Alumni Day: Insights into the future (9a - 11a) - Dr. Minahan
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 164-165
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Blaivas M, Lyon M, Duggal S. A prospective comparison of supine chest radiography and bedside ultrasound for the diagnosis of traumatic pneumothorax. Acad Emerg Med. 2005;12(9):844-849. doi:10.1197/j.aem.2005.05.005
2024 Loma Linda University Health Stroke Symposium: Beyond the Acute Stroke Care
Ever wanted to know what exactly CRRT is and how it works? This critical care symposium is aimed at ALL things CRRT including its use, setup, troubleshooting, mechanics, and science behind the modality in both pediatrics and adult patient populations. This event can be in person or remote via online. The Loma Linda University School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Interested? Register here.
Week 13 - 10/10/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Gastrointestinal IV/Trauma I
Week 13 - 10/10/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Gastrointestinal IV / Trauma I
Lectures:
(1) POCUS Workshop: Occular Ultrasonography (7a - 8a) - Dr. Patel & Dr. Despujos (see handout)
(2) CalACEP: MAT for OUD (8a - 9a) - Dr. Alicia Gonazlez
(3) DEM (9a - 10a)
(4) DEM (10a - 11a)
(5) EMS Tape Recording (11a - 12p) - Dr. Pachon
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 45, 46, 49, 167
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Sawyer C, Sanghavi R, Ortigoza EB. Neonatal gastroesophageal reflux. Early Hum Dev. 2022 Aug;171:105600. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2022.105600. Epub 2022 Jun 10. PMID: 35716649; PMCID: PMC9983357.
Week 12 - 10/3/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Gastrointestinal III
Week 12 - 10/3/24: Academic Quarter 2, Unit — Gastrointestinal III
Lectures:
(1) Biliary Disease & Pancreatitis (7a - 8a) - Dr. Randall
(2) Acute & Chronic Liver Failure (8a - 9a) - Dr. Chen
(3) Neonatal Infant GI Emergencies (9a - 10a) - Dr. Randall
(4) Approach to Pediatric Abdominal Disorders (10a - 11a) - Dr. Randall
Corresponding Tintinalli Chapters: 35, 37, 38
Corresponding Weekly science literature review article:
Anderson J, Furnival RA, Zhang L, et al. A Comparison of the Efficacy of Enema Solutions in Pediatric Emergency Department Patients. J Emerg Med. 2019;57(4):461-468. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2019.07.009