We are continuingly evaluating the curriculum of the residency program. For 2003-2004, we developed a new initiative for PGY-2 residents involving "Cosmo" in the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Medical Simulation Center. In the simulator, residents have the opportunity to practice ACLS protocols in advance of serving as a code leader. The simulator gives the residents the opportunity to learn procedural skills and has realistic responses to medications and other interventions. We believe that Northwestern residents will benefit from this opportunity to integrate technology into clinical care.  | Residents Jeff Kwon, Sujani Ganga and Robinson Ortiz Jr evaluate and treat a simulated case of ventricular fibrillation at Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Medical Simulation Center. |
| Dr Jay Balachandran practices the procedure of thoracentesis. The residency program has several ongoing programs that allow residents the opportunity to practice their procedural skills in a simulated environment. |
In 2004 we have added an international rotation for residents in Bolivia. The rotation is based at the Centro Medico Humberto Parra clinic in Palacios Bolivia and the Hospital Japones in Santa Cruz Bolivia. This rotation was developed by faculty member and Professor of Medicine Mark Molitch, of the Division of Endocrinology. Through clinical and didactic experiences, residents care for patients in both urban and rural locations. Residents will see and treat patients with conditions such as Chagas' disease, malaria, Dengue fever, snake bites, anthrax and Yellow fever. Due to the high number of Spanish speaking patients who receive care at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, we believe this rotation will be an excellent introduction to cultural competence as well as tropical medicine. 
Dr. Mark Molitch (far right) and other volunteers at the Centro Medico Humberto Parra clinic, Palacios Bolivia
PGY3 resident Benjamin Kim provides care in Palacios, Bolivia
Madhavi Reddy PGY3 working at the clinic in Palacios Bolivia
Dr Molitch and PGY3 residents Madhavi Reddy and Emil Thattassery in Palacios, Bolivia
For more information, please see the clinic's website at http://hamantfoundation.org/centromedico/info.html or contact Dr. Molitch or Dr. Wayne. | 
