First year residents have 6 blocks in the Emergency Department (ED), with the first block being an orientation month to ease into things. You will gain more and more confidence as the year progresses, but even from day 1, you will see the patients on your own, come up with a treatment plan, and discuss it with the Attending staff. Outside of the hospital, you can join the other two classes at the monthly "Switch and Swallow", a dinner party that generally occurs at the 'switch' of rotations and is an opportunity to 'swallow' delicious food and libations.
