Emergency Medicine eXperience

Emergency Medicine eXperience, EMX

A pre-med and medical student clinical internship in emergency medicine

The Emergency Medicine Xperience (EMX) is an intense pre-med and med-student program dedicated to near-peer mentorship across three domains: Undergraduates, Medical Students, and Emergency Physicians. While observing clinical cases at the UC Davis Emergency Department, EMX Interns are assigned a medical student preceptor, creating a unique one-on-one education and mentorship experience for both the EMX Intern and Preceptor. EMX Interns also attend regular seminars focused on the fundamentals of emergency medicine. Problem-based learning and hands-on workshops are the primary modes of teaching and EMX Interns also have the opportunity to share their own learning experiences via undergraduate pre-health student clubs and online blogs & podcasts. EMX advocates for Free Open-Access Medical Education (FAOMed) community and encourages all members to share their knowledge with others. The Emergency Medicine Xperience also supports medical students interested in emergency medicine through clinical teaching opportunities and career development through all four years of medical school. EMX Preceptors attend monthly academic conferences focused on core clinical content as well as participate in various clinical skills workshops.

Sample Didactic Curriculum

SessionPreparationActivity/Discussion
1NoneDiabetic Ketoacidosis
2FOAMcast, E59: SyncopeSyncope
3FOAMcast, E16: HeadachesHeadache
4OnlineMedEd: DyspneaShortness of Breath
5CoreEM, E8: Chief Complaint – Chest PainChest Pain
6CrackCast, E27: Abdominal PainRUQ Abdominal Pain
7Ultrasound Podcast: Basic UltrasoundTrauma Ultrasound
8Ultrasound Podcast: EGLSEchocardiography
9EMCrit: Powerpoints & MethFinal Presentations
10EMCrit: Powerpoints & MethFinal Presentations