FAQ
Common questions for SHN Critical Care Medicine learners.
Rotation questions
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Review your site assignment, confirm start location and time, complete any onboarding requirements, and bring hospital ID if already issued. Final first-day instructions should be confirmed by the program team.
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Parking instructions vary by SHN site. Learners should confirm site-specific parking options, rates, and access instructions with the rotation administrator or site contact before the first day.
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Scrub access and ID/access badge processes may differ by learner group and site. Confirm pickup location, required identification, and timing with the administrative contact before arrival.
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Call expectations depend on learner level, program requirements, and site schedule. Confirm your call template, supervision structure, and handover expectations with the rotation lead.
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Core modules are intended to support required ICU foundations during the rotation. Weekly module pacing and any required completion tracking should be confirmed by the education lead.
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Selective modules can be chosen based on learner goals, clinical exposure, upcoming rotations, and gaps identified by the learner or preceptor. Confirm any mandatory selectives with your supervisor.
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Procedures should be performed only with appropriate direct or indirect supervision based on learner competence, patient acuity, and procedure risk. Confirm local expectations with the attending physician.
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Evaluation typically includes direct observation, feedback during rounds and clinical work, log review, and final rotation assessment. Program-specific ITER or assessment forms should be confirmed by the home program.
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Notify the attending physician, site/team contact, and program administrator as early as possible. The exact contact chain should be confirmed before the rotation begins.
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Download the appropriate log template from Trainee Logs, maintain it during the rotation, and submit according to your program’s instructions. Final submission destination and deadline should be confirmed by the education team.