Overview

Introduction to Critical Care Medicine at SHN

Critical Care Medicine is a multidisciplinary field focused on patients with life-threatening organ dysfunction. At SHN, learners rotate at General, Centenary, and Birchmount sites and are taught through bedside rounds, direct observation, simulation, allied health experiences, and focused preceptor teaching.

What Learners Are Expected To Do

• Attend daily bedside rounds and daytime unit activities.
• Complete approximately 3 learning modules per week.
• Participate in dedicated preceptor teaching (typically Wed/Fri).
• Take lead responsibility for selected patients based on training level.
• Participate in admissions, procedures, and urgent response activities.