Training Examples

Example of what your call schedule would look like:

• Two types of call. ED call and Ward call:
  • Both calls are home call.
  • Call depends on the number of residents in the call pool, but works out to be 3-4 calls per month (Short call and Ward call).
  • Night Float can range from 2-4 weeks intern year, and 2 weeks during PGY-2 year. Sunday night through Saturday morning.

• ED call:
  • Based on a short call and night float system.
  • Short call runs from 4pm – 8pm. (caps after 3 consults)
  • Night Float runs from 8pm – 8am.
  • On ED call, the resident will cover both the Shands ED and VA ED, along with all medicine and surgical floors for psychiatry consults.

• Ward call:
  • Covers from 5pm to 8am.
  • Covers both psychiatric wards at Shands (10 beds) and the VA (currently 33 beds).
  • Mostly answer phone calls from nursing staff.
  • Required to come in to the hospital for any falls, chest pain, restraints, seclusion, direct admissions, or any other emergencies that may occur (Rare).

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Training Manual:

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