UNM HSC Houseofficers care for both adult and pediatric patients.
Interns are provided with the appropriate training during the initial Orientation process. Houseofficers who have received the level of training appropriate for their specialty may be excused from that training during orientation with proof of certification which is initially dated within six months of their start date. Proof of certification must be provided to the Office of GME no less than two months prior to their start date in order for a Houseofficer to be excused from the training. Fellows and off schedule residents will be required to have the training appropriate for the specialty prior to entering training at UNM HSC or will obtain such training within 30 days of their start date.
Houseofficers who regularly participate on cardiac resuscitation teams will be required to maintain ACLS certification. Appropriate training and courses are offered through the BATCAVE.
Specialties which will receive initial ACLS certification are: Anesthesiology, Dental, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal and Preliminary Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Ob/Gyn, Orthopaedics, Surgery, and Urology.
Current training in BLS includes basic airway and cardiac management including the use of Automatic External Defibrillators. The principles and skills involved in BLS are those which can support a patient in any clinic, private physician’s office, or in a public place until more advanced ACLS providers are available. The Institution believes all Houseofficers should be capable of providing this initial care.
Specialties which will receive initial BLS certification are: Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Dental, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal and Preliminary Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Ob/Gyn, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Surgery, Urology.
Houseofficers who may be required to participate in resuscitation of infants and children on a regular basis are required to maintain their PALS certification.
Specialties which will receive initial PALS certification are: Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Urology.
Certification for ACLS, BLS, or PALS can be obtained through the BATCAVE at no cost to the Houseofficer. Please call the BATCAVE at 272-5998 for registration. Certificates will be awarded through AHA or ASHI.
Houseofficers should be familiar with the information on the following Web pages:
Each program will provide trainees on information regarding their respected specialty board. For additional information see your program coordinator or search in the web browser.
