The student will be exposed to the wide variety of surgical and medical emergencies seen on a regular basis in the emergency center. Under the supervision of the emergency center attending physicians, students will participate in the management of various emergent conditions including trauma, medicine, pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology. The student will have ample opportunity to participate and learn the interpretation of EKG, radiologic studies and other diagnostic tests. The student will learn to perform several minor procedures including suturing small lacerations, casting and splinting and placement of central lines and chest tubes.