1. Provide the items below at least one month before the rotation begins:
2. If you are staying in student housing, review the Housing Information (PDF) carefully
Parking Information
There are administrative tasks you must complete prior to starting your rotation:
1. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
2. Complete Cerner training modules
1. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
2. Attend EpicCare computer training
3. Complete Cerner training modules
4. Report for your rotation:
1. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
2. Complete Cerner training modules
3. Once these tasks are completed, report for your rotation
Expectations During Rotation
You are expected to distribute five blank copies of your school's evaluation form before your rotation ends.
Student Presentation and End-of-Rotation Test
You are expected to present at resident lecture and take an end-of-rotation exam. These factor into your summative evaluation and grade for the rotation. Read more here (PDF).
1. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
2. Complete OR/Scrub orientation
3. Attend EpicCare computer training
4. Complete Cerner training modules
5. Once these tasks are completed, report for your rotation:
1. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
2. Attend OR/scrub orientation as instructed by your preceptor
3. Attend EpicCare computer training
4. Complete Cerner training modules
1. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
4. Complete Cerner training
5. Once these tasks are completed, report for your rotation:
Report to the Hospitalist Common Area at UPMC Hamot by taking the North Complex elevators to the third floor. (The SecurityInformation desk in the main lobby can point you towards these elevators.) Once on the third floor, walk through the brown double doors ahead labelled "Staff Only." Follow the signs for the Hospitalists Area. Ask for Stephanie Jordan.
1. Third-year students will undergo UPMC Hamot OR/Scrub orientation
2. Complete Cerner training modules
3. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
4. Once these tasks are completed, report for your rotation:
At 10:00 a.m., report to the Radiology front desk at UPMC Hamot by walking through the main lobby and following the signs for Radiology. (The Security/Information desk in the main lobby can point you towards this department.) Arriving in Radiology, check in at the front desk, identifying yourself as a medical student there to begin rotation with Dr. Yost.
1. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
2. Complete Power Note training
3. Complete Cerner training
4. Once these tasks are completed, report for your rotation:
Report to the Magee-Women's, UPMC Hamot hospital. Present yourself as a medical student beginning rotation in the NICU to the Security Desk
1. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
2. Complete Cerner training
3. Once these tasks are completed, report for your rotation by following the instructions in the welcome email.
1. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
2. Attend OR/scrub orientation
3. Complete Cerner training:
4. Once these tasks are completed, report for your rotation:
You will receive a resident's contact information by email prior to your rotation start date. Once all of your administrative tasks are completed, you may contact the resident and inquire where you should meet them
1. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
2. Attend OR/scrub orientation
3. Attend St. Vincent Health Center orientation as scheduled
4. Once these tasks are completed, report for your rotation
5. Before your second day begins, complete Cerner training modules
1. Acquire your UPMC Hamot badge and parking permit
2. Attend EpicCare computer training
3. Complete Cerner training
4. Report for your rotation:
*Note that available elective rotations may change based on faculty availability and other commitments. Contact UPMC Hamot's Medical Education Department to confirm current available rotations.
Badge Access
The badge issued to you by Human Resources will allow you to enter restricted areas of the hospital relevant for your specific rotation. Please allow 24-36 hours for badge access to be activated. Contact Andrina Williams if you do not have badge access after that time.
Student Lounge
There is a lounge for medical students located in the sub-basement. Lockers are available to students for storing their belongings (please bring your own lock.) The lounge also has a computer with network access, a printer, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a call room.
Dining On-CampusDining Off-Campus
There are many great dining options near UPMC Hamot campus, some of which are listed here (PDF)Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by UPMC Hamot.
Library
The medical library is located on the Basement Level in the west corridor of the main hospital. Turn left off the North Complex elevators, and the library is down the hall, through the doors, on the right. Follow the signs.
At the end of your rotation, you must complete the following tasks: