About Foundations I | F1 Learning Pathways| F1 Course Schedule
About Foundations I
The Foundations I course is targeted towards junior Emergency Medicine learners. It provides a systems-based review of fundamental knowledge and can’t miss diagnoses within the EM Model of Clinical Practice (ABEM). Within a flipped classroom model, Learning Pathways provide content for independent study prior to 30 classroom meetings where 3 small group oral boards style cases are discussed with focused teaching points.
Foundations I Learning Pathways
FoEM Learning Pathways provide vetted self-study multimodal resources that pair with each Foundations I (F1) unit. They are intentionally flexible, allowing your choices to guide your learning. Specific Learning Pathway assignments for each unit of Foundations I can be found by system on the FoEM main page. For more details about specific resources and strategic use, visit our Learning Pathways How-To page.
FoEM Learning Pathway Essentials
- Use objectives for each unit to guide your preparation
- Spend at least 2 hours a week studying
- Use our vetted and coordinated references, or use your own
Foundations I Course Schedule for Learners
Below you will find the core schedule for Foundations I. Keep in mind, your program may be making significant changes from the standard schedule and your Foundations Site Director will provide you with a detailed schedule for your institution (dates with specific units for your site). Note that the core schedule below includes paired Frameworks for each unit and suggested Rosh Review mini-tests for each unit (these may or may not be required by your site).
Block 1
| Meeting | Unit | General Topics | Specific Topics | Paired Framework | Rosh or PEER Mini-Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Orientation | Course Review | Foundations Overview, Intro to Oral Boards Cases | ||
| 1 | GI I | GI Bleeding, Esophageal and Stomach Disorders | GI Bleed, Esophageal Do, PUD, Perforation | Approach to Nausea and Vomiting | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 01- GI I |
| 2 | GI II | Acute Abdomen, Anorectal | Acute Abdomen, Anorectal Disorders | Abdominal Imaging | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 02- GI II |
| 3 | GI III | Biliary, Liver, GI Infections | Diarrhea, Biliary Disease, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis | Approach to Jaundice | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 03- GI III |
| 4 | Pulm I | Non-infectious Pulmonary Disease | Hemoptysis, PTX, Asthma, COPD, ARDS, PE, Cyanosis | Approach to Hypoxemia | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 04- Pulm I |
| 5 | Pulm II | Infectious Pulmonary Disease | Pneumonia, TB, Effusion, Aspiration, Abscess, Empyema | Approach to Emergent Airway Management | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 05- Pulm II |
| 6 | Cards I | Dysrhythmias | Dysrhythmias, Pacemakers | Tachyarrhythmia , Bradyarrhythmia and Approach to Cardiac Arrest | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 06- Cards I |
| 7 | Cards II | ACS, CHF | ACS, CHF, Cardiomyopathy | Approach to CHF | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 07- Cards II |
| 8 | Cards III | Valvular disease, Carditis | Peri/Myocarditis, Valvular Disease, Endocarditis | Approach to Shock Approach to Syncope | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 08- Cards III |
| 9 | Vascular | Dissection, Aneurysm, DVT & HTN | Dissection/Aneurysm, DVT, HTN | Approach to HTN in the ED | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 09- Vasc |
Block 2
| Meeting | Unit | General Topics | Specific Topics | Paired Framework | Rosh or PEER Mini-Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Trauma I | General Traumatic Injuries | Thoracic, Abdominal, Pelvic, Extremities, Peds | Chest Trauma Abdominal Trauma Pelvic Trauma Vascular Extremity Injury | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 10- Trauma I |
| 11 | Trauma II | General Traumatic Injuries | Brain, Spine, HEENT | Traumatic Head Bleed | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 11- Trauma II |
| 12 | Trauma III | Specialized Traumatic Injuries | Penetrating, Blast, Electrical, Burns, Pregnancy | Approach to Burns (FW 9/15) | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 12- Trauma III |
| 13 | Peds I | Pediatric Resuscitation, Neonatal Emergencies | Peds Resus, Neonatal Disorders, Congenital Heart Disease | Approach to the Sick Neonate | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 13- Peds I |
| 14 | Peds II | Pediatric Pulm, Pediatric Infections | Peds Airway, Peds Infections, Acute Airway Obstruction | Approach to the Febrile Neonate | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 14- Peds II |
| 15 | Peds III | Other Pediatric Emergencies, Child Abuse | Peds Seizure, Shunts, GI/GU, Child Abuse | Approach to Pediatric Abdominal Pain | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 15- Peds III |
| 16 | HEENT | Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Emergencies | Ear Infection, Hearing Loss, Eye Infections, Eye Inflammation, Eye Pain, Vision Loss, Eye Meds, ENT Infections | Approach to Vision Loss | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 16- HEENT |
Block 3
| Meeting | Unit | General Topics | Specific Topics | Paired Framework | Rosh or PEER Mini-Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | ID | Infectious Emergencies | Sepsis, Tetanus, Malaria, Rabies, Zoonotic Infection, Warfare Agents, Legionella, AIDS | Approach to Fever in the HIV Patient | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 17- ID |
| 18 | Neuro I | Seizure, Coma, AMS, Vertigo, Headache, Meningitis | Stroke, Seizure, Coma, AMS, Vertigo, Headache, Meningitis | Approach to AMS Approach to Vertigo | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 18- Neuro I |
| 19 | Neuro II | Stroke, Neuromuscular, Neuropathy, Spinal Cord | Arthritis, Tendonitis, Back Pain, MSK Infections, Compartment Syndrome, Neuromuscular, Neuropathy, Spinal Cord | Approach to Stroke Approach to Weakness | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 19- Neuro II |
| 20 | Ortho | Traumatic Orthopedic Injuries | Upper Ext, Pelvis, Hip, Knee, Lower Leg, Ankle, Foot | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 20- Ortho | |
| 21 | Tox I | Toxidromes and Poisoning I | Tox Eval, TCA, Li, Sedatives, Phenothiazines, Phenytoin, Opioids, Clonidine, Alcohols, Cocaine, Amphetamine, Hallucinogens, ASA | Approach to the Poisoned Patient/Toxicologic Resuscitation | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 21- Tox I |
| 22 | Tox II | Toxidromes and Poisoning II | APAP, Fe, HC, Caustics, OP, Mushrooms, CN, Dig, BB, CCB, CO, Mercury, Sulfonylurea | Approach to Toxidromes | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 22- Tox II |
| 23 | Environmental | Environmental Exposures | Heat/Cold Exposure, Bites/Stings, Altitude Sickness, Submersion, Radiation | Approach to Hypothermic Resuscitation | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 23- Enviro |
Block 4
| Meeting | Unit | General Topics | Specific Topics | Paired Framework | Rosh or PEER Mini-Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Renal / GU | Renal and Male Gentiourinary Disorders | AKI, CRF, HD Complications, Renal Transplant, UTI, Kidney Stones, Penile/Urethral Disorders | Approach to Testicular Pain | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 24- Renal/GU |
| 25 | GYN | Ovarian and Uterine Disease, Gyn Infection | STIs, ID, Ovarian Disease, Vaginal Bleeding, Sexual Assault | Approach to Female Pelvic Pain | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 25- Gyn |
| 26 | OB | Pregnancy Emergencies | Pregnancy Complications- Medical, Surgical, Complicated Deliveries | Approach to Vaginal Bleeding | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 26- OB |
| 27 | Endo / Metabolic | Endocrine, Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders | Fluids and Electrolytes, Acid-Base Disorders, Hypo/Hyperglycemia, Hypo/Hyperthyroid, Adrenal Insufficiency/Crisis | Approach to Hyperglycemia and Insulin | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 27- Endo/Met |
| 28 | Heme / Onc | Hematologic Emergencies, Emergent Complications of Malignancy | Bleeding Disorders, Sickle Cell, Anemia, Transfusions, Anticoagulation Reversal, Malignant Obstruction and Effusions, Hypercalcemia, SIADH, Tumor Lysis, Hyperviscosity, Adrenal Insufficiency, Immunosuppression | Approach to Sickle Cell Crisis | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 28- Heme/Onc |
| 29 | Psych | Psychiatric Emergencies | Agitation, Psychosis, Depression/SI, Bipolar, Anxiety/Panic, Somatoform, Eating Disorders, Intoxication/Withdrawl, Delirium/Dementia | Approach to the Agitated Patient | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 29- Psych |
| 30 | Immuno / Derm | Immune System Disorders, Skin Emergencies | Raynaud, Reiter, Scleroderma, SLE, Allergic Reactions, Drug Reactions, Dermatitis, Skin Infections, Drug Rash | Approach to the Undifferentiated Rash | FOUNDATIONS I (F1) UNIT 30- Immuno/Derm |