About Foundations II | F2 Learning Pathways | F2 Course Schedule
About Foundations II
The Foundations II course is targeted towards senior Emergency Medicine learners. It provides a systems-based review of complex diagnoses and critical care management 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 2 small group oral boards style cases are discussed with focused teaching points.
Foundations II Learning Pathways
FoEM Learning Pathways provide vetted self-study multimodal resources that pair with each Foundations II (F2) unit. They are intentionally flexible, allowing your choices to guide your learning. Specific Learning Pathway assignments for each unit of Foundations II 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 II Course Schedule for Learners
Below you will find the core schedule for Foundations II. 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 suggested but optional 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 | Rosh or PEER Mini-Test | Optional Paired Framework |
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0 | Orientation | Foundations Overview, Intro to Oral Boards Cases | ||
1 | GI I | GI Bleeding, Liver Failure, PUD, Bowel Obstruction, Acute Abdomen | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 01- GI I | Abdominal Imaging, Approach to Nausea and Vomiting |
2 | GI II | Pancreatic Disease, Biliary Disease | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 02- GI II | Approach to Jaundice |
3 | Pulm I | Respiratory Failure, Intubation, Vent Mangement | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 03- Pulm I | Approach to Emergent Airway Management |
4 | Pulm II | Pulmonary Embolism, Hemoptysis, Pulmonary Malignancy | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 04- Pulm II | Approach to Hypoxemia |
5 | Pulm III | Pulm Infections, Pleural Effusion, ARDS | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 05- Pulm III | Approach to Emergent Airway Management |
6 | Cards I | Syncope, Narrow Complex Arrhythmias | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 06- Cards I | Approach to Syncope, Tachyarrhythmia, Bradyarrhythmia |
7 | Cards II | Myocardial Infarction, Wide Complex Arrhythmias, Cardiac Arrest | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 07- Cards II | Approach to Cardiac Arrest, Approach to Undifferentiated Shock |
8 | Cards III | Cardiovasular Devices, Heart Failure | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 08- Cards III | Approach to CHF |
9 | Vasc | Disorders of Circulation | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 09- Vasc | Approach to HTN in the ED |
Block 2
Meeting | Unit | General Topics | Rosh or PEER Mini-Test | Optional Paired Framework |
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10 | Trauma I | Chest Trauma, Head and Neck Trauma | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 10- Trauma I | Traumatic Head Injury Chest Trauma |
11 | Trauma II | Pediatric Trauma, Trauma in Pregnancy, Abdominal Trauma | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 11- Trauma II | Abdominal Trauma |
12 | Trauma III | Multi-System Trauma, Skull and Spine Injuries, Mass Casualty Incidents | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 12- Trauma III | Pelvic Trauma, Extremity Vascular Injury |
13 | Peds I | Neonatal Disorders, Peds GI disease | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 13- Peds I | Approach to the Sick Neonate, Approach to the Febrile Neonate, Approach to Peds Abdominal Pain |
14 | Peds II | Congential Heart Disease, Peds Neurologic Disorders | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 14- Peds II | Approach to the Sick Neonate |
15 | Peds III | Pediatric Airway Emergencies, Peds Intubation, Peds Arrest | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 15- Peds III | |
16 | HEENT | HEENT Infections, Adult Airway Obstruction | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 16- HEENT | Approach to Vision Loss |
Block 3
Meeting | Unit | General Topics | Rosh or PEER Mini-Test | Optional Paired Framework |
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17 | ID | AIDS, Opportunistic Disease, Uncommon Infectious Disease | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 17- ID | Aproach to Fever in the HIV Patient |
18 | Neuro I | Stroke, Brain and Spine Infections, Altered Mental Status | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 18- Neuro I | Approach to AMS |
19 | Neuro II | Neuromuscular and Spinal Disorders | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 19- Neuro II | Approach to Weakness |
20 | Ortho | Traumatic Orthopedic Injuries | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 20- Ortho | |
21 | Tox I | Alcohol, Street/Recreational Drugs, Common Overdoses | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 21- Tox I | Approach to the Poisoned Patient/ Toxicologic Resuscitation |
22 | Tox II | Toxic Bradycardia, Classic Toxidromes | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 22- Tox II | Approach to Toxidromes |
23 | Environmental | Heat/Cold Injuries, Altitude Sickness, Electrical Injuries | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 23- Enviro | Approach to Hypothermic Resuscitation |
Block 4
Meeting | Unit | General Topics | Rosh or PEER Mini-Test | Optional Paired Framework |
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24 | Renal | Renal Failure, Male Genitourinary Disease | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 24- Renal | Approach to Testicular Pain |
25 | OB/Gyn | Complications of Pregnancy and Delivery, GYN Infections | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 25- OB.GYN | Approach to Female Pelvic Pain, Approach to Vaginal Bleeding |
26 | Endo I | Endocrine Disease- Glucose, Fluid and Electrolytes | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 26- Endo I | Approach to Hyperglycemia/Insulin |
27 | Endo II | Endocrine Disease- Endocrinopathies | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 27- Endo II | |
28 | Heme/Onc I | Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Transfusion Reactions | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 28- Heme.Onc I | |
29 | Heme/Onc II | Sickle Cell, Coagulation Disorders | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 29- Heme.Onc II | Approach to Sickle Cell Crisis |
30 | Immuno | Allergic Reactions, Transplant Complications | FOUNDATIONS II (F2) UNIT 30- Immuno | Approach to the Undifferentiated Rash |