Education & Conferences

Internal Medicine Conferences

General Medicine Morning Report

Gen Med morning report is a conference specifically designed for residents and students on their General Medicine rotation. In addition to the typical case presentation format, each session also features a brief clinical question discussion led by the Internal Medicine Chief Resident. Special Gen Med Morning Report sessions include point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), Social Determinants of Health and Pastries & Pearls.

Noon Conference

This departmental conference, led by the Chief Residents, includes evidence-based topic discussions, case presentations, journal reviews, and even board preparation materials.

Grand Rounds

These conferences occur weekly.

Summer Lecture Series

In June, July, and August, these Department of Medicine conferences are geared toward the interns to help them assess and manage acute patient problems. Examples include: seizure management, fluid and electrolyte disorders, ECG interpretation, chest pain management, and respiratory distress.

Subspecialty Lectures

These lecture series occur regularly on subspecialty rotations.

Clinical Pathophysiology Conference (CPC)

A weekly, senior resident-presented case involving an unusual disease or clinical presentation with attending discussion and debate. One of the most distinguished conferences in the Department of Medicine.

Friday School

The Internal Medicine ambulatory ("+1") culminates in an educational half-day composed of specialty education sessions, research collaboration, Boards preparation, Chief check-in, and – of course – free lunch. 

Pediatric Conferences

Noon Conference

Pediatric noon conferences cover a vast array of core content and vary in format from attending-led topic discussions to Board Review sessions. 

Grand Rounds

These conferences occur weekly and include senior resident research presentations. 

Tuesday Half-Day Didactics

During ambulatory time, residents participate in standardized curriculum including ACGME mandated topics, lectures, simulation, and workshops. 

Morbidity & Mortality

Monthly M&M presentations allow challenging situations highlighting system-level opportunities for improvement to be discussed in a safe environment. 

Quality Improvement

All residents present a longitudinal group QI project over the course of their training.

Med-Peds Monthly Meetings

Monthly Med-Peds Resident Meeting

Program-wide session designed to enable a collective and collaborative review of ambulatory topics, program-related issues, and upcoming events.

Topics include:

• Med-Peds specific - transition to adult care, continuity clinic innovations
• Adult-based - Ambulatory curriculum material from the Internal Medicine residency
• Pediatric-based - comparative literature to balance with adult medicine perspective

Online Learning

Online learning is an essential component of modern education.

At Loyola, we embrace online learning in a number of formats. Our primary resource is a protected learning environment called Sakai. Curricular materials, schedules, articles, and more are available to residents at the click of a button.

Med-Peds residents also benefit from online learning opportunities through the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency programs, as well.

Quarterly Business Meetings

After-hours sessions allow exploration of program evaluation, easing the anxiety of interdepartmental switches, and schedule planning over free food.