Stanford Emergency Medicine International

Visiting Scholar Program (SEMI VSP)

Letter to prospective candidates:

Dear Doctor:

I am the director of the Stanford Emergency Medicine International Visiting Scholar's Program (SEMI VSP). The Stanford Emergency Medicine International Visiting Scholars Program is an intensive 8-12 week educational program here at the Stanford University Medical Center. Visiting scholars observe emergency department practices at Stanford for an extended period of time, as well as observe in other areas of the hospital (ICU, operating room). Additionally, scholars will have the opportunity to participate in research projects, compose lectures on topics in emergency medicine, participate in educational conferences, observe pre-hospital practices (fly in the Life Flight helicopter/ride with a local ambulance unit), and learn about ED administration and residency development. Visiting Scholars will also receive up to date certification in pediatric (PALS), cardiac (ACLS) and trauma (ATLS) life support. The program can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual physician.

If you would like more detailed information about our programs and associated administrative fees, please let me know.

With warm regards,

Dr. Mahadevan

S. V. Mahadevan, MD, FACEP

Director, Stanford Emergency Medicine Int’l Visiting Scholar Program (SEMI VSP)

Assistant Professor of Surgery/Emergency Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine

Associate Chief, Division of Emergency Medicine

Emergency Department Medical Director, Stanford University Medical Center

701 Welch Road - Suite C, Palo Alto, CA 94304-5777

Office voicemail: 650-724-6863, Office fax: 650-723-0121

Email: s.mahadevan@stanford.edu