Fig. 1

Grading rubric for the Immersion Course (top). Students are evaluated based on the primary course objectives with an emphasis on active participation and presence in clinical shifts at the ED. The ability to obtained informed consent and demonstrate appropriate bedside manner is captured in the “Informed Consent Checklist.” The program model for the Immersion Course is summarized (bottom). (1) Juniors, seniors, and graduate students affiliated with the Medicine, Health, and Society department at Vanderbilt were invited to apply and were evaluated by the course director(s). (2) Accepted students underwent an on-boarding process to receive an appointment at the hospital and electronic health record (EHR) access. (3) Students work 4-h weekly shifts in the ED and engage in didactic seminars. (4) The data collected from students and the ED research team is organized and analyzed before (5) students complete and present a final project