2013-2014 Electives Catalog

Externship form required.

Dr. Malcolm Klein

Location: Second floor Anesthesia Department

James A. Haley VA Medical Center

13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612

Objective

The primary objective of this course is to introduce the student(s) to the practical/hands on approach to anesthesiology with emphasis on airway management, respiratory physiology, cardiovascular physiology, perioperative management, and invasive procedures. 

Medical students are expected to make preoperative rounds with the anesthesiology staff on patients scheduled for surgery. Preoperative examinations and assessments of patients are expected. Participation in the decisions of anesthetic drugs and anesthesia choice are required. Students will assist in the preparation of the patients for surgery which include starting IV’s, connecting monitoring equipment, learning the pharmacology of various anesthestic agents, and learn to problem solve basic anesthetic situations. Emphasis on airway management include placement of LMAs, LTDs, masking patients, and intubation via direct laryngoscopy and video laryngosocpy. Invasive procedures include arterial line insertions and central line placement. An introduction to peripheral regional blocks will be included for those students that express an interest. Students will follow their patients throughout the anesthetic care into the postoperative recovery for continuity of care. 

The course is directed towards medical students who plan to enter Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, or Emergency Medicine. The course emphasis will be tailored to the medical specialty the extern expects to enter and the skill set of the student. Excellent hand-eye coordination is a must for this course, since students are expected to perform procedures on patients.

Evaluation

Oral, practical, and/or written evaluations of medical students will include clinical performance, medical knowledge, professionalism, motivation, and ability to problem solve.

1st Contact Person: Layne Jackson
Telephone: 1-813-978-5946
E-mail: Layne.Jackson@va.gov
Room: 2D-207
2nd Contact Person: Dr. Lee
Telephone: 1-813-972-2000 ext. 5157 
E-mail: Leland.Lee@va.gov
Room: 2C-207

Dr. Arslan and Faculty

This course entails supervised regional dissection, discussion of the clinical relevance of the identified structures, participation in gross anatomy laboratory sessions and independent case-based presentations. 

Objectives

This course is designed to provide senior students with the opportunity to perform an in-depth study of anatomy in relation to surgical fields and other clinically relevant disciplines such as radiology and emergency medicine. It enables students to master the delicate relationships of anatomical structures through supervised step-by-step dissections. It is expected, that prospective students will be able to correlate structural organization of human body to the interpretation of disease processes. Students will be able to participate in teaching anatomy to junior medical students in an interactive laboratory environment.

Evaluation

Evaluation is based on completion of the assigned dissection and active participation in anatomy laboratory teaching. Minimum of 5 PowerPoint presentations detailing a series of clinical vignettes with complete history, laboratory values, differential diagnosis and discussions are required. These vignettes must emphasize the importance of structural relationships of the affected organs and the anatomic basis of the conditions discussed.

Students should contact Dr. Arslan to receive permission in advance and to insure proper coordination.

Orhan E. Arslan, DVM, PhD 
Director of Anatomy
Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, University of South Florida College of Medicine
12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd MDC 2012
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 974-0636

Track

Required for Radiology
One of the options for Emergency Medicine, and Family Medicine

Note: This course is also listed under Internal Medicine.

Drs. Lynn Wecker PhD and Michelle Mattingly PhD

Understanding the basis for differences in both drug responses and psychosocial therapies forms the basis for treatment selection in psychiatric disorders. This course will explore and expand knowledge and applications of (a) why specific medications may have either a therapeutic benefit treatment emergent adverse effect for some, but not all individuals; (b) genetic polymorphisms of neurotransmitter-associated proteins including enzymes, transporters and receptors that mediate chemical neurotransmission, and the possible role of these alterations in the manifestation of behavioral disorders; (c) how psychosocial factors influence the manifestation of both positive and negative health related behaviors; and (d) the utility of empathy with patients and its impact on differential therapeutics inclusive of integrating pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in optimal care.

Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives of this course are to complement the basic and clinical information gained during their first three years of medical school and provide students a solid understanding of both pharmacogenomics and the behavioral aspects of patient care. Specifically, Pharmacogenomics and Psychosocial Aspects of Patient Care is designed (a) to provide an understanding of the interactions between genetic inheritance, drug actions and the body’s response to drugs; and, (b) to expand on personalized medicine and patient centered care that were previously learned or encountered by the medical student during the first three years in medical school. A working knowledge that psychiatric treatments (either psychopharmacological or psychosocial) can be tailor made and adapted to the individual is essential as these issues have implications for patient health, adherence to treatment and patient-physician relationship.

Teaching faculty

USF faculty of Psychiatry

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated based on faculty evaluation of interaction, participation, and presentation on a current issue in pharmacogenomics.

Track

One of the options for Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and Pediatrics

Dr. Orhan E. Arslan, DVM, PhD

The course will demonstrate and enforce the interface between clinical and foundational science, and reinforce skills of literature review and mechanistic thinking about clinical problems. Specifically, students will review the anatomy of the head and neck through online materials, lectures, and dissection. Students will learn of common clinical correlates, imaging studies, and surgical procedures through lectures by clinical faculty.

Goals and Objectives

The overall goal of this course is to provide a thorough review of human head and neck anatomy from a clinical perspective. Topics covered during the elective will include anterior and posterior triangles of the neck, the larynx and pharynx, the face, the infratemporal fossa, the oral cavity and submandibular triangle, the eye and orbit, the ear, the cranial base, the blood supply and venous drainage of the brain, the cranial nerves, the meninges, and major gross brain structures. The objective is to enable students to recognize the anatomical background of common clinical problems and surgical procedures.

Teaching Faculty

Summer Decker, PhD and other USF Health faculty

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated on the basis of their course participation in discussions and dissection and on their oral presentation of a chosen and approved research project.

Track

One of the options for Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Pediatrics

Dr. Orhan E. Arslan, DVM, PhD

Students will review the anatomy of the back and extremities through the use of assigned online materials, lectures, and dissections. Students will learn of the clinical correlation, common imaging studies, and common surgical procedures of the musculoskeletal system.

Goals and Objectives

The overall goal of this course is to provide a thorough review of human osteology and musculoskeletal anatomy from a clinical perspective. The objective is to enable students to recognize the anatomical background of common clinical problems and surgical procedures. Specifically, the gross anatomy of the back and limbs will be reviewed, and the clinical relevance of this anatomy will be emphasized.

Teaching faculty

Summer Decker, PhD, and other USF Health faculty

Evaluation

Evaluation of the student’s final oral presentation with respect to

• knowledge of the anatomical basis to clinical practice,
• the incorporation of the topic of basic sciences and 
• the references cited 

Track

One of the options for Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Orthopaedics, and Pediatrics