MDE 8554: The Pathobiology of Ocular Disorders

Periods
Pre-requisite
Sites & Slots
Hours
Weeks
10AYear 4 status2-5@USFMSFT, 40 hr wk2

 

Dr. Curtis E. Margo, MD, MPH


This course is an introduction into the pathophysiology of common vision-threatening disorders with emphasis on the scientific foundations of this knowledge. Clinical methods sessions are to complement the basic science review.

Teaching Faculty

USF and VHA faculty of Ophthalmology

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated by direct observation of their participation in didactic sessions and clinics, their understanding of the correlation between the science foundations of ophthalmology and clinical utility, and a student project.

Track

Required for Ophthalmology
One of the options for Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine