BMS 7667: Elective in Laboratory Medicine

Objective

The objective of this elective is to acquaint the student with appropriate technical and interpretative laboratory information important to the practice of medicine. Current economic emphasis places even greater importance on the proper use of the laboratory by the physician.

The student will participate under supervision in several areas of the clinical laboratory of his/her choice such as clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, etc. The student will have the opportunity to work closely with the senior and resident staff. Major concentration will be on appropriate interpretative laboratory tests. The student will be expected to attend pathology conferences.

Evaluation

The staff pathologists will evaluate the student using a standardized student evaluation form.

For all pathology electives, please report by 8:00 AM on the first scheduled day. The James A. Haley VA Hospital can only accommodate one student per month, regardless of rotation.

MCC: Pathology office – 2070 B

T-VAH: 1D-191

HCME: Main Entrance

USF-MS: MDC 2049 (unless prior arrangements have been made)

TGH: B232

FBS: Main Entrance

When scheduling Pathology, students must contact the individuals below in advance to secure permission:

USF-MS: Sally Lamar (813) 396-2515

TGH: Tanisha Battle (813) 974-8364

T-VAH: William, Bulkeley, MD (813) 972-2000 ext. 3190

MCC: Ardeshir Hakam, MD and Prudence Smith, MD (813) 745-1874

HCME: Mary Mainland, MD (813) 914-4500

FBS: German LeParc, MD (727) 568-1161