2016-2017 Electives Catalog

It is the students' responsibility to verify where and to whom they report before the start of each course no later than the Friday before the start of the rotation.

Tampa Instructions

Students in the SELECT (LVHN) program who rotate at one of the Tampa campus sites must contact Registrar 8 weeks before the start of the Tampa elective (with the following information) to ensure that all appropriate hospital credentials are in place.

  • Name of elective
  • Site of elective
  • Dates of elective

LVHN Instructions

Students in the Core (Tampa) program who rotate at one of the LVHN campus sites should do the following:

Drop/Add open 4/1/16 - 12/16/16

  1. Drop/add requests must be submitted at least one month in advance of the rotation.
  2. Log in to https://hsccf.hsc.usf.edu/comdropadd/ with the same user ID and password you use to log on to your USF health email account.
  3. Before you can make changes, you must select your Year 4 collegium advisor from the drop down list. If your advisor is not on the list, please contact me, and I will have your advisor added.
  4. Once you select your collegium advisor, you may view your schedule and begin selecting courses to drop and add. To add courses, you may search using several filters. Courses are listed under the same departments and sites that are located in the Electives Catalog. If you are unable to find a course, please adjust your filtering criteria. You may need to broaden the scope.
  5. Even though you have submitted a request, it is not approved until you receive an email from the Office of Registrar. Your schedule will not be changed until then. Your advisor and the course coordinator must both approve your request, then I will review your schedule and make changes as appropriate. Please make sure to review the requirements for the fourth year (20-21 Graduation and Track Requirements) to make sure your new schedule will be in compliance. When reviewing drop/add requests, I will take your entire schedule into consideration. For example, you will not be permitted to drop a required course unless you have submitted a request to add it in a different period. You may also view the Fourth Year Academic Calendar to determine the dates for each period.
    Drop/add closes 12/16/16.

  6. Electives Open/Closed Report - Please refer to this report when looking for courses that might have availability. This report will be updated on a weekly basis and does not reflect any pending requests still in the system. This report is meant to serve as a guideline. 

  7.  Electives_OpenClosed_Report 12.9.16.pdf 

     

     Instructions for Reading Report

    Please note: Changes are not automatic. There are three levels of approval (coordinator, advisor, registrar). Requests are typically processed within a 2-3 day window, but may be a little longer at the beginning of the year when many students make changes.

    The Electives Open/Closed Report lists each elective in each period, how many slots are offered, and how many have already been taken. For example:

    Period

    Prefix

    Numb

    Title

    Site

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    6

    7

    8

    9

    10

    11

    12

    4 WEEK PERIOD

    MEL

    xxxx

    Elective Y

    USFMS

    8/3

    0/0

    0/0

    0/0

    8/6

    8/7

    0/0

    0/0

    8/6

    8/8

    8/5

    0/0

    Elective Y is offered in periods 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, and 11. (Period 12 is an extra month for remediation purposes.) There are a total of 8 slots available in each of those periods. 3 students are enrolled in period 1, so there are 5 slots available. Period 10 is full.


    For courses offered as a two-week rotation, the total number of spots in one period cannot exceed the number of slots. For example:

    Period

    Prefix

    Numb

    Title

    Site

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    6

    7

    8

    9

    10

    11

    12

    2 WEEK PERIOD A

    MEL

    xxxx

    Elective Z

    TGH

    2/0

    2/0

    2/0

    2/0

    2/1

    2/0

    2/0

    2/0

    2/0

    2/1

    2/0

    0/0

    2 WEEK PERIOD B

    MEL

    xxxx

    Elective Z

    TGH

    2/0

    2/0

    2/0

    2/0

    2/1

    2/0

    2/1

    2/0

    2/0

    2/1

    2/0

    0/0

    4 WEEK PERIOD

    MEL

    xxxx

    Elective Z

    TGH

    2/0

    2/0

    2/0

    2/0

    2/1

    2/1

    2/1

    2/1

    2/2

    2/0

    2/1

    0/0

    Period A is the first half of the period, and Period B is the second half. In Period 5, the enrollment adds up to 2 people for the four weeks, one four week person, one two week person in A, and one two week person in B. For this course, there cannot be more than 2 students enrolled at any one time. Based on the report, in period 10, either one more student could register for the full four weeks, or one more student could be in both Period A and Period B

Special instructions for Pediatrics electives in Tampa

  • Any request to Drop/Add a Pediatric elective rotation must be FINALIZED AND COMMUNICATED TO THE ROTATION SITE no later than 1 month (30 days) prior to the start date of the rotation.
  • Therefore, a student MUST submit these requests at least 45 DAYS prior to the start date of the rotation.
  • In the event of extenuating circumstances where a student must drop a course after the designated drop period, the drop form requires the signature (non-electronic) of the Director of Pediatric Electives/Pediatric Track (currently Dr. Ronald Sutsko) or his designee.  He/she should meet with the director to request this and discuss the reasons for doing so.

 

Course Key

See Course Key for a definition of sites.

Dept
Division
Course
Site
Periods
Pre-req
Max Enroll
Min Enroll
Hours/Wk
Weeks
Faculty
Type
Anat
 
 BMS 8187 Advanced Human Anatomy
Contact:
Orhan Arslan, DVM, PhD
Director of Anatomy
Department of Pathology and Cell Biology
12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd MDC 2012
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 974-0636
oarslan@health.usf.edu
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.
Syllabus
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.
USFMS
 1 - 11
None
No Limit
0
44
2,4
Arslan, Orhan
Basic Science 
Anat
 
 MDE 8521 Applied Head and Neck Anatomy
The course will demonstrate and enforce the interface between clinical and foundational science, and reinforce skills of literature review and mechanistic thinking about clinical disorders associated with the head and neck region. Specifically, students will review the anatomy of the head and neck through laboratory dissection. Students will be able to correlate common clinical conditions, imaging studies, and surgical procedures associated with these regions.
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 this elective will include anterior and posterior triangles of the neck, associate vasculature and nerves, the larynx and pharynx, the face, eye and orbit, the ear, the cranial bfossae, brain and associated vessel, dural sinuses, meninges, and the cranial nerves, Students will be able to enhance their knowledge of topographic anatomy.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated on the basis of their course participation in discussion, dissection and on their written presentation of a chosen and approved research project.
Written presentations must revolve around the clinical applications of the head and neck anatomy. A brief coverage of the salient features of the head and neck that pertain to the selected topic of presentation. Presentation must be original and supported with 5 research papers and not textbook references. Topics on new surgical techniques, complication of certain surgical procedures and anatomical basis of these procedures can be included. PowerPoint presentations must be organized to include: introduction, case history, physical exam, laboratory studies if applicable, differential diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment methodologies. A balance between text and images must be attained. A total of 15 slides is recommended, but not less than 12.
USFMS
 1 - 11
None
No Limit
6
40
2
Arslan, Orhan
Basic Science 
Anat
 
 MDE 8522 Applied Anat of the MSK System
Students will review the osseous anatomy of the extremities, characteristics of the synovial joints through the use of assigned, lectures, and dissection guide. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy as it relates to clinical practice, common imaging studies, and surgical procedures.
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 basis of common musculoskeletal disorders and associated surgical procedures. Specifically, the gross anatomy of the back and limbs will be reviewed, and the clinical relevance will be emphasized.
Evaluation:
Evaluation of the student’s final written presentations in a case-Based format with the following parameters:
  1. A minimum of 12 slides is required for each of the PowerPoint Presentation.
  2. Each presentation must be balanced between text, data, and images.
  3. Presented topics should be carefully selected based on its significance, relevance and impact on knowledge base of students
  4. Each presentation must encompass a detailed case history, manifestations, physical diagnosis, differential diagnosis, therapeutic methodologies and discussion.
Laboratory dissection will conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM unless otherwise indicated.
USFMS
 1 - 11
None
No Limit
6
40
2
Arslan, Orhan
Basic Science 
Anat
 
MEL 9999A Indep Study - Anatomy
USFMS
 1 - 11
None
No Limit
0
44
2,4
Arslan, Orhan
Indep Study
Anesth
 
 MDE 8700 Anesthesiology Elective
Contact:
Nan.Schwann@lvhn.org
484-866-9581
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.
LVHN
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
50
2,4
Schwann, Nan
Clinical
Anesth
 
 MDE 8700 Anesthesiology Elective
Contact:
Dr. Rosemarie Garcia Getting | 813-286-9812| Rosemarie.GarciaGetting@moffitt.org
LaCetta Cline | 813-745-1674 | LaCetta.Cline@moffitt.org
Second Floor MCB Anesthesia Department
12902 Magnolia Dr., 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.
MCC
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
50
4
Garcia Getting, Rosemarie
Clinical
Anesth
 
 MDE 8700 Anesthesiology Elective
T-VAH
Second floor Anesthesia Department
James A. Haley VA Medical Center
13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
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
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.
T-VAH
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
50
4
Kambam, Jayakumar
Clinical
Anesth
 
MEL 7320Z Externship - Anesthesiology
EXT
 1 - 10
Yr 4 Status
No Limit
0
44
4
Klein, Malcolm
Externship
Card
 
 MDE 8224 Consultation Cardiology
This elective offers an opportunity to develop skills in the evaluation of patients referred for cardiology consultation. The students will participate in the evaluation of patients referred for cardiology consultation and will assist with the integration of the general medical data base with data gathered by both noninvasive (electrocardiography, ambulatory electrocardiography, stress testing) and invasive hemodynamic techniques, where indicated. This course allows the student to interpret a large number of electrocardiograms under the supervision of the attending staff. Staff attending review will provide individual instruction. Attendance at various other weekly Cardiology Department teaching conferences is required.
Evaluation:
The faculty will make performance evaluations from data derived from clinical discussions and didactic presentations by the student.
LVHN
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
44
2,4
Jacobs, Larry
Clinical
Card
 
 MDE 8224 Consultative Cardiology
At TGH and T-VAH: This elective offers an opportunity to develop skills in the evaluation of patients referred for cardiology consultation at the VA and Tampa General Hospital. The students will participate in the evaluation of patients referred for cardiology consultation and will assist with the integration of the general medical data base with data gathered by both noninvasive (electrocardiography, ambulatory electrocardiography, stress testing) and invasive hemodynamic techniques, where indicated. This course allows the student to interpret a large number of electrocardiograms under the supervision of the attending staff. Staff attending review will provide individual instruction. Attendance at various other weekly Cardiology Department teaching conferences is required.
Evaluation:
The faculty will make performance evaluations from data derived from clinical discussions and didactic presentations by the student.
TGH
1 - 11
Adult Med, Pri Care
2
0
44
2,4
Labovitz, Arthur
Clinical
Card
 
 MDE 8224 Consultative Cardiology
At BP-VAH: This rotation will consist of direct exposure to clinical care of patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. A low student to instructor ratio will facilitate a nourishing learning environment. Students will evaluate patients with all categories of cardiac disease, and cardiac history taking and examination skills will be honed. Additionally, students will be involved with interpretation of studies including echocardiograms, Holter monitoring, and stress examinations. Students will be given the opportunity to enhance their EKG interpretation skills and become familiar with the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratories. Per student preference, exposure to other cardiac imaging modalities including nuclear cardiology, cardiac MRI, and cardiac CT can be provided. Students will be provided with a schedule of subjects as an outline for reading.
Evaluation:
Each student will be asked to complete a cardiology subject syllabus with the clerkship director. This will consist of 10-15 minutes mini-lectures provided to the student(s) several times per month. Each student will make one PowerPoint presentation on a subject decided upon at the beginning of the rotation.
BPVAH
1 - 11
Adult Med, Pri Care
3
0
44
2,4
Afaq, Mazhar
Clinical
Card
 
 MDE 8224 Consultative Cardiology
At TGH and T-VAH: This elective offers an opportunity to develop skills in the evaluation of patients referred for cardiology consultation at the VA and Tampa General Hospital. The students will participate in the evaluation of patients referred for cardiology consultation and will assist with the integration of the general medical data base with data gathered by both noninvasive (electrocardiography, ambulatory electrocardiography, stress testing) and invasive hemodynamic techniques, where indicated. This course allows the student to interpret a large number of electrocardiograms under the supervision of the attending staff. Staff attending review will provide individual instruction. Attendance at various other weekly Cardiology Department teaching conferences is required.
Evaluation:
The faculty will make performance evaluations from data derived from clinical discussions and didactic presentations by the student.
T-VAH
1 - 11
Adult Med, Pri Care
2
0
44
2,4
Leonelli, Fabio
Clinical
Card
 
 MDE 8226 Cardiology Acute Coronary Care
Students taking this course will work with the house officers, cardiology fellow and attending cardiologists in the Acute Coronary Care Units. Emphasis is on the total evaluation of the patient with acute and critical cardiovascular disease. Experience is available in the Non-Invasive Heart Station, Cardiac Catheterization Lab and/or the Electrophysiology Lab by prior arrangement.
Objectives:
  1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a proper cardiac history. The student will pay special attention to and record medications, medication compliance, diet compliance, and risk factors for various cardiac diseases.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in proper bedside physical examination. 
  3. Be able to accurately assess the presence or absence of congestive heart failure, cardiac tamponade, basic murmurs of valvular heart disease such as mitral regurgitation, mitral stenosis, aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation, and the presence or absence of peripheral vascular disease and abdominal aortic aneurysms.
  4. Demonstrate basic electrocardiographic skills including an understanding of basic arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, multi-focal atrial tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and a basic diagnosis on the 12 lead ECG such as right and left bundle branch block, left ventricular hypertrophy, acute myocardial infarction, ischemia, WPW, and hyperkalemia.
  5. Infer heart size, presence of cephalization, infiltrate, pleural effusions, and pneumothorax by looking at a chest X-ray.
  6. Identify medical, interventional, and surgical therapies for basic cardiac syndromes such as myocardial infarction, unstable angina, chronic angina, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and arrhythmia.
  7. Name and utilize a variety of clinical pathways and practice guidelines.
  8. Access and critically evaluate current medical information and scientific evidence.
  9. Use information technology or other available methodologies to access and manage information, support patient care decisions and enhance both patient and physician education.
  10. Explain the principles of primary, secondary prevention and risk modification.
  11. Summarize the indications and diagnostic yield of various cardiac studies and therapeutics.
LVHN
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
50
2,4
Jacobs, Larry
Clinical
Derm
 
 MDE 8251 Clinical Dermatology
Upon completion of this elective, the student will be able to conduct a full dermatologic examination and will be able to recognize and offer reasonable management for common dermatologic disorders, including those primary in the integument and those associated with systemic disease. Students will rotate through the offices of Advanced Dermatology Associates, may see inpatient consults at LVHN, and may participate in the LVHN Dermatology Clinic. The student will attend various weekly conferences with the Dermatology residents.
Student progress and performance in the clinical setting will be evaluated by the faculty and residents.

Periods 2, 3 and 4 are reserved for students applying to dermatology residency programs.
LVHN
1-2, 3B-11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
2,4
Purcell, Stephen
Clinical
Derm
 
 MDE 8251 Clinical Dermatology
Upon completion of this elective, the student will be able to conduct a full dermatologic examination and will be able to recognize and offer reasonable management for common dermatologic disorders, including those primary in the integument and those associated with systemic disease. Students will rotate throughout the elective at the USF Morsani Center, the James A. Haley VA Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center, and other ancillary clinics. The student will attend various weekly conferences with the Dermatology residents.
Student progress and performance in the clinical setting will be evaluated by the faculty and residents.

Periods 2, 3 and 4 are reserved for students applying to dermatology residency programs.
MCAH
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
3
0
40-44
4
Patel, Nishit
Clinical
Derm
 
 MDE 8536 Elective in Dermatopathology
This course is designed for students interested in expanding their knowledge of dermatopathology. Students will receive didactic and case-based instruction in dermatopathology using daily microscope, sign-out with attending faculty, and attending weekly dermatopathology teaching conferences. Students may have the opportunity to participate in research in the form of co-authoring a case report, meeting abstract, or assisting with a portion of a larger departmental research project with a resident or faculty member, if one is available during the rotation.
USFMS
 8 - 11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
40-44
4
Rodriguez-Waitkus, Paul
 
Derm
 
 MDT 8250 Special Topics in Dermatology

Contact:
Kandi Smith
ksmith3@health.usf.edu

This course allows third year students to gain exposure to various topics in Dermatology by special arrangment with the Dermatology department director, Dr. Nishit Patel.

USFMS
 1 - 11
None, Yr 3 only
1
0
40
2
Patel, Nishit
 
Derm
 
MEL 7320L Externship in Dermatology
EXT
 1 - 7
Yr 4 Status
No Limit
0
44
4
Patel, Nishit
Externship
Derm
 
MEL 9999L Indep Study in Dermatology
USFMS
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
No Limit
0
44
4
Patel, Nishit
Indep Study
Emerg Med
 
 MDR 8710 Research in Emergency Medicine
Contact:
Dr. Jason Wilson
tampaerdoc@gmail.com
Any interested student should contact Dr. Wilson to plan the elective. This should be done at least 3 months prior to the start of the elective. Students participating in the elective should be interested in pursuing a career in emergency medicine. 
This course is designed to introduce students to clinical research in the emergency department. Students will first learn the foundations and principles of human subjects research. Students will then engage in direct patient recruitment and enrollment efforts in the ED. Student will work with the investigators, study coordinators and research assistants to consent patients and execute a study protocol. Finally, students will also have exposure to the administrative oversight of the research division through participation in biweekly research meetings, IRB meetings, hospital feasibility meetings as well as site initiation, monitoring, or close-out visits. 
Objectives:
  1. Obtain human subjects research certification and understand the principles and history of human subjects research. During this process, student will obtain CITI certification.
  2. Understand the administrative infrastructure necessary to operationalize emergency medicine/acute care research
  3. Develop the ability to design and evaluate testable scientific hypotheses for clinical research
  4. Participate in monthly Journal Club
  5. Become familiar with study protocols, FDA regulations for clinical research, patient consent process
Evaluation:
The student will be assessed during this rotation in four ways.
  1. 25% participation at assigned meetings and research shifts
  2. 25% observations of student motivation/achievement/abilities during patient and staff interactions
  3. 25% participation and completion of Journal Club assignment (3 articles each with journal club worksheet)
  4. 25% online, open-notes/open-resource quiz on the foundations of EBM
TGH
 1 -11
None
2
0
40
2, 4
Wilson, Jason
 Research
Emerg Med
 
 MDT 8710 Intro to Emergency Medicine
This introduction to Emergency Medicine integrates clinical skills and evidence-based medicine through didactic lectures, observation, performance of clinical procedures, hands-on clinical experiences, and direct interaction with faculty, individual patients, and families. Students will manage the patient using the "team approach," which involves EMTs, nurses, physicians, and students. They are expected to evaluate patients, address their presenting complaints, initiate workups, and provide definitive therapies. There is also interactive simulated skills sessions ranging from suturing, central lines, lumbar puncture, and intubations.
This rotation will enrich students' knowledge, help them develop history-taking ability, physical skill assessment, and diagnostic and management skills, procedural skills, as well as help them develop a caring, compassionate, and empathetic attitude in dealing with patients and their families.
Because of the wide array or patients and pathology, the rotation is an excellent introduction to acute care and primary care medicine regardless of which ever field the student may be considering. It is required pre-requisite for those USF students considering Emergency Medicine as as career.
Evaluation:
The student's grade is primarily based on daily attending evaluations but will incorporate quality case presentations, clinical skills evaluation, required attendance at emergency medicine conferences, and written testing.
TGH
 1 -11
None
5
0
40
2
Zachariah, Anish
 Clinical
Emerg Med
 
 MEL 8347 AI in Emergency Medicine
This acting internship integrates clinical skills and evidence-based medicine through didactic lectures, performance of clinical procedures, hands-on clinical experiences, observation and direct interaction with faculty, individual patients, and families. Students will manage the patient using the "team approach," which involves EMTs, nurses, physicians, and students. Students are expected to evaluate patients, address their presenting complaints, initiate workups, and provide definitive therapies.
This rotation will enrich students' knowledge, help them develop history-taking ability, physical skill assessment, diagnostic and management skills, as well as help them develop a caring, compassionate and empathetic attitude in dealing with patients and their families.
Evaluation:
Students will be graded based on clinical evaluations from their preceptors. Additionally, students will be required to take a series of online open book quizzes.
LVHN
 3 - 8
Yr 4 Status
2
0
40-44
4
Worrilow, Charles
Clinical
Emerg Med
 
 MEL 8347 AI in Emergency Medicine
This acting internship integrates clinical skills and evidence-based medicine through didactic lectures, performance of clinical procedures, hands-on clinical experiences, observation and direct interaction with faculty, individual patients, and families. Students will manage the patient using the "team approach," which involves EMTs, nurses, physicians, and students. Students are expected to evaluate patients, address their presenting complaints, initiate workups, and provide definitive therapies.
This rotation will enrich students' knowledge, help them develop history-taking ability, physical skill assessment, diagnostic and management skills, as well as help them develop a caring, compassionate and empathetic attitude in dealing with patients and their families.
Evaluation:
Student grades are based on daily attending evaluations, quality case presentations, attendance at emergency medicine conferences and submission of two SAEM examinations.
TGH
 1 - 11
Intro to EM
6
0
40-44
4
Semmons, Rachel
Clinical
Family Med
 
 MDE 8104 Complex Care in the Community
Contact:
Davida Leayman
Allentown, PA 18101
Ph: 484-862-3067
Davida_M.Leayman@lvhn.org

 

The Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley (NHCLV) is  a Federally Qualified Community Health Center serving the under-served community of Allentown. Understanding health in a broad context, we seek to partner with our patients and community to build skills for stronger families and a healthier community.  In June of 2012, NHCLV along with three other sites around the country entered into a  partnership with Dr. Jeff Brenner’s Camden Coalition of Health Care Providers to develop outreach teams and community support based on Dr. Brenner’s innovative work in Camden.  Teams work intensively with “Superutilizers” who have multiple hospitalizations and a tangled story of poverty, isolation and co-morbidity.  NHCLV has partnered with Congregations United for Neighborhood Action (CUNA), Community Exchange Timebank and Parish Nursing Coalition to meet our superutilizers when and where they need us most – in the hospitals, in medical offices, in their homes and communities – to develop the relationships and understanding they need to break the pattern of high cost, low value interaction with fragmented systems of care.    
This elective is designed to introduce senior students to comprehensive, relationship centered care for complex patients in community settings.  At the intersection of community health and primary care, students will work with our Outreach Teams as health coaches and story gatherers to partner with patients and learn from the patient's point of view what it takes to live a good life in the face of complex illness.  Students will  participate in daily team rounds, home visits, accompany patients to specialist and primary care visits, and Students will also have opportunities to work closely with our community engagement including our Timebank service exchange and community organizing. In addition, students will have opportunities to practice in our community health center.
Objectives:
  1. Identify social determinants of health across the lifespan that contribute to complex illness
  2. Walk with patients and describe how healthcare systems designed to help sometimes hurt people
  3. Develop empathy and deeper understanding by creating digital stories with patients about their lives and healthcare experiences
  4. Develop skills in health coaching for self management of complex health issues using motivational interviewing techniques
  5. Describe the roles in interdisciplinary team and progression to transformation for patients engaged in program
  6. Compare and contrast NHCLV Superutilizer program with other programs serving similar populations
  7. Describe the health policy implications of learnings from personal experiences including service delivery redesign, payment reform, and outcomes at local, state and federal levels
  8. Reflect on implications for relationship centered care in student's vision of personal practice
Evaluation:
Students will work in close contact with the interdisciplinary team and participate in daily huddles.  They will meet with the elective director at or before the beginning of the course to set learning goals, and at the midpoint and end of rotation to debrief experiences and offer feedback. Students will provide the course director with weekly reflections.  End of rotation assignments include a three minute digital story created collaborative with a patient and a final presentation to the team and leadership group on the topic of their choice.  Grading for this elective will be S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory).  Students who complete all assignments and engage respectfully with the team and patients will be assessed as satisfactory by the elective director.
Any interested student must contact Dr Lecher to plan specific goals and activities for the elective.
LVHN
1,3,5,7,9,11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
40
4
Lecher, Abby
 
Family Med
 
 MEL 7258 Elect in Rural Med or Underserved
Sites:
Premier Community HealthCare Group (Dade City), Suncoast Community Health Care Centers (Ruskin, Dover, Plant City), Tampa Family Health Centers, Community Health Centers of Pinellas (Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs), or Citrus County Health Department (Lecanto) (Tampa) 
This elective rotation is designed to introduce the senior student to the unique characteristics of medical practice in a rural or underserved community. Students will be supervised by clinical family physician faculty and will gain a better understanding of providing care to a medically underserved population and the tremendous health needs that exist. For sites outside Tampa city limits (i.e., Clearwater, Dade City, Dover, Largo, Lecanto, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Ruskin and Tarpon Springs) , AHEC will provide a roundtrip mileage stipend (at $.445/mile) .
Goals and Objectives:
  1. Compare and contrast the health needs and problems encountered in rural or underserved practice to those encountered in prior urban practice rotations
  2. Identify the unique opportunities and challenges to medical practice and life in a rural or underserved community
  3. Introduce/sensitize the student to cross-cultural issues in health care
  4. Understand the mechanisms and indications for consultation and referral in rural or underserved practice settings
  5. Evaluate the business management of rural or underserved practice, including availability of organized funding for patient care, managed care, etc.
Organization of Elective:
  1. Arrangements for a specific time commitment will be made through the Department of Family Medicine in conjunction with Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC.
  2. The student will accompany the physician during the course of the preceptor’s schedule  (which may involve a Saturday clinic or extended evening hours ) at the designated clinic site, will see patients, and will perform procedures assigned by the preceptor under his/her supervision.
  3. At certain locations opportunities are available for additional practice activities within the hospital, emergency department, and in the community.
Evaluation:
The assigned faculty preceptor will provide an individual evaluation addressing the student's adaptability and understanding as well as knowledge, judgment, and rapport.
Availability:
At certain sites this elective is available to USF students only. The Department of Family Medicine and Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC will make the final arrangements. Availability at all clinic sites is per the preceptor’s approval.
CCHD
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
2,4
Faculty at CCHD
Clinical
Family Med
 
 MEL 7258 Elect in Rural Med or Underserved
Contact:
Davida Leayman
Allentown, PA 18101
Ph: 484-862-3067
Davida_M.Leayman@lvhn.org

This is a rural/underserved health elective in which a student will be matched with an AHEC preceptor in the Mahoning Valley, Carbon County, Lehigh County, or Northampton County area.  Responsibilities will largely be assisting with out-patient clinical care in a rural primary care office, though students may be expected to participate in hospital rounds/ER call at a hospital local to the primary practice site (depending upon preceptor).  Coordination of the elective and placement is through East-central PA Area Health Education Center (ECPA AHEC), with office located in Lehighton, PA.  This clerkship might include a daily commute of up to 60 minutes from LVHN- Cedar Crest.  Housing within the local community will not be provided.  Students should also note that "rural/underserved" is a relative term.  Many areas within 60 minutes of LVHN-Cedar Crest fit the definition and are typical of rural Pennsylvania.  However, these are not REMOTE rural communities, which have a different flavor and feel.  Students interested in a remote experience should consider other options.    
Goals and Objectives:
  1. Compare and contrast the health needs and problems encountered in rural or underserved practice to those encountered in prior urban practice rotations
  2. Identify the unique opportunities and challenges to medical practice and life in a rural or underserved community
  3. Introduce/sensitize the student to cross-cultural issues in health care
  4. Understand the mechanisms and indications for consultation and referral in rural or underserved practice settings
  5. Evaluate the business management of rural or underserved practice, including availability of organized funding for patient care, managed care, etc.
Organization of Elective:
  1. Arrangements for a specific time commitment will be made through the Department of Family Medicine.
  2. The student will accompany the clinic physician Monday through Friday at the designated clinic site, will see patients, and will perform procedures assigned by the preceptor under his/her supervision.
  3. At certain locations opportunities are available for additional practice activities within the hospital, emergency department, and in the community.
Evaluation:
The assigned faculty preceptor will provide an individual evaluation addressing the student's adaptability and understanding as well as knowledge, judgment, and rapport.
Availability:
Any interested student must inform Dr. Brohm AT LEAST 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ELECTIVE to allow time to coordinate with ECPA AHEC in placing them with a rural/underserved physician. Students should consider whether they would prefer a rural or underserved urban practice prior to contacting Dr. Brohm.
LVHN
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
2,4
Brohm, Veronica
Clinical
Family Med
 
 MEL 7258 Elect in Rural Med or Underserved
Sites:
Premier Community HealthCare Group (Dade City), Suncoast Community Health Care Centers (Ruskin, Dover, Plant City), Tampa Family Health Centers, Community Health Centers of Pinellas (Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs), or Citrus County Health Department (Lecanto) (Tampa) 
This elective rotation is designed to introduce the senior student to the unique characteristics of medical practice in a rural or underserved community. Students will be supervised by clinical family physician faculty and will gain a better understanding of providing care to a medically underserved population and the tremendous health needs that exist. For sites outside Tampa city limits (i.e., Clearwater, Dade City, Dover, Largo, Lecanto, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Ruskin and Tarpon Springs) , AHEC will provide a roundtrip mileage stipend (at $.445/mile) .
Goals and Objectives:
  1. Compare and contrast the health needs and problems encountered in rural or underserved practice to those encountered in prior urban practice rotations
  2. Identify the unique opportunities and challenges to medical practice and life in a rural or underserved community
  3. Introduce/sensitize the student to cross-cultural issues in health care
  4. Understand the mechanisms and indications for consultation and referral in rural or underserved practice settings
  5. Evaluate the business management of rural or underserved practice, including availability of organized funding for patient care, managed care, etc.
Organization of Elective:
  1. Arrangements for a specific time commitment will be made through the Department of Family Medicine in conjunction with Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC.
  2. The student will accompany the physician during the course of the preceptor’s schedule  (which may involve a Saturday clinic or extended evening hours ) at the designated clinic site, will see patients, and will perform procedures assigned by the preceptor under his/her supervision.
  3. At certain locations opportunities are available for additional practice activities within the hospital, emergency department, and in the community.
Evaluation:
The assigned faculty preceptor will provide an individual evaluation addressing the student's adaptability and understanding as well as knowledge, judgment, and rapport.
Availability:
At certain sites this elective is available to USF students only. The Department of Family Medicine and Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC will make the final arrangements. Availability at all clinic sites is per the preceptor’s approval.
PCHG
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
2,4
Faculty at PCHG
Clinical
Family Med
 
 MEL 7258 Elect in Rural Med or Underserved
Sites:
Premier Community HealthCare Group (Dade City), Suncoast Community Health Care Centers (Ruskin, Dover, Plant City), Tampa Family Health Centers, Community Health Centers of Pinellas (Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs), or Citrus County Health Department (Lecanto) (Tampa) 
This elective rotation is designed to introduce the senior student to the unique characteristics of medical practice in a rural or underserved community. Students will be supervised by clinical family physician faculty and will gain a better understanding of providing care to a medically underserved population and the tremendous health needs that exist. For sites outside Tampa city limits (i.e., Clearwater, Dade City, Dover, Largo, Lecanto, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Ruskin and Tarpon Springs) , AHEC will provide a roundtrip mileage stipend (at $.445/mile) .
Goals and Objectives:
  1. Compare and contrast the health needs and problems encountered in rural or underserved practice to those encountered in prior urban practice rotations
  2. Identify the unique opportunities and challenges to medical practice and life in a rural or underserved community
  3. Introduce/sensitize the student to cross-cultural issues in health care
  4. Understand the mechanisms and indications for consultation and referral in rural or underserved practice settings
  5. Evaluate the business management of rural or underserved practice, including availability of organized funding for patient care, managed care, etc.
Organization of Elective:
  1. Arrangements for a specific time commitment will be made through the Department of Family Medicine in conjunction with Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC.
  2. The student will accompany the physician during the course of the preceptor’s schedule  (which may involve a Saturday clinic or extended evening hours ) at the designated clinic site, will see patients, and will perform procedures assigned by the preceptor under his/her supervision.
  3. At certain locations opportunities are available for additional practice activities within the hospital, emergency department, and in the community.
Evaluation:
The assigned faculty preceptor will provide an individual evaluation addressing the student's adaptability and understanding as well as knowledge, judgment, and rapport.
Availability:
At certain sites this elective is available to USF students only. The Department of Family Medicine and Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC will make the final arrangements. Availability at all clinic sites is per the preceptor’s approval.
DMH
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
2,4
Faculty at DMH
Clinical
Family Med
 
 MEL 7258 Elect in Rural Med or Underserved
Sites:
Premier Community HealthCare Group (Dade City), Suncoast Community Health Care Centers (Ruskin, Dover, Plant City), Tampa Family Health Centers, Community Health Centers of Pinellas (Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs), or Citrus County Health Department (Lecanto) (Tampa) 
This elective rotation is designed to introduce the senior student to the unique characteristics of medical practice in a rural or underserved community. Students will be supervised by clinical family physician faculty and will gain a better understanding of providing care to a medically underserved population and the tremendous health needs that exist. For sites outside Tampa city limits (i.e., Clearwater, Dade City, Dover, Largo, Lecanto, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Ruskin and Tarpon Springs) , AHEC will provide a roundtrip mileage stipend (at $.445/mile) .
Goals and Objectives:
  1. Compare and contrast the health needs and problems encountered in rural or underserved practice to those encountered in prior urban practice rotations
  2. Identify the unique opportunities and challenges to medical practice and life in a rural or underserved community
  3. Introduce/sensitize the student to cross-cultural issues in health care
  4. Understand the mechanisms and indications for consultation and referral in rural or underserved practice settings
  5. Evaluate the business management of rural or underserved practice, including availability of organized funding for patient care, managed care, etc.
Organization of Elective:
  1. Arrangements for a specific time commitment will be made through the Department of Family Medicine in conjunction with Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC.
  2. The student will accompany the physician during the course of the preceptor’s schedule  (which may involve a Saturday clinic or extended evening hours ) at the designated clinic site, will see patients, and will perform procedures assigned by the preceptor under his/her supervision.
  3. At certain locations opportunities are available for additional practice activities within the hospital, emergency department, and in the community.
Evaluation:
The assigned faculty preceptor will provide an individual evaluation addressing the student's adaptability and understanding as well as knowledge, judgment, and rapport.
Availability:
At certain sites this elective is available to USF students only. The Department of Family Medicine and Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC will make the final arrangements. Availability at all clinic sites is per the preceptor’s approval.
SCHC
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
2,4
Faculty at SCHC
Clinical
Family Med
 
 MEL 7258 Elect in Rural Med or Underserved
Sites:
Premier Community HealthCare Group (Dade City), Suncoast Community Health Care Centers (Ruskin, Dover, Plant City), Tampa Family Health Centers, Community Health Centers of Pinellas (Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs), or Citrus County Health Department (Lecanto) (Tampa) 
This elective rotation is designed to introduce the senior student to the unique characteristics of medical practice in a rural or underserved community. Students will be supervised by clinical family physician faculty and will gain a better understanding of providing care to a medically underserved population and the tremendous health needs that exist. For sites outside Tampa city limits (i.e., Clearwater, Dade City, Dover, Largo, Lecanto, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Ruskin and Tarpon Springs) , AHEC will provide a roundtrip mileage stipend (at $.445/mile) .
Goals and Objectives:
  1. Compare and contrast the health needs and problems encountered in rural or underserved practice to those encountered in prior urban practice rotations
  2. Identify the unique opportunities and challenges to medical practice and life in a rural or underserved community
  3. Introduce/sensitize the student to cross-cultural issues in health care
  4. Understand the mechanisms and indications for consultation and referral in rural or underserved practice settings
  5. Evaluate the business management of rural or underserved practice, including availability of organized funding for patient care, managed care, etc.
Organization of Elective:
  1. Arrangements for a specific time commitment will be made through the Department of Family Medicine in conjunction with Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC.
  2. The student will accompany the physician during the course of the preceptor’s schedule  (which may involve a Saturday clinic or extended evening hours ) at the designated clinic site, will see patients, and will perform procedures assigned by the preceptor under his/her supervision.
  3. At certain locations opportunities are available for additional practice activities within the hospital, emergency department, and in the community.
Evaluation:
The assigned faculty preceptor will provide an individual evaluation addressing the student's adaptability and understanding as well as knowledge, judgment, and rapport.
Availability:
At certain sites this elective is available to USF students only. The Department of Family Medicine and Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC will make the final arrangements. Availability at all clinic sites is per the preceptor’s approval.
CHCP
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
2,4
Faculty at CHCP
Clinical
Family Med
 
 MEL 7258 Elect in Rural Med or Underserved
Sites:
Premier Community HealthCare Group (Dade City), Suncoast Community Health Care Centers (Ruskin, Dover, Plant City), Tampa Family Health Centers, Community Health Centers of Pinellas (Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs), or Citrus County Health Department (Lecanto) (Tampa) 
This elective rotation is designed to introduce the senior student to the unique characteristics of medical practice in a rural or underserved community. Students will be supervised by clinical family physician faculty and will gain a better understanding of providing care to a medically underserved population and the tremendous health needs that exist. For sites outside Tampa city limits (i.e., Clearwater, Dade City, Dover, Largo, Lecanto, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Ruskin and Tarpon Springs) , AHEC will provide a roundtrip mileage stipend (at $.445/mile) .
Goals and Objectives:
  1. Compare and contrast the health needs and problems encountered in rural or underserved practice to those encountered in prior urban practice rotations
  2. Identify the unique opportunities and challenges to medical practice and life in a rural or underserved community
  3. Introduce/sensitize the student to cross-cultural issues in health care
  4. Understand the mechanisms and indications for consultation and referral in rural or underserved practice settings
  5. Evaluate the business management of rural or underserved practice, including availability of organized funding for patient care, managed care, etc.
Organization of Elective:
  1. Arrangements for a specific time commitment will be made through the Department of Family Medicine in conjunction with Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC.
  2. The student will accompany the physician during the course of the preceptor’s schedule  (which may involve a Saturday clinic or extended evening hours ) at the designated clinic site, will see patients, and will perform procedures assigned by the preceptor under his/her supervision.
  3. At certain locations opportunities are available for additional practice activities within the hospital, emergency department, and in the community.
Evaluation:
The assigned faculty preceptor will provide an individual evaluation addressing the student's adaptability and understanding as well as knowledge, judgment, and rapport.
Availability:
At certain sites this elective is available to USF students only. The Department of Family Medicine and Gulfcoast North AHEC or Gulfcoast South AHEC will make the final arrangements. Availability at all clinic sites is per the preceptor’s approval.
TFHC
 1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
2,4
Faculty at TFHC
Clinical
Family Med
 
 MEL 7267 International Health Elective
NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTS
There are a wide variety of opportunities available for students with an interest in international health care. This elective is designed to provide support for USF students to obtain an international medical experience during their fourth year.
Experiences may include:
  • Foreign travel and provision of medical services
  • Academic study abroad (readings and lectures) on the health problems of a particular area
  • Preparation and/or presentation of a report on the student's experience
Objectives:
  1. Identify the general and specific health care needs of a particular foreign country
  2. Identify the role of the primary care physician in international health care
  3. Gain additional clinical skills in the provision of primary health care
Evaluation:
The student’s evaluation will be individualized based on the format of his/her particular elective. The specific evaluation criteria will be decided in consultation with Dr. Gonzalez and/or Dr. Callegari prior to scheduling the elective.
Course Requirements:
Any interested student MUST meet with Dr. Gonzalez and/or Dr. Callegari to plan the elective. Ideally, this should be done prior to the start of the academic year but MUST OCCUR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ELECTIVE. An international travel packet must be completed at least 3 months prior to the start of the rotation and submitted to the USF Medicine International Office. A copy must also be provided to the educational coordinator.
Emergency medical insurance is required for all electives abroad.

 

EXT
 1 - 10
Yr 4 Status
4
0
45-50
4
Gonzalez, Eduardo
Clinical
Family Med
 
 MEL 8251 Acting Internship Family Med
NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTS
Contact:
Kimberly Newton
Ph: 727-893-6891
Objectives:
  1. Integrate the student into the hospital teaching service such that the student functions at the level of an intern, managing their own patients under the supervision of a senior resident
  2. Strengthen the student’s ability to develop an initial assessment and plan for patients requiring hospitalization, to succinctly present the admission to the team, and to effectively manage the patient’s medical problems throughout the hospital admission
  3. Educate the student regarding common medical problems requiring hospital admission, indications for common in-patient procedures, discharge planning, and legal/ethical/cost considerations
Responsibilities:
The student is expected to function as a Family Medicine intern under the direct supervision of the senior resident and attending. This includes pre-rounding on their patients, writing SOAP notes, attending morning report and teaching rounds, writing orders, following up on labs/consults/imaging, and doing discharge planning. Overnight call is to be determined by the site of the AI.
Evaluation: 
  • Fund of medical knowledge
  • Quality of assessments, plans, and presentations
  • Clinical decision-making skills
  • Attitude, motivation, and rapport with patients and team members
Scheduling:
To reserve a space in this course at Bayfront Family Medicine Residency, students must contact Kimberly Newton at (727) 893-6891.

Final arrangements concerning the course location/preceptor will be made by the Department of Family Medicine after the student is scheduled for the elective.
BFMC
 1 - 7, 9 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-50
4
Gonzalez, Eduardo
Clinical
Family Med
 
 MEL 8251 Acting Internship Family Med
Contact:
Davida Leayman
Allentown, PA 18101
Ph: 484-862-3067
Davida_M.Leayman@lvhn.org
Objectives:
  1. Integrate the student into the hospital teaching service such that the student functions at the level of an intern, managing their own patients under the supervision of a senior resident
  2. Strengthen the student’s ability to develop an initial assessment and plan for patients requiring hospitalization, to succinctly present the admission to the team, and to effectively manage the patient’s medical problems throughout the hospital admission
  3. Educate the student regarding common medical problems requiring hospital admission, indications for common in-patient procedures, discharge planning, and legal/ethical/cost considerations
Responsibilities:
The student is expected to function as a Family Medicine intern under the direct supervision of the senior resident and attending. This includes pre-rounding on their patients, writing SOAP notes, attending morning report and teaching rounds, writing orders, following up on labs/consults/imaging, and doing discharge planning. Overnight call is to be determined by the site of the AI.
Evaluation:
  • Fund of medical knowledge
  • Quality of assessments, plans, and presentations
  • Clinical decision-making skills
  • Attitude, motivation, and rapport with patients and team members
Scheduling: