2016-2017 Electives Catalog

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.