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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: