2016-2017 Electives Catalog
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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:
- For housing requests, visit https://secure.jotformpro.com/form/40904101972953.
- Provide a copy (front and back) of their personal health insurance card to medicalstudents@lvhn.org.
- Complete student orientation requirements at http://www.lvhn.org/research_and_education/medical_students/physician_assistant_students.
Drop/Add open 4/1/16 - 12/16/16
- Drop/add requests must be submitted at least one month in advance of the rotation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.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.
- 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
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Title
Site
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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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.
Dept | Division | Course | Site | Periods | Pre-req | Max Enroll | Min Enroll | Hours/Wk | Weeks | Faculty | Type | |
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Anat | BMS 8187 Advanced Human Anatomy Contact:Orhan Arslan, DVM, PhD | 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: | 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: | 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: | LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 50 | 2,4 | Schwann, Nan | Clinical | ||
Anesth | MDE 8700 Anesthesiology Elective Contact: | MCC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 50 | 4 | Garcia Getting, Rosemarie | Clinical | ||
Anesth | MDE 8700 Anesthesiology Elective T-VAH | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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:
| 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. | 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. | 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: 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | TGH | 1 - 11 | Intro to EM | 6 | 0 | 40-44 | 4 | Semmons, Rachel | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MDE 8104 Complex Care in the Community Contact: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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: | 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 STUDENTSThere 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:
Objectives:
Evaluation: | 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 STUDENTSContact: | 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: | LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40-50 | 4 | Brohm, Veronica | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8251 Acting Internship Family Med Contact: | MPMHC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-50 | 4 | Gonzalez, Eduardo | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8254 Elective in Sports Medicine NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTSContact: | MCAH | 7 | Skin/Bones | 2 | 0 | 40-50 | 4 | Coris, Eric | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8255 Family Medicine Residency Elect ONLY MPMHC IS AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTS Contact: | BFMC | 1 - 7, 9 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Faculty at Res Program | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8255 Family Medicine Residency Elect ONLY MPMHC IS AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTS Contact: | FH | 1 - 8 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Faculty at Res Program | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8255 Family Medicine Residency Elect ONLY MPMHC IS AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTS Contact: | HH | 3 - 7 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Faculty at Res Program | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8255 Family Medicine Residency Elect ONLY MPMHC IS AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTS Contact: | TMH | 2 - 8 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Faculty at Res Program | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8255 Family Medicine Residency Elect ONLY MPMHC IS AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTS Contact: | SVMC | 1-2, 4-11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Faculty at Res Program | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8255 Family Medicine Residency Elect ONLY MPMHC IS AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTS Contact: | MPMHC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Faculty at Res Program | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8255 Family Medicine Residency Elect Contact: | LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 3 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Brohm, Veronica | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8263 Public Sector Medicine Objective: | USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Woodard, Laurie | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8264 Fam Med Elect-USF Med Clinics NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTSContact: | MCAH | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Gonzalez, Eduardo | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8265 Family Medicine Preceptorship Objective: | CF | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44-50 | 2,4 | Community Faculty | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8272 MPMHC Women's Health Elective Contact: | MPMHC | 1 - 11 | Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 50 | 2,4 | Faculty at MPMHC | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 8273 MPMHC Fam Med Flexible Elect Contact: | MPMHC | 1 - 11 | None | 3 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Faculty at MPMHC | Clinical | ||
Family Med | MEL 7320F Externship in Family Medicine | EXT | 1 - 9 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Gonzalez, Eduardo | Externship | ||
Family Med | MEL 9999F Indep Study - Family Medicine | USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Faculty | Indep Study | ||
Int Med | Allergy/Immun | MEL 8315 Clinical Allergy/Immunology Allergic and immunologic problems affect up to 20% of adults and children in the United States, therefore, students rotating in Allergy and Immunology are exposed to a variety of common problems important to physicians regardless of their specialty interests. Both children and adults are seen in the clinics. The objective of the Allergy/Immunology experience is to familiarize the student with the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of various allergic and immunologic diseases. The student will examine patients with common medical diseases such as allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, chronic rhinitis, acute and chronic sinusitis, various forms of asthma, otitis media with effusion, hyper¬sensitivity pneumonitis, atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, urticaria and/or angioedema, drug allergy, insect hypersensitivity, and food allergy. The student will also examine patients with immuno¬deficiency diseases (including HIV infection), eosinophilia, eosinophilic syndromes, and various other immunologic problems.The student will primarily be involved in out-patient care at the VA Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, All Children's Hospital, USF Adult and Pediatric Allergy/Immunology and Immunodeficiency Clinics and will attend four weekly conferences on clinical allergy and immunology given by residents, fellows and faculty from USF College of Medicine.Evaluation: | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Lockey, Richard | Clinical | |
Int Med | Allergy/Immun | MEL 8315 Clinical Allergy/Immunology Allergic and immunologic problems affect up to 20% of adults and children in the United States, therefore, students rotating in Allergy and Immunology are exposed to a variety of common problems important to physicians regardless of their specialty interests. Both children and adults are seen in the clinics. The objective of the Allergy/Immunology experience is to familiarize the student with the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of various allergic and immunologic diseases. The student will examine patients with common medical diseases such as allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, chronic rhinitis, acute and chronic sinusitis, various forms of asthma, otitis media with effusion, hyper¬sensitivity pneumonitis, atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, urticaria and/or angioedema, drug allergy, insect hypersensitivity, and food allergy. The student will also examine patients with immuno¬deficiency diseases (including HIV infection), eosinophilia, eosinophilic syndromes, and various other immunologic problems.The student will primarily be involved in out-patient care in private doctor's offices.Evaluation: | LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Israel, Howard | Clinical | |
Int Med | Allergy/Immun | MEL 8376 Respiratory Disease Research Allergic and immunologic problems affect up to 20% of adults and children in the United States. Therefore students rotating in Allergy and Immunology are exposed to a variety of common problems important to physicians regardless of their specialty interests. Both children and adults are cared for in the Division of Allergy and Immunology.Objectives: | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44 | 4 | Kolliputi, Narasaiah | Research | |
Int Med | Cardiovascular | MDT 8200B Sudden Cardiac Death The course will have 3 components:
Goals and Objectives: | USFMS | 10A | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 2 | Chae, Sanders | Basic Science | |
Int Med | Cardiovascular | MEL 8351 Harvey Elective in Cardiology The major objective of this elective will be to teach the student to perform comprehensive cardiac assessment, emphasizing the physical examination. The course will utilize Harvey (the teaching manikin) and actual patients. This elective will be primarily a self-study course (utilizing Harvey) with a weekly lecture from a cardiologist to review the materials and a weekly quiz to assess the student’s progress in their self-study program. Time will also be devoted to acquiring fundamentals of ECG interpretation and exposure to utilization of exercise testing, echocardiography and cardiac catheterization. Attendance at cardiology teaching conferences is optional.Course objectives will be assessed by the documentation of individual’s practice on the manikin as well as the three quizzes and a comprehensive written and practical examination at its conclusion. | USFMS | 3,5,6,9,10 | Yr 4 Status | 15 | 0 | 44 | 4 | Schocken, Dawn | Basic Science | |
Int Med | Digest/Nutrition | MDT 8200C Adv Concepts-Gastroenterology This course is designed to give students an appreciation for the relationship between basic science and clinical gastroenterology. It will focus on four major areas: inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, viral hepatitis, and gastroesophageal reflux. The basic science basis for diagnosis and therapy will be given in a series of lectures by faculty. Students will then have the opportunity to see patients with these disorders in the Gastroenterology Clinics, the Swallowing Center, and the Endoscopy Center at the Morsani Center for Advanced Health Care. Students will participate in GI Journal Club, Basic Science Conference, Research Conference, Clinical Conferences, and gastroenterology seminars. Students will be given the option of participation in a research project if they desire to do so.Goals and Objectives: | USFMS | 10A | Yr 4 Status | 6 | 0 | 40 | 2 | Brady, Patrick | Basic Science | |
Int Med | Digest/Nutrition | MEL 8306 Gastroenterology Elective Upon successful completion of this elective, the student may expect to achieve an acceptable level of competence in the management of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. This will be achieved by the interpretation of symptoms and physical findings, utilization of appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic studies, knowledge of the basic therapeutic approaches, and interpretation of the gastrointestinal radiographs and other imaging techniques. There will be a combination of direct patient contact and personal instruction. Observation of a variety of procedures including diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI panendoscopy, capsule endoscopy, (colonoscopy, polypectomy, diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, flexible sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilation and manometry studies will be afforded. Hands-on experience in capsule endoscopy is available. Attendance at ward and teaching rounds, outpatient clinics and teaching conferences will provide a further source of learning. Emphasis will be placed on pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and therapy. Emphasis will also be placed on the techniques of clinical nutrition. Students can participate in a short research project during the rotation or may elect to begin participation in a long term research project. Students will participate in a regularly scheduled conferences and clinics.Evaluation: | LVH-CC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Blanco, Paola | Clinical | |
Int Med | Digest/Nutrition | MEL 8306 Gastroenterology Elective Upon successful completion of this elective, the student may expect to achieve an acceptable level of competence in the management of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. This will be achieved by the interpretation of symptoms and physical findings, utilization of appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic studies, knowledge of the basic therapeutic approaches, and interpretation of the gastrointestinal radiographs and other imaging techniques. There will be a combination of direct patient contact and personal instruction. Observation of a variety of procedures including diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI panendoscopy, capsule endoscopy, (colonoscopy, polypectomy, diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, flexible sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilation and manometry studies will be afforded. Hands-on experience in capsule endoscopy is available. Attendance at ward and teaching rounds, outpatient clinics and teaching conferences will provide a further source of learning. Emphasis will be placed on pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and therapy. Emphasis will also be placed on the techniques of clinical nutrition. Students can participate in a short research project during the rotation or may elect to begin participation in a long term research project. Students will participate in a regularly scheduled conferences and clinics.Evaluation: | MCAH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Brady, Patrick | Clinical | |
Int Med | Digest/Nutrition | MEL 8306 Gastroenterology Elective Upon successful completion of this elective, the student may expect to achieve an acceptable level of competence in the management of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. This will be achieved by the interpretation of symptoms and physical findings, utilization of appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic studies, knowledge of the basic therapeutic approaches, and interpretation of the gastrointestinal radiographs and other imaging techniques. There will be a combination of direct patient contact and personal instruction. Observation of a variety of procedures including diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI panendoscopy, capsule endoscopy, (colonoscopy, polypectomy, diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, flexible sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilation and manometry studies will be afforded. Hands-on experience in capsule endoscopy is available. Attendance at ward and teaching rounds, outpatient clinics and teaching conferences will provide a further source of learning. Emphasis will be placed on pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and therapy. Emphasis will also be placed on the techniques of clinical nutrition. Students can participate in a short research project during the rotation or may elect to begin participation in a long term research project. Students will participate in a regularly scheduled conferences and clinics.Evaluation: | TGH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Brady, Patrick | Clinical | |
Int Med | Digest/Nutrition | MEL 8306 Gastroenterology Elective Upon successful completion of this elective, the student may expect to achieve an acceptable level of competence in the management of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. This will be achieved by the interpretation of symptoms and physical findings, utilization of appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic studies, knowledge of the basic therapeutic approaches, and interpretation of the gastrointestinal radiographs and other imaging techniques. There will be a combination of direct patient contact and personal instruction. Observation of a variety of procedures including diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI panendoscopy, capsule endoscopy, (colonoscopy, polypectomy, diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, flexible sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilation and manometry studies will be afforded. Hands-on experience in capsule endoscopy is available. Attendance at ward and teaching rounds, outpatient clinics and teaching conferences will provide a further source of learning. Emphasis will be placed on pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and therapy. Emphasis will also be placed on the techniques of clinical nutrition. Students can participate in a short research project during the rotation or may elect to begin participation in a long term research project. Students will participate in a regularly scheduled conferences and clinics.Evaluation: | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Brady, Patrick | Clinical | |
Int Med | Digest/Nutrition | MEL 8318 Esophageal & Swallowing Disorders This course will familiarize and engage the medical student in the basic principles and management of complex patients who are referred to a tertiary care center. This course should provide an invaluable clinical experience particularly for those who wish to pursue further training in the fields of ENT (otorhinolaryngology), allergy and immunology, gastrointestinal surgery (laparoscopic esophageal surgery), gastroenterology, internal medicine, radiology or neurology. The student will be involved in the different aspects of patient care including: history taking and physical examination; diagnostic approach and planning for therapy; observation and participation in oropharyngeal, voice and esophageal function testing and basic interpretation of the studies. The student will be given ample time for observing specialized procedures (including endoscopy and radiographic examinations) and will be provided the opportunity to longitudinally follow patients they have initially seen for evaluation. They will be involved in a “team” together with the nurses, patient care coordinators, speech pathologist, and physician members. Clinical activities are mainly based at the fully equipped Esophageal, Swallowing and Voice Function Laboratory at the USF Health North campus with endoscopic procedures performed at the Endoscopy Units at the Morsani Center for Advanced Health Care and the Moffitt Cancer Center.Objectives:
Learning Outcomes: | MCAH | 3 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Richter, Joel | Clinical | |
Int Med | Emerg Med | MEL 8368 Emerg Med Outside the Hospital The purpose of this elective is to give the student a broad exposure to the scope of pre-hospital emergency medical services.Objectives:
Time spent in these various areas will depend on the interests and experience of the student participating. A maximum of two students will be accommodated in each rotational block. | TGH | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 44 | 4 | Carrubba, Catherine | Clinical | |
Int Med | Emerg Med | MEL 7320Q Extern-Emergency Medicine | EXT | 1 - 7 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Faculty | Externship | |
Int Med | Emerg Med | MEL 9999Q Indep Study in Emergency Med | USFMS | 1 - 11 | Intro to EM, Adult Med, Pri Care | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Faculty | Indep Study | |
Int Med | Endocrin | MEL 8305 Clinical Endo & Metabolism Upon the completion of this elective, the student should understand how to manage patients who have a variety of endocrinologic and metabolic diseases. Students will see in-house consultations at the VA, Tampa General, and H. Lee Moffitt hospitals; attend daily work rounds; endocrine teaching rounds; weekly endocrine conferences; and outpatient endocrine metabolic clinics at the VA Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, and USF Medical Clinics. The student will directly participate in the performance of detailed endocrine tests to better understand their application and interpretation. The student will participate in seminar discussions of clinically important subjects. Informal meetings between students and senior staff members will be conducted on a regular basis to assure that the student fully understands the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of endocrine metabolic disorders (pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, gonadal, diabetic, etc). | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 4 | Gomez-Daspet, Joaquin | Clinical | |
Int Med | Endocrin | MEL 8305 Clinical Endo & Metabolism The rotation on the Endocrinology services involves exposure to inpatient consultations and the outpatient clinic with a senior resident and the attending endocrinology staff. The main emphasis is on clinical teaching of the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders including appropriate diagnostic tests and modes of therapy.This course will prepare students to use acquired knowledge gained in the rotation to evaluate and treat common endocrine disorders via evidenced based medicine. The student will learn how to interact with patients & their families, colleagues, and staff regarding patient care and treatment.Objectives:
| LVH-CC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Perilli, Gretchen | Clinical | |
Int Med | Ethics/Palliative | MDE 8053 Selected Topics in Humanities The object of this elective is to provide in-depth consideration of portrayals of aging and end-of-life issues using humanities tools. While students explore these issues in the medical text and in clinical experiences, this course provides very different perspectives that are intended to complement those experiences. Students choosing this course should expect to read four or more novels or plays, become familiar with several poems ranging from Alfred Tennyson to May Sarton and Donald Hall, view at least 4 full length films, and gather from the arts specific works dealing with the course topic.Faculty from the College of Fine Arts will provide seminar leadership and students will be required to present assigned interpretations and critiques of works to fellow participants.The course is scheduled to allow for co-participation by MD and Masters students. The on-line class extends over a 3-month period while the MD class adheres to the traditional one-month format. | USFMS | 11 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Nixon, Lois | ||
Int Med | Ethics/Palliative | MDE 8054 Social Problems in Medicine The course involves an examination of cultural factors in the analysis of social problems in medicine as expressed in film, art, and literature. Focus is on the poor, racial minorities, women, homosexuals, the elderly, etc. Essentially the course focuses on nuances and complexities of the human condition. If attendance is a problem, students should not register for this course.Topics that might be studied include:
Each student will be assigned to do specific reading assignments and several written responses to the fiction. In addition, elective groups will explore the course theme further by visiting special classes on main campus, going to see related exhibits at museums, and attending films (commercial or VCR). The course is interdisciplinary and requires completion of all assignments and thoughtful discussion. | USFMS | 11 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Nixon, Lois | ||
Int Med | Ethics/Palliative | MDE 8056 Med Humanities & Human Values Students may arrange for independent study on topics relevant to human values in medicine. The faculty member who will supervise the study must approve a plan for such study. The plan will indicate the objectives of the study, the activities to be undertaken in pursuit of the objectives, and the means of evaluating the study.Relevant topics include religion in medicine, medical ethics, legal aspects of medical ethics, clinical ethics research, communication in medicine, medicine and literature, the history and/or philosophy of science, medicine and social problems, creative writing, the impact of culture on medicine and health, and cross culture experience.Faculty will assist students in locating appropriate faculty members to supervise their independent study. | USFMS | 11 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Nixon, Lois | ||
Int Med | Ethics/Palliative | MDE 8057 Med & the Arts:NYC Vcs/Vsns Students must commit to this course by emailing bpearce@health.usf.edu no later than October 1st. Upon completion, students will be able to understand and articulate the following:
Optional one night excursion to PhiladelphiaNote: MD Students and MBMH students will be admitted to this course.Three weeks of course time occurs at USF, one week occurs in NYC. Students are responsible for all NYC expenses and travel arrangements. | USFMS | 9 | None | 20 | 6 | 44 | 4 | Nixon, Lois | ||
Int Med | Ethics/Palliative | MDE 8150 Intro to Palliative Med and Hospice This elective is designed to introduce the basic philosophy of palliative care and how these principles are applied to patients with advanced complex diseases. A three-week OACIS inpatient rotation will consist of full participation on the inpatient consulting service, including daily rounds, weekly interdisciplinary team meetings (IDT), weekly staff meeting, and participation in regular interdisciplinary education sessions and case presentations (Schwartz Rounds and PalMS). Students will assist with inpatient consultations with precepting and support from the full inpatient team as well as a designated supervising physician. Focus will be on assessment and treatment of pain and non-pain symptoms, fundamental skill development in patient and relationship centered care, and coordination of care including family meetings, goals of care discussions, conflict resolution, and withdraw of life sustaining therapies. The fourth week will be focused on understanding the process of offering palliative care under the hospice medical benefit. Students will participate in home visits under the supervision of the hospice medical director and the guidance of the RN case manager and other members of the hospice team. Focus will be on the recognition of the dying process, the pharmacokinetics and pharmacological effects of medication commonly used to treat symptoms in dying patients, and an introduction to the regulatory requirements for hospice.Objectives:
Evaluation: For the inpatient eduactional experience, the trainee will see patients at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest and on the consultation sevices of the OACIS/Palliative Care Consult Service. They will actively participate in daily team rounds and weekly Inter-Disciplinary Rounds (IDT). Trainees will be assigned patients by the supervising faculty and will be integrally involved in the assessment of the patient's medical history, physical exam, and evaluation of patient and family understanding of illness and prognosis. They will actively participate in family meetings regarding goals of care and treatment plans. In addition, students will complete daily journal entries using a standardized question template to process their emotional/spiritual reaction to the work that is being done. Communication skills will be taught through didactic sessions, role play scenarios, and direct observations.For the hospice experience, the student will see patients at the inpatient hospice unit at 17th and Chew St. Additionally, trainees will see patients who are enrolled in LVH Hospice Services at home with a member of the hospice team including pastoral care, social worker, nurse case manager, and medical director. They will participate in either one inpatient or home-based IDT during the week.During the entire month, students will attend palliative care journal club, weekly hospice and palliative medicine fellow education sessions, Schwartz Rounds, and PalMS. Additionally, students will be required to read the UNIPAC series, and landmark journal articles regarding key palliative care topics.Formal evaluation of students communication skills will be through a formal standardized patient encounter in the simulation lab. Knowledge will be assessed through a pre-post knowledge exam in addition to an oral presentation given at one of the IDT rounds on a palliative care topic of interest. Finally, an overall evaluation will be completed by each member of the IDT using a competency-based assessment tool. | LVH-CC | 1,4,5,6,9,10 | None | 1 | 0 | 44 | 4 | Ray, Daniel | Clinical | |
Int Med | Ethics/Palliative | MDE 8150 Intro to Palliative Med and Hospice Contact: | TGH | 1-6, 9-11 | None | 1 | 0 | 44 | 4 | Walker, Robert | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MDE 8037 Occupational Medicine Elective This elective is designed to introduce senior students to Occupational Medicine specialty care and services. This will encompass common work injury assessment and care, specialized physical exams (i.e., Commercial Driver, Surveillance, Pre-Placement Work Exams, etc.), medical services mandated through OSHA and other regulatory agencies, population health considerations for work groups, preventive medicine concepts, environmental health issues, toxic exposures at work, and assessing individuals for capability to perform work tasks.The following are experiences which may be included during the rotation:
Objectives:
Evaluation: | LVH-CC | 5-7, 10 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2 | Pellosie, Carmine | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MDE 8037 Occupational Medicine Elective The goals of this rotation are for the student to be exposed to the workplace, work exposures, and relevant statutes, such as workers’ compensation. The goal is to return the injured worker back to work while maximizing the patient’s functional recovery. In addition, the student will learn to identify workplace and environmental hazards to reduce the risk of future injury or illness to the patient.Objectives:
| T-VAH | 1 - 11 | None | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Williams, Rachel | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MDE 8038 Telehealth Innovation and Quality Improvement Contact: | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Peguero-Rivera, Alfredo | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MDE 8140 Geriatric Medicine The geriatric rotation will offer experience to observe and manage elderly patients with a wide variety of medical conditions on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Students function as members of a team with a resident and attending physicians, offering care for patients in acute, ambulatory, community and long-term care settings, in order to understand the interaction of natural aging and disease as well as the techniques of assessment, therapy and chronic and acute disease management.Objectives:
Students will see patients on the hospital geriatric consultation service, the ambulatory primary care and out patient consultation service and in several post-acute care rehabilitation and long-term care settings under the direct observation of the geriatric attendings with focus on addressing all the above listed objectives. They will participate in monthly geriatric journal club and geriatric trauma meetings. Students will be given hard copy reading booklets they are expected to review, and will be expected to informally present a geriatric journal article at the end of the rotation. Students will choose one acute hospital patient from the consultation service for continuty follow through to the post-acute rehabilitation setting and provide a written summary about the experience including: a summary of the patients course in hospital through rehabilitation, interviews and examinations done with the patient, transitions of care concerns, care plan formulations for post-rehab and their own recommendations for improvement of the system.Evaluation: | LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Yawman, Anne | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MDE 8774 Bedside Ultrasonography Contact: | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2 | Pegeuro-Rivera, Alfredo | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 8121 Hospital Med & Patient Safety NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTSThis rotation is designed to further the fourth year medical student’s education in internal medicine and examine the topics of patient safety and preventable medical errors. During the month, the student will provide hospitalist care for a limited number of inpatients admitted to the general medical wards under the direct mentorship of medicine attendings, simulating the role of private hospitalist physicians. There is no call or weekend work. Integrated into the clinical duties is a curriculum focused on medical errors and patient safety. It includes didactic sessions, practical exercises in identifying engineering hazards, and safety workshops. In 1999, The Institute of Medicine published To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System asserting a sobering statistic: tens of thousands of patients die each year in the U.S. from medical errors. Since that landmark publication, the concepts of medical errors and patient safety have surged into the spotlight of the media, the public, and policymakers. This rotation creates a new framework for students/physicians to consider patient safety and prevention of medical errors while advancing the internal medicine skills of the student, preparing them for internship.Objectives:
Learning Outcomes:
Evaluation: | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Reiss, Alexander | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 8332 Elective in Rural Medicine Health Resource Alliance (Pasco), Suncoast Community Health Centers (Hillsborough), DeSoto Memorial Hospital (Arcadia), or other rural sites
| AHEC | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Faculty | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 8334 Acting Medicine Internship Students will function as acting interns on the general ward teams at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital. They will be given direct patient care clinical duties and responsibilities usually assigned to the first year house officer. The medical team residents and attending will closely supervise these clinical responsibilities. The level of clinical responsibilities will be distinctly above that of a third year clerkship rotation in internal medicine. Participating students will have an in depth autonomous inpatient experience so they may confidently assume such care in their PGY1 year regardless of their career choice. Mandatory attendance, excluding patient emergencies, is expected at morning report, noon conference, and grand rounds. Students are also encouraged to participate in the monthly journal club and the M&M conferences.Objectives:
| LVH-CC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 6 | 0 | 40-64 | 4 | Doherty, Thomas | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 8334 Acting Medicine Internship Contact: | MCC | 1-2, 4-11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-64 | 4 | Pabbathi, Smitha | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 8334 Acting Medicine Internship Students will function as acting interns on the general ward teams. They will be given direct patient care clinical duties and responsibilities usually assigned to the first year house officer. The medical team residents and attending will closely supervise these clinical responsibilities. The level of clinical responsibilities will be distinctly above that of a third year clerkship rotation in internal medicine. Participating students will have an in depth autonomous inpatient experience so they may confidently assume such care in their PGY1 year regardless of their career choice. Mandatory attendance, excluding patient emergencies, is expected at morning report, noon conference, and grand rounds. Students are also encouraged to participate in the monthly journal club and the M&M conferences.Objectives:
| TGH | 1-2, 4-11 | Yr 4 Status | 5 | 0 | 40-64 | 4 | O'Brien, Kevin | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 8334 Acting Medicine Internship Students will function as acting interns on the general ward teams. They will be given direct patient care clinical duties and responsibilities usually assigned to the first year house officer. The medical team residents and attending will closely supervise these clinical responsibilities. The level of clinical responsibilities will be distinctly above that of a third year clerkship rotation in internal medicine. Participating students will have an in depth autonomous inpatient experience so they may confidently assume such care in their PGY1 year regardless of their career choice. Mandatory attendance, excluding patient emergencies, is expected at morning report, noon conference, and grand rounds. Students are also encouraged to participate in the monthly journal club and the M&M conferences.Objectives:
| T-VAH | 1-2, 4-11 | Yr 4 Status | 5 | 0 | 40-64 | 4 | O'Brien, Kevin | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 8335 General Internal Medicine Consult Service Contact: | MCC | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 44 | 4 | Pabbathi, Smitha | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 8335 General Int Med Consult Srvc This course offers the opportunity to participate in the major practice activities of the general internist. The student will be a member of the general internal medicine consultation team at one of the hospitals. The consultation team evaluates and treats medical problems of patients on other services and participates in the perioperative care of surgical patients. | TGH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2 | O'Brien, Kevin | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 8953 Integrative Clinical Skills This elective offers the fourth year medical student a review of pertinent skills for a smoother transition to internship. The course will predominantly consist of case based conferences which will be a review such topics as writing orders, common overnight call issues, common procedures, reading EKG, CXR, and ABGs, electrolyte abnormalities, ACLS protocol, the role of the resident as an educator and evaluator, tips for improving patient and family communication, review of advance directives and the utilization of other resources. Students will be required to shadow the cross cover resident during the work week twice during the month. Attendance to various internal medicine conferences (morning report and noon conference) is optional.Objectives:
Learning Outcomes: | TGH | 11 | Yr 4 Status | 12 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Mai, Cuc | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 9940 Honors AI in Internal Medicine Contact: | MCC | 3 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 64 | 4 | Pabbathi, Smitha | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 9940 Honors AI in Internal Medicine Students will function as acting interns on the general ward teams. They will be given direct patient care clinical duties and responsibilities usually assigned to the first year house officer. The medical team residents and attending will closely supervise these clinical responsibilities. The level of clinical responsibilities will be distinctly above that of a third year clerkship rotation in internal medicine. Participating students will have an in depth autonomous inpatient experience so they may confidently assume such care in their PGY1 year regardless of their career choice. Mandatory attendance, excluding patient emergencies, is expected at morning report, noon conference, and grand rounds. Students are also encouraged to participate in the monthly journal club and the M&M conferences.Objectives:
As part of the Honors Medicine Acting Internship, students must either complete a research project (i.e. submit an abstract to a regional or national meeting), attend a Florida ACP meeting, or make an advocacy trip with the ACP. | TGH | 3 | Yr 4 Status | 5 | 0 | 64 | 4 | O'Brien, Kevin | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 9940 Honors AI in Internal Medicine Students will function as acting interns on the general ward teams. They will be given direct patient care clinical duties and responsibilities usually assigned to the first year house officer. The medical team residents and attending will closely supervise these clinical responsibilities. The level of clinical responsibilities will be distinctly above that of a third year clerkship rotation in internal medicine. Participating students will have an in depth autonomous inpatient experience so they may confidently assume such care in their PGY1 year regardless of their career choice. Mandatory attendance, excluding patient emergencies, is expected at morning report, noon conference, and grand rounds. Students are also encouraged to participate in the monthly journal club and the M&M conferences.Objectives:
As part of the Honors Medicine Acting Internship, students must either complete a research project (i.e. submit an abstract to a regional or national meeting), attend a Florida ACP meeting, or make an advocacy trip with the ACP. | T-VAH | 3 | Yr 4 Status | 5 | 0 | 64 | 4 | O'Brien, Kevin | Clinical | |
Int Med | General | MEL 7320M Extern-Internal Medicine | EXT | 1 - 7 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Faculty | Externship | |
Int Med | General | MEL 9999M Indep Study-Internal Med | USFMS | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Faculty | Indep Study | |
Int Med | Hem-Onc | MDE 8280 Hematology and Oncology This course will expose the medical student to a wide range of hematologic and oncologic disease processes. In the outpatient setting, an emphasis will be made on the proper screening, pathophysiology, staging, natural history and treatment of cancer. The inpatient service will both have a primary management role and consultative aspect. The student will be exposed to both common and uncommon hematologic problems with emphasis on recognition, treatment and natural history of these disorders. Students will also spend time in multidisciplinary clinics.Objectives:
Evaluation:
| LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Scalia, William | Clinical | |
Int Med | ID, International | MDE 8320 Infectious Disease Elective The primary focus of this rotation is the inpatient consultative service. Students will be expected to round collaboratively with a team including rotating residents, physician assistants, our ID pharmacist, as well as the attending physician. To complement this focus, the student will participate in ID journal club, case management series, and medical grand rounds. The student will also be exposed to other ID-related services, including microbiology and laboratory medicine, infection control, travel medicine, HIV, wound management, and antibiotic stewardship.Objectives:
| LVH-CC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Templer, Suzanne | Clinical | |
Int Med | ID, International | MDT 8200A Integrated Sciences in Inf Dis Contact: | TGH | 10 | Yr 4 Status | 10 | 0 | 40 | 2 | Somboonwit, Charurut | Basic Science | |
Int Med | ID, International | MEL 8310 Infect Disease & Interntl Med Contact: | MCC | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Greene, John | Clinical | |
Int Med | ID, International | MEL 8310 Infect Disease & Interntl Med Objectives:
Methods: | TGH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 3 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Sinnott, John | Clinical | |
Int Med | ID, International | MEL 8310 Infect Disease & Interntl Med Contact: | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Sinnott, John | Clinical | |
Int Med | ID, International | MEL 8314 Trop Med & Pub Hlth Abroad This course offers an opportunity to practice health care in a foreign country with emphasis on tropical infectious diseases and epidemiology. An urban and rural hospital/clinic at a major medical school in Africa (Zimbabwe), India, or South America will be the location of the rotation. The student will learn to care for patients with acute and chronic parasitic and tropical bacterial and fungal infections as well as diseases common to all peoples. Interaction with the local clinicians will include joint lectures, direct supervised patient care, and observation of healthy and unhealthy behavior of the indigenous population. A USF faculty member with interest and expertise in tropical medicine or public health will provide the leadership and instruction for the group. At the end of the rotation, each participant will present a relevant topic concerning the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of tropical diseases, or the epidemiology and control of major diseases of public health importance, and submit the report for publication.Emergency medical insurance is required for all electives abroad. | EXT | 1 - 10 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Greene, John | Clinical | |
Int Med | ID, International | MEL 8357 Infects Trnsplnt Med/Immunocom Objectives: | TGH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Montero, Jose | Clinical | |
Int Med | ID, International | MEL 8363 Infections in ICU The goal of the course is to learn to recognize, treat, and prevent infectious complications in the critically ill patient. The student will participate in the initial consultative evaluation and will follow-up patients in the various ICU's at Tampa General Hospital. This will include trauma, postoperative, medically ill, and burn patients. The student will attend weekly lectures and participate in daily critical care rounds. A practical approach to antibiotic choices and effective use of diagnostic studies will be stressed.Evaluation: | TGH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Montero, Jose | Clinical | |
Int Med | Nephrology | MEL 8313 Clinical Nephrology The objective of this elective is to expose the fourth year medical student to the broad general principles of Clinical Nephrology. In essence, the student will be an acting intern who will, in collaboration with the renal house staff and clinical fellows, participate in the care of patients with a variety of renal and hypertensive problems. Adequate exposure to renal patients is achieved through inpatient consultations in the affiliated institutions and outpatient consultations and follow-up in the renal clinics and dialysis centers. The performance of the history and physical examination, formulation of plans for diagnosis and management, and the writing of orders for care of the patient will be the responsibility of the student who will function under supervision of the Nephrology attendings and fellows. The student will be exposed to the practice of medicine on a broad interdisciplinary service that involves dietitians, social workers, clinical nurse specialists, as well as the attending staff. | TGH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Durr, Jacques | Clinical | |
Int Med | Nephrology | MEL 8313 Clinical Nephrology The objective of this elective is to expose the fourth year medical student to the broad general principles of Clinical Nephrology. In essence, the student will be an acting intern who will, in collaboration with the renal house staff and clinical fellows, participate in the care of patients with a variety of renal and hypertensive problems. Adequate exposure to renal patients is achieved through inpatient consultations in the affiliated institutions and outpatient consultations and follow-up in the renal clinics and dialysis centers. The performance of the history and physical examination, formulation of plans for diagnosis and management, and the writing of orders for care of the patient will be the responsibility of the student who will function under supervision of the Nephrology attendings and fellows. The student will be exposed to the practice of medicine on a broad interdisciplinary service that involves dietitians, social workers, clinical nurse specialists, as well as the attending staff. | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Durr, Jacques | Clinical | |
Int Med | Nephrology | MEL 8313 Clinical Nephrology The objective of this elective is to expose the fourth year medical student to the broad general principles of Clinical Nephrology. In essence, the student will be an acting intern who will, in collaboration with the renal house staff and clinical fellows, participate in the care of patients with a variety of renal and hypertensive problems. Adequate exposure to renal patients is achieved through inpatient consultations in the affiliated institutions and outpatient consultations and follow-up in the renal clinics and dialysis centers. The performance of the history and physical examination, formulation of plans for diagnosis and management, and the writing of orders for care of the patient will be the responsibility of the student who will function under supervision of the Nephrology attendings and fellows. The student will be exposed to the practice of medicine on a broad interdisciplinary service that involves dietitians, social workers, clinical nurse specialists, as well as the attending staff. | LVH-CC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40-44 | 4 | Saqib, Mohammad | Clinical | |
Int Med | Pulm/Sleep Med | MDT 8200E Adv Respiratory Pathophysiology This course is specifically designed to enhance student competency in Respiratory Pathophysiolgy. It will provide an overview of key concepts and present the clinical significance of principles of pulmonary physiology. Particular emphasis will be placed on recent advances in the understanding of pulmonary physiology. The course consists of in-depth reading, didactic sessions and case scenario experience. Students will prepare and present a case report.Goals and Objectives: | USFMS | 11A | Yr 4 Status | 10 | 5 | 40 | 2 | Morris, Kendall | Basic Science | |
Int Med | Pulm/Sleep Med | MEL 7388 Intro to Sleep Medicine This elective is designed to introduce students to the practice of sleep medicine in an outpatient and inpatient setting. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will have the opportunity to practice in a university or hospital clinic setting. Students will also round with the preceptors in the hospital. The student will have exposure to interpretation of sleep studies and observation of the overnight recordings.Objectives:
Methods: | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Anderson, William | Clinical | |
Int Med | Pulm/Sleep Med | MEL 7388 Intro to Sleep Medicine This elective is designed to introduce students to the practice of sleep medicine in an outpatient and inpatient setting. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will have the opportunity to practice in a university or hospital clinic setting. Students will also round with the preceptors in the hospital. The student will have exposure to interpretation of sleep studies and observation of the overnight recordings.Objectives:
Methods: | TGH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Anderson, William | Clinical | |
Int Med | Pulm/Sleep Med | MEL 8340 Pulmonary Disease Objectives:
Methods: | TGH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Solomon, David | Clinical | |
Int Med | Pulm/Sleep Med | MEL 8340 Pulmonary Disease Objectives:
Methods: | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Solomon, David | Clinical | |
Int Med | Rheum | MEL 8339 Rheumatology Clinical Elective Contact: | MOR/TGH/VA | 1 - 11 | None | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Valeriano, Joanne | Clinical | |
Int Med | Rheum | MEL 8339 Rheumatology Clinical Elective Rheumatic diseases are complex multi-system diseases. All subspecialties and general internists need to be familiar with the clinical aspects of these diseases. Musculoskeletal complaints, including arthritis, low back pain, sprains, and strains, are the most common reasons for patients to consult their physicians. Our clinics have an excellent balance of both common and rare musculoskeletal rheumatic diseases.Objectives: | LVH-CC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Ross, James | Clinical | |
Interdept | BCC 8116 Skin and Bones Medicine Elective Skin and Bones is a multi-disciplinary four-week elective designed to enhance the student’s competence in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal, rheumatologic and dermatologic disorders. The clinical experience, designed to gain exposure to rheumatology, sports medicine, orthopedics (outpatient injury assessment and management) and dermatology, is tailored to the student’s specialty track. Unlike the third year clerkship rotations, Skin and Bones clinical experiences are primarily outpatient –based. Students are given instruction followed by hands-on experience in various procedures used in each of these specialties.Didactic highlights include:
Objectives:
| LVHN | 5,6,8,9 | Yr 4 Status | 10 | 4 | 40 | 4 | Ross, James | Clinical | ||
Interdept | BCC 8116 Skin & Bones Medicine Elective NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTSContact: | USFMS | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 8 | 3 | 40 | 4 | Valeriano, Joanne | Clinical | ||
Interdept | BCC 8190 Critical Care Medicine The goals of this fourth year clerkship are to develop an approach to the care of patients with complex, critical illnesses; to understand the physiologic and pathologic abnormalities that occur in ICU patients; and to apply science principles basic to the practice of medicine in the clinical management of complex illness. | LVH-CC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40-80 | 4 | Schwed-Lustgarten, Daniel | Clinical | ||
Interdept | BCC 8190 Critical Care Medicine The goals of this fourth year clerkship are to develop an approach to the care of patients with complex, critical illnesses; to understand the physiologic and pathologic abnormalities that occur in ICU patients; and to apply science principles basic to the practice of medicine in the clinical management of complex illness. | LVH-M | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-80 | 4 | Schwed-Lustgarten, Daniel | Clinical | ||
Interdept | BCC 8190 Critical Care Medicine NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTSThe goals of this fourth year clerkship are to develop an approach to the care of patients with complex, critical illnesses; to understand the physiologic and pathologic abnormalities that occur in ICU patients; and to apply science principles basic to the practice of medicine in the clinical management of complex illness. | USFMS | 1-6, 9-11 | Yr 4 Status | 12 | 10 | 40-80 | 4 | Cox, Jennifer | Clinical | ||
Interdept | BMS 6994B Schol Conc Elective-Business | USFMS | 1 - 9 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Pross, Susan | |||
Interdept | BMS 6994D ScholConcElec-Hlth Disparities | USFMS | 1 - 9 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Pross, Susan | |||
Interdept | BMS 6994G ScholConcElect-Med Gender | USFMS | 1 - 9 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Pross, Susan | |||
Interdept | BMS 6994H ScholConcElect-Med Humanities | USFMS | 1 - 9 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Pross, Susan | |||
Interdept | BMS 6994I ScholConcElect-Internat'l Med | USFMS | 1 - 9 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Pross, Susan | |||
Interdept | BMS 6994L Schol Conc Elect-Law/Medicine | USFMS | 1 - 9 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Pross, Susan | |||
Interdept | BMS 6994P Schol Conc Elect-Public Health | USFMS | 1 - 9 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Pross, Susan | |||
Interdept | BMS 6994R Schol Conc Elective-Research | USFMS | 1 - 9 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Pross, Susan | |||
Interdept | BMS 6994S ScholConcElect-Hlth Syst Engin | USFMS | 1 - 9 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Pross, Susan | |||
Interdept | MDE 8030 BRIDGE Clinic Elective (Directors) Only students elected to be the student medical directors for BRIDGE will be eligible for this elective. Students must agree to hour requirements and need to inform concurrent senior course directors of their involvement in this longitudinal course. Students should notify and obtain permission from Drs. Lucy Guerra (lguerra1@health.usf.edu) or Eduardo Gonzalez (egonzale@health.usf.edu) prior to scheduling.Objectives:
Evaluation: | USFMS | Yearlong | Yr 4 Status, BRIDGE Director | 3 | 0 | 4 | 44 | Gonzalez, Eduardo | Clinical | ||
Interdept | MDE 8030B BRIDGE Mentor Longitudinal Any student interested in taking the longitudinal BRIDGE Clinic elective will need to apply prior to registering. A maximum of four students can participate in the elective, so we ask that you complete the application as soon as possible. For applications contact Dr. Gonzalez.BRIDGE Clinical Mentor Longitudinal Elective Syllabus RVSD222016.pdfObjectives:
| USFMS | Yearlong | Yr 4 Status | 4 | 0 | 4 | 44 | Gonzalez, Eduardo | Clinical | ||
Interdept | MDE 8036 Multi Course-Patient Safety Interested students must meet with Dr. Wolfson (jwolfson@health.usf.edu) prior to August. Students should be prepared to describe why they should be selected for the course.This is an innovative, experimental course. Selected senior medical students, together with graduate students from engineering, nursing, communication and public health, will explore concepts of human error, patient safety, and related healthcare quality issues through a series of weekly seminars over three months. In addition, students will work in small interdisciplinary groups, together with faculty and staff from Tampa General Hospital and all four colleges, to identify and analyze a real patient safety problem and develop a solution. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the science relating to human error in general and human factors in particular, will master several critical skills in problem solving and error analysis, and will improve their skills in working together with other professionals in the collaborative resolution of a complex problem. Medical Students will receive credit for one block rotation, although the time commitment will be approximately 6 hours per week for three months (3 hours of seminar and 3 hours of small group work.) Invited experts will give many of the seminars, together with USF faculty from the five colleges. Each interdisciplinary group will be asked to give a summary presentation of their work and submit a referenced paper describing the project.Objectives:
Evaluation: | USFMS | 9 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 10 | 0 | 6 | 12 | Wolfson, Jay | |||
Interdept | MDE 8047 Healthcare Performance Contact: | LVHN | 4 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 6 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Defenbaugh, Nicole | |||
Interdept | MDE 8048 Narrative Medicine Contact: | LVHN | 8,10 | Yr 4 Status | 6 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Bresnan, Kristin | |||
Interdept | MDE 8080 Clinical Informatics Contact: | LVH-CC | 7 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Peifer, Maryanne | |||
Interdept | Education | MDE 8090 Doctoring IV: Theory/Teaching This elective will introduce senior students to the practice and theory of adult education. They will teach for 70 hours in the College of Medicine co-facilitating Doctoring 1, 2, and 3 small groups with senior faculty, and attend seminars that introduce them to education pedagogy and effective teaching technique. They will reflect and write on their teaching experience, and receive feedback from students, course faculty, and the elective director about their teaching performance. The course is longitudinal, so teaching activities can occur throughout the senior year, tailored to students' individual schedules.Objectives:
Evaluation: | USFMS | Yearlong | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 4 | 44 | Faculty | ||
Interdept | Education | MDE 8094 Teaching in Simulation Any interested student MUST meet with Amy Smith, PhD to discuss individual goals for applying for a simulation in healthcare elective.This elective is designed to introduce students to the art and science of simulation in healthcare and how to utilize simulation to teach effectively. The course will include didactic and experiential learning. Under the guidance of the LVHN interdisciplinary Simulation Center, students will have the opportunity to observe simulations, assist with developing curriculum as it pertains to simulation, design and develop cases to meet course objectives and implement a simulation.Objectives:
Evaluation: | LVHN | 1 -11 | Yr 4 Status | 4 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Smith, Amy | ||
Interdept | MDE 8523 Dental Medicine This is a two-week rotation split between the LVH-17th Street site in Allentown, and the LVH-Muhlenberg site in Bethlehem. Both sites support an outpatient dental clinic with a total of seven dental residents. This experience will give the student insight into understanding the systemic complications of dental disease and treatment.Students will observe dental therapy in the outpatient dental clinics, particularly on patients who need special care due to complex medical conditions. Students may be able to participate in providing direct patient care. Part of the hands-on experience may include administration of local anesthetics and non- complicated extraction of teeth under the direct supervision of our Attending dentists. The clinical experience may also include differential diagnosis of intra-oral lesions, early detection of oral cancers, recognition of oral lesions due to the systemic administration of medications, malocclusions, oro-facial pain and temporo-mandibular joint dysfunctions.The student will participate with the dental residents responding to inpatient consult requests from other departments. Students will learn when it is appropriate to consult with a dentist and how to respond to medical consult requests from dentists. Students will also respond to emergency call to the Emergency Rooms along with the resident after regular clinic hours.In addition, the student will attend seminars on various dentally-related topics along with the dental residents. If scheduled during the rotation, students will observe dental treatment in the Operating Room as well as IV sedation cases.Objectives:
Evaluation: | LVH-CC | 1, 5-6, 8-11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2 | Incalcaterra, Charles | Clinical | ||
Interdept | MDE 8538 Immunopathogenesis of Autoimmune Rheum and Derm Contact: | USFMS | 10A | Yr 4 Status | 8 | 0 | 40 | 2 | Valeriano, Joanne | Basic Science | ||
Interdept | MDE 8581 Inpatient Physical Med and Rehab Contact: | LVH-CC | 1 -11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Radecki, Jeffrey | Clinical | ||
Interdept | MDE 8714 Intro to Medical Toxicology Contact: | TGH | 1,3,5, 7-11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Peredy, Tamas | Clinical | ||
Interdept | MDE 8714 Intro to Medical Toxicology Contact: | LVHN | 2 - 5, 7 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Cook, Matthew | Clinical | ||
Interdept | MDE 8920 SELECT 4 SELECT 4 will occur throughout the year and will consist of two formal teaching blocks called Prologue at the beginning of Year 4 and Epilogue near the end of the year. There will also be longitudinal component throughout the year. The duration of Prologue and the Epilogue will total three weeks. The one-week longitudinal portion includes 1:1 coaching between students and their respective faculty coaches, peer coaching, small group meetings, and formative and summative assessments of students' clinical skills. This longitudinal portion can be taken concurrently with other electives. Students will be given four-weeks of credit for the course.
| LVHN | 1B, 11A | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 2 | Bond, William | SELECT | ||
Interdept | MDE 8942 Clinical Enrichment Elective Any student who wishes to complete this elective will need to meet with either Dr. Vinita Kiluk or Dawn Schocken to confirm elective availability and so that they can match student needs to the available resources.Faculty will work with each student to design a curriculum to develop advanced proficiency in the various clinical competencies based on self-reflection of the student and the assessment of the faculty. The elective is tailored to the need of the individual student. Faculty will specifically identify, and use simulated learning, real clinical settings, study aides, and professional expertise to allow students to work on competency based clinical skills.
| USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Kiluk, Vinita | Clinical | ||
Interdept | MDE 8950 SELECT Capstone This is a required course for all SELECT students. It will consist of a customized project or experience that results in a scholarly product. This course will support the educational development of the SELECT medical students by providing an opportunity for in-depth learning in one of the domains of the SELECT program. Students will be given the equivalent of four-weeks of credit for this course. It may be taken longitudinally or as a 4 week block.Objectives: | LVHN | Yearlong | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 4 | 44 | Kane, Bryan | SELECT | ||
Interdept | MEL 8132 Outdoor Medicine Elective This senior medical student elective is intended to teach the practical and theoretical medical skills necessary to identify, treat and prevent medical problems unique to the outdoor environment. The course is directed towards the outdoor or travel enthusiast who may find themselves in situations outside of the traditional clinical setting where they may be called upon to provide medical assistance. There will also be ample opportunities for students to present outdoor medicine topics to peers and junior medical students. | USFMS | Yearlong | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 4 | 44 | Marcet, Jorge | |||
Interdept | MEL 8149 Int'l Medical Spanish/Culture NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTSThis elective is designed to provide USF Medical Students an opportunity to participate in an established international Medical Spanish program. Participation in these programs will allow students to learn and/or improve conversational Medical Spanish and to experience the culture of a Spanish speaking country. It is expected that this experience will allow students to appropriately interact in a clinical setting with Spanish speaking patients abroad and in the USA. It is expected that this experience will increase the student’s functional language skills in real cultural, clinical and medical environments. Depending on the program, students will normally have scheduled class hours to learn basic and intermediate Spanish skills as well as time to interact with the local community. During the 4 week elective, students will be exposed to various clinical scenarios and have an opportunity to experience local customs as well as visit local settings. Students wishing to participate will be required to fund their tuition, transportation, meals and other necessary items. | EXT | 1 - 9 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 4 | Callegari, Carlos | |||
Interdept | MEL 8939 Clinical Science Review The Clinical Science Review course is a variable contact hour multi-disciplinary course for medical students. This comprehensive course will consist of an assessment of clinical gaps, an in-depth clinical review and clinical practice in simulated and real world settings. It will include basic science review if deemed appropriate. This course is for remedial work or for students returning to the clinical portion of the curriculum after an extended absence only.Areas of Study: | USFMS | 1 - 12 | Prior Approval, Remedial Course | TBD | 0 | 40 | 4 | Faculty | |||
Interdept | Education | MEL 8954 Becoming the Physician Educator Please submit a brief email to one of the faculty prior to signing up for this elective indicating any specific block you would like to work in, and why. Included in this email, describe your personal goals that you hope to achieve during this elective. Registration requires permission of the course director(s).Objectives:At the end of this elective the student will be able to:
Learning Outcomes: | USFMS | 10 | Yr 4 Status | 10 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Faculty | ||
Interdept | MEL 7267S International Health SLCT NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTSThis elective has been designed to provide students opportunities to further explore the SELECT competencies of Leadership, Health Systems and Values-Based Patient-Centered Care at the Institue of Indian Mother and Child (IIMC) in Kolkata, India. IIMC is a non-governmental voluntary organization, committed to promoting child & maternal health, literacy and also aims at accelerating international solidarity and peace. IIMC was founded to give support to the medical needs of the poorest people of West Bengal, India; people who have no access to basic healthcare and medical facilities. Today, IIMC has expanded its activities to include Medical Programs, Health Education & Health Promotion Programs, Network Programs, Education & Sponsorship Programs, and integrated rural developmental projects including women’s economic empowerment through Micro Finance Banking Programs and agricultural programs.Students will be exposed to health care disparities at an international level through immersion in a different and unique culture and health care system. They will collaborate with local health care professionals and will work alongside of other medical students from different countries, such as Finland, Italy, Spain, New Zealand and Australia. The students will work in the outpatient clinics, in the wards and will simultaneously participate in the community programs such as Women's Peace Council, children's nutrition and educational sponsorship programs. They will accompany the local health care professionals to remote villages and provide out patient care in these remote clinics. This will provide them the unique opportunity to first hand experience the health care and social disparities and they will be able to reflect on their experiences. They will also have the opportunity to develop a practice or system improvement project based on individual interest and experience (with a focus on the SELECT competencies). Objectives:
| EXT | 10 | Yr 4 Status, SELECT | 3 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Jain, Sweety | Clinical | ||
Interdept | Interview Month | USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | No Limit | 0 | 0 | 2,4 | ||||
Molec Med | BMS 7260 Research in Molecular Med The student will undertake a specific research project in collaboration with one of the faculty and will participate in research conferences and seminars. Current research areas include studies of the molecular basis for various disease states, such as cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, neurodegenerative disease; molecular virology; host-parasite interactions; molecular immunology; metabolic regulation; and molecular and cellular biology.Objective: | USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Faculty | Research | ||
Molec Med | Indep Study-Molecular Med | USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Faculty | Indep Study | ||
Molec Pharm Physio | Pharm | BMS 7464 Research in Pharmacology Objective: | USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Faculty | Research | |
Molec Pharm Physio | Physio | BMS 7560 Research in Physiology Objective: | USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Faculty | Research | |
Neurology | MDT 8800 Neuroimmuno in Neuro Disease This course is designed to demonstrate that most of the neurological diseases have an immune/inflammatory component, and the list of neurologic diseases in which the immune system plays an important role continues to grow. Because of the critical correlation between the nervous system and immune system, neurologists should be aware of neuroimmunologic principles especially as immunologic therapeutic strategies are currently being tested in many neurologic disorders. The course will be a balance between basic science and clinical activities and include seminars, journal clubs, clinical correlation and paper presentations by the students selected from the ‘List of Major Topics’.Major Topics:
Evaluation: | USFMS | 10B, 11A | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 40-60 | 2 | Wiranowska, Marzenna | Basic Science | ||
Neurology | MEL 8359 Intro to Physical Med and Rehab The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Physiatry elective is intended to allow students the opportunity to develop and refine musculoskeletal history and physical examination skills, competence in the understanding and evaluation of various musculoskeletal disorders, especially spinal disorders, diagnostic testing, medication prescription, and exposure to radiologic interpretation under the supervision of a board-certified physiatrist or certified nurse practitioner. In addition, the student will be given exposure to the variety of physiatric diagnostic and treatment options, including but not limited to fluoroscopically guided interventional procedures and electrodiagnostic testing (EMGs). Students will follow the schedule created for the attendings and nurse practitioner with whom they work. They will have an opportunity to customize a unique schedule to provide exposure to areas of interestEvaluation: | LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Radecki, Jeffrey | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8359 Intro to Physical Med & Rehab This elective will provide the medical student with a broad and comprehensive educational experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. There will be instruction in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a wide range of medical disability conditions including musculoskeletal problems, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, amputees, chronic pain, geriatrics, and cardiac rehabilitation. In addition, students will be exposed to physical, occupational, speech, audiology, vocational, recreational, and kinesiological therapies. There will be instruction in functional assessments of all types of physical disabilities and in the diagnostic use of electromyography for muscle and neurological disorders. Overall, the educational experience will offer a practical approach to those patients with disabilities. This will benefit all medical students regardless of their primary area of interest. Visitation at other rehabilitation centers is available.Evaluation: | TGH | 1 - 11 | None | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Latlief, Gail | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8359 Intro to Physical Med & Rehab This elective will provide the medical student with a broad and comprehensive educational experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. There will be instruction in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a wide range of medical disability conditions including musculoskeletal problems, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, amputees, chronic pain, geriatrics, and cardiac rehabilitation. In addition, students will be exposed to physical, occupational, speech, audiology, vocational, recreational, and kinesiological therapies. There will be instruction in functional assessments of all types of physical disabilities and in the diagnostic use of electromyography for muscle and neurological disorders. Overall, the educational experience will offer a practical approach to those patients with disabilities. This will benefit all medical students regardless of their primary area of interest. Visitation at other rehabilitation centers is available.Evaluation: | T-VAH | 1 - 11 | None | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Latlief, Gail | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8671 Elect in Inpatient Gen Neuro Prior approval of Dr. Varrato is required before scheduling this elective.The elective is under the supervision of a Neurology attending. Students become an integral part of a team that cares of patients with various neurological diseases. There are opportunities for participating in research projects.Objectives:
Learning Outcomes: | LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Varrato, Jay | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8671 Elect in Inpatient Gen Neuro The elective is under the supervision of a Neurology attending. Students become an integral part of a team that cares of patients with various neurological diseases. There are opportunities for participating in research projects.
| TGH | 1 - 11 | None | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Chichkova, Rossitza | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8671 Elect in Inpatient Gen Neuro The elective is under the supervision of a Neurology attending. Students become an integral part of a team that cares of patients with various neurological diseases. There are opportunities for participating in research projects.
| T-VAH | 1 - 11 | None | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Chichkova, Rossitza | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8673 Elective in Epilepsy Fourth-year medical students may spend a four-week elective in the Tampa General Hospital Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, USF clinics at Morsani and the South Tower as well as time at the James A Haley VA Hospital Epilepsy Center of Excellence. The elective is designed as a preceptorship under the supervision of an epilepsy attending. The student will become an integral part of a team that specializes in the care of patients with refractory epilepsy. The students will learn how to obtain a thorough epilepsy history and understand the spectrum of epilepsy syndromes. The students will also round with the attendings (and fellows when applicable) on the patients in the video-EEG monitoring unit daily. They will also have the opportunity to understand the basics of electroencephalography. Lastly, they will have several opportunities throughout the month to participate in Wada testing, which is used for language and memory lateralization. Attendance at weekly epilepsy surgery conference is mandatory. Interested students may also spend a few days at the pediatric epilepsy clinic and video-EEG monitoring unit at All Children’s Hospital based on availability.Objectives:
Learning Outcomes: | TGH | 1 - 11 | None | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Benbadis, Selim | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8674 ELect in Headache & Pain Med Third or fourth-year medical students may spend a two or four-week elective participating in the Headache and Pain Clinics at Tampa General Hospital (Rehabilitation Bldg), Tampa General Hospital Headache and Pain Medicine Consultation Service, USF South Tampa Medical Clinics and the USF Morsani Clinics. The elective is designed as a preceptorship under the supervision of Neurologists and Headache and Pain Specialists. The student will become an integral part of a team that specializes in Headache and Pain Medicine. The ability to obtain a comprehensive medical and neurological history as well as a detailed neurological examination wil be stressed. The student will observe a variety of interventional procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, trigger point injections and peripheral nerve blockade. The student will have the opportunity to learn acute treatment of a variety of headaches by attending the Headache Infusion Suite. Finally, the student will get acquainted with the interdisciplinary therapeutic Headache and Pain Medicine Team including but not limited to Neuromuscular Re-education/Biofeedback, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychological Intervention. Opportunities to participate in research projects are available. Participation in Didactic Lectures and Journal Clubs is mandatory.
| TGH | 1 - 11 | None | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Kalidas, Kavita | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8674 ELect in Headache & Pain Med Third or fourth-year medical students may spend a two or four-week elective participating in the Headache and Pain Clinics at Tampa General Hospital (Rehabilitation Bldg), Tampa General Hospital Headache and Pain Medicine Consultation Service, USF South Tampa Medical Clinics and the USF Morsani Clinics. The elective is designed as a preceptorship under the supervision of Neurologists and Headache and Pain Specialists. The student will become an integral part of a team that specializes in Headache and Pain Medicine. The ability to obtain a comprehensive medical and neurological history as well as a detailed neurological examination wil be stressed. The student will observe a variety of interventional procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, trigger point injections and peripheral nerve blockade. The student will have the opportunity to learn acute treatment of a variety of headaches by attending the Headache Infusion Suite. Finally, the student will get acquainted with the interdisciplinary therapeutic Headache and Pain Medicine Team including but not limited to Neuromuscular Re-education/Biofeedback, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychological Intervention. Opportunities to participate in research projects are available. Participation in Didactic Lectures and Journal Clubs is mandatory.
| USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Kalidas, Kavita | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8675 Elective in Movement Disorders All students enrolled in this elective must email Dr. Zesiewicz at tzesiewi@health.usf.edu at the start of the academic year.This elective will provide instruction in the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders. Students will rotate with each of the movement disorders physicians (Dr. Zesiewicz, Sanchez-Ramos, and Hauser) one day per week. Students will also observe a movement disorder neurosurgeon, either in the OR or in clinic, one day per week (Drs. Smith and Vale). The diagnosis, treatment, and pathophysiology of movement disorders will be emphasized. Movement disorders will consist of Parkinson's disease, Essential tremor, Dystonia, Ataxia, Tic disorders, Huntington's Disease, and others. Students will have the opportunity to participate in evaluation and management of patients with a variety of movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, Atypical Parkinsonisms, Essential tremor, dystonia, and chorea. Students may also have the opportunity to observe clinical trial visits and injections of botulinum toxin for movement disorders.Objectives:
Learning Outcomes: | MCAH | 1 - 11 | None | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Zesiewicz, Theresa | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8677 Outpatient Neurology Prior approval of Dr. Varrato is required 3 months prior to the rotation. | LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44-50 | 2,4 | Varrato, Jay | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8677 Outpatient Neurology With the course director's assistance, the student will construct a calendar of outpatient experiences which can include any or all of the following Clinics: Alzheimer's Disease; brain tumor; cancer pain; epilepsy; general neurology; headache and chronic pain; independent neurological evaluation; neuro-muscular; multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease; and stroke. Selected reading will be advised. The course is designed to assist students who want a career in primary care or neurology as they prepare for outpatient delivery of care. The department may assign students to USF Clinics, the James A. Haley or Bay Pines Veteran's Hospitals, Moffitt Cancer Center, Harbourside Medical Tower, or Tampa General Hospital to complete this elective. | USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | 2 | 0 | 44-50 | 2,4 | Zesiewicz, Theresa | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8678 Vascular Neurology The student must meet with the faculty member with whom they plan to work and/or Dr. Varrato to plan the elective prior to scheduling.This elective is designed to give fourth-year students more extensive exposure to the practice of Vascular Neurology. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will have the opportunity to evaluate patients with known or suspected stroke syndromes in hospital and ambulatory clinical environments. Students will round with the Stroke Team in the hospital on the Vascular Neurology Service and see patients in the outpatient stroke clinics under the supervision of a Vascular Neurology Attending. The elective will provide students with a better understanding of the dimension of Stroke, which is a leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. Students will also get exposure to interventional neurology as it pertains to the management of ischemic stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage and gain experience in critical care neurology as it pertains to the management of patients with ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage.Objectives:
Learning Outcomes: | LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-60 | 2,4 | Varrato, Jay | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8678 Vascular Neurology This elective is designed to give fourth-year students more extensive exposure to the practice of Vascular Neurology. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will have the opportunity to evaluate patients with known or suspected stroke syndromes in hospital and ambulatory clinical environments. Students will round with the Stroke Team in the hospital on the Vascular Neurology Service and see patients in the outpatient stroke clinics under the supervision of a Vascular Neurology Attending. The elective will provide students with a better understanding of the dimension of Stroke, which is a leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. Students will also get exposure to interventional neurology as it pertains to the management of ischemic stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage and gain experience in critical care neurology as it pertains to the management of patients with ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage.Objectives:
Learning Outcomes: | TGH | 1 - 11 | None | 1 | 0 | 40-60 | 2,4 | Rose, David | Clinical | ||
Neurology | MEL 8690 Research in Neurology This elective course is designed for the student who is interested in furthering his/her neurological knowledge by concentrating on an area of clinical research with the expectation of reporting the results in a paper. The student will work directly with one or more departmental faculty members in researching the literature, collecting clinical data and in approaching a particular subject. Research can be conducted in a number of areas including: Alzheimer's Disease, epilepsy and EEG, cancer and chronic pain, neuro-oncology, neurotoxicology, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, neuro-muscular disease, and stroke. The elective is offered with approval of the chairman.Evaluation: | USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Brock, Charles | Research | ||
Neurology | MEL 7320N Externship - Neurology | EXT | 1 - 7 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Faculty | Externship | ||
Neurology | MEL 9999N Indep Study - Neurology | USFMS | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Faculty | Indep Study | ||
NeuroSurg | BCC 8122 Neurosurgery AI Report to: | TGH | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 4 | 0 | 40-70 | 4 | Vale, Fernando | Clinical | ||
NeuroSurg | BCC 8122 Neurosurgery AI The student will be associated with neurosurgical surgeons whose patients' exhibit a wide spectrum of neurological problems, including brain and cord neoplasm and acute and chronic cranial and cordtrauma. Activities will include bedside neurological diagnosis, assisting in the neurological operating room, participating in rounds and observing angiographic and CT diagnostic procedures.Objectives:
Evaluation:Students will be evaluated based on their ward performance. | LVH-CC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-70 | 4 | Li, Mark | Clinical | ||
NeuroSurg | MEL 7881 Neurosurgical Research NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTSThe student will be exposed to a variety of techniques currently used in neuroscience research including anatomic, behavioral, histologic, imaging, and physiologic assessment in laboratories currently emphasizing research in neural tissue transplantation, molecular biology, angiogenesis in brain tumors, and spinal biomechanics. Short clinical research projects can also be arranged if planned well in advance.This rotation is considered an introductory step for students who may be planning an academic course and can be tailored to the individual student's interests and needs.Evaluation: | USFMS | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 3 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Vale, Fernando | Research | ||
NeuroSurg | MEL 7320V Externship - Neurosurgery | EXT | 1 - 7 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Faculty | Externship | ||
NeuroSurg | MEL 9999V Indep Study - Neurosurgery | USFMS | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Faculty | Indep Study | ||
Ob/Gyn | MDE 8164 Adv Ob/Gyn Milestone Elective This elective is designed for senior students who have chosen to pursue a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology, specifically to ensure the students meet the Level 1 ACGME defined milestones. Level 1 milestones are knowledge, skills, attitudes, and other attributes that ACGME expects that an incoming resident should have. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will obtain knowledge and skills that will help facilitate transition into residency.Objectives:
Students will undergo a curriculum that addresses each of the ACGME Level 1 Milestones. The milestones will be taught and evaluated through simulation, clinical case scenarios, and case based learning. Evaluation: | LVHN | 11B | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 2 | Flicker, Amanda | |||
Ob/Gyn | MDE 8165 Gynecology Elective This elective is designed to introduce senior students to a variety of benign gynecologic procedures. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of benign gynecology cases. This elective will provide students with a better understanding of the various gynecologic procedures performed: their indications, the surgical management and potential surgical complications.Objectives:
Students will be assigned cases at one of the hospitals based on their surgical interests and case availability, and will follow patients from admission through the surgery and discharge and be involved in all steps of their care as appropriate. Students will accompany clinical faculty to their outpatient offices and work alongside faculty in the care of the patients who present there for evaluation. Upon completion of this course, students should understand medical and surgical management of common benign gynecologic complaints, have a good understanding of pelvic anatomy and the possible complications of gynecologic procedures. Evaluation: | LVHN | 1-2, 4-10 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 60 | 4 | Friel, Kristin | Clinical | ||
Ob/Gyn | MEL 8420 Ob/Gyn Subspecialty Elective Contact: | LVH-CC | 1-2, 4-10 | Yr 4 Status | 3 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Friel, Kristin | Clinical | ||
Ob/Gyn | MEL 8420 Ob/Gyn Subspecialty Elective This elective is offered to introduce the fourth year medical students to 2 subspecialties within the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The students will be supervised by the division directors. The student will work one-on-one with the subspecialist attending and/or fellow for individualize exposure to the subspecialty. The format will provide a clinical, procedural, and operative exposure to the subspecialty. When part of the Ob/Gyn track, an emphasis will be on scholarly concentration towards publication of a case report or on-going research in an Ob/Gyn subspecialty.The department will accept 2 students per month in periods 2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10. The desired specialty may not always be available, thus students must meet with Dr. James Mayer prior to the rotation to determine the specific subspecialty. Subspecialties available in the following areas:
Objectives:
Evaluation: | TGH/MCAH | 1-11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Mayer, James | Clinical | ||
Ob/Gyn | MEL 8421 Ob/Gyn Acting Internship The four week AI will immerse students in benign gynecology. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of benign gynecology cases. Students will also have a continuity experience with one of the clinical faculty and see patients with them in their outpatient clinical site. This AI will provide students with a better understanding of the various gynecologic procedures performed: their indications, the surgical management and potential surgical complications. Students will also become familiar with the oupatient setting and common obstetric and gynecologic complaints which present there.Students will be assigned cases at one of the hospitals based on their surgical interests and case availability. They will follow patients from admission through the surgery and discharge and be involved in all steps of their care as appropriate. Students will accompany clinical faculty to their outpatient offices and work alongside faculty in the care of the patients who present there for evaluation. Upon completion of this AI, students should understand medical and surgical management of common benign gynecologic complaints, have a good understanding of pelvic anatomy and the possible complications of gynecologic procedures.Objectives:
Evaluation:Students will be evaluated by the course director at the end of the course, based on clinical evaluations completed by all residents and faculty who work with them. There will also be a graded patient write up and an oral presentation of a topic of interest, graded by the attending physician. Grades are determined by 75% clinical evaluations, 10% graded write up and 15% oral presentation. | LVHN | 1-2, 4-10 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-60 | 4 | Friel, Kristin | Clinical | ||
Ob/Gyn | MEL 8421 Ob/Gyn Acting Internship NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTS. Objectives:
Evaluation: | TGH | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40-60 | 4 | Mayer, James | Clinical | ||
Ob/Gyn | MEL 7320O Externship - OB/GYN | EXT | 1 - 9 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 4 | Faculty | Externship | ||
Ob/Gyn | MEL 9999O Indep Study - OB/GYN | USFMS | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Faculty | Indep Study | ||
Oncologic Sciences | BCC 8117 Interdis Oncology Elective Contact: | MCC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 10 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Dessureault, Sophie | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MDT 8200D Molec Bio of Cancer Care The course is a review of the signaling transduction pathway that in “recent” years have become relevant to the study, but most important to the treatment of cancer and are the basis for the new paradigm of personalized medicine in oncology that Moffitt is championing. Morning didactic lectures as well as journal club presentations and faculty case presentations will be held in the Moffitt FOB1 Conference Room. Laboratory and specialty outpatient clinic rotations will take place at their corresponding locations in the Moffitt Campus.The course consists of:
Objectives: | MCC | 10A | Yr 4 Status | 5 | 0 | 40 | 2 | Chiappori, Alberto | Basic Science | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MDE 7286 Flex Yr3 Elective in Onc Hosp Med Contact: | MCC | 1 - 12 | None, Yr 3 only | 1 | 0 | 40-50 | 2 | Pabbathi, Smitha | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MDE 8150T Intro to Palliative Onc Medicine and Hospice Prior Approval Required: Any interested student MUST meet with Dr. Oberoi-Jassal to plan the elective. Ideally this should be done at least 1 month prior to the start of the rotation.This elective is designed to introduce fourth year medical students to palliative care in an oncology setting. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will have the opportunity to rotate on the inpatient consultative service and in the outpatient palliative care clinic at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. This elective will provide students with experience managing the complex care of patients with advanced illness and at the end of life. Students will be exposed to comprehensive interdisciplinary symptom assessment and management including chronic pain, dyspnea, nausea, constipation, anxiety, depression, insomnia and decreased appetite. In addition, students will develop communication skills and techniques to break bad news and have meaningful advance care planning discussions.Objectives:
Students will see patients on the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center palliative care inpatient consultative service and in the outpatient supportive care medicine clinics. They will be directly involved in patient care by taking histories, performing physical examinations and developing an assessment and plan, and will have advance care planning discussions with patients and participate in family meetings. Students will participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, didactic lectures, monthly specialty conferences and the monthly Palliative Care Journal Club during their elective rotation. Student will participate in weekly required journal article reading (articles will be given) followed by discussion of the topic. Upon completion of this elective, students will be able to describe core principles of comprehensive palliative care and will be able to effectively recognize, assess and manage complex symptoms in the seriously ill patient. Students will be able to effectively give bad news, discuss advance care planning, and identify symptoms common at the end of life and manage them.
| MCC | 1, 5-11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44 | 4 | Oberoi-Jassal, Ritika | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MDE 8292 Advanced Genitourinary Oncology This elective is designed to introduce senior students to the practice of Genitorurinary (GU) Oncology. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will have the opportunity to fully integrate in the clinical aspects of GU oncology. Students will evaluate GU oncology patients in the outpatient setting as well as participate in the operating room and on the surgical wards. Students will become familiar with routine work up of GU malignancies, epidemiology, biology and clinical management of those diseases. For students participating in a 4-week rotation 1 week will be spent divided between GU medical oncology and GU pathology.Objectives:
Evaluation:
| MCC | 1 -11 | Surgical Care | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Poch, Michael | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MDE 8633 Thoracic Surgical Oncology This elective is designed to provide exposure to the presentation, evaluation and treatment of patients with lung and esophageal cancer as well as less frequent complex thoracic malignancies. The student will gain exposure in the operating room and become familiar with the anatomy chest and cardio-pulmonary physiology. Under the supervision of the clinical faculty, and in conjunction with surgical residents and fellows, the student will be fully integrated in the surgical team and be expected to make daily rounds on patients in the intensive care and ward, participate in the operating room and evaluate pre-op and post-op patients in clinic. From a didactic stand-point the student will join the surgical team in conference and multi-disciplinary tumor boards.Objectives:
Evaluation: | MCC | 1 -11 | Surgical Care | 1 | 0 | 60 | 4 | Fontaine, Jacques | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MDE 8646 Head and Neck Oncology This elective is designed to give medical students an experience with multidisciplinary cancer care for Head and Neck Oncology patients. In this surgically oriented rotation, students will have the opportunity to observe and assist in Head and Neck cancer resection and reconstructive operations (including microvascular reconstruction), participate in surgical and multidisciplinary clinics, and attend tumor board conferences, and participate in patient management with the in-patient Otolaryngology team. The student will also be provided with some general Otolaryngology training both in the clinical setting and in the form of didactic lectures. The rotation will take place at Moffitt Cancer Center main campus.Objectives:
Evaluation: | MCC | 1 -11 | None | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Otto, Kristen | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MEL 8831 Surgical Oncology Contact: | MCC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 10 | 0 | 80 | 2,4 | Kiluk, John | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MEL 8308 Ambulatory Hematology-Oncology Contact: | MCC | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Jaglal, Michael | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MEL 8309 Inpatient Hematology Contact (at least 8 weeks prior): | MCC | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Jaglal, Michael | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MEL 8362 Infect-Cancer/Bone Marrow Contact: | MCC | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Baluch, Aliyah | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MEL 8366 Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Contact: | MCC | 1 - 11 | Adult Med, Pri Care | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Nieder, Michael | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MEL 7740 Radiation-Oncology Contact: | MCC | 1 - 6 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 44 | 4 | Dilling, Thomas | Clinical | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MEL 7320G Externship - RadiationOncology | EXT | 1 - 7 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 40 | 4 | Faculty | Externship | ||
Oncologic Sciences | MEL 9999G Indep Study - RadiationOncology | USFMS | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Faculty | Indep Study | ||
Ophthal | MEL 8501 Medical Ophthalmology Contact: | USFMS | 1-9, 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Bourne, Carla | Clinical | ||
Ophthal | MEL 8501 Medical Ophthalmology Contact: | USFMS | 9 , 11 | None, Yr 3 dates | 2 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Bourne, Carla | Clinical | ||
Ophthal | MEL 8501 Medical Ophthalmology Prior Approval is Required.
| LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Saad, Christine | Clinical | ||
Ophthal | MEL 8506 Cornea/External Disease Contact: | USFMS | 1-9, 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Espana, Edgar | Clinical | ||
Ophthal | MEL 8506 Cornea/External Disease Contact: | USFMS | 9 , 11 | None, Yr 3 dates | 1 | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Espana, Edgar | Clinical | ||
Ophthal | MEL 8507 Retinal Elective Contact: | USFMS | 1-9, 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44-70 | 2,4 | Pavan, Peter | Clinical | ||
Ophthal | MEL 8507 Retinal Elective Students will evaluate patients with diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, senile macular degeneration, retinal detachments, intraocular tumors, and uveitis at the USF Eye Institute using direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy and slit lamp examination of the fundus. Students will learn the interpretation of fundus fluorescein angiography and ultrasonography. They will participate in argon and krypton laser photocoagulation, intraocular injections, scleral buckles, vitrectomies, and radiation plaque therapy. For those interested in ophthalmology as a career, this course is an opportunity to learn the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used in eye care today. Those interested in family practice, internal medicine, geriatrics, and endocrinology will see the retinal pathology most often encountered in their future specialty and learn the resources that are available for evaluation and treatment. In the last week of the rotation, the student is required to present and discuss a patient they have evaluated during the course at the departmental case conference.Evaluation: | LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44-70 | 2,4 | Kazahaya, Masayuki | Clinical | ||
Ophthal | MEL 8507 Retinal Elective Contact: | USFMS | 9 , 11 | None, Yr 3 dates | 1 | 0 | 44-70 | 2,4 | Pavan, Peter | Clinical | ||
Ophthal | MEL 8509 Glaucoma Contact: | USFMS | 1-9, 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Richards, David | Clinical | ||
Ophthal | MEL 8509 Glaucoma Contact: | USFMS | 9 , 11 | None, Yr 3 dates | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Richards, David | Clinical | ||
Ophthal | MEL 7320E Externship - Ophthalmology | EXT | 1 - 7 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Faculty | Externship | ||
Ophthal | MEL 9999E Indep Study - Ophthalmology | USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Faculty | Indep Study | ||
Ortho | MDT 8600C Intro to Orthopaedic Peds Attendings: | ACH | 1 - 11 | None, Yr 3 only | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2 | Leffers, David | Clinical | ||
Ortho | MDT 8600D Intro to Orthopaedic Trauma Any interested student MUST email Ann Joyce prior to the elective to receive TGH instructions at least 60 days in advance of the electiveThis elective is designed to introduce 3rd year medical students to the subspecialty of orthopaedic trauma and fracture care. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, fellows and residents, the medical students will have the opportunity to practice orthopaedic trauma in a Level 1 Trauma Center. TGH’s orthopedic trauma program has received disease-specific certification from The Joint Commission. This elective will provide students with a better understanding of orthopaedic practice, improvement measurement plans, patient education, research, and how clinical staff from different medical disciplines work together for the benefit of the patient.Objectives:
| TGH | 1, 9-11 | None, Yr 3 only | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2 | Leffers, David | Clinical | ||
Ortho | MEL 8823 Orthopaedics Acting Internship Students will also have the opportunity to work with the faculty and residents of the Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Students on this rotation will experience the clinical and surgical treatment of benign and malignant disease, sports medicine injuries and trauma of the musculoskeletal system. Objectives:
Learning outcomes: | MC/TG/VA/M | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 4 | 0 | 40-70 | 4 | Letson, G. Douglas | Clinical | ||
Ortho | MEL 7320U Externship - Orthopaedics | EXT | 1 - 9 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Faculty | Externship | ||
Ortho | MEL 9999U Indep Study - Orthopaedics | USFMS | 1 - 7 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Faculty | Indep Study | ||
Otolaryn | MEL 7816 Otolaryngology AI This clinical preceptorship is designed to provide an in-depth experience in the practice of otolaryngology and should be taken by all students interested in otolaryngology as a career. Students will participate in the preoperative study of patientsat the medical center and on the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Services of Tampa General Hospital, Tampa VA Hospital and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center . and will follow them upon their admission to the hospital. They will assist at the operative procedures on selected patients and will be expected to follow their postoperative course. Opportunity will also be afforded to carry out long-range observation of postoperative results in patients who have previously been treated for otolaryngological problems. Trainees will also participate in specialty conferences during their elective rotation. | MC/TG/VA/M | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 3 | 0 | 44-70 | 4 | Faculty | Clinical | ||
Otolaryn | MEL 7816 Otolaryngology AI This clinical preceptorship is designed to provide an in-depth experience in the practice of otolaryngology. Students will participate in the preoperative study of patients in private offices and will follow them upon their admission to the hospital. They will assist at the operative procedures on selected patients and will be expected to follow their postoperative course. Opportunity will also be afforded to carry out long-range observation of postoperative results in patients who have previously been treated for otolaryngological problems.Evaluation: | LVH-CC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 44-70 | 4 | Lemberg, Paul | Clinical | ||
Otolaryn | MEL 7320T Externship - Otolaryngology | EXT | 1 - 8 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Faculty | Externship | ||
Otolaryn | MEL 9999T Indep Study - Otolaryngology | USFMS | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Faculty | Indep Study | ||
Path | BMS 7663 Anatomic Pathology Contact: | LVHN | 1, 5-11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Cornfield, Dennis | |||
Path | BMS 7663 Anatomic Pathology Contact: | TGH | 3 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Champeaux, Anne | |||
Path | BMS 7663 Anatomic Pathology Contact: | T-VAH | 3 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 2,4 | Bulkeley, William | |||
Path | BMS 7664 Flexible Elective in Pathology Contact: |
Gross & Frozen Section PathologyIn the initial few days, students are stationed in the frozen section room where they shadow and learn from the Pathologist’s Assistants, Pathology Residents and frozen section Pathologist. Time spent in the frozen section room includes participating in selection of appropriate area to examine, slide preparation and finally diagnosis of the area and/or lesion of interest and reporting results to the surgeon in the operating room (OR). Time is also spent in observing gross examination and appropriate sectioning of a variety of simple to complex specimens for processing and final diagnosis.Systemic PathologyThis portion of the elective involves the process diagnosis of tissue prepared during gross examination of tissue received from the OR and clinics. The services are divided into organ systems (1-9 listed above) and the student rotates on a daily basis with a pathologist scheduled on a given service. The cases for sign-out include biopsies, large resection specimens and cases from review of material from outside institutions. A detailed rotation schedule with daily assignments for students is included on the monthly assignment schedule for the Pathology Residents and is distributed at the beginning of the rotation.Cytopathology (Sign out & Intra-Operative Evaluation)During this assignment, students shadow the resident(s) and Fellow on the cytology service, and sign out with the cytopathologist on-call. They accompany the team to the clinics or floor to observe the performance of fineneedle aspirations, whenever these are ordered. Time is also spent in the Cytology Prep Room learning about the technical process involved in producing slides for cytological diagnosis, and processing and diagnosis of intraoperative imprint cytology for sentinel lymph nodes.Autopsy PathologyOn this service, the student accompanies the resident(s) to the autopsy suite when there is a post mortem examination to be performed and assists as needed. |
Evaluation:
The staff pathologists will evaluate the student using a standardized student evaluation form.
MCC
1, 4-11
None
1
0
44
2,4
Hakam, Ardeshir
Path
Contact:
Julie Zimmer
jzimmer@health.usf.edu
Report to:
James A. Haley VA Hospital, 1D-191
8:00 AM on the first scheduled day
Objective:
The objective of this elective is to gain experience regarding the practice of pathology for those students considering a career in pathology. Partial credit for certain specialty boards may be obtained for this elective. This program is flexibly designed to accommodate students wishing to have a combined anatomic and clinical pathology elective experience. The student will observe the daily activities of anatomic and clinical laboratory technologists, technicians and pathologists’ assistants, attend autopsies, and examine surgical specimens under supervision. He/she will be expected to attend all pathology conferences and participate in microscopic sign-out sessions. Particular attention will be given to correlation between clinical information and pathologic findings.
Evaluation:
The staff pathologists will evaluate the student using a standardized student evaluation form.
T-VAH
1, 3-11
None
1
0
44
2,4
Bulkeley, William
Path
Contact:
Julie Zimmer
jzimmer@health.usf.edu
Report to:
James A. Haley VA Hospital, 1D-191
8:00 AM on the first scheduled day
Objective:
The objective of this course is to introduce the students to the principles used by the cytopathologist to recognize normal and abnormal biologic processes (hormonal states, infectious diseases, neoplasia) through the examination of cellular specimens obtained from a variety of body sites. Major emphasis will be placed on clinical cytologic correlations. Students will review selected cytologic specimens during regular "sign out" sessions. The student will observe the daily activities of laboratory technicians and technologists as they prepare cytologic specimens. There may be opportunities to observe procedures as well.
Evaluation:
The staff cytopathologist will evaluate the student using a standardized student evaluation form.
T-VAH
1, 3-11
None
1
0
44
2,4
Bulkeley, William
Path
Contact:
Ardeshir Hakam, MD
Ph 813-745-1874
Pathology Office 2070B
The objective of this course is to introduce the students to the principles used by the cytopathologist to recognize normal and abnormal biologic processes (hormonal states, infectious diseases, neoplasia) through the examination of cellular specimens obtained from a variety of body sites. Major emphasis will be placed on clinical cytologic correlations. Students will review selected cytologic specimens during regular "sign out" sessions. The student will observe the daily activities of laboratory technicians and technologists as they prepare cytologic specimens. There may be opportunities to observe procedures as well.
Areas of Study
The rotation encompasses as many areas of Cytopathology as are practical in one month, including routine cytopathology as well as observing pathologist performed Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA) and Touch Prep diagnosis of sentinel lymph nodes.
Gross & Frozen Section Pathology
In the initial few days, students are stationed in the frozen section room where they shadow and learn from the Pathologist’s Assistants, Pathology Residents and frozen section Pathologist. Time spent in the frozen section room includes participating in selection of appropriate area to examine, slide preparation and finally diagnosis of the area and/or lesion of interest and reporting results to the surgeon in the operating room (OR). Time is also spent in observing gross examination and appropriate sectioning of a variety of simple to complex specimens for processing and final diagnosis.
Cytology preparation
Students will be rotating in the cytology preparation laboratory where they learn about the technical process involved in producing slides for cytological diagnosis and processing. Here they observe various methods of processing cytology specimens (eg., FNA smears and various fluids, including urine and pleural fluids among others), routine staining used for each and cell blockpreparation.
Cytopathology (Sign out & Intra-Operative Evaluation)
During this assignment, students shadow the resident(s) and Fellow on the cytology service, and sign out with the Cytopathologist on-call. They accompany the team to the clinics or floor to observe the performance of fine needle aspirations, whenever these are ordered. They also participate in intraoperative imprint cytology slide preparation and diagnosis of sentinel lymph nodes.
Evaluation:
The staff cytopathologist will evaluate the student using a standardized student evaluation form.
MCC
1, 4-11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
44
2,4
Hakam, Ardeshir
Path
Contact:
Julie Zimmer
jzimmer@health.usf.edu
Report to:
James A. Haley VA Hospital, 1D-191
8:00 AM on the first scheduled day
Objective:
The objective of this elective is to acquaint the student with appropriate technical and interpretative laboratory information important to the practice of medicine. Current economic emphasis places even greater importance on the proper use of the laboratory by the physician.
The student will participate under supervision in several areas of the clinical laboratory of his/her choice such as clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, etc. The student will have the opportunity to work closely with the senior and resident staff. Major concentration will be on appropriate interpretative laboratory tests. The student will be expected to attend pathology conferences.
Evaluation:
The staff pathologists will evaluate the student using a standardized student evaluation form.
T-VAH
1, 3-11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
44
2,4
Bulkeley, William
Path
Prior approval required
Contact:
Julie Zimmer
jzimmer@health.usf.edu
Report to:
Hillsborough County Medical Examiner, Main Entrance
8:00 AM on the first scheduled day
Objectives:
Learn to correlate autopsy findings with clinical information and information derived from scene investigations
Learn to complete death certificates in a manner acceptable to the Office of Vital Statistics and the World Health Organization
Learn anatomy pertinent to the future clinical practice specialty of the student
Gain an understanding of the working relationships between forensic pathologists and other professionals, including those in law enforcement, the Office of the State Attorney, the defense bar, the funeral industry, the press, and other medical specialties
Methods:
Assist with autopsies on the bodies of persons dead from suicide, accident, and natural disease by performing dissections and medical chart review under the supervision of staff pathologists
Review pertinent medical literature for selected cases
Accompany staff during testimony under oath at criminal and civil trials and at depositions.
Accompany staff during death scene investigations (evening and night call-out optional)
Participate in departmental conferences. These comprise a working case conference thrice weekly, a pending (cause-of-death opinion deferred to further study) case conference weekly, a photo review conference weekly, and a fixed brain and heart cutting conference weekly
Present an informal talk on a topic of personal interest related to autopsy pathology or anatomy for extra credit
HCME
1, 5-6, 8-11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
44
2,4
Mainland, Mary
Path
Approval, dates, and duration of course must be arranged with a faculty mentor prior to registering.
Contact:
Julie Zimmer
jzimmer@health.usf.edu
Report to:
T-VAH: 1D-191
USF-MS: MDC 2049 (unless prior arrangements have been made)
8:00 AM on the first scheduled day
Objectives:
The primary objectives of this course are to teach the basic principles of investigative work with emphasis on:
Formulation of a specific hypothesis
Critical analysis of pertinent literature
Development of an appropriate experimental design to test the hypothesis
Appreciation of methodological limitations and pitfalls
Analysis and interpretation of experimental data
Evaluation:
Monitoring the student's interest, initiative, and progress through daily interactions and at weekly research conferences
Evaluating the student's problem solving ability and diligence in the performance of realistic research assignments
Evaluating the student's judgment and critical approach in assigned library work as well as in analyzing and interpreting experimental data
The student will conduct investigative work in human or experimental pathology under the supervision of the senior investigator. These studies will use primarily morphologic and molecular techniques as well as animal models.
The staff pathologists will evaluate the student using a standardized student evaluation form.
T-VAH
1-6, 8-11
None
1
0
44
4
Bulkeley, William
Path
Approval, dates, and duration of course must be arranged with a faculty mentor prior to registering.
Contact:
Julie Zimmer
jzimmer@health.usf.edu
Report to:
T-VAH: 1D-191
USF-MS: MDC 2049 (unless prior arrangements have been made)
8:00 AM on the first scheduled day
Objectives:
The primary objectives of this course are to teach the basic principles of investigative work with emphasis on:
Formulation of a specific hypothesis
Critical analysis of pertinent literature
Development of an appropriate experimental design to test the hypothesis
Appreciation of methodological limitations and pitfalls
Analysis and interpretation of experimental data
Evaluation:
Monitoring the student's interest, initiative, and progress through daily interactions and at weekly research conferences
Evaluating the student's problem solving ability and diligence in the performance of realistic research assignments
Evaluating the student's judgment and critical approach in assigned library work as well as in analyzing and interpreting experimental data
The student will conduct investigative work in human or experimental pathology under the supervision of the senior investigator. These studies will use primarily morphologic and molecular techniques as well as animal models.
The staff pathologists will evaluate the student using a standardized student evaluation form.
MCC
1-6, 8-11
None
1
0
44
4
Messina, Jane
Path
MEL 7320P Externship - Pathology
EXT
1 - 8
Yr 4 Status
No Limit
0
44
4
Faculty
Externship
Path
MEL 9999P Independent Study - Pathology
USFMS
1, 3-11
Yr 4 Status
No Limit
0
44
2,4
Faculty
Indep Study
Peds
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
This elective is designed to provide a basic structure of child abuse pediatrics as a specialty medical practice of pediatrics and is structured primarily around inpatient, ED and outpatient clinical evaluation of child maltreatment. Opportunities to observe interactions of Multidisciplinary Investigative Team meetings; Act 33 (fatality and near fatality reviews; Child Death Review Teams; Court Preparation with various Assistant District Attorneys; and observation of courtroom testimony as available. Student will accompany staff on inpatient and ED consultations and on outpatient evaluations at the Child Advocacy Center. The majority of time will be spent at the CAC at LVHN, 17th & Chew.
Objectives:
State the elements of a history and physical that are critical when non accidental trauma is suspected.
Participate in the medical evaluation of alleged abuse in children and explain the role of the multidisciplinary team in the care of a child with suspected abuse.
Recognize various conditions and injuries that require specialty child protection team evaluation.
Recognize various conditions and injuries that initially appear to be related to abuse but either have a medical or reasonable accidental explanation.
Outline when and how to report suspected child abuse.
Discuss what the legal and child welfare systems need from pediatricians in the community in response to allegations of child abuse.
Understand the other specialties such as radiology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, trauma surgery, etc. that are involved in child protection evaluations.
Describe community based partners such as CYS, Law Enforcement, District Attorney's office and their respective roles in the investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect.
Recognize the role of the Child Advocacy Center and Child Protection Team in the evaluation and investigation of child abuse and neglect.
Students will see patients at the medical center at LVHN, and, when available, different court cases. Students will have direct contact as well as observation of patient and family interactions to meet the objectives above. Students will be expected to give a presentation during the rotation. The topic will be selected by the student in discussion with the faculty preceptor.
Evaluation:
The evaluation will be completed by Dr. Esernio-Jenssen.
LVHH
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
4
Esernio-Jenssen, Debra
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
727-77-4106
This course offers the student in-depth exposure to a wide variety of endocrine related problems and diseases in children and adolescents.
Students will gain an understanding of the management of common and complex endocrine diseases in children of all ages. Medical management and understanding of growth physiology, sexual maturation and other hormonal processes/diseases will be emphasized. Students will additionally gain insight into the appropriate laboratory/diagnostic tests necessary to diagnose and evaluate common endocrine diseases in children.
Students will be expected to attend regularly scheduled research conferences and clinical conferences as well as JHUSOM Pediatric Grand Rounds and ACH-JHM Grand Rounds.
Students will have the opportunity to see and provide care for children with disorders including pituitary, thyroid, bone/mineral, adrenal, growth, puberty, gonad and sexual differentiation and diabetes.
ACH
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
4
Quigley, Patricia
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
This elective will provide medical students with an in-depth exposure to the diagnoses and management of acute and chronic illnesses of the endocrine system in infants, children and adolescents. Students will evaluate patients primarily in the outpatient setting at the Pediatric Specialty Center and may occasionally join endocrinologists doing consults in the hospital.
Objectives:
Differentiate between normal and pathological states related to endocrinology
Evaluate and manage patients with presenting signs and symptoms that suggest an endocrine disease process
Demonstrate principles of growth and pubertal development important to the general pediatrician
Understand the role of the Endocrinologist and primary care provider in preventing and managing diseases of the endocrine system and in counseling and screening individuals at risk for these diseases
Collaborate and effectively communicate with both general and specialist Pediatricians in the management of patients with acute and chronic endocrine illnesses
Effectively communicate with patients and families about endocrine conditions, including management of acute and chronic conditions and interpretation of test results
Students will see patients in the specialty center. They will have direct contact as well as observation of patient and family interactions to meet the objectives above. Students will be expected to give a presentation during the elective. The topic will be selected by the student in discussion with the faculty preceptor.
Evaluation:
Direct and timely feedback will be given to students by Endocrinologists. The evaluation will be completed by Dr. Kashmer with input from Drs. Kuryan and Chacko and office clinical staff.
LVH-CC
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
4
Kashmer, Laurissa
Clinical
Peds
This elective is designed to introduce senior students to the field of child neurology. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will have the opportunity to evaluate infants and children with neurological problems in outpatient clinics and hospital setting. This elective will enhance students’ ability to perform neurological examination in young patients and interpret its significance.
Objectives:
Learn to take a neurological history with an emphasis on the skills of talking and listening to parents.
Perform an age appropriate neurological examination and differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
Learn how to use abnormal findings to localize the problem within either the central or peripheral nervous system.
Learn how to use the history and neurological examination to determine the nature of a pathological process.
Indications and selective use of neurodiagnostic studies such as electroencephalogram, electromyography and nerve conduction study, computerized brain tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and angiogram.
Diagnose and understand the pathophysiology of, and know how to manage common neurological conditions of infants and children.
Learn about neurological emergencies in children and basic principles of their management.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated by the preceptor using the following methods:
Clinical evaluation with same day feedback
Written (24 questions) examination at the end of rotation
Oral presentation of a topic of interest
Grades are determined by: 50% clinical evaluation, 25% written examination, and 25% oral presentation.
TGH
1 - 11
Adult Med, Pri Care, or Maternal Newborn
1
0
40
2, 4
Gieron, Maria
Clinical
Peds
This course will expose the student to various neurological disorders in infants and children. The student will work in an outpatient setting and in inpatient consults to develop the skill in performing a neurological exam under the supervision of the attending physician. The student will follow the pediatric neurologist throughout all consultations and will get an opportunity to spend time in the neurophysiology lab. The student will also be exposed to the pediatric wards, neonatal ICU and pediatric ICU patients and be responsible for participating in all follow-up care.
Objectives:
Demonstrate an approach for taking a proper history and neurological exam and be able to localize pathology in the nervous system
Justify the approach and use it to formulate an appropriate differential diagnosis
Identify the role laboratory data, neurophysiology, and neuroimaging have on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions
Discuss and effectively communicate treatment or therapy options with patients, family members, and other members of the health care team
Evaluation:
Performance during the rotation will be assessed by supervising faculty with input from members of the clinical team. You will be assessed based on the objectives listed above. Visiting students will be assessed according to evaluations provided by their home institution. There will not be a written exam but written work will be assessed as part of your clinical performance.
LVH-CC
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
4
Sheikh, Muhammed
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
This course allows students to learn in a pediatric inpatient setting the basic principles and practice of pediatric procedural sedation. Students will be able to assess, evaluate and participate in the monitoring of sedation. Emphasis is placed on the review of relevant pharmacologic principles and techniques of sedative drugs and pain management.
Objectives:
Demonstrate the ability to conduct a comprehensive pre-sedation evaluation that includes a focused history and physical exam.
Explain indications and contraindications for each sedative drug classification.
Acquire and review pertinent medical records, select appropriate sedative and/or analgesia and develop a plan to manage pain.
Accurately calculate dosage and predict the effect the medication will have on patient.
Demonstrate the ability to properly use equipment designed to monitor sedated child.
LVHN
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
2
Umaru, Samuel
Clinical
Peds
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications will be the main focus of the rotation. Students will be tasked to review literature, summarize findings, and explain outcomes for drug information projects the preceptor assigns. There will be a number of projects students will perform that will be designed to allow them to enhance both their scientific literature searching skills as well as their understanding of drug pharmacokinetics as it relates to patient treatments and decision making.
Students will follow patients on a pediatric medical team on a rotating schedule provided by the preceptor. Students will concentrate on drug selection and dosing based on disease state management and available evidence-based data. Students will discuss therapies with the preceptor with respect to diagnosis as it relates to drug selection and drug dosing.
Students will also perform drug information activities that relate to patients they are following on rounds. The preceptor will provide an overview and guidance related to literature search and assessment for drug information responses.
Students may spend a small amount of time with a clinical-staff pharmacist to get a sense of their activities and perspective.
Objectives:
Perform scientific literature searches to: investigate questions regarding drug therapy and dosing, obtain the most relevant and up-to-date evidence based practice, and find pharmacokinetic information on specific drugs of interest.
Provide drug information and analyze drug pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
Compare and contrast the most common antibiotics for pediatric patients.
Evaluation:
The preceptor will provide feedback at frequent meetings as well as at mid-point and end-point of the rotation. Students will be expected to complete the tasks that have been assigned and meet the deadlines required for completing the tasks. Students will be expected to display dedication to completing the assigned tasks, as well as communicating any questions or issues to the preceptor openly and in a timely manner. Students will provide the preceptor with multiple written assignments that will be evaluated based on content and organization, and will be expected to diligently exert required effort to complete the assigned work, with the preceptor’s assistance as required. Students should expect to give a PowerPoint presentation with patient case at the end of the rotation that will be graded based on content, organization, and professional demeanor.
LVH-CC
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
4
Boucher, Jenny
Peds
Contact:
Dr. Patricia Quigley
Ph. 727-767-4106
Principles of pediatric cardiology will be taught in outpatient and inpatient encounters at ACH-JHM. As a free-standing children’s hospital, patient cases will reflect both general pediatric cardiology exposure as well as exposure to highly specialized patient cases reflecting ACH-JHM’s status as a quaternary care center. Participation in clinical or basic research in pediatric cardiology may also be coordinated pending project and faculty availability.
Students will attend daily cardiology clinics at All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine. Emphasis will be placed on understanding of cardiac physiology and pathophysiology of pediatric patients, physical diagnosis and outpatient management. Principles in cardiac electrophysiology and anatomy will be taught using electrocardiography and echocardiography.
Students will participate in work up and care of cardiac patients including those admitted for diagnostic cardiac catheterization and inpatient consultation. Students will be expected to round and follow patients assigned to the cardiology team throughout the clerkship rotation.
Students are expected to participate in weekly conferences including cardiology specific conferences as well as resident noon conferences, JHUSOM Pediatric Grand Rounds and ACH-JHM Grand Rounds.
Clinical cardiology:
Understand the evaluation and treatment of heart murmurs, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, and syncope.
Understanding the evaluation and treatment of various forms of congenital heart disease: including septal defects, left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, conotruncal lesions, single ventricles, and cyanotic congenital heart disease.
Understand the basic principles of electrocardiograms and be able to interpret and have a treatment strategy for basic arrhythmias.
Clinically these objectives will be achieved by the following tasks:
Outpatient cardiology clinics – daily cardiology clinics are held at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg and multiple outpatient care centers (Tampa, USF, Sarasota, Pasco, Brandon, Lakeland, East Lake and Ft. Myers.
Inpatient Service – Students will participate in work-up and care of cardiac patients including those in the cardiac ICU, neonatal ICU, and inpatient consults on the general medicine floors or emergency room.
Sub-specialty rotations – all students will observe at least one of the following: open heart surgery and learn about cardiopulmanary bypass, cardiac catheterization, cardiac electrophysiology procedure, fetal echocardiogram, cardiac MRI/CT scan, and exercise stress test. Each student should know the indications for these procedures and the limitations of each diagnostic modality. In addition each student should be able to perform a 12 lead electrocardiogram and understand the indications and limitations of long term heart rhythm monitors (events/loops)
Educational Conferences – Participation in weekly disposition and educational conferences.
ACH
1 - 11
Adult Med or Mat Newborn
2
0
44
4
Quigley, Patricia
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
Objectives:
Students will acoompany an attending pediatric cardiologist to learn the essential elements of the pediatric cardiologic examination, history taking, and modes of therapy for different pediatric cardiac illnesses.
Students will familiarize themselves with what constitutes an innocent versus a pathologic murmur.
Students will understand the grading system of hear murmurs and modal auscultation for both innocent and pathologic murmurs.
Students will learn the basic differences between the pediatric EKG and the adult EKG.
Students will learn basic concepts of both performance of echocardiogrpahy and reporting.
Students will become familiarized with the most common pathologic entities of congenital heart disease and acquired heart disease in patients from a fetus until eighteen years of age.
Students will see patients in an outpatient setting and will participate in history taking and performance of physical examination. They will be asked to come to an assessment based on the prior information obtained.
Evaluation:
Upon completion of this elective, students should understand the principles and diagnosis of most common congenital heart disease, common acquired pediatric cardiology issues as well as understand the difference between innocent and pathologic murmurs.
Students will be evaluation based on their level of participation and improvement over the course of the elective.
LVHN
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
2
Hansrote, Louis
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
The inpatient pediatric course is presented to give the student an experience in the management of children with problems requiring hospitalization. The student will be responsible for the evaluation and treatment of a limited number of pediatric cases. The student will care for these patients as an acting intern in consultation with a senior member of the pediatric house staff. The student will take call with the ward team every fourth night.
Objectives:
The student should be able to conduct a history and physical examination in a concise and logical fashion and define the child's problems.
The student should be aware of the diagnostic and therapeutic tools available in pediatrics and be able to use them when appropriate to patient care.
The student should develop increasing clinical responsibility and judgment in dealing with hospitalized children and their families.
The student should gain familiarity in performing certain basic procedures including venipuncture, lumbar puncture, intravenous line placement, suprapubic puncture, arterial puncture, and bone marrow aspiration.
The student should be able to give the indications for admission to the hospital for children with various diagnostic and therapeutic problems.
LVH-CC
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
40-44
4
Brannen, Melissa
Clinical
Peds
Physician Contact:
Dr. Rodriguez, Chief Resident
Ph: 813-259-8752
usfpedichiefs@gmail.com
The inpatient pediatric course is presented to give the student an experience in the management of children with problems requiring hospitalization. The student will have the responsibility for the evaluation and treatment of a limited number of pediatric cases. The student will care for these patients as an acting intern in consultation with a senior member of the pediatric house staff. The student will take call with the ward team every fourth night.
Objectives:
The student should be able to conduct a history and physical examination in a concise and logical fashion and define the child's problems.
The student should be aware of the diagnostic and therapeutic tools available in pediatrics and be able to use them when appropriate to patient care.
The student should develop increasing clinical responsibility and judgment in dealing with hospitalized children and their families.
The student should gain familiarity in performing certain basic procedures including venipuncture, lumbar puncture, intravenous line placement, suprapubic puncture, arterial puncture, and bone marrow aspiration.
The student should be able to give the indications for admission to the hospital for children with various diagnostic and therapeutic problems.
TGH
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
4
Sutsko, Ronald
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Dr. Campos and Panzarino
Ph: 813-259-8760
This elective will aid students in their initial approach to pediatric renal disease, understanding the mechanisms of renal injury and evaluation and therapy of renal diseases. Tutorials are offered at least twice a week, covering topics such as proteinuria, hematuria, developmental anomalies, urinary tract infection, acute and chronic glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, acute and chronic renal failure, lupus erythematosus, hypertension, dialysis, and transplantation. Other topics may also be covered as determined by student preference.
The students will provide inpatient (TGH and /or ACH) and outpatient (USF Clinics) care under close faculty supervision. The student is expected to either provide a discussion of one selected topic or present a patient management case towards the end of the rotation.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
ACH
1 - 11
Adult Med, Pri Care, or Maternal Newborn
1
0
44
2,4
Flores, Francisco
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Dr. Campos and Panzarino
Ph: 813-259-8760
This elective will aid students in their initial approach to pediatric renal disease, understanding the mechanisms of renal injury and evaluation and therapy of renal diseases. Tutorials are offered at least twice a week, covering topics such as proteinuria, hematuria, developmental anomalies, urinary tract infection, acute and chronic glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, acute and chronic renal failure, lupus erythematosus, hypertension, dialysis, and transplantation. Other topics may also be covered as determined by student preference.
The students will provide inpatient (TGH and /or ACH) and outpatient (USF Clinics) care under close faculty supervision. The student is expected to either provide a discussion of one selected topic or present a patient management case towards the end of the rotation.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
TGH
1 - 11
Adult Med, Pri Care, or Maternal Newborn
1
0
44
2,4
Campos, Alfonso
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
Students will participate as members of the NICU clinical team consisting of faculty attendings, neonatal nurse practitioners, and pediatric residents. They will function as acting interns in the care and management of hospitalized neonates. In addition to the learning opportunities provided by hands-on patient care, the educational experience is supplemented by a didactic lecture series for medical students/residents, biweekly morning report case conference and weekly Pediatrics Grand Rounds.
Objective:
The objective of this elective is the development of clinical expertise in the management of disorders of the neonate. The student will be an integral part of the neonatal management team with participation in conferences, rounds, and providing clinical care under close faculty and neonatal fellow supervision.
Evaluation:
Evaluation of the student’s performance will be made by observing development of his/her clinical expertise and the use of informal quizzes.
LVH-CC
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
44
4
Chinnakaruppan, Nachammai
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Neonatology Office
Ph. 813-844-3437
Contact one week in advance of rotation
Dr. Maya Balakrishnan
mbalakri@health.usf.edu
Ph. 813-844-8296
Report to:
NICU on the 4th floor at TGH
8 a.m. on first day
The objective of this elective is the development of clinical expertise in the management of disorders of the neonate. The student will be an integral part of the neonatal management team with participation in conferences, rounds, and providing clinical care under close faculty and neonatal fellow supervision. Students will be able to attend the USF Residency program’s daily noon conference, and any lectures/didactic session offered by the division of neonatology. Some overnight call shifts will be offered/encouraged.
Evaluation:
Evaluation of the student’s performance will be made by observing development of his/her clinical expertise and the use of informal quizzes.
TGH
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
44
4
Balakrishnan, Maya
Clinical
Peds
Prior approval from Dr. Rodriguez required
Contact:
Dr. Rodriguez
Ph. 813-396-2580
This elective is designed to provide clinical exposure to children with insulin dependent diabetes as they appear in the clinic. The activity will be based at the USF Diabetes Center at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare on the USF campus. Special emphasis will be placed upon diabetes care management including insulin dose adjustment, nutrition, and psychosocial aspects of the disease and will be supervised by the Diabetes Center team including pediatric endocrinologists, nutritionist, psychologists, and others. The Diabetes Center staff will provide specific education about the techniques required for home management of type 1 diabetes.
Those interested in more intense exposure to children with a chronic disease should contact Dr. Rodriguez to learn the dates of camp sessions for children with diabetes.
Objectives:
The objective is to provide clinical exposure to childhood diabetes and improve understanding of the basic clinical disorder and the problems associated with routine home management.
MCAH
3 - 11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
1
0
44
4
Bollepalli, Sureka
Clinical
Peds
This elective is designed to introduce senior students to the specialty of Internal Medicine-Pediatrics. Under the supervision of faculty, students will care for adults and children in an ambulatory primary care setting. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in rounds on inpatients at Tampa General Hospital. In addition to clinical experiences, didactic sessions will include participation in the weekly resident clinic curriculum, as well as department conferences (i.e. Grand Rounds, noon conferences). This elective will provide students with a robust clinical experience in primary care as well as a better understanding of Med-Peds as a career.
Objectives:
Evaluate and treat common acute problems encountered in adults and children in a primary care setting
Evaluate and treat chronic conditions in adults and children in a primary care setting
Perform appropriate preventative health maintenance measures in adults and children including well child care, vaccinations, anticipatory guidance, and screening tests
Gain familiarity with procedures common to the primary care setting including arthocentesis, joint injection, and circumcision
Gain appreciation for the speciality of Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
Methods:
Senior medical students will see patients in the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics combined clinic at the USF Health South Tampa Center for Advanced Health Care under direct supervision of faculty. Trainees will also attend didactic conferences and participate in the weekly resident clinic curriculum. Students will also have the opportunity to see patients in an inpatient setting.
Evaluation:
Ongoing as well as summative final assessment will be provided by supervising faculty. Students will also be required to prepare and present a primary care topic during their rotation.
TGH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
4
McCormick, John
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Dr. Sharon Dabrow
Ph: 813-259-8752
sdabrow@health.usf.edu
Contact at least one month prior
Report to:
Dr. Dabrow
Hours: 8:30-5pm each day
Morning report 8-8:30 mandatory
Noon conference 12-1:00 required
This rotation allows the student to experience the broad range of primary pediatric care issues in the USF Health Pediatric Clinic, located at 17 Davis Pediatric Clinic. Students will sometimes also work at HealthPark Pediatrics. The student is expected to improve skills of obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, and developing thorough differential diagnoses and management plans. Primary care issues are discussed daily. Each student will present a topic relevant to ambulatory pediatrics at the end of the rotation. Attendance at Pediatric Grand Rounds and scheduled conferences is required.
Objective:
Improve knowledge of general outpatient pediatrics and improved skills in performing histories, physicals, assessments and developing appropriate management plans.
TGH
1 - 11
Adult Med or Pri Care
1
0
40-44
4
Faculty
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
This rotation allows the student to experience the broad range of primary pediatric care issues in Pediatrics outpatient clinics within the Lehigh Valley Health Network. The student is expected to improve skills of obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, and developing thorough differential diagnoses and management plans. Primary care issues are discussed daily. Each student will present a topic relevant to ambulatory pediatrics at the end of the rotation. Attendance at Pediatric Grand Rounds and scheduled conferences is required.
Objective:
Improve knowledge of general outpatient pediatrics and improved skills in performing histories, physicals, assessments and developing appropriate management plans.
LVHN
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
4
Donoghue, Elaine
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
usfpedichiefs@gmail.com
The senior medical student will serve as an "acting intern" with the resident staff assigned to the inpatient medical teaching service of All Children's Hospital. He/She will interview and examine patients and participate in the planning and execution of diagnostic and therapeutic programs under the supervision of residents and faculty in pediatrics. The student will participate actively in teaching rounds, journal clubs, and seminars as a junior house staff member.
Night call is no more frequent than every 4th night.
Objective:
Offer the student a period of intensive exposure to inpatient general pediatrics by permitting the student maximal responsibility for patient cares in a supervised setting.
Evaluation:
The student's written histories and physical examinations, problem list, and plans of evaluation and therapy will be reviewed by the attending faculty, the director of the Inpatient Service and senior residents of All Children's Hospital, each of whom will meet with the student frequently. The quality of these records as well as the student's daily activities at rounds and conferences will form the basis of the evaluation.
ACH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
44
4
Faculty
Clinical
Peds
Report to:
Dr. Carina Rodriguez
Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Ph. 813-259-8800
The senior medical student will participate in both inpatient and outpatient clinical duties involving HIV-infected children and adolescents. The student will perform history and physical examinations on infants born to infected mothers and on HIV-infected children. Diagnostic and therapeutic programs will be executed with the supervision of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases faculty. The principles of laboratory evaluation of the HIV-infected child will be demonstrated in the clinical immunology laboratory. For students interested in participating in clinical and/or basic research, participation in small pilot projects is encouraged under the mentorship of a faculty member. The student will participate in teaching rounds, journal clubs, and seminars with the faculty, and will rotate at the ACH Clinic and the CMS clinic in Tampa.
No night is call required.
Objective:
Offer the student a period of intense exposure to HIV infection in infants, children, and adolescents with participation in a supervised outpatient, inpatient, and laboratory setting.
Evaluation:
The student's history and physical examinations, generation of problem lists, and plans for evaluation and treatment will be reviewed frequently by the attending faculty. The quality of these records as well as the student's daily activities at rounds and clinics and conferences will form the basis of the evaluation.
ACH
1 -11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
1
0
44
4
Carr, Silvana
Clinical
Peds
PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED
Contact:
Anne Wenders, MPH, CHES
Ph. 813-974-3507
amaynard@health.usf.edu
Contact at least six weeks prior to registering for this elective
Suncoast Community Health Centers (Ruskin, Dover, Plant City), Family Medical Center (Dade City), Premier Community Healthcare Group (Dade City and Zephyrhills), Manatee County Rural Health Services (Bradenton), Community Health Centers of Pinellas (Saint Petersburg), and DeSoto County Health Department (Arcadia)
At certain sites this elective is available to USF students only. The Department of Pediatrics and Gulfcoast North or Gulfcoast South AHEC will make the final arrangements.
This elective is designed to familiarize the student with general outpatient pediatric care in a rural migrant health center. All students will be under the supervision of a precepting physician participating in well childcare as well as acute walk-in care. This rotation will provide students with a better understanding of rural medicine and the tremendous health needs of rural and migrant populations. In certain settings, many patients are Spanish speaking, and students will have the opportunity to work with interpreters. Depending on the site selected, Gulfcoast North or Gulfcoast South AHECs may provide housing.
Evaluation:
The clinician preceptors will evaluate students on an individual basis by. Evaluations will be based on patient interaction, presentations, medical plans, and documentation.
CF
1 -11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
1
0
44
4
Faculty
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Dr. Sharon Dabrow
Ph: 813-259-8752
sdabrow@health.usf.edu
Contact at least one month prior
This rotation is a tutorial association with a community pediatrician. The student will see patients in the physician's office, may be on call for emergencies, will accompany the physician on hospital rounds, and will participate in appropriate hospital conferences and seminars. The experience should broaden the scope of the student interested in the community practice of pediatrics.
Objective:
Provide a realistic view of community pediatric practice.
Final arrangements concerning the course location/preceptor will be made through a faculty member after the student receives his/her elective choice.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
USFMS
2 -11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
1
0
44
2,4
Faculty
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Ph: 727-767-4106
Gwen Harmon
gharmon2@jhmi.edu
Dawn Jones
dawn.jones@jhmi.edu
The student will be involved in the diagnosis, evaluation and management of patients with a spectrum of pediatric hematology and oncology disorders, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings at ACH.
In the outpatient setting, the student will actively participate in interviewing and examining newly referred and follow-up patients. Students will additionally gain exposure to the multi-disciplinary approach to the care of children with chronic oncologic and hematologic conditions.
The student will be an active participant in daily rounds and will be expected to interact with patients and team members. Students will develop a basic understanding of hematologic and oncologic pathophysiology as well as cancer chemotherapy. Written histories, physical examinations and plans for evaluation and treatment will be reviewed with the attending physician.
Students will attend the weekly multidisciplinary patient care and teaching rounds and monthly tumor board as well as resident noon conferences, JHUSOM Pediatric Grand Rounds and ACH-JHM Grand Rounds. Students will have the ability to participate in other settings related to the care of this population of children
Objective:
Introduce the student to the clinical aspects of hematologic and oncologic disease in children.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
ACH
1 -11
Adult Med or Mat Newborn
1
0
40-44
2,4
Moore, Colin
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
TGH 813-259-8713
ACH 813-259-8725
The student will be involved in the management of patients with pediatric hematology and oncology disorders, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. For inpatient services, the student will participate in the AM rounds and assist with diagnostic procedures and therapy planning . Students are encouraged to study the basics of hematopoiesis and cancer chemotherapy. Written histories and physical examinations and plans for evaluation and treatment will be reviewed with the attending physician. In the outpatient setting, the student will actively participate in interviewing and examining newly referred and follow-up patients. The student will attend the weekly multidisciplinary patient care and teaching rounds and monthly tumor board. By the end of the period the student is expected to be able to know basics of work up and care for the pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
Objective:
Introduce the student to the clinical aspects of hematologic and oncologic disease in children.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
TGH
1 -11
Pri Care, Mat Newborn
1
0
40-44
2,4
Tebbi, Cameron
Clinical
Peds
The student will be involved in the management of patients with pediatric hematology and oncology disorders, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. For inpatient services, the student will participate in the AM rounds and assist with diagnostic procedures and therapy planning . Students are encouraged to study the basics of hematopoiesis and cancer chemotherapy. Written histories and physical examinations and plans for evaluation and treatment will be reviewed with the attending physician. In the outpatient setting, the student will actively participate in interviewing and examining newly referred and follow-up patients. The student will attend the weekly multidisciplinary patient care and teaching rounds and monthly tumor board. By the end of the period the student is expected to be able to know basics of work up and care for the pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
Objective:
Introduce the student to the clinical aspects of hematologic and oncologic disease in children.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
LVHN
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
4
Monteleone, Philip
Clinical
Peds
Physician Contact:
Dr. Pope
Ph: 813-259-8772
Objective:
The goal of this elective is to acquaint the student with genetic and metabolic disorders in pediatrics: diagnostic evaluation, differential diagnosis, inheritance, management and counseling. Students will typically attend Genetics/Metabolic Clinics Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at CMS on campus andoccasional outreach CMS clinics. Students will also participate in inpatient consultations. During the month, students may also have the opportunity for exposure to prenatal and cancer genetics cases. Students will be responsible for either the extensive work up of 1-2 new patients per clinic or see re-visits as scheduled. They will also be expected to give a 10-15 minute presentation at the end of the rotation on a selected topic.
CMS
1 -11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
1
0
44
4
Pope, Kathleen
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Dr. Mary Pavan
Ph. 727-767-8230
mpavan@health.usf.edu
Contact at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the elective
Locations: St. Petersburg and Tampa
Objective:
The goal of this challenging elective is to familiarize the student with the clinical aspects of child development. Participating in patient evaluations via observation and direct contact and interacting with various members of a multidisciplinary team will facilitate an understanding of the diversity of the field. Students will learn to administer basic screening tests and to assess the many aspects of development, which contribute to diagnosis and intervention. In addition to "hands-on" training, weekly didactics will provide teaching in the basic areas of normal, delayed, and disordered child development, including neurological and genetic disorders, intellectual disability, autism, and specific learning disabilities. This elective incorporates a wide variety of clinic environments, with exposure to NICU follow-up, age Birth-3 Early Intervention Program, and the school-age population. When working close to Tampa General or All Children’s Hospital, the student is expected to attend the pediatric residency’s daily noon conference. The objectives of this elective can be met via a research track, a clinical track, or a literature review/writing track.
**There is no night or weekend coverage expectations.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
CMS/ACH
1 -11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
1
0
44
2,4
Pavan, Mary
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Amy Baldwin
Ph. 727-553-1258
Report to:
Division of Allergy/Immunology
Children’s Research Institute (Band-Aid Building) at ACH
8:30 AM
This elective is designed to give the student experience on both the outpatient and inpatient Pediatric Allergy and Immunology services of All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. The participant will assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with a broad spectrum of immunologic, allergic, and rheumatologic diseases. The elective will emphasize a logical approach to clinical immunologic problems, interpretation of immunology laboratory tests, and the treatment of allergic and immune disorders including autoimmunity. The student will learn about the performance and interpretation of allergy skin testing, spirometry, tympanometry, rhinoscopy, food challenge procedures, immunotherapy to aeroallergens, and drug desensitization. Students will gain experience in current treatments of immunodeficiency disease.
Objective:
Offer the student intensive exposure to clinical allergy immunology through supervised patient care responsibilities.
ACH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
44
4
Leiding, Jennifer
Clinical
Peds
Physician Contact:
Dr. Marisa Couluris
Ph: 813-259-8767
mcouluri@health.usf.edu
Pediatrics Pulmonary Secretary:
Marlene Papia
Ph: 813-259-8810
Objectives:
Obtaining a history and physical examination as it relates to pulmonary disease in the infant, child, and adolescent.
Understand and interpret basic imaging of the respiratory system and lung function testing.
Establish a level of competence in diagnosing and managing asthma in children utilizing the principles presented by the NIH Asthma Guidelines.
Possess an understanding of pulmonary physiology as it relates to common pediatric respiratory disorders.
Have a familiarity with common respiratory therapeutic agents employed in pediatrics including airway clearance techniques and asthma pharmacotherapy.
This elective will involve working with a multidisciplinary team that will provide experience in the evaluation and management of acute and chronic pediatric respiratory diseases. Some of these disorders will include: cystic fibrosis, stridor, chronic lung disease of infancy, congenital malformations of the respiratory system, sleep-related disorders of breathing, upper airway problems, and management of the medically-complex child with chronic respiratory problems such as having a tracheostomy tube or requiring supplemental oxygen at home. Pertinent literature will be discussed and will be available for review on the Moodle Pediatrics Learning Site. Attendance at the USF Residency didactic sessions (i.e. morning report, noon conference, etc.) is STRONGLY encouraged.
ACH
1-5, 7-8, 10-11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
2
0
40-44
2, 4
Ewig, Jeffrey
Clinical
Peds
Physician Contact:
Dr. Schnapf
Ph: 813-259-8767
Objectives:
Obtaining a history and physical examination as it relates to pulmonary disease in the infant, child, and adolescent.
Understand and interpret basic imaging of the respiratory system and lung function testing.
Establish a level of competence in diagnosing and managing asthma in children utilizing the principles presented by the NIH Asthma Guidelines.
Possess an understanding of pulmonary physiology as it relates to common pediatric respiratory disorders.
Have a familiarity with common respiratory therapeutic agents employed in pediatrics including airway clearance techniques and asthma pharmacotherapy.
This elective will involve working with a multidisciplinary team that will provide experience in the evaluation and management of acute and chronic pediatric respiratory diseases. Some of these disorders will include: cystic fibrosis, stridor, chronic lung disease of infancy, congenital malformations of the respiratory system, sleep-related disorders of breathing, upper airway problems, and management of the medically-complex child with chronic respiratory problems such as having a tracheostomy tube or requiring supplemental oxygen at home. Pertinent literature will be discussed and will be available for review on the Moodle Pediatrics Learning Site. Attendance at the USF Residency didactic sessions (i.e. morning report, noon conference, etc.) is STRONGLY encouraged.
TGH
1-5, 7-8, 10-11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
1
0
40-44
4
Couluris, Marisa
Clinical
Peds
Prior approval required
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
Objectives:
Obtaining a history and physical examination as it relates to pulmonary disease in the infant, child, and adolescent.
Understand and interpret basic imaging of the respiratory system and lung function testing.
Establish a level of competence in diagnosing and managing asthma in children utilizing the principles presented by the NIH Asthma Guidelines.
Possess an understanding of pulmonary physiology as it relates to common pediatric respiratory disorders.
Have a familiarity with common respiratory therapeutic agents employed in pediatrics including airway clearance techniques and asthma pharmacotherapy.
This elective will involve working with a multidisciplinary team that will provide experience in the evaluation and management of acute and chronic pediatric respiratory diseases. Some of these disorders will include: cystic fibrosis, stridor, chronic lung disease of infancy, congenital malformations of the respiratory system, sleep-related disorders of breathing, upper airway problems, and management of the medically-complex child with chronic respiratory problems such as having a tracheostomy tube or requiring supplemental oxygen at home.
LVH-CC
1-5, 7-8, 10-11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
4
Schwartz, Michael
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
The PICU is a multidisciplinary unit providing acute care for pediatric patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical problems. The goals and objectives for this elective are intentionally broad to allow for a learning experience in meeting the student’s individual needs. Students will learn to utilize a physiologic-based organ system derived approach to patient problems. Integration of multiple healthcare providers is emphasized. Students are given the responsibility for patient care under the direct supervision of the PICU resident or attending faculty. Educational goals will be met through discussions on teaching rounds, didactic presentations on aspects of pediatric critical care medicine, and self-directed study on individual patients.
In addition to the learning opportunities provided by hands-on patient care, the educational experience is supplemented by a didactic lecture series for medical students, biweekly morning report case conference and weekly Pediatrics Grand Rounds. Medical students will be on call overnight on an average of once weekly during the rotation.
Objectives:
The student will learn to utilize physical exam skills, laboratory data, and radiographic data to assess the physiologic stablity and severity of illness in pediatric ICU patients.
The student will learn to incorporate accumulated data with critical thinking skills to both assess a patient’s condition and institute a treatment plan.
The student will learn to appreciate the utility and usefulness of both invasive and non-invasive physiologic monitoring and support.
Evaluation:
Final evaluations will be based on the guidelines presented on the evaluation form and the degree to which the student has met his/her stated objectives.
LVH-CC
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
4
Logan, Sabrina
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Ph: 727-456-4250
The PICU is a multidisciplinary unit providing acute care for pediatric patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical problems. The goals and objectives for this elective are intentionally broad to allow for a learning experience in meeting the student’s individual needs. Students will learn to utilize a physiologic-based organ system derived approach to patient problems. Integration of multiple healthcare providers is emphasized. Students are given the responsibility for patient care under the direct supervision of the PICU resident or attending faculty. Educational goals will be met through discussions on teaching rounds, didactic presentations on aspects of pediatric critical care medicine, and self-directed study on individual patients.
Objectives:
The student will learn to utilize physical exam skills, laboratory data, and radiographic data to assess the physiologic stablity and severity of illness in pediatric ICU patients.
The student will learn to incorporate accumulated data with critical thinking skills to both assess a patient’s condition and institute a treatment plan.
The student will learn to appreciate the utility and usefulness of both invasive and non-invasive physiologic monitoring and support.
Evaluation:
Final evaluations will be based on the guidelines presented on the evaluation form and the degree to which the student has met his/her stated objectives.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
ACH
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
2,4
Weibley, Richard
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Ph: 727-456-4250
The PICU is a multidisciplinary unit providing acute care for pediatric patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical problems. The goals and objectives for this elective are intentionally broad to allow for a learning experience in meeting the student’s individual needs. Students will learn to utilize a physiologic-based organ system derived approach to patient problems. Integration of multiple healthcare providers is emphasized. Students are given the responsibility for patient care under the direct supervision of the PICU resident or attending faculty. Educational goals will be met through discussions on teaching rounds, didactic presentations on aspects of pediatric critical care medicine, and self-directed study on individual patients.
Objectives:
The student will learn to utilize physical exam skills, laboratory data, and radiographic data to assess the physiologic stablity and severity of illness in pediatric ICU patients.
The student will learn to incorporate accumulated data with critical thinking skills to both assess a patient’s condition and institute a treatment plan.
The student will learn to appreciate the utility and usefulness of both invasive and non-invasive physiologic monitoring and support.
Evaluation:
Final evaluations will be based on the guidelines presented on the evaluation form and the degree to which the student has met his/her stated objectives.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
TGH
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
2,4
Weibley, Richard
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Ph: 727-767-4106
Gwen Harmon
gharmon2@jhmi.edu
Dawn Jones
dawn.jones@jhmi.edu
Students will be taught to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease and at the end of life in the neonatal intensive care unit. Opportunities to participate in simulated resuscitative scenarios will also be available.
Students will attend the NICU follow-up clinic. Students will have the opportunity to follow nutritional, developmental and other clinical issues on discharged neonatal patients. Students are expected to participate daily rounds and didactic conferences and other structured learning opportunities. Students will attend JHUSOM Pediatric Grand Rounds and ACH-JHM Grand Rounds.
Students will be able to observe a variety of procedures including but not limited to sterile gowning and aseptic preparation, venipuncture, intubation, lumbar puncture, suprapubic bladder aspiration, bladder catheterization and umbilical line placement.
ACH
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
44
4
Quigley, Patricia
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
The student will attend the Pediatric Gastroenterology clinic with one of the three attendings, discuss the findings of the history and exam of the patient, discuss differential diagnosis and develop appropriate plan for work up and treatment. The student will respond to the consults from the pediatric inpatient and discuss the consult with the attending. Additionally, the student may observe gastrointestinal procedures (upper endoscopy and colonoscopy). These outpatient procedures are done at the Pediatric Ambulatory Center at the Muhlenberg campus.
Evaluation:
The student will be expected to read about the diseases of their clinic and hospital patients. Grading for the course will be a reflection of the student's participation and daily activities.
LVHN
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
4
Tolaymat, Naser
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Dr. Mike Wilsey
Ph: 727-767-4106
Kelly Paulina
Ph: 813-259-872
Contact prior to the first day of the rotation
The Pediatric Gastroenterology/Nutrition Department is a very active clinical service. Students will participate in the evaluation and management of children with gastrointestinal disease. Students will interview and examine outpatients and inpatients referred for pediatric gastrointestinal disorders. Students will attend daily gastroenterology clinics at ACH and interview and examine outpatients referred for gastrointestinal disorders. Students will assist in planning the diagnostic and therapeutic program for these patients.
Students will be expected to participate in clinical gastrointestinal rounds and Gastroenterology Journal Club.
Students will observe diagnostic modalities such as endoscopy, manometry, esophageal dilation, suction rectal biopsies and Ph probes. The student will be evaluated on faculty evaluations, attendance and overall performance.
Evaluation:
The student will be expected to read about the diseases of their clinic and hospital patients. Grading for the course will be a reflection of the student's participation and daily activities.
ACH
1 - 11
Adult Med or Mat Newborn
1
0
40
4
Wilsey, Mike
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
TGH 813-627-5973 or 813-627-5906
ACH 813-259-8725
The Pediatric Emergency Medicine elective at All Children's Hospital and/or Tampa General Hospital is designed to give an in-depth exposure to the identification and management of acutely ill and injured children. Students are integrated into the health care team and participate directly in all aspects of patient care for medical/surgical/trauma emergencies including history, physical examination, management options, evaluation of laboratory and radiographic studies, utilization of consultants, decision making, and disposition. Under the supervision of an attending physician, students are involved in technical procedures including suturing, immobilization, splints, phlebotomy, IVs, ABGs, lumbar puncture, bladder tap, central venous access, arterial lines, endotracheal intubation, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The emergency center environment features a computerized tracking system and exposes students to this modality for expediting patient care. Students participate in daily didactic conferences, radiology rounds, chart review, plus monthly mock code scenarios designed to integrate with syllabus material. By the completion of the rotation, students will be able to identify an acutely ill or injured child and develop and implement an appropriate management plan.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
ACH
1 - 11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
2
0
44
4
Rahman
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
TGH 813-627-5973 or 813-627-5906
ACH 813-259-8725
The Pediatric Emergency Medicine elective at All Children's Hospital and/or Tampa General Hospital is designed to give an in-depth exposure to the identification and management of acutely ill and injured children. Students are integrated into the health care team and participate directly in all aspects of patient care for medical/surgical/trauma emergencies including history, physical examination, management options, evaluation of laboratory and radiographic studies, utilization of consultants, decision making, and disposition. Under the supervision of an attending physician, students are involved in technical procedures including suturing, immobilization, splints, phlebotomy, IVs, ABGs, lumbar puncture, bladder tap, central venous access, arterial lines, endotracheal intubation, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The emergency center environment features a computerized tracking system and exposes students to this modality for expediting patient care. Students participate in daily didactic conferences, radiology rounds, chart review, plus monthly mock code scenarios designed to integrate with syllabus material. By the completion of the rotation, students will be able to identify an acutely ill or injured child and develop and implement an appropriate management plan.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
TGH
1 - 11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
1
0
44
4
Gaar, Gregory
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Ph: 813-259-8638
Report to:
SJH
Dr. Dale Bergamo
Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Ph. 813-259-8800
Please contact the department at least two weeks prior to starting elective.
ACH
Drs. Juan Dumois and David Berman
ACH Pediatric Infectious Disease
Ph. 813-259-8725
This elective in pediatric infectious disease is a clinical preceptorship with the Infectious Disease team. The majority of time is spent on inpatient consults. The student is exposed to all areas of the hospital since consults are answered in critical care areas, the general pediatric wards, and NICU. Inpatient consultations on the Tampa rotation will be performed at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. In the ambulatory setting, the student will have exposure to the outpatient ID clinic and the pediatric/adolescent HIV clinic. Microbiological laboratory utilization and antibiotic therapy are emphasized during the rotation. Informal teaching conferences are held frequently. The student is expected to participate in weekly journal club, presenting an article each week.
No night call is required.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
ACH
2 -11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
2
0
40-44
4
Dumois, Juan
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Ph: 813-259-8638
Report to:
SJH
Dr. Dale Bergamo
Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Ph. 813-259-8800
Please contact the department at least two weeks prior to starting elective.
ACH
Drs. Juan Dumois and David Berman
ACH Pediatric Infectious Disease
Ph. 813-259-8725
This elective in pediatric infectious disease is a clinical preceptorship with the Infectious Disease team. The majority of time is spent on inpatient consults. The student is exposed to all areas of the hospital since consults are answered in critical care areas, the general pediatric wards, and NICU. Inpatient consultations on the Tampa rotation will be performed at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. In the ambulatory setting, the student will have exposure to the outpatient ID clinic and the pediatric/adolescent HIV clinic. Microbiological laboratory utilization and antibiotic therapy are emphasized during the rotation. Informal teaching conferences are held frequently. The student is expected to participate in weekly journal club, presenting an article each week.
No night call is required.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
TGH
2 -11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
1
0
40-44
4
Bergamo, Dale
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
This elective in pediatric infectious disease is a clinical preceptorship with the Infectious Disease team. The majority of time is spent on inpatient consults. The student is exposed to all areas of the hospital since consults are answered in critical care areas, the general pediatric wards, and NICU. Microbiological laboratory utilization and antibiotic therapy are emphasized during the rotation. Informal teaching conferences are held frequently. The student is expected to participate in weekly journal club, presenting an article each week.
Combined Pediatric and Adult ID microbiology rounds take place once during the rotation.
No night call is required.
**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.
LVH-CC
1 - 6, 7B - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
4
Villalobos, Tibisay
Clinical
Peds
Prior approval required from the course director (Dr. Straub) prior to start of the elective
Contact:
Ph. 813-259-8713
This elective is designed to introduce senior medical students to the field of adolescent medicine. Students will be able to see and care for adolescents, ages 12 to 21 years, in a variety of outpatient settings. Adolescent clinics will afford students the opportunity to provide primary and specialty care to teenagers in a clinic setting, while students can also participate in adolescent health care in school-based clinics, at both high school and college settings.
In Tampa, the experience will be supplemented with time spent at the Healthy Weight Clinic, learning about the care of teens with eating disorders; at the Hillsborough County Health Department and USF HIV clinic, learning about sexually transmitted infections; at various mental health sites, learning about mental health and substance abuse problems in adolescents; and at a variety of other settings, learning about sports medicine.
Objectives:
Appreciate the unique medical and health needs of the adolescent population.
Increase comfort level in communicating with teenagers, performing psychosocial risk interviews using the HEADDSS assessment, and providing preventive health anticipatory guidance for adolescents.
Understand the normal sequence of physical growth and psychological development during puberty, and be able to accurately stage sexual development with Tanner staging.
Perform a well adolescent physical and take on the role of primary care provider in working with specialists and multi-disciplinary health professionals in order to develop coordinated care plans. Know the elements of health supervision visits for different ages, including indicated screening tests and immunizations.
Act as a subspecialist consultant for patients referred by outside primary care providers, and communicate the findings and plan of action back to the PCP.
Know how to diagnose and treat common adolescent medical problems, such as acne, dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorders (DUB, amenorrhea, PCOS, etc), breast disorders (fibrocystic breast disease, gynecomastia, etc), scoliosis, male genital disorders (varicocele, hernia, etc), STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, etc), pregnancy, obesity, psychological problems (depression, suicidality, eating disorders, substance abuse, etc), and others.
Recognize the common problem of poor adherence among adolescents, and encourage adolescents to become more active, responsible health care consumers.
Improve communication with parents and families to help them understand normal adolescent development and confidentiality. Help parents facilitate their teens in taking a more active role in their health care.
Learn about the importance of and how to assist with a successful transition from pediatric to adult health care for all adolescents and young adults, especially those with chronic medical conditions and special health care needs.
Students will work closely with residents from USF pediatrics, and depending on the site the student is working at, they may be available to attend the USF Residency program conferences.
MCAH
1, 5-7, 9-11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
2, 4
Straub, Diane
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Kate Adams
Ph: 610-402-7712
Katherine.Adams@lvhn.org
Report to:
Adolescent Outpatient Office.
This elective is designed to introduce senior medical students to the field of adolescent medicine. Students will be able to see and care for adolescents, ages 12 to 21 years, in a variety of outpatient settings. Adolescent clinics will afford students the opportunity to provide primary and specialty care to teenagers in a clinic setting, while students can also participate in adolescent health care in school-based clinics, at both high school and college settings.
The experience will be supplemented with time spent with the dietician, learning about disordered eating patterns and weight management as well as with the gynecologist learning about the unique reproductive care needs of the adolescent.
Objectives:
Appreciate the unique medical and health needs of the adolescent population.
Increase comfort level in communicating with teenagers, performing psychosocial risk interviews using the HEADDSS assessment, and providing preventive health anticipatory guidance for adolescents.
Understand the normal sequence of physical growth and psychological development during puberty, and be able to accurately stage sexual development with Tanner staging.
Perform a well adolescent physical and take on the role of primary care provider in working with specialists and multi-disciplinary health professionals in order to develop coordinated care plans. Know the elements of health supervision visits for different ages, including indicated screening tests and immunizations.
Act as a subspecialist consultant for patients referred by outside primary care providers, and communicate the findings and plan of action back to the PCP.
Know how to diagnose and treat common adolescent medical problems, such as acne, dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorders (DUB, amenorrhea, PCOS, etc), breast disorders (fibrocystic breast disease, gynecomastia, etc), scoliosis, male genital disorders (varicocele, hernia, etc), STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, etc), pregnancy, obesity, psychological problems (depression, suicidality, eating disorders, substance abuse, etc), and others.
Recognize the common problem of poor adherence among adolescents, and encourage adolescents to become more active, responsible health care consumers.
Improve communication with parents and families to help them understand normal adolescent development and confidentiality. Help parents facilitate their teens in taking a more active role in their health care.
Learn about the importance of and how to assist with a successful transition from pediatric to adult health care for all adolescents and young adults, especially those with chronic medical conditions and special health care needs.
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LVHN
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-44
4
Stevens, Sarah
Clinical
Peds
Report to:
Division of Allergy/Immunology
Children’s Research Institute (Band-Aid Building) at ACH
8:30 AM
This elective offers an opportunity for fourth year medical students and immunology residents to have hands-on experience using modern techniques in the laboratory. These include:
Learning to use ELISA and immune based assays to quantify soluble proteins and cytokines
Application of flow cytometry analysis to measure immune cell activation and differentiation, intracellular cytokines, and immune responses to antigens
Understanding the contemporary applications of measuring gene expression and systems biology as well as basic molecular biology in the clinical setting
ACH
1 - 11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
2
0
44
4
Litman, Gary
Clinical
Peds
NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTS
Prior approval required
Contact:
Dr. Ronald Sutsko
Ph. 813-844-8296
Contact at least four weeks prior to beginning this elective to discuss topics of interest and to identify preceptor
All students are eligible to apply for the Honors Course in Pediatrics. The Honors Program curriculum includes a creative scholarly project with the preceptor of the student's choice. The project and registration for the course must be approved by Dr. Sutsko or his designee. In addition, a clinical experience pertinent to the scholarly activity of choice is required during the four-week block. An interest in pursuing a career in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics is suggested for this elective. Depending on their preceptor selection, students may rotate at All Children's Hospital, the USF Medical Clinics, or Tampa General Hospital.
Objectives:
Scholarly project presentation at noon conference or publication
Exposure to related clinical experience
Evaluation:
An evaluation form will be submitted by the preceptor with whom the student will directly work.
USFMS
1 - 4
Yr 4 Status
4
0
44
4
Sutsko, Ronald
Clinical
Peds
Contact:
Dr. Tanya Murphy
Ph. 727-767-8230
rothmanctr@health.usf.edu
Contact at least one month prior to the start of the elective
This elective is designed to introduce senior medical students to the identification, evaluation, and treatment of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Under the supervision of Dr. Murphy and her faculty, students will be able to observe and participate in a comprehensive neuropsychiatric assessment, evidence based medication management, and cognitive behavioral therapy. A multidisciplinary approach to assessment and treatment will be emphasized. This clinic is specialized as it serves children and adolescents with Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, Tourette syndrome, Trichotillomania, Separation anxiety, Phobias, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS), and Autism spectrum disorders. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Occupational and Physical therapy assessments for youth with developmental disorder. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in therapy sessions focusing on habit reversal for tics or exposure and response prevention for OCD treatment. In addition, this clinic has a number of clinical studies examining both psychopharmacology and therapeutic treatments for various diagnoses.
Objectives:
Develop skills in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders through observing comprehensive assessments
Recognize co-occurring conditions and how to screen for them
Become familiar with common rating scales for this patient population
Recognize the complexities in treating this patient population as it requires collaboration between medical providers, counselors, rehabilitative therapies, school systems, and the family
Describe a comprehensive treatment plan that reflects the biopsychosocial model
Learn basic principles of medication management in this patient population
Be exposed to cognitive behavioral therapy and habit reversal therapy
Learn about educational, therapeutic, and counseling modalities for the specific disorders
Develop oral case presentation skills and participate in writing comprehensive evaluations
Participate in journal article discussions
Observe speech, audiology, and occupational therapy screenings
Evaluation:
Faculty observation and evaluation of student/patient interactions, case presentations, journal article discussions, and written assessments.
ACH
1 - 11
Pri Care or Mat Newborn
1
0
45
4
Murphy, Tanya
Clinical
Peds
MEL 7320K Externship in Pediatrics
EXT
1 - 7
Yr 4 Status
No Limit
0
44
4
Faculty
Externship
Peds
MEL 9999K Indep Study - Pediatrics
USFMS
1 - 11
Yr 4 Status
No Limit
0
44
4
Faculty
Indep Study
Psych
Understanding the basis for differences in both drug responses forms the basis for treatment selection in psychiatric disorders. This course will explore and expand knowledge and applications of: (a) why specific medications may have a therapeutic benefit for some, but not all individuals; (b) why some medications lead to adverse effects in some, but not all individuals; (c) genetic polymorphisms of neurotransmitter-associated proteins including enzymes, transporters and receptors that mediate chemical neurotransmission, and the possible role of these alterations in the manifestation of behavioral disorders; and (d) the latest advances in our understanding of the mechanisms of action of drugs used for the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Goals and Objectives:
The goals and objectives of this course are to complement the basic and clinical information gained during the first three years of medical school and provide students a solid understanding of both pharmacogenomics and neuropsychopharmacology. Specifically, the course is designed to: (a) provide an understanding of the interactions between genetic inheritance, drug actions and the body’s response to drugs; and, (b) explore how recent advances in neuroscience have provided new constructs for understanding the mechanisms mediating the therapeutic effects of current psychoactive drugs.A working knowledge of how pharmacological treatments can be tailored and adapted to the individual is essential for understanding personalized medical approaches to the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on faculty evaluation of interaction, participation, and presentation on a current issue in pharmacogenomics.
USFMS
10A
Yr 4 Status
No Limit
0
40
2
Wecker, Lynn
Basic Science
Psych
The course will provide a conceptual framework to think about brain disease following the National Institutes of Mental Health Strategic Plan agenda seeking new ways of classifying psychopathology based on dimensions of observable behavior and neurobiological measures. Specifically, this interdisciplinary course is designed to provide students with basic science lectures integrating state of the art knowledge about how brain networks integrate into dimensions of behavior spanning the spectrum of health to disease, with the experimental and clinical application of therapeutic techniques (neurostimulation and optogenetics). Students will learn in depth about dynamic integration of networks and functional brain anatomy in week one, and about therapeutic and experimental applications in week two. Classroom lectures during the morning, will be integrated with laboratory and neurotherapies clinic attendance in the afternoon. At the end of the course, all students will be required to present a small conceptual paper on a topic of their choice related to course materials.
Goals and Objectives:
At the end of the course students will:
Understand the concept of dimensions of behavior with different classes of variables (or units of analysis) including genes, molecules, cells, neural circuits, physiology, behaviors, and self-reports
Describe the circuits that represent the core aspect of these classes of variables – as central to the various biological and behavioral levels of analysis
Understand the selection, implementation and limitations of modern treatment modalities for brain disorders (neuromodulation and optogenetics)
Integrate the basic science knowledge described with clinical applications and laboratory research problems
Critically evaluate the pertinent literature to one topic of their choice and summarize it into a 20 minute conceptual presentation
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on faculty evaluation of interaction, participation, peer evaluation, and a final scholarly project.
USFMS
10B
Yr 4 Status
8
2
40
2
Kozel, Frank
Basic Science
Psych
This elective gives the student the unique opportunity to participate in the evaluation, diagnosis, and the short-term treatment planning for patients in the JAHVA Emergency Room. Under close supervision by the faculty and staff of this service, the student gains experience in interviewing, diagnosing, and managing the acute psychiatric patient. The student sees a very wide range of pathology from adjustment disorders to frank psychoses to complex multisystem illnesses. Students work with the attending psychiatrists as well as the Director of the Service. Students will participate in the decision making process performing a risk assessment to determine if the patient requires inpatient admission or create a plan for outpatient care. Directed readings will be provided.
Objectives:
Obtain a history and perform relevant physical exam for urgent psychiatric complaints.
Conduct a thorough mental status assessment inclusive of:
A comprehensive assessment for dangerousness inclusive of suicide and violence risk
Use of the MoCA to screen for cognitive deficits.
Differentiate functional from organic disorders, define and identify common psychotic, affective and characterological disorders.
Recognize interaction of substance abuse with other syndromes.
Differentiate problems which require further inpatient assessment and treatment versus outpatient care.
Appropriately utilize medications and recognize major side effects.
Demonstrate appropriate use of brief interventions inclusive of crisis intervention, chemical and physical restraint, etc.
Know and be able to list the elements required for confidentiality, involuntary hospitalization and surrogate decision making under the Florida statutes and Mental Health Code.
Identify appropriate sources of collateral information to inform the psychiatric evaluation (i.e. family, pharmacy, ALF, narcotic verification registry etc.).
Demonstrate the ability to document a psychiatric history, mental status exam and medical decision making for an urgent psychiatric assessment.
Evaluation:
Direct observation by supervising faculty of interviewing and PE skills (at least weekly).
Review of medical documentation by faculty supervising the rotation (daily).
10 minute oral presentation on a topic of interest
The grade will be compromised of 75% clinical evaluation and 25% oral presentation on a topic.
T-VAH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-50
2
Klippel, Cory
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to provide interested students with clinical and didactic training in outpatient psychiatry. The student will have an opportunity to develop greater diagnostic and management skills in varied outpatient settings including the University Psychiatry Center Outpatient Clinic and the James A. Haley Tampa VA Hospital. Specific experiences can include the Adult Evaluation Clinic, the Memory Disorders Clinic, and the Child Evaluation Clinic. An opportunity to gain increased understanding of crisis intervention in an outpatient setting at the Tampa VA Hospital is also available.
Objectives:
Become more skilled in interviewing patients who present both medical and psychiatric problems in various outpatient settings
Gain an increased understanding of and develop skills in specialized evaluation and treatment situations (family, child, and adult)
Develop a more in-depth understanding of psychopathology
Gain a greater familiarity with a variety of psychotherapy modalities including individual, group, family, and marital therapy
Become more skilled in utilizing psychotropic medications
Evaluation:
The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
The student will conduct a 10 minute presentation on a relevant topic of interest.
The student will submit medical documentation for review by faculty.
UPC
1 -11
None
1
0
40
2.4
Stock, Saundra
Clinical
Psych
Prior approval from Dr. Norris required at least three months prior to the start of the elective.
This elective is designed to provide interested students with clinical and didactic training in outpatient psychiatry. The student will have an opportunity to develop greater diagnostic and management skills in varied outpatient settings including the University Psychiatry Center Outpatient Clinic and the James A. Haley Tampa VA Hospital. Specific experiences can include the Adult Evaluation Clinic, the Memory Disorders Clinic, and the Child Evaluation Clinic. An opportunity to gain increased understanding of crisis intervention in an outpatient setting at the Tampa VA Hospital is also available.
Objectives:
Become more skilled in interviewing patients who present both medical and psychiatric problems in various outpatient settings
Gain an increased understanding of and develop skills in specialized evaluation and treatment situations (family, child, and adult)
Develop a more in-depth understanding of psychopathology
Gain a greater familiarity with a variety of psychotherapy modalities including individual, group, family, and marital therapy
Become more skilled in utilizing psychotropic medications
Evaluation:
The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
The student will conduct a 10 minute presentation on a relevant topic of interest.
The student will submit medical documentation for review by faculty.
LVH-CC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
4
Norris, Edward
Clinical
Psych
Prior approval from Dr. Norris required at least three months prior to the start of the elective.
This elective is designed to provide interested students with clinical and didactic training in outpatient psychiatry. The student will have an opportunity to develop greater diagnostic and management skills in varied outpatient settings including the University Psychiatry Center Outpatient Clinic and the James A. Haley Tampa VA Hospital. Specific experiences can include the Adult Evaluation Clinic, the Memory Disorders Clinic, and the Child Evaluation Clinic. An opportunity to gain increased understanding of crisis intervention in an outpatient setting at the Tampa VA Hospital is also available.
Objectives:
Become more skilled in interviewing patients who present both medical and psychiatric problems in various outpatient settings
Gain an increased understanding of and develop skills in specialized evaluation and treatment situations (family, child, and adult)
Develop a more in-depth understanding of psychopathology
Gain a greater familiarity with a variety of psychotherapy modalities including individual, group, family, and marital therapy
Become more skilled in utilizing psychotropic medications
Evaluation:
The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
The student will conduct a 10 minute presentation on a relevant topic of interest.
The student will submit medical documentation for review by faculty.
LVH-M
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
4
Norris, Edward
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to provide the interested student with an opportunity to develop diagnostic and management skills essential to the evaluation and treatment of children with psychiatric problems including the behavioral disorders that are commonly encountered in family medicine and pediatric practices.
Objectives:
Learn how to evaluate and diagnose psychiatric problems including common behavioral disorders in children
Learn basic management skills of psychiatric problems including common behavioral problems
Become familiar with community agencies available to help children with psychiatric and behavioral problems
Become more familiar with the general practice of child psychiatry
Enhance interviewing skills of children and their families
Evaluation:
The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
The student will conduct a 10 minute presentation on a relevant topic of interest.
The student will submit medical documentation for review by faculty.
UPC
1, 4-11
None
1
0
40
2,4
Stock, Saundra
Clinical
Psych
Prior approval of Drs. Gomez, Campion, and Norris required at least four months prior to the start of the elective.
This elective is designed to provide the interested student with an opportunity to develop diagnostic and management skills essential to the evaluation and treatment of children with psychiatric problems including the behavioral disorders that are commonly encountered in family medicine and pediatric practices.
Objectives:
Learn how to evaluate and diagnose psychiatric problems including common behavioral disorders in children
Learn basic management skills of psychiatric problems including common behavioral problems
Become familiar with community agencies available to help children with psychiatric and behavioral problems
Become more familiar with the general practice of child psychiatry
Enhance interviewing skills of children and their families
Evaluation:
The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
The student will conduct a 10 minute presentation on a relevant topic of interest.
The student will submit medical documentation for review by faculty.
LVH-M
1, 5-11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
44-50
4
Norris, Edward
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to provide interested senior medical students with an advanced experience in the evaluation and treatment of Memory Disorder Clinic patients. The psychiatric evaluation will allow the senior student to become proficient in the diagnostic work-up of the patient with a memory complaint and with the memory disorders work-up which includes neuroimaging studies of the brain, laboratory studies, neuropsychological testing and psychosocial evaluation. Students will gain expertise in geriatric medicine, geriatric psychiatry and the differential diagnosis of patients with memory complaints and psychiatric disorders.
The student will spend the majority of the elective at the Memory Disorders Clinic at the Psychiatry Center. . The student may be involved at other facilities such as an Assisted Living Facility or nursing home as relates to the geriatric population. Supervision and seminars will complement these clinical activities.
Objectives:
Become familiar with the multidisciplinary assessment of elderly patients
Develop specialized diagnostic skills for identifying and differentiating the multiple causes of dementia
Learn how to integrate psychiatry and medical care of the elderly
Become familiar with utilization of community resources in the care of the elderly
Become familiar with the therapeutic rapport between physician and the patient’s family or/and care giver
Evaluation:
The student's clinical performance will be evaluated by the supervising faculty according to the elective objectives. In addition, the student will be required to prepare a written summary of the elective experience including a description of clinical and academic activities, a self evaluation of what the he/she learned on the elective, and a critique of his/her elective experience.
UPC
1 -11
None
1
0
44
2.4
Fils, Jean
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to provide advanced clinical and didactic training in inpatient psychiatry. Students will participate as a “sub-intern” on an inpatient psychiatric ward. Students are expected to have a small case load of patients that they actively manage taking on primary responsibility for the patient’s care in conjunction with the supervising faculty. Students will perform the history and physical for patients being admitted to the hospital and follow the patient on a daily throughout the hospital course. Students will learn to construct a biopsychosocial formulation of the patient’s presenting problems along with providing acute, intense biological, psychocological and social interventions during the hospitalization. Students will also learn to compose discharge summaries. Close supervision, seminars, and independent study will complement the clinical activities.
Objectives:
Develop a more in depth understanding of psychopathology
Become more skilled in the use of psychotropic medication
Gain a greater familiarity with a variety of psychotherapy modalities including individual, group, and family psychotherapy
Become more skilled in the interviewing of psychiatric patients
Evaluation:
The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
The student will conduct a 10 minute presentation on a relevant topic of interest.
The student will submit two discharge summaries for review by faculty.
T-VAH
1 -11
Adult Med, Psych/Neuro
2
0
40-50
4
Logan, Christopher
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to provide advanced clinical and didactic training in inpatient psychiatry. Students will participate as a “sub-intern” on an inpatient psychiatric ward. Students are expected to have a small case load of patients that they actively manage taking on primary responsibility for the patient’s care in conjunction with the supervising faculty. Students will perform the history and physical for patients being admitted to the hospital and follow the patient on a daily throughout the hospital course. Students will learn to construct a biopsychosocial formulation of the patient’s presenting problems along with providing acute, intense biological, psychocological and social interventions during the hospitalization. Students will also learn to compose discharge summaries. Close supervision, seminars, and independent study will complement the clinical activities.
Objectives:
Develop a more in depth understanding of psychopathology
Become more skilled in the use of psychotropic medication
Gain a greater familiarity with a variety of psychotherapy modalities including individual, group, and family psychotherapy
Become more skilled in the interviewing of psychiatric patients
Evaluation:
The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
The student will conduct a 10 minute presentation on a relevant topic of interest.
The student will submit two discharge summaries for review by faculty.
BPVAH
1 -11
Adult Med, Psych/Neuro
1
0
40-50
4
Gonzalez-Mayo, Alina
Clinical
Psych
Prior approval of Drs. Karper, Cavorsi, Lerman, and Norris required at least four months prior to the start of the elective.
This elective is designed to provide advanced clinical and didactic training in inpatient psychiatry. Students will participate as a “sub-intern” on an inpatient psychiatric ward. Students are expected to have a small case load of patients that they actively manage taking on primary responsibility for the patient’s care in conjunction with the supervising faculty. Students will perform the history and physical for patients being admitted to the hospital and follow the patient on a daily throughout the hospital course. Students will learn to construct a biopsychosocial formulation of the patient’s presenting problems along with providing acute, intense biological, psychocological and social interventions during the hospitalization. Students will also learn to compose discharge summaries. Close supervision, seminars, and independent study will complement the clinical activities.
Objectives:
Examine various psychiatric conditions in greater depth while determining the best method of treatment for these conditions
Analyze and identify appropriate uses of psychotropic medication
Develop a familiarity with a variety of psychotherapy modalities including individual, group, and family psychotherapy
Develop effective interviewing skills used when working with psychiatric patients
Evaluation:
The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
In addition, the student will be required to prepare a written summary of the elective experience including a description of clinical and academic activities, a self-evaluation of what the student learned in the elective, and a critique of his/her elective experience.
LVH-M
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40-50
4
Karper, Laurence
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to offer advanced experience in the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of elderly patients with psychiatric disorders. Students can participate in both inpatient and outpatient geriatric psychiatry care. Students will have clinical responsibility for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of elderly psychiatry patients. Supervision, seminars, and independent study will complement the clinical activities.
Objectives:
Become familiar with the multidisciplinary assessment of elderly patients
Develop specialized diagnostic skills for identifying and differentiating organic brain syndromes
Learn how to integrate psychiatry and medical care of the elderly
Become familiar with utilization of community resources in the care of the elderly
Evaluation:
The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives. In addition, the student will be required to prepare a written summary of the elective experience including a description of clinical and academic activities, a self-evaluation of what the student learned in the elective, and a critique of his/her elective experience.
T-VAH
1 -11
None
1
0
44
2.4
Fils, Jean
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to offer advanced experience in the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of elderly patients with psychiatric disorders. Students can participate in both inpatient and outpatient geriatric psychiatry care. Students will have clinical responsibility for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of elderly psychiatry patients. Supervision, seminars, and independent study will complement the clinical activities.
Objectives:
Become familiar with the multidisciplinary assessment of elderly patients
Develop specialized diagnostic skills for identifying and differentiating organic brain syndromes
Learn how to integrate psychiatry and medical care of the elderly
Become familiar with utilization of community resources in the care of the elderly
Evaluation:
The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives. In addition, the student will be required to prepare a written summary of the elective experience including a description of clinical and academic activities, a self-evaluation of what the student learned in the elective, and a critique of his/her elective experience.
UPC
1 -11
None
1
0
44
2.4
Fils, Jean
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to offer advanced experiences in the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of alcoholic and substance abuse patients, and the assessment and diagnosis management of other co-existing psychiatric disorders. The student will participate in a therapeutic community treatment program for chemical dependency, have direct clinical responsibilities for patient care and interact with available community resources for chemically dependent patients. The student will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing addiction research activities.
Objectives:
Enhance diagnostic skills in chemical dependency and associated medical and psychiatric disorders
Learn individual, group, and community treatment techniques for the chemically dependent patient
Learn how to facilitate rehabilitation of chemically dependent patients
Learn about community resources for chemically dependent patients
Evaluation:
The supervising faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives. In addition, the student will be required to prepare a written summary of the elective experience including a description of clinical and academic activities, a self-evaluation of what the student learned in the elective, and a critique of his/her elective experience.
T-VAH
1 -11
Psych/Neuro
1
0
44
2,4
Francis, Elie
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to provide students with a greater understanding of the interface between psychiatry and medical illness in the pediatric and adult populations. Students will assist the consultation team in interviewing medical/surgical patients at Tampa General Hospital. Students will be asked to evaluate patients and ascertain how the patient's medical illness is affected by psychological factors. They will be exposed to a wide range of psychopathology including mood disorders, conversion disorders, psychotic disorders, delirium, dementias, and other organic illnesses.
Objectives:
Become familiar with psychiatric diagnoses in both the adult and child populations
Improve interviewing skills by performing interviews on difficult medical/surgical patients
Learn to be part of a consultation/liaison team and be able to work with members of other medical teams and other disciplines
Evaluation:
Faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
The student will conduct a 10 minute presentation on a relevant topic of interest.
The student will submit medical documentation for review by faculty.
TGH
1 -11
Adult Med, Psych/Neuro
1
0
44-50
2.4
Hartney, Kimberly
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to provide students with a greater understanding of the interface between psychiatry and medical illness in the pediatric and adult populations. Students will assist the consultation team in interviewing medical/surgical patients at Tampa General Hospital. Students will be asked to evaluate patients and ascertain how the patient's medical illness is affected by psychological factors. They will be exposed to a wide range of psychopathology including mood disorders, conversion disorders, psychotic disorders, delirium, dementias, and other organic illnesses.
Objectives:
Become familiar with psychiatric diagnoses in both the adult and child populations
Improve interviewing skills by performing interviews on difficult medical/surgical patients
Learn to be part of a consultation/liaison team and be able to work with members of other medical teams and other disciplines
Evaluation:
Faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
The student will conduct a 10 minute presentation on a relevant topic of interest.
The student will submit medical documentation for review by faculty.
T-VAH
1 -11
Adult Med, Psych/Neuro
2
0
44-50
2.4
Weissman, Mark
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to provide students with a greater understanding of the interface between psychiatry and medical illness in the pediatric and adult populations. Students will assist the consultation team in interviewing medical/surgical patients at Tampa General Hospital. Students will be asked to evaluate patients and ascertain how the patient's medical illness is affected by psychological factors. They will be exposed to a wide range of psychopathology including mood disorders, conversion disorders, psychotic disorders, delirium, dementias, and other organic illnesses.
Objectives:
Become familiar with psychiatric diagnoses in both the adult and child populations
Improve interviewing skills by performing interviews on difficult medical/surgical patients
Learn to be part of a consultation/liaison team and be able to work with members of other medical teams and other disciplines
Evaluation:
Faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
The student will conduct a 10 minute presentation on a relevant topic of interest.
The student will submit medical documentation for review by faculty.
LVH-CC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
44-50
4
Primelo, Ralph
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to provide students with a greater understanding of the interface between psychiatry and medical illness in the pediatric and adult populations. Students will assist the consultation team in interviewing medical/surgical patients at Tampa General Hospital. Students will be asked to evaluate patients and ascertain how the patient's medical illness is affected by psychological factors. They will be exposed to a wide range of psychopathology including mood disorders, conversion disorders, psychotic disorders, delirium, dementias, and other organic illnesses.
Objectives:
Become familiar with psychiatric diagnoses in both the adult and child populations
Improve interviewing skills by performing interviews on difficult medical/surgical patients
Learn to be part of a consultation/liaison team and be able to work with members of other medical teams and other disciplines
Evaluation:
Faculty will evaluate the student’s clinical performance according to the elective objectives.
The student will conduct a 10 minute presentation on a relevant topic of interest.
The student will submit medical documentation for review by faculty.
LVH-M
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
44-50
4
Primelo, Ralph
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to introduce senior students to the use of various forms of neural stimulation in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students will have the opportunity to practice in a university neural stimulation clinic. Students will participate in the initial evaluation of patients for neural stimulation. Students will also take part in the neural stimulation treatment of suitable patients. This elective will provide students with a better understanding of the current use of neural stimulation for the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Objectives:
Familiarize the student with the multiple available methods for neural stimulation
Identify the psychiatric disorders which are indications for treatment by neural stimulation
Compare neural stimulation to the pharmacologic treatment of psychiatric disorders
Compare the treatment response of neural stimulation to other current treatment methods
Evaluate new patients for suitability for deep brain stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagal nerve stimulation and electroconvulsive therapy
Participate in the treatment of patients with electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation and deep brain stimulation
Learning Outcomes:
The trainee will see patients at the South Tampa Center Neurotherapies Clinic, Tampa General Hospital, and other related settings. Trainees will be provided with a training packet prior to the start of the elective pertaining to neurostimulation. Upon completion of these elective, trainees should understand the principles of neurostimulation, selection of appropriate patients and the implementation of neurostimulation treatment plan.
Evaluation:
The trainee will work closely with the Neurostimulation Attending who will provide the assessment.
UPC
1 -11
Psych/Neuro
1
0
40
2,4
Fernandez, Jamie
Clinical
Psych
This elective is designed to provide interested senior medical students with an overview of neuropsychology, clinical neuropsychiatry, and behavioral neurology. Advanced training and exposure to neuropsychology will be offered. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in individual and team evaluations of patients with cognitive and behavioral disorders due to known or suspected neurological disease. The student will be an integral part of the evaluation team obtaining exposure on how to identify neuropsychological issues and problems, conducting bedside neuropsychological evaluations, obtaining collateral information from patients and families related to neuropsychological dysfunction, and exposure to the principals and practice of evidenced based neuropsychology practice. Interface with psychiatry, neurology, and neurological surgery will be common. The student may choose to complete the elective primarily at the USF South Campus Center or at the University Psychiatry Center. Students with an interest in research may participate in ongoing laboratory research with epilepsy or traumatic brain injury or Alzheimer’s disease/Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed journals can be made available.
Objectives:
Become more skilled in the evaluation of patients with neuropsychological dysfunction due to known or suspected disease
Increased understanding of neuropsychology and the science of brain-behavior relationships by systematic clinical training and didactic education
Become familiar with bedside neuropsychological assessment
Become familiar with evidenced based neuropsychology practice and identify when more thorough neuropsychological evaluation is necessary to improve patient care
Become involved in and gain an understanding of collaborative, interdisciplinary research, understand the basis for research methods and statistics, and develop experience in data analysis. This involvement (both basic and clinical) will, in turn, serve as a model for professional careers
Motivated students may prepare a publication for peer-reviewed journal based on the experience
Learning Outcomes:
The trainee will see patients at the USF South Tampa Center Neuropsychology Clinic and/or Neuropsychology Clinic at the USF main campus. Trainees will be provided with a training packet prior to the start of the elective pertaining to neuropsychology. Upon completion of this elective, trainees should understand the principles of neuropsychology as a science and a discipline, how to complete a basic bedside neuropsychological evaluation, and how to provide appropriate multidisciplinary referrals for further evaluation and treatment.
Evaluation:
The trainee will work closely with Neuropsychology Attendings who will provide the assessment.
TGH
1 -11
None
1
0
40
2,4
Schoenberg, Michael
Clinical
Psych
Prior approval from the department (the Chair of Psychiatry or Faculty supervisor for the rotation) required. For UPC, call 813-974-4657 to make an appointment with the chair.
This elective is designed to enable the advanced student to become acquainted with the methodologies of behavioral medicine in basic neuroscience and their application in psychiatry and medicine. Opportunities exist in both basic science and clinical research areas including molecular genetics, neuroimmunology and cognitive medicine. Each student will participate in an ongoing research project and/or an individual tutorial during this time under faculty supervision and review and will evaluate the literature that pertains to his/her chosen topic.
Objectives:
Increase the knowledge of psychiatry and behavioral medicine in an area of particular interest to the student
Become familiar with research methodology
Gain an enhanced perspective of the role of behavioral principles in the practice of psychiatry and medicine
Evaluation:
The research supervisor will evaluate the student’s research performance according to the elective objectives. The student will also be expected to prepare a written summary of the research project including an appropriate review of the relevant literature and a description of the student's research activities. In addition, the student will provide the elective supervisor with a written critique of his/her elective experience.
UPC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
44
4
Currier, Glenn
Research
Psych
Prior approval from the department (the Chair of Psychiatry or Faculty supervisor for the rotation) required
This elective is designed to enable the advanced student to become acquainted with the methodologies of behavioral medicine in basic neuroscience and their application in psychiatry and medicine. Opportunities exist in both basic science and clinical research areas including molecular genetics, neuroimmunology and cognitive medicine. Each student will participate in an ongoing research project and/or an individual tutorial during this time under faculty supervision and review and will evaluate the literature that pertains to his/her chosen topic.
Objectives:
Increase the knowledge of psychiatry and behavioral medicine in an area of particular interest to the student
Become familiar with research methodology
Gain an enhanced perspective of the role of behavioral principles in the practice of psychiatry and medicine
Evaluation:
The research supervisor will evaluate the student’s research performance according to the elective objectives. The student will also be expected to prepare a written summary of the research project including an appropriate review of the relevant literature and a description of the student's research activities. In addition, the student will provide the elective supervisor with a written critique of his/her elective experience.
T-VAH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
44
4
Tan, Jun
Research
Psych
MEL 7320Y Externship - Psychiatry
EXT
1 - 7
Yr 4 Status
No Limit
0
44
4
Faculty
Externship
Psych
MEL 9999Y Indep Study - Psychiatry
USFMS
1 -11
None
No Limit
0
44
2,4
Faculty
Indep Study
Radiology
The student will gain one-on-one didactic and practical experience and training in the correctly ordering, protocoling and interpreting various diagnostic imaging examinations and procedures.On a case by case basis, the student will discover and discuss the imaging findings and formulate age specific differential diagnoses tailored to pediatric patients. The student will observe and participate in various invasive procedures in fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT and interventional radiology/angiography, when applicable to the pediatric patient.
The student will also gain exposure to nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging when applicable to the pediatric patient.
The course of study will also include department and interdepartmental conferences, one-on-one didactic teaching by attending radiologists and the use of audio-visual aids including online pediatric radiology teaching files and courses.
Objectives:
Identify and explain indications/ contraindications for common pediatric radiographic tests.
Develop clinical judgment regarding the appropriate use of radiographic examinations.
Identify alternatives to radiography, fluoroscopy and CT in the pediatric patient
Identify and instutute pediatric specific protocols in common examinations
Interpret common pediatric radiographic examinations.
Identify and discuss imaging concerns directly applicable to the pediatric patient, including radiation exposure, child life assistance, and sedation.
Integrate information into a multidisciplinary approach to radiologic care and services.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and members of the health care team.
LVHN
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
4
Kowal, Alexander
Clinical
Radiology
Director: Dr. Summer Decker
Co-Director: Dr. Jonathan Ford
This elective is designed to provide students with a self study program in radiological anatomy as it relates to medical imaging techniques such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Topics covered during the elective include cross-sectional imaging of the brain, head and neck, spine, upper and lower limb, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. With special approval by one of the course directors, students interested in focused learning of the cross sectional anatomy of a specific body region may select the two week elective.
Any student interested in a focused self study program in a particular area of radiological anatomy must meet with one of the course co-directors at least one month prior to beginning of the elective to determine the course of study.
Objectives:
Identify important anatomical structures of the head, neck, brain, and spine in different medical imaging modalities.
Identify important anatomical structures of the musculoskeletal system of the upper and lower extremities as well as the chest, abdomen, and pelvis in different medical imaging modalities.
Identify important anatomical structures within the chest, abdomen, and pelvis different medical imaging modalities.
Evaluation:
A midterm examination (50% of grade) will cover the radiological anatomy of the brain, head and neck, and spine, and a final examination (50% of grade) will cover the imaging anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
The final examination must be proctored in person. Arrangements can be made for students to sit for a proctored exam on the LVHN campus.
USFMS
2-6, 8-11
None
No Limit
0
40
4
Decker, Summer
Basic Science
Radiology
This elective is designed to introduce senior medical students to the role and practice of breast imaging and intervention, including mammography, sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and interventional breast procedures. During this rotation, students will spend time with faculty, residents and fellows at Moffitt Cancer Center. This elective will provide students with a better understanding of the role of diagnostic imaging and image guided diagnostic procedures in disorders of the breast.
Objectives:
On this elective, the senior medical student will obtain:
Develop an understanding of the effects of screening mammography on population based survival rates and the current recommendations for screening mammography
Discuss the most common pathologic entities of the breast
Develop a sound understanding of how to interpret a screening mammogram using the BI-RADS lexicon
Understand when a diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound or MRI is indicated in the evaluation of the breast
Observe mammograms and breast ultrasounds being performed and interpreted
Understand the strengths and limitations of the various breast imaging techniques
Describe image guided breast procedures and their indications
Develop an understanding for the interdisciplinary environment of breast care with radiologists, clinicians and surgeons, including attending weekly tumor board conference
Follow a patient from image guided needle localization to lumpectomy
Have the opportunity to be involved in research for publication if a 4 week elective is chosen
Methods:
The trainee will review breast imaging studies with faculty and diagnostic radiology housestaff at Moffitt Cancer Center. The trainee will also have the opportunity to observe breast interventional procedures at Moffitt Cancer Center. Upon completion of this elective, the traininee should understand the role of imaging in the screening, diagnosis and management of breast pathology and have an understanding of image guided diagnosis of breast pathology on mammography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. The trainee will give a 10-minute presentation on an interesting case encountered during the rotation. If the student elects the 4-week elective, then the trainee will have the opportunity to participate in research for publication to the extent the trainee wishes to become involved. Examples of such research include; authoring a case report intended for publication, assisting in data collection and/or analysis and authoring or co-authoring original research.
Evaluation:
The trainee will work closely with the attending radiologists who will provide the assessment of performance.
MCC
1, 4-11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
2,4
Falcon, Shannon
Radiology
This two week elective is designed specifically for third year medical students to provide an introduction to diagnostic radiology and invasive radiologic procedures with emphasis on developing an understanding the indications and role of evidence-based medical imaging in the cost-effective work-up of various clinical conditions. The program offers a survey of general radiology and radiologic sub-specialties through clinical service time with radiology residents and attending faculty, participation in small group image interpretation sessions, and with a series of didactic sessions given by radiology faculty and residents.
Enrollment will be subject to availability and will require prior approval of the director.
Objectives:
The medical student will develop an appreciation of the complexity of diagnostic imaging including an understanding of the types of studies which are available and the information they can provide.
The students will also gain an understanding of the clinical indications for obtaining studies, the relative risk/benefit of radiologic procedures and the basic technical aspects of how examinations are performed.
The student will develop an understanding of the differences between, and interactions among, each of the imaging specialties and the operation of these radiologic subspecialties in the context of modern radiologic and medical practice.
Regardless of their planned specialty, students should be able to recognize the following conditions on appropriate diagnostic imaging studies: pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pneumoperitoneum, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, small bowel obstruction, cecal and sigmoid volvulus, ascites, malpositioned lines and tubes, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, increased intracranial pressure, space occupying lesions, bone, fracture, elbow joint effusion, and shoulder dislocation.
Evaluation:
Students are evaluated based on daily attendance, skills in presenting an imaging case, and by a final written examination covering the didactic material presented during the course and recognition of common clinical conditions on diagnostic imaging.
TGH
1 -11
None, Yr 3 only
1
0
40
2
Hazelton, Todd
Clinical
Radiology
This elective is designed to introduce senior students to the pracitice of neuroradiology, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, non-invasive neurovascular imaging, and neurologic interventional procedures. During this rotation, students will spend time with faculty and housestaff in the USF South Tampa Center for Advanced Healthcare and at Tampa General Hospital. This elective will provide students with a better understanding of the role of imaging and diagnostic procedures in disorders of the nervous system. Students will have the opportunity to attend neuroradiology lectures and multidisciplinary conferences at Tampa General Hospital.
Objectives:
On this elective, the medical student will obtain:
An understanding of the indications for advanced neuroimaging (CT, MRI, CTA, MRA)
A fundamental understanding of basic neuroimaging with respect to pertinent normal anatomy on cross-sectional imaging
The ability to categorize and organize subdivisions of neuroimaging such as cerebrovascular, neoplasms, infection, etc.
The ability to discuss the most common neuropathologic entities
A basic understanding of technique and indications for cerebral angiography and other invasive procedures
Methods:
The trainee will review neuroimaging studies with neuroimaging faculty and diagnostic radiology housestaff at the USF South Tampa Center for Advanced Healthcare and at Tampa General Hospital. The trainee will also participate in neuroimaging conferences during their elective period. The trainee will also have the opportunity to view neuroangiography and neurointerventional procedures at Tampa General Hospital. Upon completion of this elective, the training should understand the role of imaging in the diagnosis of neuropathology and have a basic understanding of imaging diagnosis of neuropathology on computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Evaluation:
The trainee will work closely with the attending neuroradiologists and housestaff who will provide the assessment of performance.
TGH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
40
2,4
Murtagh, Ryan
Clinical
Radiology
Diagnostic and therapeutic methodologies in vascular radiology will be studied in this elective. The primary objective of this elective is to introduce the student to this specialized area of radiology and to help him/her evaluate the appropriateness of these techniques in patient management. Emphasis will be placed on interventional techniques and their realistic place in the therapeutic armamentarium available for patient care. During this elective, a project will be undertaken under the supervision of one of the instructors.
TGH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
44
2,4
Zwiebel, Bruce
Clinical
Radiology
This elective is designed to introduce senior students to the pracitice of musculoskeletal imaging, including conventional radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and imaging-guided procedures. During this rotation, students will spend time with faculty and housestaff in the Imaging Center at the USF Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare. This elective will provide students with a better understanding of the role of imaging and diagnostic procedures in disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Students will have the opportunity to attend musculoskeletal imaging lectures and conferences at USF, Tampa General Hospital, and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center.
Objectives:
On this elective, the senior medical student will obtain:
An understanding of the indications for advanced musculoskeletal imaging (ultrasound, CT, arthrography, and MRI)
A fundamental understanding of basic musculoskeletal imaging with respect to pertinent normal anatomy in a musculoskeletal radiograph
The ability to categorize and organize subdivisions of musculoskeletal imaging such as rheumatology, neoplasm, infection, etc.
The ability to discuss the most common musculoskeletal pathologic entities
A basic understanding of technique and indications for arthrography, bone biopsy, and other invasive procedures
Methods:
The trainee will review and musculoskeletal imaging studies with musculoskeletal imaging faculty and housestaff at the USF Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare. The trainee will also participate in musculoskeletal and orthopedic imaging conferences during their elective period. A presentation on a topic in musculoskeletal imaging will be required. Upon completion of this elective, the training should understand the role of imaging in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathology and have a basic understanding of imaging diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathology on radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Evaluation:
The trainee will work closely with the attending musculoskeletal radiologists and housestaff who will provide the assessment of performance.
MCAH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
40
2,4
Prakash, Neel
Clinical
Radiology
This elective is designed to provide an introduction to diagnostic radiology for medical students to develop basic imaging interpretation skills for clinically important pathology and to provide a foundational knowledge of imaging algorithms for common clinical presentations.
Objectives:
Students will develop a basic understanding of radiation safety and the risks of radiation exposure to patients, become familiar with relative radiation doses of commonly ordered examinations, and become familiar with methods used to reduce radiation exposure.
Students should be able to choose the radiologic test that is most appropriate for the most common clinical presentations encountered in medical practice.
Regardless of their planned specialty, students should be able to recognize the following conditions on appropriate diagnostic imaging studies: pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pneumoperitoneum, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, small bowel obstruction, cecal and sigmoid volvulus, ascites, malpositioned lines and tubes, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, increased intracranial pressure, space occupying lesions, bone, fracture, elbow joint effusion, and shoulder dislocation.
Methods:
The trainee will rotate through the following subspecialty areas of diagnostic radiology: body imaging, cardiopulmonary radiology, fluoroscopy, musculoskeletal radiology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, neuroradiology, and ultrasound. On these rotations, the student will review diagnostic imaging studies with radiology faculty and housestaff at Tampa General Hospital and at the USF Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare. Didactic lectures covering major topics in diagnostic radiology will be provided. Through assigned readings, students will gain knowledge of basic radiology imaging strategies for common clinical presentations. A PowerPoint presentation by the student on a topic in diagnostic radiology will be required. Upon completion of this elective, the student should understand the role of imaging in medical diagnosis and have a basic understanding of the imaging diagnosis of pathology on radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Evaluation:
The trainee will work closely with attending diagnostic radiologists and housestaff who will provide assessment of performance. A final examination consisting of both written questions and images will cover the reading assignments, didactic lectures, and important imaging diagnoses.
TGH
2 -11
Yr 4 Status
7
5
40-44
4
Hazelton, Todd
Clinical
Radiology
This elective is designed to maximize the opportunity for a medical student to work closely on a one to one basis with radiologists from a broad range of subspecialties within the context of a busy private practice covering a large community hospital/tertiary care center. Unlike rotations in a more traditional academic environment, the emphasis is not on didactic sessions and exams, although student-directed study is encouraged. Rather than relying on house staff for teaching over the majority of a workday, the student can expect to be taught by a radiologist throughout the day. The student can also choose to spend more time in a particular area of interest if requested.
Objectives:
Students will develop an appreciation of the broad services a modern diagnostic radiology department provides, including all of the major body systems (neuroradiology, chest, breast, GI/GU, etc.), all of the major modalities (radiography, CT, MR, US, nuclear medicine) and dedicated imaging of pediatric patients.
Students will be introduced to the concept of Appropriateness Criteria (as developed by the ACR) so that they may choose appropriate imaging examinations in the future, no matter what medical specialty they choose.
Students can expect to observe and be taught to recognize common and life threatening conditions including tube and line placement, pneumothorax, pneumoperitoneum, pneumonia, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, small bowel obstruction, fractures, dislocations, bowel wall thickening, abdominal masses, intracranial hemorrhage and stroke.
Methods:
The student will rotate through the following subspecialty areas of diagnostic radiology: plain film, fluoroscopy, body CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, musculoskeletal radiology, pediatric radiology, breast imaging and interventional radiology. While on these rotations, the student will review and analyze diagnostic imaging studies directly with the attending radiologists of the department. The student will be expected to attend tumor boards and radiology rounds including pediatric and neonatal imaging rounds. A curriculum will be provided, outlining various books and online resources available for independent study. There is an assigned text the student is expected to read over the course of the rotation. Upon completion, the student should be comfortable recognizing several common and important conditions. The student should also feel more comfortable identifying which examination is appropriate for a given clinical situation.
Evaluation:
The trainee will be evaluated based on feedback from the various attending radiologists who have interaction with the student.
LVH-CC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
40-44
2,4
Kowal, Alexander
Clinical
Radiology
This elective is designed to introduce senior students to the pracitice of cardiac and pulmonary imaging, including radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and interventional chest procedures. During this rotation, students will spend time with faculty and housestaff at Tampa General Hospital. This elective will provide students with a better understanding of the role of imaging and diagnostic procedures in disorders of the heart, mediastinum, pleura, airways and lungs.
Objectives:
On this elective, the medical student will obtain:
An understanding of the indications for advanced cardiothoracic imaging (HRCT of the lungs, CTA of the heart and lungs, and cardiovascular MRI)
A fundamental understanding of basic cardiothoracic imaging with respect to pertinent normal anatomy on cross-sectional imaging
The ability to discuss the most common pathologic entities of the chest
A basic understanding of technique and indications for imaging-guided biopsy and drainage procedures in the chest
Methods:
The trainee will review cardiothoracic imaging studies with faculty and diagnostic radiology housestaff at Tampa General Hospital. The trainee will also have the opportunity to view thoracic interventional procedures at Tampa General Hospital. Upon completion of this elective, the training should understand the role of imaging in the diagnosis of chest pathology and have a basic understanding of imaging diagnosis of chest diseases on radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. At the end of the elective, the trainee will give a 10-minute presentation on an interested case encountered during the rotation.
Evaluation:
The trainee will work closely with the attending radiologists and housestaff who will provide the assessment of performance.
TGH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
40
2,4
Rojas, Carlos
Clinical
Radiology
This elective is designed to introduce senior students to the pracitice of abdominal imaging, including ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and interventional body procedures. During this rotation, students will spend time with faculty and housestaff at Tampa General Hospital. This elective will provide students with a better understanding of the role of cross-sectional imaging and diagnostic procedures in disorders of the abdomen and pelvis.
Objectives:
On this elective, the senior medical student will obtain:
A basic technical understanding of ultrasound, CT, and MRI
An understanding of the indications for ultrasound as well as body CT and MRI
A fundamental understanding of basic body imaging with respect to pertinent normal anatomy on cross-sectional imaging
The ability to discuss the most common pathologic entities of the abdomen and pelvis
A basic understanding of technique and indications for imaging-guided biopsy and drainage procedures in the abdomen and pelvis
Methods:
The trainee will review body imaging studies with faculty and diagnostic radiology housestaff at Tampa General Hospital. The trainee will also have the opportunity to view body interventional procedures at Tampa General Hospital. Upon completion of this elective, the training should understand the role of imaging in the diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic pathology and have a basic understanding of imaging diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic diseases on ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Evaluation:
The trainee will work closely with the attending radiologists and housestaff who will provide the assessment of performance.
TGH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
40
2,4
Kedar, Rajendra
Clinical
Radiology
MEL 7320R Externship - Radiology
EXT
1 - 7
Yr 4 Status
No Limit
0
44
4
Faculty
Externship
Radiology
MEL 9999R Indep Study - Radiology
USFMS
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
No Limit
0
40
2,4
Faculty
Indep Study
Surgery
The student is expected to function on a team with residents and attending surgeons. This service generates an active schedule of operations and arteriograms daily, including endovascular procedures. Additionally, the student will become familiar with work in the Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory and Interventional Radiology.
Objectives:
Describe a variety of noninvasive vascular diagnosis
Interpret physiologic data relative to angiographic findings and clinical symptoms
Compare operative and non-operative therapy for a wide variety of arterial and venous diseases
LVH-CC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
60-70
4
Berger, Alan
Clinical
Surgery
Students will participate in pre-operative evaluation, assist at surgery and procedures and be involved in post-operative management in a one-on-one relationship with an attending surgeon or a resident. Because of the size and complexity of this division, which includes open heart and thoracic activities, it is recommended that the student discuss personal goals with the chief of the division before starting the course.
Objectives:
Participate in pre-operative evaluation of the patient.
Participate in the post-operative management of the patient.
Assist with designated procedures in the operative suite.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on their ward performance.
LVH-CC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
60-70
4
Misselbeck, Tim
Clinical
Surgery
The service is oriented to trauma, facial, hand, cancer and cleft-palate surgery as well as reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Exposure to the Regional Burn Center located at Lehigh Valley Health Network is also provided. The student will work with attending surgeons and plastic surgery residents.
Objectives:
Develop an understanding of the varied areas of plastic surgery.
Participate in the evaluation of plastic surgery patients
Participate in the treatment of plastic surgery patients
Describe basic plastic surgery principles such as flaps, v-y advancement, etc.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on their ward performance.
LVH-CC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
60-70
2,4
Stirparo, Joseph
Clinical
Surgery
The student will participate in a busy service with colon-rectal surgery residents. This rotation addresses common disorders that the student may encounter whether he or she should choose to specialize in general surgery, internal medicine or family practice. Additionally, the rotation focuses on colon-rectal surgery and provides opportunities in sigmoidoscopy, fiberoptic colonoscopy and the evaluation and care of colon and rectal disorders arising from systemic disease.
Objectives
- Develop an understanding of the pathophysiology of common colorectal diseases.
- Create a differential diagnosis of colorectal disorders
- Describe treatment and surgical options for colorectal disorders
- Observe or participate in colorectal procedures and colonoscopies
- Identify the relation of such disorders to systemic disease
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on their ward performance.
LVH-CC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
60-70
2,4
Sinnott, Robert
Clinical
Surgery
This course is specifically designed to prepare students for surgical internship with a focus on the basic principles that must be mastered by all general surgeons and should be familiar to all medical doctors. It will provide an overview of the key concepts in anatomy and physiology that are fundamental to the care of surgical patients and the students’ long term success as surgeons. The course consists of a one-month intensive reading, dissection and case scenario experience. This is a 4-week elective. Lectures will be given at the USF South Tampa Center, Tampa General Hospital, or the USF campus. Anatomic dissections will take place at the medical school gross anatomy lab.
Goals and Objectives:
At the completion of the elective, students should be able to:
Identify general surgical anatomy as it relates to surgical disease processes and common operations using models and anatomic dissection
Have an advanced understanding of the etiology, anatomic pathology and physiology of common surgical diseases
Have an advanced understanding of the postoperative physiologic state
Be able to recognize and understand the treatment of immediate life threatening conditions in the post operative patient
Be able to recognize and treat common physiologic derangements and basic complications in the post operative patient
Evaluation:
Students must successfully complete each component of the course in order to receive a passing grade for the course. Requirements include: Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Grand Rounds, orientation, weekly quizzes, pre-test and post-test, didactic lectures, anatomic dissections, and clinical case conferences.
Laboratory - 10%
Performance - 10%
Research Project - 60%
Weekly Quizzes - 20%
Post test - 20%
Total - 100%
USFMS
2
Yr 4 Status
10
0
40-60
4
Sanchez, Jaime
Basic Science
Surgery
This elective provides the student the opportunity to participate in hands-on care of surgical patients during rounds, in the OR, and clinic. The objective of this elective is to give students extra exposure to one of the surgical sub-specialties (ie., vascular, pediatric, plastic, trauma). The student is under the direct supervision of both attendings and residents. In addition, participation in conferences, didactic lectures and other teaching opportunities will be available.
Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on clinical performance based by direct observation.
TGH
1 -12
None, Yr 3 only
3
0
70-80
2
Hodes, Ashley
Clinical
Surgery
This elective provides the opportunity to participate in the active "hands-on" care of plastic surgery patients including critically ill burned patients. The student is under the direct supervision by the faculty in the intensive care unit, ward, operating room. Students also participate in the outpatient follow-up care of the patients. No night call is required.
Evaluation:
Evaluation will be completed by direct observation. There will be no examination.
TGH/MCC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
3
0
60-70
4
Harrington, Michael
Clinical
Surgery
This elective provides the opportunity to participate in the active "hands-on" care of plastic surgery patients including critically ill burned patients. The student is under the direct supervision by the faculty in the intensive care unit, ward, operating room. Students also participate in the outpatient follow-up care of the patients. No night call is required.
Evaluation:
Evaluation will be completed by direct observation. There will be no examination.
T-VAH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
60-70
4
Harrington, Michael
Clinical
Surgery
This elective provides the opportunity to participate in the active "hands-on" care of plastic surgery patients including critically ill burned patients. The student is under the direct supervision by the faculty in the intensive care unit, ward, operating room. Students also participate in the outpatient follow-up care of the patients. No night call is required.
Evaluation:
Evaluation will be completed by direct observation. There will be no examination.
LVH-CC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
60-70
4
Stirparo, Joseph
Clinical
Surgery
Students electing this course will work with the residents and faculty at LVHN Cedar Crest. Students will also see elective general surgery cases, attend clinic and participate in the urgent and emergent cases that are seen in consultation on the wards as well as in the ER. This includes patients with appendicitis, biliary disease, bowel obstruction GI bleeding. In addition students will participate in the care of patients that have blunt and penetrating trauma.
As a member of the trauma team, students will participate in all endeavors and become conversant in the initial assessment and resuscitation of the trauma patient as well asthe critical care and post-operative aspects of the surgical patients. At least a 1-week rotation on nights will be required.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on their clinical performance
LVH-CC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
2
0
60-70
4
Stirparo, Joseph
Clinical
Surgery
Students electing this course will work with the residents and faculty in the Division of Trauma in the surgical ICU, wards, ER and OR at TGH. Students will also see elective general surgery cases, attend clinic and participate in the urgent and emergent cases that are seen in consultation on the wards as well as in the ER. This includes patients with appendicitis, biliary disease, bowel obstruction GI bleeding. In addition students will participate in the care of patients that have blunt and penetrating trauma.
As a member of the trauma team, students will participate in all endeavors and become conversant in the initial assessment and resuscitation of the trauma patient as well as the critical care and post-operative aspects of the surgical patients. At least a 1-week rotation on nights will be required.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on their clinical performance
TGH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
60-70
4
Ciesla, David
Clinical
Surgery
This intensive elective is designed for the fourth year medical students who has a desire to entire a general surgery residency program. The student will be provided a focused and structured surgical readiness curriculum that provides them with the essential skills to confidently enter a general surgery residency. Activities will include surgical lectures, clinical and operative settings across the surgical continuum. Students will rotate through General Surgery, Surgical Intensive Care, Trauma and Robotics. Afternoon sessions will take place in our American College of Surgeons Level II accredited Surgical Education Center (SEC). In the SEC, the student will be introduced to a variety of common surgical skills with low and high fidelity task and other trainers. Some examples of activities include knot tying, suturing, basic laparoscopic skills, chest tube placement, central line placement, airway management and basic robotic skills.
Objectives:
Complete common surgical procedures using simulators and prosections
Develop an advanced understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis and diagnostic studies used to diagnose and treat surgical diseases
Develop an advanced understanding of surgical treatment options and alternatives for surgical diseases
Be able to recognize and treat immediate life threatening conditions
Improve their ability to treat and relieve pain and suffering
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on their clinical performance and 1-2 oral presentations.
LVH-CC
10
Yr 4 Status
15
0
60-70
4
Stirparo, Joseph
Clinical
Surgery
This is a one-month intensive intern boot camp course designed to prepare students entering a surgical residency or career. The course will consist of a series of didactic sessions involving advanced surgical topics, include the entire Web Initiatives for Surgical Education Modules (Wise-MD), and involve multiple laboratory sessions where students learn a variety of procedures in a simulated environment. These simulated experiences include understanding ATLS/ACLS principles, implementing interventions for acute life threatening disorders, placement of central venous and pulmonary artery catheters, treatment of dysrhythmias, the Fundamentals in Laparoscopic Surgery Course (a requirement for the American Board of Surgery) that includes basic laparoscopic procedures including transferring, cutting, use of ligating loops, and intra and extracorporeal knot tying. Students will also learn to do various intern level surgical procedures including a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, colonoscopy, and upper endoscopy using virtual reality simulation and prosection procedures. The skills gained in this course will allow our students to have a clear advantage over other students with regards to managing patients on the floor and ICU as well as better preparing them to work in the operating room.
Objectives:
Complete common surgical procedures using simulators and prosections
Develop an advanced understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis and diagnostic studies used to diagnose and treat surgical diseases
Develop an advanced understanding of surgical treatment options and alternatives for surgical diseases
Be able to recognize and treat immediate life threatening conditions
Improve their ability to treat and relieve pain and suffering
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on laboratory performance, a final simulation exam, and attendance. Students will receive feedback at the midpoint of the rotation in order to identify any areas at risk for failure and areas for improvement. At the end of the rotation, a summative evaluation will be submitted with each student’s grade.
USFMS
10
Yr 4 Status
15
0
60-70
4
Hodes, Ashley
Clinical
Surgery
This elective will provide the student with the opportunity to function as a sub-intern. Students will assist with the work up, operative and postoperative management of a range of clinical problems involved in the practice of pediatric surgery. In addition, students will take direction from the attending and work closely with the general surgical residents rotating through the Pediatric Surgical Service. This surgical elective will be conducted at The Tampa General Hospital and will include attending related conferences at The College of Medicine. Night duty will be on an on call basis in association with the residents rotating through the service.
Objective:
The objective of this course is a broad exposure to pediatric surgery. This will involve hands on care of the pediatric surgical patients under close supervision of both the resident and attending. In addition, participation in conferences, didactic lectures, and other teaching opportunities will be available.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on ward performance.
TGH
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
60-70
4
Paidas, Charles
Clinical
Surgery
Students will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Transplant Surgery, LifeLink Transplantation Institute, Inc. They will gain insight and experience in the area of transplantation immunology tissue typing and the concepts of histocompatibility antigens.
This elective is designed to offer students active participation in organ procurement, the harvesting and preservation of kidneys and livers, and an understanding of the role of the organ sharing networks.
Students will be directly involved with the evaluation and work up of possible renal and liver transplant recipients, observe surgery, and play an active role in the postoperative management of transplant patients, which includes the identification, management and treatment of infections, and rejection complications.
Students will receive an overview of all aspects involved in liver and renal transplantation, from donor identification through clinical transplantation and long term follow up.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on their ward performance.
TGH
1 -10
Yr 4 Status
1
0
60-70
4
Bowers, Victor
Clinical
Surgery
Students will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Transplant Surgery, LifeLink Transplantation Institute, Inc. They will gain insight and experience in the area of transplantation immunology tissue typing and the concepts of histocompatibility antigens.
This elective is designed to offer students active participation in organ procurement, the harvesting and preservation of kidneys and livers, and an understanding of the role of the organ sharing networks.
Students will be directly involved with the evaluation and work up of possible renal and liver transplant recipients, observe surgery, and play an active role in the postoperative management of transplant patients, which includes the identification, management and treatment of infections, and rejection complications.
Students will receive an overview of all aspects involved in liver and renal transplantation, from donor identification through clinical transplantation and long term follow up.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on their ward performance.
LVH-CC
1 -11
Yr 4 Status
1
0
60-70
4
Moritz, Michael
Clinical
Surgery
This is a clinical rotation that includes graded responsibility, as well as regular formal instruction in techniques of management of critical surgical illness. Students will be assigned primarily to the unit at LVHN-Cedar Crest with the possibility of occasional visits to other sites.
Objectives:
Describe common surgical complications, preoperative preparation of the complex surgical patient, and practical application of hemodynamic monitoring.
Analyze the acute phase response patients undergo with respect to their disease processes and surgical procedures with an emphasis on fluid and electrolyte balance
Examine pulmonary artery catheterization, placement of central venous catheters, and modalities of parenteral and enteral nutrition.