2020-2021 Electives Catalog

Contact:

Dr. Srinivas Bharadwaj
sribharadwaj@usf.edu

Report to:

Contact Dr. Bharadwaj  at sribharadwaj@usf.edu

Description:

Advanced anatomy is an elective course designed to provide prospective students with an opportunity to review anatomical sciences and revisit systems that relate to future residency interests. It is formulated in a manner to enhance student’s knowledge of the fundamental of anatomy applicable to the anatomical basis of diseases that pertain to surgical as well as non-surgical fields.

Objectives:

1. Perform an in-depth study of anatomy as it relates to surgical and other clinically relevant disciplines

2. List the major pathologic processes that has a distinct gross anatomic correlate

3. Outline the anatomic basis of procedures and associated complications

4. Understand the structural organization of the human body to the interpretation of disease processes

5. Develop experience and demonstrate competence in dissection/prosection techniques

6. Develop in depth understanding of three-dimensional presentations of anatomy through prosection

7. Develop the ability to work independently and responsibly, and interact with peers and Faculty

8. Self-assess and communicate to peers and faculty their understanding of Anatomy

9. Engage in teaching through interactive laboratory settings.

Rotation Activities:

N/A

Patient Encounters:

N/A

Evaluation:

Evaluation is based on completion of the assignments. Please see the syllabus. 

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

No

Special Instructions:

SonoSim modules can be completed online. Periods 8-10 are offered as hands-on rotations only.

Contact:

Dr. Hector Lopez-Cardona
lopezh@usf.edu

Report to:

Contact Dr. Lopez-Cardona  at lopezh@usf.edu

Description:

Applied Head and Neck Anatomy is an elective course designed to provide prospective students with an opportunity to review relevant anatomical sciences and revisit systems that relate to future residency interests. It is formulated in a manner to enhance student’s knowledge of the fundamental of anatomy applicable to the anatomical basis of diseases that pertain to surgical as well as non-surgical fields.

Objectives:

1. Perform an in-depth study of anatomy as it relates to surgical and other clinically relevant disciplines

2. List the major pathologic processes that has a distinct gross anatomic correlate

3. Outline the anatomic basis of procedures and associated complications

4. Understand the structural organization of the human body to the interpretation of disease processes

5. Develop experience and demonstrate competence in dissection/prosection techniques

6. Develop in depth understanding of three-dimensional presentations of anatomy through prosection

7. Develop the ability to work independently and responsibly, and interact with peers and Faculty

8. Self-assess and communicate to peers and faculty their understanding of Anatomy

9. Engage in teaching through interactive laboratory settings.

Rotation Activities:

N/A

Patient Encounters:

N/A

Evaluation:

Evaluation is based on completion of the assignments. Please see the syllabus. 

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

No

Special Instructions:

SonoSim modules can be completed online. Periods 8-10 are offered as hands-on rotations only.

Contact:

Dr. Hector Lopez-Cardona
lopezh@usf.edu

Report to:

Contact Dr. Lopez-Cardona  at lopezh@usf.edu

Description:

Applied Anatomy of Musculoskeletal System is an elective course designed to provide prospective students with an opportunity to review relevant anatomical sciences and revisit systems that relate to future residency interests. It is formulated in a manner to enhance student’s knowledge of the fundamental of anatomy applicable to the anatomical basis of diseases that pertain to surgical as well as non-surgical fields.

Objectives:

1. Perform an in-depth study of anatomy as it relates to surgical and other clinically relevant disciplines

2. List the major pathologic processes that has a distinct gross anatomic correlate

3. Outline the anatomic basis of procedures and associated complications

4. Understand the structural organization of the human body to the interpretation of disease processes

5. Develop experience and demonstrate competence in dissection/prosection techniques

6. Develop in depth understanding of three-dimensional presentations of anatomy through prosection

7. Develop the ability to work independently and responsibly, and interact with peers and Faculty

8. Self-assess and communicate to peers and faculty their understanding of Anatomy

9. Engage in teaching through interactive laboratory settings.

Rotation Activities:

N/A

Patient Encounters:

N/A

Evaluation:

Evaluation is based on completion of the assignments. Please see the syllabus. 

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

No

Special Instructions:

SonoSim modules can be completed online. Periods 8-10 are offered as hands-on rotations only.

Contact:

Nan.Schwann@lvhn.org
(484) 866-9581

Report to:

CC OR – Anesthesia work room

Description:

The course is directed towards medical students who plan to enter Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, or Emergency Medicine. The course emphasis will be tailored to the medical specialty the extern expects to enter and the skill set of the student. Excellent hand-eye coordination is a must for this course, since students are expected to perform procedures on patients.

Objectives:

The primary objective of this course is to introduce the student(s) to the practical/hands on approach to anesthesiology with emphasis on airway management, respiratory physiology, cardiovascular physiology, perioperative management, and invasive procedures. 

Rotation Activities:

Medical students are expected to make preoperative rounds with the anesthesiology staff on patients scheduled for surgery. Preoperative examinations and assessments of patients are expected. Participation in the decisions of anesthetic drugs and anesthesia choice are required. Students will assist in the preparation of the patients for surgery which include starting IV’s, connecting monitoring equipment, learning the pharmacology of various anesthestic agents, and learn to problem solve basic anesthetic situations. Emphasis on airway management include placement of LMAs, LTDs, masking patients, and intubation via direct laryngoscopy and video laryngosocpy. Invasive procedures include arterial line insertions and central line placement. An introduction to peripheral regional blocks will be included for those students that express an interest. Students will follow their patients throughout the anesthetic care into the postoperative recovery for continuity of care. 

Patient Encounters:

Preoperative / Intraoperative Patients - Multiple

Evaluation:

Oral, practical, and/or written evaluations of medical students will include clinical performance, medical knowledge, professionalism, motivation, and ability to problem solve.

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

No

Special Instructions:

N/A

Contact:

Thomas Finney
Thomas.Finney@moffitt.org

Dr. Raymond Evans
Raymond.Evans@moffitt.org

Report to:

Second Floor MCB Anesthesia Department
12902 Magnolia Dr., Tampa, FL 33612

Description:

The course is directed towards medical students who plan to enter Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, or Emergency Medicine. The course emphasis will be tailored to the medical specialty the extern expects to enter and the skill set of the student.

Objectives:

The primary objective of this course is to introduce the student(s) to the practical/hands on approach to anesthesiology with emphasis on airway management, respiratory physiology, cardiovascular physiology, perioperative management, and invasive procedures. 

Rotation Activities:

Medical students are expected to make preoperative rounds with the anesthesiology staff on patients scheduled for surgery. Preoperative examinations and assessments of patients are expected. Participation in the decisions of anesthetic drugs and anesthesia choice are required. Students will assist in the preparation of the patients for surgery which include starting IV’s, connecting monitoring equipment, learning the pharmacology of various anesthestic agents, and learn to problem solve basic anesthetic situations. Emphasis on airway management include placement of LMAs, LTDs, masking patients, and intubation via direct laryngoscopy and video laryngosocpy. Invasive procedures include arterial line insertions and central line placement. An introduction to peripheral regional blocks will be included for those students that express an interest.

Patient Encounters:

Evaluation:

Oral, practical, and/or written evaluations of medical students will include clinical performance, medical knowledge, professionalism, motivation, and ability to problem solve.

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

No

Special Instructions:

N/A

Contact:

Dr. Leland Lee
Leland.Lee@va.gov
(813) 972-2000, ext. 5157
(813) 610-9258 (cell phone)

Report to:

James A. Haley VA Medical Center
Room 2C-211 (second floor)
Monday at 8:00 AM (except for holidays)

Description:

The course is directed towards medical students who plan to enter Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.  The course emphasis will be tailored to the medical specialty the extern expects to enter and skill set of the student.  Excellent hand-eye coordination is a must for this course, since students are expected to perform procedures on patients.

Objectives:

The primary objective of this course is to introduce the student(s) to the practical/hands on approach to anesthesiology with emphasis on airway management, respiratory physiology, cardiovascular physiology, perioperative management, and invasive procedures. 

Rotation Activities:

Medical students are expected to make preoperative rounds with the anesthesiology staff on patients scheduled for surgery.  Preoperative examinations and assessments of patients are expected.  Participation in the decisions of anesthetic drugs and anesthesia choice are required.  Students will assist in the preparation of the patients for surgery which include starting IV’s, connecting monitoring equipment, learning the pharmacology of various anesthetic agents, and learn to problem solve basic anesthetic situations.  Emphasis on airway management include placement of laryngeal mask airways, esophageal airway devices, bag masking patients, and intubation via both direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy.   Invasive procedures include arterial line insertions and central line placement.  An introduction to peripheral regional blocks will be included for those students that express an interest.  Students will follow their patients throughout the anesthetic care into the postoperative recovery for continuity of care. An introduction to Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE) and/or Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) would be presented to students interested.

Patient Encounters:

The patient case types will depend on the medical specialty the student plans to enter.

Evaluation:

Oral, practical, and/or written evaluations of the medical students will include clinical performance, medical knowledge, professionalism, motivation, and ability to problem solve.

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

No

Special Instructions:

N/A

Contact:

Kelly Frenziz
(610) 402-3212

Report to:

Cardiology Cath Lab office on 3C at Cedar Crest

Call the Cardiology Fellow on Cardiology Teaching Service at (610) 402-2044 on first day of rotation.

Description:

This elective offers an opportunity to develop skills in the evaluation of patients referred for cardiology teaching service including primary cardiology patients and cardiac consults on the cardiology step down unit.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a proper cardiac history. The student will pay special attention to and record medications, medication compliance, diet compliance, and risk factors for various cardiac diseases

2. Demonstrate proficiency in proper bedside physical examination

3. Be able to accurately assess the presence or absence of congestive heart failure, cardiac tamponade, basic murmurs of valvular heart disease such as mitral regurgitation, mitral stenosis, aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation, and the presence or absence of peripheral vascular disease and abdominal aortic aneurysms

4. Demonstrate basic electrocardiographic skills including an understanding of basic arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, multi-focal atrial tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and a basic diagnosis on the 12 lead ECG such as right and left bundle branch block, left ventricular hypertrophy, acute myocardial infarction, ischemia, WPW, and hyperkalemia

5. Infer heart size, presence of cephalization, infiltrate, pleural effusions, and pneumothorax by looking at a chest X-ray

6. Identify medical, interventional, and surgical therapies for basic cardiac syndromes such as myocardial infarction, unstable angina, chronic angina, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and arrhythmia

7. Name and utilize a variety of clinical pathways and practice guidelines

8. Access and critically evaluate current medical information and scientific evidence

9. Use information technology or other available methodologies to access and manage information, support patient care decisions and enhance both patient and physician education

10. Explain the principles of primary, secondary prevention and risk modification

11. Summarize the indications and diagnostic yield of various cardiac studies and therapeutics

Rotation Activities:

Students will participate in the evaluation of patients 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.

Students will participate in daily teaching rounds with intern, medical resident, cardiology fellow and teaching cardiologist.  

Attendance at various other weekly Cardiology Department teaching conferences is required.

Patient Encounters:

Evaluation:

Evaluation will be performed using the USF 4^th year medical student evaluation form.

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

Yes. Apply via Lehigh Valley Network on VSAS.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Contact:

Twyla Sumpter
tsumpter@health.usf.edu

Report to:

Contact Twyla Sumpter at least one week prior to the start of the rotation to determine your Cardiology Fellow.

Description:

The Cardiology Consultative elective rotation is an experiential patient based rotation with integrative didactics that exist, in part, from the ongoing curriculum designed for the education and training of fellows in Cardiovascular Diseases. The learner on rotation shall be a full participant on the Cardiology Consultative Service as directed by the supervising Fellow and Attending Physician.  Attendance and participation at Fellow’s Block Didactics, Heart Team Multidisciplinary Revascularization and Valve Conferences (each on a weekly basis) will provide for the organization, literature correlation and understanding of knowledge that is relevant to concurrent patient management. Team science will be a coincidently experienced and learned.

At the completion of the rotation it shall be expected that a face to face “360” between learner and teacher(s) will be provided to assure the learners goals and objectives have been realized and deficiencies identified, so that future learner plans may be derived. 

Objectives:

Learners shall:

1. Understand the question(s) framed from the originators of the consultative request and the answers to be provided for best outcomes of multidisciplinary care

2. Develop and perform the focused cardiovascular interview question(s) and review of cardiovascular systems that are relevant to the consultative request

3. Practice and refine the 5-point cardiovascular exam physical findings- general physical findings, interpretation of jugular venous pulse waveforms and pressure estimates, assessment of carotid pulse contour and dynamics, inspection and palpation of the precordium, and auscultation of normal heart sounds, abnormalities of heart sounds, and distinguishment of heart murmurs associated with valvular heart disease

4. Integrate the history and physical exam into efficient, appropriate, and cost effective test ordering for new diagnosis and ongoing management of prior or contemporarily defined cardiovascular problems

5. Interpret, with supervision, the objective testing performed including ECG, imaging modalities including chest X ray, echocardiography, cardiac CT and MRI scanning, and invasive testing including cardiac catheterization with associated hemodynamic and angiographic findings.

6. Provide differential diagnosis and understand the classification of disease states that pertain to the major burden of encountered diseases in an inpatient cardiovascular consultative service.  This would include, but not be limited to etiology, as well as Stages and Functional Class of Heart Failure(HF), Symptomatic Ischemic heart disease(SIHD), and therapies to be applied including pharmacologic, interventional, and surgical solutions for best patient outcomes.

7. Recognition and interpretation of ECG rhythms (heart blocks, tachyarrhythmias) and appropriate use of telemetry will be developed given the contemporary high utilization of inpatient telemetry. This will, when necessary, provide for collaboration with advanced electrophysiologic services.

8. Participate in an environment of inquiry (including psychological safety) for the development of research questions and projects that may provide for future professional training and research endeavors in cardiovascular diseases

9. Develop the communication and cooperation skills for collaborative care with the requesting service and other sub-specialty services (Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases, etc.)

10. Recognize the need for ongoing management of patients with multiple co-morbidities and the timeliness of continuity of care and/or withdrawal from the care path of individual patients. 

Rotation Activities:

Students will perform all cardiology patient care activities as associated with the consultative service under the tutelage of the fellows.

Patient Encounters:

Evaluation:

The faculty will make performance evaluations from data derived from clinical discussions and didactic presentations by the student.

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

No

Special Instructions:

N/A

Contact:

Twyla Sumpter
tsumpter@health.usf.edu

Report to:

Contact Twyla Sumpter at least one week prior to the start of the rotation to determine your Cardiology Fellow.

Description:

The Cardiology Consultative elective rotation is an experiential patient based rotation with integrative didactics that exist, in part, from the ongoing curriculum designed for the education and training of fellows in Cardiovascular Diseases. The learner on rotation shall be a full participant on the Cardiology Consultative Service as directed by the supervising Fellow and Attending Physician.  Attendance and participation at Fellow’s Block Didactics, Heart Team Multidisciplinary Revascularization and Valve Conferences (each on a weekly basis) will provide for the organization, literature correlation and understanding of knowledge that is relevant to concurrent patient management. Team science will be a coincidently experienced and learned.

At the completion of the rotation it shall be expected that a face to face “360” between learner and teacher(s) will be provided to assure the learners goals and objectives have been realized and deficiencies identified, so that future learner plans may be derived. 

Objectives:

Learners shall:

1. Understand the question(s) framed from the originators of the consultative request and the answers to be provided for best outcomes of multidisciplinary care

2. Develop and perform the focused cardiovascular interview question(s) and review of cardiovascular systems that are relevant to the consultative request

3. Practice and refine the 5-point cardiovascular exam physical findings- general physical findings, interpretation of jugular venous pulse waveforms and pressure estimates, assessment of carotid pulse contour and dynamics, inspection and palpation of the precordium, and auscultation of normal heart sounds, abnormalities of heart sounds, and distinguishment of heart murmurs associated with valvular heart disease

4. Integrate the history and physical exam into efficient, appropriate, and cost effective test ordering for new diagnosis and ongoing management of prior or contemporarily defined cardiovascular problems

5. Interpret, with supervision, the objective testing performed including ECG, imaging modalities including chest X ray, echocardiography, cardiac CT and MRI scanning, and invasive testing including cardiac catheterization with associated hemodynamic and angiographic findings.

6. Provide differential diagnosis and understand the classification of disease states that pertain to the major burden of encountered diseases in an inpatient cardiovascular consultative service.  This would include, but not be limited to etiology, as well as Stages and Functional Class of Heart Failure(HF), Symptomatic Ischemic heart disease(SIHD), and therapies to be applied including pharmacologic, interventional, and surgical solutions for best patient outcomes.

7. Recognition and interpretation of ECG rhythms (heart blocks, tachyarrhythmias) and appropriate use of telemetry will be developed given the contemporary high utilization of inpatient telemetry. This will, when necessary, provide for collaboration with advanced electrophysiologic services.

8. Participate in an environment of inquiry (including psychological safety) for the development of research questions and projects that may provide for future professional training and research endeavors in cardiovascular diseases

9. Develop the communication and cooperation skills for collaborative care with the requesting service and other sub-specialty services (Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases, etc.)

10. Recognize the need for ongoing management of patients with multiple co-morbidities and the timeliness of continuity of care and/or withdrawal from the care path of individual patients. 

Rotation Activities:

Students will perform all cardiology patient care activities as associated with the consultative service under the tutelage of the fellows.

Patient Encounters:

Evaluation:

The faculty will make performance evaluations from data derived from clinical discussions and didactic presentations by the student.

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

No

Special Instructions:

N/A

Contact:

Kelly Frenzi
(610) 402-3212

Report to:

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit on 3B in Cedar Crest  Call cardiology fellow in the unit at (610) 402-6590 on arrival.

Description:

The students will participate in the evaluation of patients 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. Students will participate in daily teaching rounds in the cardiac intensive care unit with intern, medical resident, cardiology fellow and teaching cardiologist.  Attendance at various other weekly Cardiology Department teaching conferences is required.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a proper cardiac history. The student will pay special attention to and record medications, medication compliance, diet compliance, and risk factors for various cardiac diseases

2. Demonstrate proficiency in proper bedside physical examination

3. Be able to accurately assess the presence or absence of congestive heart failure, cardiac tamponade, basic murmurs of valvular heart disease such as mitral regurgitation, mitral stenosis, aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation, and the presence or absence of peripheral vascular disease and abdominal aortic aneurysms

4. Demonstrate basic electrocardiographic skills including an understanding of basic arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, multi-focal atrial tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and a basic diagnosis on the 12 lead ECG such as right and left bundle branch block, left ventricular hypertrophy, acute myocardial infarction, ischemia, WPW, and hyperkalemia

5. Infer heart size, presence of cephalization, infiltrate, pleural effusions, and pneumothorax by looking at a chest X-ray

6. Identify medical, interventional, and surgical therapies for basic cardiac syndromes such as myocardial infarction, unstable angina, chronic angina, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and arrhythmia

7. Name and utilize a variety of clinical pathways and practice guidelines

8. Access and critically evaluate current medical information and scientific evidence

9. Use information technology or other available methodologies to access and manage information, support patient care decisions and enhance both patient and physician education

10. Explain the principles of primary, secondary prevention and risk modification

11. Summarize the indications and diagnostic yield of various cardiac studies and therapeutics

Rotation Activities:

The students will participate in the evaluation of patients 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. Students will participate in daily teaching rounds in the cardiac intensive care unit with intern, medical resident, cardiology fellow and teaching cardiologist.  Attendance at various other weekly Cardiology Department teaching conferences is required.

Patient Encounters:

Evaluation:

The attending physician will complete a written USF 4^th year rotation evaluation.

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

Yes. Apply via Lehigh Valley Network on VSAS.

Special Instructions:

 N/A

Contact:

Laura Cessna
lcessna1@usf.edu
(813) 974-3070

Report to:

Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare
13330 USF Laurel Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
Dermatology, 6th Floor

Description:

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. Periods 2, 3 and 4 are reserved for students applying to dermatology residency programs.

Objectives:

1. Accurately describe primary and secondary dermatologic lesions as well as patterns of distribution.

2. Conduct a total body skin exam and detect suspicious and abnormal findings.

3. Identify the most common inflammatory skin diseases.

4. Identify the major types of skin cancers.

5. Recognize skin manifestations of internal disease.

6. Perform shave and punch biopsies.

7. Understand the concepts of skin patch testing.

8. Understand the appropriate management for common dermatologic disorders including neoplasms

Rotation Activities:

The students will rotate through the following clinics in dermatology:

• General dermatology clinics at Morsani Center, VA, 17 Davis

• Pigmented lesion clinics at Moffitt Cancer Center

• Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma clinic at Moffitt Cancer Center

• High Risk Solid-Organ Transplant Dermatology Clinic at TGH

• Mohs/surgical dermatology at Morsani Center

• Inpatient consult service at Tampa General Hospital

Additionally, the students will be provided didactics on the fundamentals of dermatology and be involved in a hands-on wet lab session where they will learn basic dermatologic procedures including shave biopsies, scallop biopsies, punch biopsies, surgical excisions. 

Patient Encounters:

Evaluation:

10-minute Case Presentation to be made at a morning Resident Conference.  Student progress and performance in the clinical setting will be evaluated by the faculty and residents.

Syllabus:

Handbook with general information about clinic duties and expectations (i.e., dress code, conduct, etc.) will be provided on the first day of the rotation.  Dermatology reading for students is also described in the handbook, along with references for textbooks, online and other pertinent dermatology information.

Visiting Students:

Yes. Apply via USF Health Morsani College of Medicine on VSAS.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Contact:

Laura Cessna
lcessna1@usf.edu
(813) 974-3070

Report to:

Paul Rodriguez-Waitkus, MD, PhD
Director, Dermatopathology Lab, 4^th Floor
Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare
13330 USF Laurel Drive
Tampa, FL  33612

Description:

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.

Objectives:

1.  Understand how to accurately describe and identify primary and secondary dermatologic lesions by microscopic examination

2.  Learn to identify the most common inflammatory skin diseases by microscopic examination.

3.  Ascertain how to identify the major types of skin cancers by microscopic examination

4.  Participate in research by co-authoring a case report, meeting abstract or assisting with a portion of a larger departmental research project with a resident or faculty member depending on availability of such a project

Rotation Activities:

Attend dermatopathology conferences twice a week

Invited to attend the “Dermatopathology Consenus Meeting” with all dermatopathologists from USF, MCC & VA Medical Center to review and discuss unusual, challenging cases, in order to gain different perspectives to confirm a diagnosis.

Patient Encounters:

Evaluation:

The student will be evaluated by the faculty & residents in dermatopathology.

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

Yes. Apply via USF Health Morsani College of Medicine on VSAS.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Contact:

Laura Cessna
lcessna1@usf.edu
(813) 974-3070

Report to:

Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare
13330 USF Laurel Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
Dermatology, 6th Floor

Description:

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

Objectives:

Our goal is to provide you with a 2-week precursor to your 4^th year elective in dermatology. 

1. Gain general understanding of the variety of diseases managed by dermatologists

2. Gain general understanding of the variety of procedures performed by dermatologists

3. Accurately describe primary and secondary dermatologic lesions as well as patterns of distribution.

4. Identify the most common inflammatory skin diseases.

5. Identify the major types of skin cancers.

Rotation Activities:

The students will be assigned a mix of clinical experiences from the list below:

• General dermatology clinics at Morsani Center, VA, 17 Davis

• Pigmented lesion clinics at Moffitt Cancer Center

• Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma clinic at Moffitt Cancer Center

• High Risk Solid-Organ Transplant Dermatology Clinic at TGH

• Mohs/surgical dermatology at Morsani Center

The student will attend various weekly conferences with the Dermatology residents.

Patient Encounters:

Evaluation:

Student progress and performance in the clinical setting will be evaluated by the faculty and residents.

Syllabus:

Handbook with general information about clinic duties and expectations (i.e., dress code, conduct, etc.) will be provided on the first day of the rotation.  Dermatology reading for students is also described in the handbook, along with references for textbooks, online and other pertinent dermatology information.

Visiting Students:

No

Special Instructions:

N/A

Contact:

Pamela Bhowanidin
(813) 844-7044

Dr. Justin Arnold
jkarnold@usf.edu

Report to:

One Davis Blvd, Suite 203 (Second Floor) at 9 am on the first weekday of the rotation

Description:

Medical Toxicology is best described broadly as the field of medicine with expertise in the health effects caused by pharmaceuticals, occupational exposures and environmental agents. Toxicologists assist in the management of medication overdoses, addiction and withdrawal states, envenomations, hazardous materials exposures and workplace hazards. Toxicologists oversee the clinical operations of a Poison Center.

Objectives:

1. Become familiar with fundamental concepts underpinning the clinical management of Toxicological patients. Participation in the diagnosis and treatment of selected acute and chronic exposures in adults and children is expected. Elements of competency include reliable history-taking, physical examination aimed at the detection of toxidromes, formulation of differential diagnoses, implementation of treatment, and development of safe disposition plans.

2. Understand the principles, methods and controversies related to limiting toxic exposures by decontamination including gastric lavage, activated charcoal administration, renal replacement therapy, ion trapping, and hyperbaric oxygen.

3. Review knowledge of basic kinetic principles of drug absorption, redistribution, metabolism, and elimination.

 4. Learn guiding principles of the management of acute intoxication in the Emergency Department.  Commonly abused drugs for specific socioeconomic groups, occupational toxins and hazards, as well as withdrawal syndrome will be reviewed. 

 5. Become familiar with selected antidotes, their uses, doses, side effects and limitations.

 6. Observe the clinical operation of a Poison Center. Understand the public health role of the Poison Centers in gathering and disseminating data including protected health information (PHI).

 7. Understand basic management and response principles related to hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents.

 8. Manage a variety of poisoned patients through daily case-based learning, case review, and consultations.

Rotation Activities:

1. A mandatory orientation is to be attended by the student in the first few days of the rotation.

2. Observation and participation in telephone consultations at the Florida Poison Information – Tampa is expected. Students will review cases referred for medical treatment and other cases of interest.

3. Participation in daily case review of active poison center paints is required.  

4. Participation in a variety of teaching activities, including but not limited to in person lectures, webinars, statewide journal club, off-site visits to local zoos and toxicology-related public health meetings and events, and regional training and conferences (when possible).

5. Asynchronous learning through the assignment of selected journal articles relevant to the practical application of toxicology in the acute care setting.  Approximately 30 articles are routinely assigned, and ample time is provided to review the assigned articles.

6. Preparation of an abstract suitable for submission to a regional, national, or international conference on an interesting patient presentation encountered during the rotation.

7. Students will be expected to prepare a 15-minute presentation on a pre-approved topic of their choice to be shared with toxicology rotators and poison center staff.

Patient Encounters:

Evaluation:

1. Individual case presentations and management will be assessed during discussion with the medical toxicologist.

2. Attendance at daily case discussion, lectures, webinars, and other poison center activities will be counted in the evaluation.

3. Reading of assigned journal activities will be assessed through two quizzes throughout the rotation.  One quiz will occur halfway through the rotation while the second quick will occur at the end of the rotation.

4. The quality of the prepared abstract will be counted in the evaluation.

5. Input on professionalism and participation will be solicited from the Poison Center staff.

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

Yes. Apply via USF Health Morsani College of Medicine on VSAS.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Contact:

Dawn Yenser
Dawn.Yenser@lvhn.org
(484) 884-2489
LVH-M 5th Fl South Building

Report to:

Will be provided one week prior to the start of the rotation.

Description:

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.

Objectives:

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.

Rotation Activities:

Suture lab, splint lab, journal club, EBM lecture, ultrasound didactic and hands-on, trauma simulation, critical care simulation, grand rounds, EMS ride-along, autopsy, spend a day with a nurse (procedures) and toxicology lectures

Patient Encounters:

Evaluation:

Students will be graded based on clinical evaluations from their preceptors. Additionally, students will be required to take a series of online open book quizzes.

Syllabus:

Visiting Students:

Yes. Apply via Lehigh Valley Network on VSAS.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Contact:

Dr. Andrew Thomas
Andrew_Thomas@teamhealth.com
AThomasEM@gmail.com
(407) 529-9061

Report to:

Emergency Department, second floor of TGH
First Monday of the rotation (unless otherwise instructed due to holiday)

Time and exact location will be sent via email several days before start of rotation

Description:

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.

Objectives:

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.

Rotation Activities:

Students will participate in the following activities:

1. Attendance & participation at weekly grand rounds (Wednesdays 0700-1200)

2. Obtain history and perform physical evaluation of patients in the emergency department

3. Presentation of patient cases to attending physicians and/or senior residents, including differential diagnosis and management plans

4. Performance of available procedures including but not limited to laceration repair, incision & drainage, endotracheal intubation, ultrasound, central line placement, and other procedures deemed appropriate

5. Gain experience with ED point-of-care ultrasound

6. Additional events such as disaster drills or special conference events may occur

Patient Encounters:

There are not required quotas for the number and types of patients seen, however it is expected that students will attempt to see a high volume of patients (consistent with their comfort level) without compromising patient care. Students should attempt to see a variety of chief complaints.

Evaluation:

Student grades are based on daily attending evaluations and attendance at emergency medicine conferences. There is an end of rotation exam.  Students will give a 3-5 minute presentation of an interesting case during an end of rotation meeting and this also is used for grading purposes.

Syllabus: