Dept | Division | Course | Site | Periods | Pre-req | Max Enroll | Min Enroll | Hours/Wk | Weeks | Instructor of Record | Type |
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Anat |
| BMS 8187 Advanced Human Anatomy Click here for additional course information | | Report to: | | Description: | | Objectives: | List the major pathologic processes that has a distinct gross anatomic correlateOutline the anatomic basis of procedures and associated complicationsUnderstand the structural organization of the human body to the interpretation of disease processesDevelop experience and demonstrate competence in dissection/prosection techniquesDevelop in depth understanding of three-dimensional presentations of anatomy through prosectionDevelop the ability to work independently and responsibly, and interact with peers and FacultySelf-assess and communicate to peers and faculty their understanding of AnatomyEngage 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: | 2021-2022 Electives Catalog | Visiting Students: | No | Special Instructions: | SonoSim modules can be completed online. Periods 8-10 are offered as hands-on rotations only. |
| USFMS | 2, 4 - 11 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Bharadwaj, Srinivas | Basic Science |
Anat |
| MDE 8521 Applied Head and Neck Anatomy Click here for additional course information | | Report to: | | Description: | | Objectives: | List the major pathologic processes that has a distinct gross anatomic correlateOutline the anatomic basis of procedures and associated complicationsUnderstand the structural organization of the human body to the interpretation of disease processesDevelop experience and demonstrate competence in dissection/prosection techniquesDevelop in depth understanding of three-dimensional presentations of anatomy through prosectionDevelop the ability to work independently and responsibly, and interact with peers and FacultySelf-assess and communicate to peers and faculty their understanding of AnatomyEngage 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.
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| USFMS | 1, 3 - 11 | None | No Limit | 6 | 40 | 2 | Lopez Cardona, Hector | Basic Science |
Anat |
| MDE 8522 Applied Anat of the MSK System Click here for additional course information | | Report to: | | Description: | | Objectives: | List the major pathologic processes that has a distinct gross anatomic correlateOutline the anatomic basis of procedures and associated complicationsUnderstand the structural organization of the human body to the interpretation of disease processesDevelop experience and demonstrate competence in dissection/prosection techniquesDevelop in depth understanding of three-dimensional presentations of anatomy through prosectionDevelop the ability to work independently and responsibly, and interact with peers and FacultySelf-assess and communicate to peers and faculty their understanding of AnatomyEngage 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.
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| USFMS | 1, 3 - 11 | None | No Limit | 6 | 40 | 2 | Lopez Cardona, Hector
| Basic Science |
Anat |
| | USFMS | 1 - 11 | None | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 2,4 | Bharadwaj, Srinivas | Indep Study |
Anesth |
| MDE 8700 Anesthesiology Elective Click here for additional course information | | 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: | | Syllabus: |
| Visiting Students: | No | Special Instructions: | N/A |
| LVHN | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 50 | 2,4 | Schwann, Nan | Clinical |
Anesth |
| MDE 8700 Anesthesiology Elective Click here for additional course information | | 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: | | Syllabus: |
| Visiting Students: | No | Special Instructions: | N/A |
| MCC | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 50 | 4 | Evans, Raymond | Clinical |
Anesth |
| MDE 8700 Anesthesiology Elective Click here for additional course information | Heather Kimrey Heather.Kimrey@va.gov (813) 972-2000, ext. 5946 (813) 808-3713 (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: | | Syllabus: |
| Visiting Students: | No | Special Instructions: | N/A |
| T-VAH | 2, 3 , 4 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 50 | 4 | Lee, Leland | Clinical |
Anesth |
| | EXT | 1 - 10 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Faculty | Externship |
Derm |
| MDE 8251 Clinical Dermatology Click here for additional course information | | 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.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 DavisPigmented lesion clinics at Moffitt Cancer CenterCutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma clinic at Moffitt Cancer CenterHigh Risk Solid-Organ Transplant Dermatology Clinic at TGHMohs/surgical dermatology at Morsani CenterInpatient 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: | | 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: | | Special Instructions: | N/A |
| MCAH | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 4 | 0 | 40-44 | 4 | Patel, Nishit | Clinical |
Derm |
| MDE 8536 Elective in Dermatopathology Click here for additional course information | | Report to: | Paul Rodriguez-Waitkus, MD, PhD Director, Dermatopathology Lab, 4th 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 examination2. 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 examination4. 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 weekInvited 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: | | Special Instructions: | N/A |
| USFMS | 8 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40-44 | 4 | Rodriguez-Waitkus, Paul |
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Derm |
| MDT 8250 Special Topics in Dermatology Click here for additional course information | | 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 4th year elective in dermatology. 1. Gain general understanding of the variety of diseases managed by dermatologists3. 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 DavisPigmented lesion clinics at Moffitt Cancer CenterCutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma clinic at Moffitt Cancer CenterHigh Risk Solid-Organ Transplant Dermatology Clinic at TGHMohs/surgical dermatology at Morsani Center
The student will attend various weekly conferences with the Dermatology residents. | Patient Encounters: |
| Evaluation: | | 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 |
| USFMS | 1 - 12 | None, Yr 3 only | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2 | Patel, Nishit |
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Derm |
| | EXT | 1 - 7 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Patel, Nishit | Externship |
Derm |
| | USFMS | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | No Limit | 0 | 44 | 4 | Patel, Nishit | Indep Study |
Emerg Med |
| MDE 8714 Intro to Medical Toxicology Click here for additional course information | | Report to: | Will be provided one week prior to the start 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. 4. Study poisoning epidemiology specifically within populations ‘at risk’ such as toddlers, the elderly, pregnant or nursing women, migrants and immigrants. 5. Complete case studies from approximately 20 classes of drugs and poisons commonly encountered in clinical practice. Emphasis will be placed on assessing severity and initiating timely, appropriate treatment. 6. Learn guiding principles of the management of acute intoxication in the Emergency Department. Commonly abused drugs for specific socioeconomic groups will be reviewed. Withdrawal states will also be discussed. 7. Become familiar with selected antidotes, their uses, doses, side effects and limitations. 8. Develop awareness for important agents of toxinology (naturally occurring toxins). These include plants and animals toxins, especially focusing on native venomous arthropods, reptiles and marine creatures. 9. Understand diagnostic toxicology laboratory techniques, limitations and costs of both qualitative and quantitative analyses. | Rotation Activities: | 1. A mandatory orientation is to be attended by the student in the first few days of the rotation.3. A series of standard cases accompanies independent reading assignments. Expect about 20-24 hours of small group discussion.4. Attendance at a variety of teaching rounds and meetings will be required.5. Participation in inpatient consultations is expected. Volumes of patients are variable month to month. Students should keep a record of all patients encountered.6. Students will be expected to prepare two 10 minute presentations on a pre-approved topic of their choice to be shared with toxicology rotators and poison center staff. It should be of narrow scope and of sufficient quality to be included in the rotators teaching files for future students to use.7. Guided tours of the toxicology laboratory and other field trips may be available.8. The opportunity to conduct clinical or laboratory research, construct toxicology teaching materials, or to write a review paper for publication is encouraged and is available by arrangement in advance of the rotation. | Patient Encounters: |
| Evaluation: | 1. Case study preparation will be assessed during discussions with the medical toxicologist.2. Attendance at conferences and assigned poison center shifts will be counted in the evaluation.3. A written test is administered at the end of the month.4. For special arrangements involving research, writing or teaching, quality and completion of the project will contribute to the grade. | Syllabus: |
| Visiting Students: | | Special Instructions: | N/A |
| LVHN | 2 - 5, 7 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Cook, Matthew | Clinical |
Emerg Med |
| MDE 8714 Intro to Medical Toxicology Click here for additional course information | Pamela Bhowanidin (813) 844-7044 | 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. 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. 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.3. Participation in daily case review of active poison center paints is required. 5. Asynchronous learning through the assignment of selected journal articles relevant to the practical application of toxicology in the acute care setting. Approximately 10 articles are routinely assigned, and ample time is provided to review the assigned articles.6. Optional 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. | Syllabus: |
| Visiting Students: | | Special Instructions: | N/A |
| TGH | 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 | Yr 4 Status | 4 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Arnold, Justin | Clinical |
Emerg Med |
| MDI 8710 AI in Emergency Medicine Click here for additional course information | 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: | | 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: | | Special Instructions: | N/A |
| LVHN | 1 - 8 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40-44 | 4 | Worrilow, Charles | Clinical |
Emerg Med |
| MDI 8710 AI in Emergency Medicine Click here for additional course information | | 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: | | 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 (Wednesday mornings - virtual or in-person)2. Obtain history and perform physical evaluation of patients in the emergency department3. Presentation of patient cases to attending physicians and/or senior residents, including differential diagnosis and management plans5. Gain experience with ED point-of-care ultrasound6. Additional events such as disaster drills, simulation, EMS rides, 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: | Will be provided in orientation email | Visiting Students: | | Special Instructions: | N/A |
| TGH | 1 - 11 | Intro to EM | 8 | 0 | 40-44 | 4 | Thomas, Andrew | Clinical |
Emerg Med |
| MDR 8710 Research in Emergency Medicine
Click here for additional course information | | Report to: | Dr. Jason Wilson | Description: | Students participating in the elective should be interested in pursuing a career in emergency medicine. | Objectives: | 1. Obtain human subjects research certification and understand the principles and history of human subjects research. During this process, student will obtain CITI certification.2. Understand the administrative infrastructure necessary to operationalize emergency medicine/acute care research3. Develop the ability to design and evaluate testable scientific hypotheses for clinical research4. Participate in monthly Journal Club5. Become familiar with study protocols, FDA regulations for clinical research, patient consent process | Rotation Activities: | 1. Obtain CITI certification2. Attend Hospital Research Meetings3. Attend EM Grand Rounds4. Liaison with Research Assistant clinical Team5. Develop scholarly project in conjunction with Research Director | Patient Encounters: |
| Evaluation: | The student will be assessed during this rotation in four ways.1. 25% participation at assigned meetings and research shifts2. 25% observations of student motivation/achievement/abilities during patient and staff interactions3. 25% participation and completion of Journal Club assignment (3 articles each with journal club worksheet)4. 25% online, open-notes/open-resource quiz on the foundations of EBM | Syllabus: |
| Visiting Students: | No | Special Instructions: | |
| TGH | 1 - 11 | None | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2,4 | Wilson, Jason | Research |
Emerg Med |
| MDT 8710 Intro to Emergency Medicine Click here for additional course information | | Report to: | Dept. of Emergency Medicine One Davis Blvd. Suite 502 Tampa, FL 33609 | Description: | 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. | Objectives: | 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. | Rotation Activities: | | Patient Encounters: |
| Evaluation: | The student's grade is primarily based on daily attending evaluations but will incorporate quality case presentations, clinical skills evaluation, required attendance at emergency medicine conferences, and written testing. | Syllabus: |
| Visiting Students: | No | Special Instructions: | N/A |
| TGH | 1 - 9 (Yr 4) 1-12 (Yr 3) | None | 5 | 0 | 40 | 2 | Zachariah, Anish | Clinical |
Family Med |
| Click here for additional course information | Crystal Walker One City Center 707 Hamilton Street Allentown, PA 18101 | Report to: | Will be provided one week prior to the start of the rotation | Description: | The Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley (NHCLV) is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center serving the under-served community of Allentown. Understanding health in a broad context, we seek to partner with our patients and community to build skills for stronger families and a healthier community. In January of 2017, NHCLV received a Pennsylvania Department of Health award as a Center of Excellence for Opiate Use Disorders to develop screening, medication assisted treatment with naltrexone or buprenorphine/naloxone, community partnerships and community based care management with an interdisciplinary team. People with opiate use disorders, who often have tangled story of poverty, isolation and co-morbidity, frequently slip through the cracks of the usual fragmented systems of care. Our care teams work intensively with people with opiate use disorders wherever they need us, whether that is in our office, in the community or in their homes, to develop the relationships and understanding they need to engage in care and meet their own goals for treatment. This elective is designed to introduce senior students to comprehensive, relationship centered care for complex patients with opiate use disorders in community settings. At the intersection of community health and primary care, students will work with our Outreach Teams as health coaches and story gatherers to partner with patients and learn from the patient's point of view what it takes to live a good life in the face of complex issues inherent in opiate use disorders. | Objectives: | 1. Develop empathy and deeper understanding by developing relationships with patients and hearing their stories2. Identify social determinants of health across the lifespan that contribute to opiate use disorders3. Walk with patients and describe how healthcare systems designed to help sometimes do harm4. Develop skills in health coaching for self management of complex health issues using motivational interviewing techniques6. Understand treatment options for patients with opiate use disorders, including community based organizations and community building programs8. Reflect on implications for relationship centered care in student's vision of personal practice | Rotation Activities: | Students will participate in daily team rounds, initial assessments, primary care and medication assisted treatment, home visits, and accompany patients to specialist visits and community organizations. Students will also have opportunities to work closely with our community engagement including our Timebank service exchange and community organizing. Each student will identify individual learning goals and present either a topic or project to the team. | Patient Encounters: |
| Evaluation: | | Syllabus: |
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| LVHN | 1,3,5,7,9,11 | Yr 4 Status | 2 | 0 | 40 | 4 | Lecher, Abby | Clinical |
Family Med |
| MEL 7258 Elect in Rural Med or Underserved Click here for additional course information Contact: | Mackenzie Mady, DO 200 Schuylkill Medical Plaza Pottsville, PA 17901 | Report to: | | Description: | This is a rural/underserved health elective in which a student will be matched with an attending physician in the Schuylkill County area. Responsibilities will largely be assisting with out-patient clinical care in a rural primary care office, though students may be expected to participate in hospital rounds/ER call at a hospital local to the primary practice site (depending upon preceptor). This clerkship WILL INCLUDE A DAILY COMMUTE OF UP TO 60 minutes each direction if driving from LVHN- Cedar Crest; though, housing within the local community is provided. Students should also note that "rural/underserved" is a relative term. Many areas within 60 minutes of LVHN-Cedar Crest fit the definition and are typical of rural Pennsylvania. However, these are not REMOTE rural communities, which have a different flavor and feel. Students interested in a remote experience should consider other options. | Objectives: | 1. Compare and contrast the health needs and problems encountered in rural or underserved practice to those encountered in prior urban practice rotations2. Identify the unique opportunities and challenges to medical practice and life in a rural or underserved community3. Introduce/sensitize the student to cross-cultural issues in health care4. Understand the mechanisms and indications for consultation and referral in rural or underserved practice settings5. Evaluate the business management of rural or underserved practice, including availability of organized funding for patient care, managed care, etc. | Rotation Activities: | 1. Arrangements for a specific time commitment will be made through the Department of Family Medicine.3. Opportunities are available for additional practice activities within the hospital (e.g. pediatric hospitalists and emergency department), local specialists (e.g. cardiology and pulmnology), and in the community. | Patient Encounters: |
| Evaluation: | The assigned faculty preceptor will provide an individual evaluation addressing the student's adaptability and understanding as well as knowledge, judgment, and rapport. | Syllabus: |
| Visiting Students: | | Special Instructions: | Diane Boris, MBA coordinates housing: 700 East Norwegian Street Pottsville, PA 17901 Phone: 570-621-4142 Email: Diane.Boris@lvhn.org |
| 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 Click here for additional course information | Linda Giordano lindag@usf.edu (813) 974-1996Victor Rodriguez Cruz Coordinator of Clinical Training & Enrichment Gulfcoast North AHEC vrodriguez@gnahec.org (813) 929-1000 ext. 209 | Report to: | Will be provided prior to the start of the rotation. | Description: | This elective rotation is designed to introduce the senior student to the unique characteristics of medical practice in a rural or underserved community. Students will be supervised by clinical family physician faculty and will gain a better understanding of providing care to a medically underserved population and the tremendous health needs that exist. | Objectives: | 1. Compare and contrast the health needs and problems encountered in rural or underserved practice to those encountered in prior urban practice rotations2. Identify the unique opportunities and challenges to medical practice and life in a rural or underserved community3. Introduce/sensitize the student to cross-cultural issues in health care4. Understand the mechanisms and indications for consultation and referral in rural or underserved practice settings5. Evaluate the business management of rural or underserved practice, including availability of organized funding for patient care, managed care, etc. | Rotation Activities: | 1. Arrangements for a specific time commitment will be made through the Department of Family Medicine in conjunction with Gulfcoast North AHEC.3. At certain locations opportunities are available for additional practice activities within the hospital, emergency department, and in the community. | Patient Encounters: |
| Evaluation: | The assigned faculty preceptor will provide an individual evaluation addressing the student's adaptability and understanding as well as knowledge, judgment, and rapport. | Syllabus: |
| Visiting Students: | | Special Instructions: | At certain sites this elective is available to USF students only. The Department of Family Medicine and Gulfcoast North AHEC will make the final arrangements. Availability at all clinic sites is per the preceptor’s approval. | Sites | |
| PCHG | 1 - 11 | Yr 4 Status | 1 | 0 | 40-44 | 4 | Faculty at PCHG | Clinical |
Family Med |
| MEL 7258 Elect in Rural Med or Underserved Click here for additional course information | Linda Giordano lindag@usf.edu (813) 974-1996Victor Cruz Coordinator of Clinical Training & Enrichment Gulfcoast North AHEC vrodriguez@gnahec.org (813) 929-1000 ext. 209 | Report to: | Will be provided prior to the start of the rotation. | |
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