Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ELECT EMEDA - Introduction to Dermatology
Director Fourth Year Department Courses: Jonathan Eaton, MD
Director(s): Chris Haas, MD
Administrative Contact: Lisa Locke
Number of Students Per 4 Week Block: 1
Duration: 4 weeks
Selective Available During Blocks: ALL
Course Code: EMEDA
NOTE: Requires special permission from Dr. Haas
4 credits
To provide a comprehensive experience in caring for and managing patients with dermatologic conditions.
Objectives:
Specific Objectives:
Students will see patients with dermatologic conditions in clinic and consultation in the hospital as directed by attending physician Monday through Friday during the 4 weeks on the rotation.
Students will document progress notes/consult notes in Epic as directed by the attending physician.
Students will read and learn the evaluation and management of dermatologic conditions in preparation for obtaining a residency in Dermatology.
Students will achieve a passing score for the rotation by seeing patients in clinic and in the hospital as directed by the attending.
Students will be required to complete the American Academy of Dermatology online modules during their time on the rotation
Attendance:
Students must be present every weekday. Students are allowed two excused absences for interviews during the four- week rotation. The excused absences must be approved by the attending physician. Any additional absences must be approved by the attending physician and the course director and must be made up before the semester is completed. Documentation of such interviews must be provided to the course director. Students will receive an incomplete until such absences have been made up. Make up days are at the discretion of the course director.
Resources for Learning:
The student is expected to use general reference material such as Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine and specialty texts to achieve a basic understanding of their patients’ diseases and their practical management. The resources of the fellows, residents, attending physician and consulting physicians should be used routinely to supplement the student’s reading, as well as recourse to journal articles and internet resources as needed.
Specialty text: Andrew’s Diseases of the Skin
Evaluation:
Students will receive a formal evaluation from the attending physician at the end of the rotation in one45. There will also be informal feedback given throughout the rotation by the attending physician.
Offered: ALL
Pass/Fail
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