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2018-2019 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2019 Ed) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Pediatrics
  

  • PED3 4130/F - Pediatric Pulmonology

    Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
    Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective provides students an opportunity to participate in the evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic and acute respiratory problems, severe asthma and cystic fibrosis. During the rotation the student will have the opportunity to see pulmonary patients in both the out-patient and in-patient setting. The student will become familiar with pulmonary function testing and other aspects of respiratory care. There will be an opportunity to observe flexible bronchoscopy on a variety of patients from infancy to adolescence. Attendance of morning report and grand rounds is encouraged. There will be an open book self-paced examination.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 1
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joel Ledbetter - joel.ledbetter@erlanger.org
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joel Ledbetter - joel.ledbetter@erlanger.org
    Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217

    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation

Psychiatry
  

  • PSY 30000 - Core Clerkship in Psychiatry (Chattanooga)

    Cr Hrs: 6
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. Core Clerkship in Psychiatry is a four-week requirement for all medical students. Students are assigned to a general inpatient service, or to a Consultation- Liaison Psychiatry Service, as their home base. Lectures, readings, case conferences, and mandatory exposure to Child Psychiatry and education in Electroconvulsive Therapy (live or on-line) round out the experience. The student is expected to gain a basic knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, applied psychopharmacology, and non-pharmacologic treatment options. Emphasis is on information useful to students regardless of their future specialty choice. This clerkship is offered in Memphis year-round, and in Knoxville and Chattanooga during certain blocks.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 3
    Instructional Method: Clinical -Required
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute and Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Audrey Hime
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Audrey Hime
    Course Coordinator: Denise Wilkerson - denise.wilkerson@tn.gov - 423-785-3409

    Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/medicaleducation/clerkships/descriptions/psychiatry.php
    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: No
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • PSY 30000 - Core Clerkship in Psychiatry (Knoxville)

    Cr Hrs: 6
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. Core Clerkship in Psychiatry is a four-week requirement for all medical students. Students are assigned to a general inpatient service, or to a Consultation- Liaison Psychiatry Service, as their home base. Lectures, readings, case conferences, and mandatory exposure to Child Psychiatry and education in Electroconvulsive Therapy (live or on-line) round out the experience. The student is expected to gain a basic knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, applied psychopharmacology, and non-pharmacologic treatment options. Emphasis is on information useful to students regardless of their future specialty choice. This clerkship is offered in Memphis year-round, and in Knoxville and Chattanooga during certain blocks.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 3
    Instructional Method: Clinical -Required
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Paul Miller - pmille34@tennessee.edu
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Paul Miller - pmille34@tennessee.edu
    Course Coordinator: Anna Shugart - ashugart@bmnet.com - 865-982-2306

    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • PSY 30000 - Core Clerkship in Psychiatry (Memphis)

    Cr Hrs: 6
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. Core Clerkship in Psychiatry is a four-week requirement for all medical students. Students are assigned to a general inpatient service, or to a Consultation- Liaison Psychiatry Service, as their home base. Lectures, readings, case conferences, and mandatory exposure to Child Psychiatry and education in Electroconvulsive Therapy (live or on-line) round out the experience. The student is expected to gain a basic knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, applied psychopharmacology, and non-pharmacologic treatment options. Emphasis is on information useful to students regardless of their future specialty choice. This clerkship is offered in Memphis year-round, and in Knoxville and Chattanooga during certain blocks.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 14
    Instructional Method: Clinical -Required
    Location offered: Memphis
    Hospital: Regional One Health, VA Medical Center, and Memphis Mental Health Institute (MMHI)
    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jyotsna Ranga - jranga@uthsc.edu
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jyotsna Ranga - jranga@uthsc.edu
    Course Coordinator: Terika Miller - tmille20@uthsc.edu - 901-448-4561

    Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/medicaleducation/clerkships/descriptions/psychiatry.php
    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: No
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • PSY 40120 - Junior Internship in Adult Psychiatry

    Cr Hrs: 6
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will have responsibility for 4-6 patients per week depending on census. Students will do the initial workup and present their findings to their Attendings and/or residents. Students will take ownership of their patients, but maintain close supervision. Daily team meetings; other teaching conferences as available on each site. Students will not be assigned to night call. However, students are welcome to join faculty and on-site staff for emergency triage and evaluation activities, if available. Weekend duties (rounds) will be determined by the individual sites.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 1
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PSY-30000

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Audrey Hime - joe.hime@tn.gov
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Audrey Hime - joe.hime@tn.gov
    Course Coordinator: Denise Wilkerson - denise.wilkerson@tn.gov - 423-785-3343

    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: No
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • PSY1 3002/F - Core Clerkship in Psychiatry

    Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36)
    This four-week clerkship is offered in an eight-week block in concert with the Neurology Clerkship. Students are assigned to a general inpatient service as their home base, gaining familiarity with diagnosis and treatment of severely disturbed patients. Additional time is organized around psychiatric services in a general medical setting (Consultation-Liaison or Emergency Room at the Regional Medical Center) or the Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Lectures, readings, case conferences, and outpatient clinic assignments round out the experience. The student is expected to gain a basic knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, applied psychopharmacology, and non-pharmacologic treatment options. Emphasis is on information useful to students regardless of their future specialty choice. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (PSY1-3002), Chattanooga (PSY3-3002/F), and Knoxville (PSY2- 3002/F).

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 14
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jyotsna S Ranga
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jyotsna S Ranga
  

  • PSY2 3002/F - Core Clerkship in Psychiatry

    Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36)
    This four-week clerkship is offered in an eight-week block in concert with the Neurology Clerkship. Students are assigned to a general inpatient service as their home base, gaining familiarity with diagnosis and treatment of severely disturbed patients. Additional time is organized around psychiatric services in a general medical setting (Consultation-Liaison or Emergency Room at the Regional Medical Center) or the Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Lectures, readings, case conferences, and outpatient clinic assignments round out the experience. The student is expected to gain a basic knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, applied psychopharmacology, and non-pharmacologic treatment options. Emphasis is on information useful to students regardless of their future specialty choice. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (PSY1-3002), Chattanooga (PSY3-3002/F), and Knoxville (PSY2- 3002/F).

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 3
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jyotsna S Ranga
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Paul Warwick Miller
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jyotsna S Ranga
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Paul Warwick Miller
  

  • PSY3 3002/F - Core Clerkship in Psychiatry

    Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36)
    This four-week clerkship is offered in an eight-week block in concert with the Neurology Clerkship. Students are assigned to a general inpatient service as their home base, gaining familiarity with diagnosis and treatment of severely disturbed patients. Additional time is organized around psychiatric services in a general medical setting (Consultation-Liaison or Emergency Room at the Regional Medical Center) or the Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Lectures, readings, case conferences, and outpatient clinic assignments round out the experience. The student is expected to gain a basic knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, applied psychopharmacology, and non-pharmacologic treatment options. Emphasis is on information useful to students regardless of their future specialty choice. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (PSY1-3002), Chattanooga (PSY3-3002/F), and Knoxville (PSY2- 3002/F).

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 4
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jyotsna S Ranga
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Terry F Holmes
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jyotsna S Ranga
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Terry F Holmes
  

  • PSY3 3010/F - Junior Internship in Adult Psychiatry

    Cr Hrs: 7
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will have responsibility for 4-6 patients per week depending on census. Students will do the initial workup and present their findings to their Attendings and/or residents. Students will take ownership of their patients, but maintain close supervision. Daily team meetings; other teaching conferences as available on each site. Students will not be assigned to night call. However, students are welcome to join faculty and on-site staff for emergency triage and evaluation activities, if available. Weekend duties (rounds) will be determined by the individual sites.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 1
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PSY1-3002/F or PSY2-3002/F or PSY3-3002/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Audrey Hime - joe.hime@tn.gov
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Audrey Hime - joe.hime@tn.gov
    Course Coordinator: Denise Wilkerson - denise.wilkerson@tn.gov - 423-785-3343

    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: No
    Time off for interviews: No

Surgery
  

  • SUR 30000 - Core Clerkship in Surgery (Chattanooga)

    Cr Hrs: 12
    Session Length: 8 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This eight-week clerkship encompasses General, Minimally Invasive, Emergency General, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Pediatric, and Trauma Surgery with options for ENT, Neurosurgery, Urology and Orthopedics upon request and with approval from those departments. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to students even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. In addition to the clinical involvement, each student is involved in several small group conferences as well as a didactic lecture series delivered by members of the faculty. The student is also involved in several skills labs as well as student presentations, basic science conferences, grand rounds sessions, and some outpatient participation. This clerkship, with similar experiences, is also offered in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 8
    Instructional Method: Clinical -Required
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

    Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/surgery/clerkship.php
    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR 30000 - Core Clerkship in Surgery (Knoxville)

    Cr Hrs: 12
    Session Length: 8 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This eight-week clerkship encompasses General, Minimally Invasive, Emergency General, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Pediatric, and Trauma Surgery with options for ENT, Neurosurgery, Urology and Orthopedics upon request and with approval from those departments. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to students even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. In addition to the clinical involvement, each student is involved in several small group conferences as well as a didactic lecture series delivered by members of the faculty. The student is also involved in several skills labs as well as student presentations, basic science conferences, grand rounds sessions, and some outpatient participation. This clerkship, with similar experiences, is also offered in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 7
    Instructional Method: Clinical -Required
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael McNally - mmcnally@utmck.edu
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael McNally - mmcnally@utmck.edu
    Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rechols@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294

    Website: http://gsm.utmck.edu/students/third_surgery.cfm
    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR 30000 - Core Clerkship in Surgery (Memphis)

    Cr Hrs: 12
    Session Length: 8 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This eight-week clerkship encompasses General, Minimally Invasive, Emergency General, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Pediatric, and Trauma Surgery with options for ENT, Neurosurgery, Urology and Orthopedics upon request and with approval from those departments. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to students even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. In addition to the clinical involvement, each student is involved in several small group conferences as well as a didactic lecture series delivered by members of the faculty. The student is also involved in several skills labs as well as student presentations, basic science conferences, grand rounds sessions, and some outpatient participation. This clerkship, with similar experiences, is also offered in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 16
    Instructional Method: Clinical -Required
    Location offered: Memphis
    Hospital: Regional One Health and Methodist University Hospital
    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard - gminard@uthsc.edu
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard - gminard@uthsc.edu
    Course Coordinator: Courtney Bishop - cbishop@uthsc.edu - 901-448-8370

    Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/surgery/clerkship.php
    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes-Overnight 12 hour shift in Trauma Critical Care Assessment
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR 30000 - Core Clerkship in Surgery (Nashville)

    Cr Hrs: 12
    Session Length: 8 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This eight-week clerkship encompasses General, Minimally Invasive, Emergency General, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Pediatric, and Trauma Surgery with options for ENT, Neurosurgery, Urology and Orthopedics upon request and with approval from those departments. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to students even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. In addition to the clinical involvement, each student is involved in several small group conferences as well as a didactic lecture series delivered by members of the faculty. The student is also involved in several skills labs as well as student presentations, basic science conferences, grand rounds sessions, and some outpatient participation. This clerkship, with similar experiences, is also offered in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical -Required
    Location offered: Nashville
    Hospital: St. Thomas West Hospital
    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Julia Boll - jboll@tsclinic.com
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Julia Boll - jboll@tsclinic.com
    Course Coordinator: Alyssa Miller - alyssa.miller@ascension.org - 615-222-4075

    Website: www.gsnashville.uthsc.edu
    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR 35020 - General Surgery CE

    Cr Hrs: 3, 6
    Session Length: 2 and 4 Weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving either 3 or 6 credit hours. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore the general surgery discipline as a potential career choice. Students will be expected to attend weekly conferences, clinics and surgical seminars. Students will also participate in the 24 hour call shifts assigned by the department. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. They will demonstrate their ability to work as part of a surgical team by presenting cases, developing differential diagnosis and formulating plans for patient work-ups and treatments.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 1
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: SUR-30000

    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR 35045 - Plastic Surgery CE

    Cr Hrs: 3, 6
    Session Length: 2 and 4 Weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving either 3 or 6 credit hours. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore this discipline as a potential career choice. See the course description for SUR-45045 for a detailed description of the course.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: The Plastic Surgery Group and Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: SUR-30000 or OBG-30000

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jason Rehm - jason.rehm@thepsg.org
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jason Rehm - jason.rehm@thepsg.org
    Course Coordinator: Tara Lee - UTPlastics@thepsg.org - 423-778-9047

    Website: http://utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=884
    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: 5
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: No
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR 35075 - Peripheral Vascular Surgery CE

    Cr Hrs: 3, 6
    Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving either 3 or 6 credit hours. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore this discipline as a potential career choice. Program participants are assigned to staff physicians. Patients with vascular (arterial and venous) diseases on the surgery service at Erlanger Hospital as well as private patients serve as case material. The spectrum of diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease is covered. Participants are expected to present patients during daily rounds, attend the surgical conferences each week and attend vascular clinics. Participants will participate in the 24 hour call nights assigned by the department and are expected to understand underlying pathophysiology and develop patient treatment plans. They will also help guide the case presentations in vascular surgery done by the M3 core students.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 1
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: SUR-30000

    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: 1, 2, 3, and 4, 5
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR 40102 - Junior Internship in General Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 6
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students in this junior internship will be assigned advanced clinical responsibility, under the direct supervision of the faculty, in the surgical management of patients including pre-operative work-up, operative management, and post-operative care. The student will take regular call rotations with residents; will assist in surgical operations, conferences, weekly clinics, and monthly seminars. They will help guide the case discussions in done by the M3 core students and will be expected to give a guided presentation to M3 peers.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR 40111 - Junior Internship in Surgical Critical Care

    Cr Hrs: 6
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This junior internship is to provide an environment with strict faculty supervision dedicated to the education of medical students in the medical and surgical management of critically ill patients, to enhance the development of technical skills and knowledge for the evaluation and treatment of the critically ill patients, and to teach medical students to function as an effective member of a critical care management team. Student will be assigned at least four, 24 hour call nights over the four-week period.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 1
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR 45020 - General Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 6
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This senior elective includes daily rounds, rounds with teaching staff, grand rounds, out- patient clinic assignments three days per week, conferences on various subjects three days per week, and emergency room assignments. Assignments on the different services include both service and indigent patients. Students have primary responsibilities for diagnostic workup and assistance on surgical procedures of patients assigned to their respective service. I.V. and lab teams are provided by the hospital; therefore, limited paramedical services are supplied by students. Students will also participate in the 24 hour call issued by the department.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
  

  • SUR 45045 - Plastic Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 3, 6
    Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The purpose of this course is to introduce the subspecialty of Plastic Surgery to the student at a first-hand level. The student will become intimately involved in a large volume practice overlooking a Plastic Surgery training program. Specific subjects covered are: Wound Healing, Soft Tissue Injuries, Tumors of the Skin, Tumors of the Head and Neck, Burn Therapy, Diagnosis and Management of Facial Fractures, Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniofacial Deformities, the Hand, and Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Conferences will include weekly Trauma Rounds (Monday) and Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds (Wednesday). M&M and Indications Conference take place once a month following Trauma Rounds (Monday), and Journal Club takes place twice monthly following Trauma Rounds.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: The Plastic Surgery Group and Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jason Rehm - jason.rehm@thepsg.org
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jason Rehm - jason.rehm@thepsg.org
    Course Coordinator: Tara Lee - UTPlastics@thepsg.org - 423-778-9047

    Website: http://utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=884
    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: No
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR 45075 - Peripheral Vascular Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 6
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Program participants are assigned to staff physicians. Patients with vascular (arterial and venous) diseases on the surgery service at Erlanger Hospital as well as private patients serve as case material. The spectrum of diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease is covered. Participants are expected to present patients during daily rounds, attend the surgical conferences each week and attend vascular clinics. Participants will participate in the 24 hour call nights assigned by the department and are expected to understand underlying pathophysiology and develop patient treatment plans. They will help guide the case presentations in vascular surgery done by the M3 core students and will be expected to give a student presentation to M3 peers.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 1
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000 and MED-30000

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
  

  • SUR1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46)
    This eight-week clerkship encompasses general, vascular, and trauma surgery. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to individuals even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. There are four weeks each in two different facilities. These facilities include the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center, Baptist Hospital, St. Francis, and the Methodist University Hospital. In addition to this clinical involvement, each student is involved in small group conferences and an afternoon Didactic series delivered by members of the Faculty. The student also participates in a skills laboratory, videotape presentations, grand round sessions, and generous outpatient experiences. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (SUR1- 3001/F), Knoxville (SUR2- 3001/F) and Chattanooga (SUR3-3001/F).

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 16
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard
  

  • SUR1 3002/F - Surgery Specialties

    Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36)
    This clerkship exposes the student to the Surgery Specialties of Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Urology. This clerkship also is available in Knoxville (SUR2-3002/F) and in Chattanooga (SUR3- 3002/F).

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 16
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Core Clerkship

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: James H. Beaty, Jr.
    Spring - Instructor of Record: James H. Beaty, Jr.
  

  • SUR2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46)
    This eight-week clerkship encompasses general, vascular, and trauma surgery. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to individuals even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. There are four weeks each in two different facilities. These facilities include the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center, Baptist Hospital, St. Francis, and the Methodist University Hospital. In addition to this clinical involvement, each student is involved in small group conferences and an afternoon Didactic series delivered by members of the Faculty. The student also participates in a skills laboratory, videotape presentations, grand round sessions, and generous outpatient experiences. This clerkship also is offered in Memphis (SUR1- 3001/F) and Chattanooga (SUR3-3001/F).

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 7
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Andrea Mariah Beasley
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Andrea Mariah Beasley
  

  • SUR2 3002/F - Surgery Specialties

    Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36)
    This clerkship exposes the student to the Surgery Specialties of Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Urology. This clerkship also is available in Memphis (SUR1-3002/F) and in Chattanooga (SUR3- 3002/F).

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 4
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Core Clerkships

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Alex William Cantafio
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Alex William Cantafio
  

  • SUR3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46)
    This eight-week clerkship encompasses general, vascular, and trauma surgery. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to individuals even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. There are four weeks each in two different facilities. These facilities include the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center, Baptist Hospital, St. Francis, and the Methodist University Hospital. In addition to this clinical involvement, each student is involved in small group conferences and an afternoon Didactic series delivered by members of the Faculty. The student also participates in a skills laboratory, videotape presentations, grand round sessions, and generous outpatient experiences. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (SUR2- 3001/F) and Memphis (SUR1-3001/F).

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 8
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM,

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Michael S Greer
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Michael S Greer
  

  • SUR3 3002/F - Surgery Specialties

    Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36)
    This clerkship exposes the student to the Surgery Specialties of Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Urology. This clerkship also is available in Knoxville (SUR2-3002/F) and in Memphis (SUR1- 3002/F).

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 4
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Surgery Core Clerkship

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael S Greer
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael S Greer
  

  • SUR3 3010/F - Junior Internship in General Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 7
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students in this junior internship will be assigned advanced clinical responsibility, under the direct supervision of the faculty, in the surgical management of patients including pre-operative work-up, operative management, and post-operative care. The student will take regular call rotations with residents; will assist in surgical operations, conferences, weekly clinics, and monthly seminars. They will help guide the case discussions in done by the M3 core students and will be expected to give a guided presentation to M3 peers.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR3 3030/F - Junior Internship in Surgical Critical Care

    Cr Hrs: 7
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This junior internship is to provide an environment with strict faculty supervision dedicated to the education of medical students in the medical and surgical management of critically ill patients, to enhance the development of technical skills and knowledge for the evaluation and treatment of the critically ill patients, and to teach medical students to function as an effective member of a critical care management team. Student will be assigned at least four, 24 hour call nights over the four-week period.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 1
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR3 4010/F - General Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 7
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This senior elective includes daily rounds, rounds with teaching staff, grand rounds, out- patient clinic assignments three days per week, conferences on various subjects three days per week, and emergency room assignments. Assignments on the different services include both service and indigent patients. Students have primary responsibilities for diagnostic workup and assistance on surgical procedures of patients assigned to their respective service. I.V. and lab teams are provided by the hospital; therefore, limited paramedical services are supplied by students. Students will also participate in the 24 hour call issued by the department.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
  

  • SUR3 4020/F - Plastic Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
    Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The purpose of this course is to introduce the subspecialty of Plastic Surgery to the student at a first-hand level. The student will become intimately involved in a large volume practice overlooking a Plastic Surgery training program. Specific subjects covered are: Wound Healing, Soft Tissue Injuries, Tumors of the Skin, Tumors of the Head and Neck, Burn Therapy, Diagnosis and Management of Facial Fractures, Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniofacial Deformities, the Hand, and Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Conferences will include weekly Trauma Rounds (Monday) and Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds (Wednesday). M&M and Indications Conference take place once a month following Trauma Rounds (Monday), and Journal Club takes place twice monthly following Trauma Rounds.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: The Plastic Surgery Group and Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jason Rehm - jason.rehm@thepsg.org
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jason Rehm - jason.rehm@thepsg.org
    Course Coordinator: Tara Lee - UTPlastics@thepsg.org - 423-778-9047

    Website: http://utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=884
    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: No
    Time off for interviews: No
  

  • SUR3 4060/F - Peripheral Vascular Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 7
    Session Length: 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Program participants are assigned to staff physicians. Patients with vascular (arterial and venous) diseases on the surgery service at Erlanger Hospital as well as private patients serve as case material. The spectrum of diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease is covered. Participants are expected to present patients during daily rounds, attend the surgical conferences each week and attend vascular clinics. Participants will participate in the 24 hour call nights assigned by the department and are expected to understand underlying pathophysiology and develop patient treatment plans. They will help guide the case presentations in vascular surgery done by the M3 core students and will be expected to give a student presentation to M3 peers.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 1
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F) and (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
    Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695

    Prior Authorization: No
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: No
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
    Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
  

  • SUR4 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46)
    This eight-week clerkship encompasses general, vascular, and trauma surgery. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to individuals even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. There are four weeks each in two different facilities. These facilities include the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center, Baptist Hospital, St. Francis, and the Methodist University Hospital. In addition to this clinical involvement, each student is involved in small group conferences and an afternoon Didactic series delivered by members of the Faculty. The student also participates in a skills laboratory, videotape presentations, grand round sessions, and generous outpatient experiences. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (SUR1- 3001/F), Knoxville (SUR2- 3001/F) and Chattanooga (SUR3-3001/F).

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Nashville
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: K. Tyson Thomas
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: K. Tyson Thomas

Urology
  

  • URO 45030 - Urology

    Cr Hrs: 3, 6
    Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This rotation will familiarize the student with basic urology exam, diagnosis and treatment of common urological problems i.e. voiding dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, incontinence, pediatric urological conditions, and stone disease. Students will be directly involved in the diagnosis of planning the evaluation of common urology problems noted above. The student will be trained in minor GU procedures like Foley placement and cystoscopy. The student will be supervised at all times by residents and/or faculty. The student is expected to participate in all urology conferences and prepare a formal presentation at end of rotation. The goal for the student is to be able to demonstrate efficient history taking skills, physical examination skills, formulate a differential diagnosis, order and interpret common ancillary studies, institute appropriate therapy, make rounds on assigned inpatients, demonstrate proficiency in procedural skills appropriate for the medical student level, under the direct supervision of an attending physician, observe/assist in procedures and provide patient care in an outpatient setting.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Amar Singh - amar.singh@erlanger.org
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Amar Singh - amar.singh@erlanger.org
    Course Coordinator: Stacey Blanks - stacey.blanks@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670

    Website: http://www.comchattanooga.uthsc.edu/subpage.php?pageId=494
    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: No
    Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
  

  • URO3 4010/F - Urology

    Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
    Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

    This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This rotation will familiarize the student with basic urology exam, diagnosis and treatment of common urological problems i.e. voiding dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, incontinence, pediatric urological conditions, and stone disease. Students will be directly involved in the diagnosis of planning the evaluation of common urology problems noted above. The student will be trained in minor GU procedures like Foley placement and cystoscopy. The student will be supervised at all times by residents and/or faculty. The student is expected to participate in all urology conferences and prepare a formal presentation at end of rotation. The goal for the student is to be able to demonstrate efficient history taking skills, physical examination skills, formulate a differential diagnosis, order and interpret common ancillary studies, institute appropriate therapy, make rounds on assigned inpatients, demonstrate proficiency in procedural skills appropriate for the medical student level, under the direct supervision of an attending physician, observe/assist in procedures and provide patient care in an outpatient setting.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 2
    Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Hospital: Erlanger Health System
    Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)

    Term offered: Spring/Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Amar Singh - amar.singh@erlanger.org
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Amar Singh - amar.singh@erlanger.org
    Course Coordinator: Stacey Blanks - stacey.blanks@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670

    Website: http://www.comchattanooga.uthsc.edu/subpage.php?pageId=494
    Prior Authorization: Yes
    Blocks Not Offered: None
    Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
    Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
    Overnight Call and/or Float: No
    Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.

Physician Assistant Studies Program
  

  • PAS 601 - Family Medicine I

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    This supervised clinical practice experience/rotation is designed to introduce the student to the practice of primary care family medicine. This consists of providing comprehensive, continuing medical care to all members of the family. The entire person is considered within the realm of family, employment, society and recreation. The rotation will provide opportunities for the student to be responsible for patients of all ages, from the initial visit through possible hospitalization and follow-up. The student will have the opportunity to perform physical exams, develop a differential diagnosis, order and interpret appropriate diagnostics, propose a treatment plan, and provide patient education on diagnosis, prevention and health maintenance of disease processes.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 602 - Family Medicine II

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    This is a continuation of Family Medicine I (PAS 601). During this rotation students are further exposed to common disorders and procedures encountered in the Family Medicine setting.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 603 - Internal Medicine I

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    The purpose of this rotation is to expose the Physician Assistant student to a wide range of chronic and acute medical conditions encountered with the internal medicine population. This will provide the student with direct experience in applying medical skills and knowledge toward evaluation, treatment and management of complex cases which may occur in inpatient or out-patient settings.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 604 - Internal Medicine II

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    A continuation of Internal Medicine I, this rotation will allow the student in depth experience providing care for the Internal Medicine patient. Students are exposed to common disorders and procedures that will take place in the outpatient clinic, inpatient hospital setting and or intensive care unit.; and will provide opportunities for interacting with adult and geriatric patients from the initial visit through possible hospitalization and follow up.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 605 - General Surgery

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    The emphasis in this rotation is on common procedures and disorders encountered in the General Surgery setting. Students will learn pre and post-operative care of the surgical patient; the student will also obtain experience in the operation room arena through active participation in surgical cases. The student will perform minor surgical procedures and become educated in the management and overall care of the surgical patient.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 606 - Emergency Medicine

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    This rotation will provide clinical training experience in emergency medicine. The student will be educated in the approach to common primary care emergency department health problems. The student will be able to develop skills in emergency treatment and actions to sustain life, and management of a variety of acute, life threatening medical, surgical and psychiatric clinical problems specific to emergency medicine.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 607 - Pediatric Medicine

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    In this rotation the student will learn the aspects of caring for the pediatric patient from birth through adolescence. The focus will be on recognizing and managing common childhood illnesses, assessment of growth and development, immunizations, nutrition, psycho-social issues and preventive health care.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 608 - Women’s Health

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    In this rotation, students will be provided the opportunity to acquire skills to approach common issues of women’s health including obstetrical and gynecological services. Students will participate in providing basic health care for the female patient including family planning, cancer detection, pre-natal care and nutrition.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 609 - Behavioral Medicine

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    In this rotation, students will be exposed to common psychosocial and substance abuse conditions encountered in the primary care setting. Focus will be on recognizing and understanding the development and presentation of these behaviors and how to provide interventions and treatment. Development of clinical counseling skills is emphasized. Students participate in field assignments by attending various group meetings, i.e., AA, weight watchers, hospice, or other support groups.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 610 - Elective Rotation I

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    In elective rotations, students will be provided the opportunity to delve further into areas of particular interest or specialization, such as orthopedics, dermatology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, geriatrics, oncology, hospitalist, and primary care, plastic & reconstructive surgery. Elective rotation selections must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Clinical Education.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 611 - Elective Rotation II

    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)
    In elective rotations, students will be provided the opportunity to delve further into areas of particular interest or specialization, such as orthopedics, dermatology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, geriatrics, oncology, hospitalist, and primary care, plastic & reconstructive surgery. Elective rotation selections must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Clinical Education.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leigh Anne Pickup
 

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