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2019-2020 Academic Bulletin (Jan 2020) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
College of Medicine
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910 Madison Avenue, Suite 1000 • Memphis, TN 38163 • Phone: (901) 448-5529
Website: www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/
Scott E. Strome, MD
Executive Dean
Dean, College of Medicine - Memphis
R. Bruce Shack, MD
Dean, College of Medicine - Chattanooga
Paul J Houptman, MD
Dean, Graduate Medical Education - Knoxville
Michael Whitt, PhD
Associate Dean, Medical Education
Catherine Womack, MD
Associate Dean, Admissions and Student Affairs
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Natascha Thompson, MD
Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education
Polly Hofmann, PhD
Senior Executive Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs
Teresa Hartnett, EdD, MPA
Associate Dean, Finance and Administration
Leigh Darryl Quarles, MD
Associate Dean, Research |
Information About the College and Doctor of Medicine Policies
*For policies and other information specific to the PAS program, click on the program link below.
Programs
Note: Courses with four digits apply to Class of 2020 only.
Internal Medicine
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MED2 4060/F - Cardiology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 is a clinical elective offering the student an intensive experience in clinical cardiology under a single preceptor cardiologist for a four to five week period of time. During that time, the student will evaluate and follow a number of the cardiologist’s patients, participate in their care, and accompany them to the cardiovascular laboratory and cardiac surgery as indicated. Students will attend cardiology conferences, twice- weekly teaching rounds, weekly EKG teaching sessions and review a prepared sampling of the literature. Other literature reviews will be suggested as clinical material warrants.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Stuart Bresee -SBresee@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Stuart Bresee - SBresee@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323
Prior Authorization: No
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
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MED2 4080/F - Gastroenterology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 is designed to acquaint the student with the clinical approach to the patient presenting with a GI illness including a pertinent history and physical, intelligent selection of laboratory, x-ray, and endoscopic studies to the ultimate culmination of diagnosis. Clinical management of the patient and therapy will be emphasized.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Thomas Young - tyoung@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Thomas Young - tyoung@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323
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
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.
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MED2 4100/F - Hematology - Clinical and Research
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 introduces the student to disease of the hematopoietic system/Oncology, their diagnosis and management by combining clinical experience and introduction to relevant research in hematology oncology. Students will spend part of their time on the clinical service and part in the laboratory.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Wahid T. Hanna - whanna@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Wahid T. Hanna - whanna@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323
Website: http://gsm.utmck.edu
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.
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MED2 4110/F - Infectious Diseases
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 will be to teach the student how to be an effective consultant and assist the student in improving his/her knowledge of infectious diseases. Upgrade the student’s knowledge regarding the use of antimicrobial agents, and improve the student’s understanding of the diagnosis and management of commonly encountered infectious diseases with attention to the use of the history and readily available laboratory tests. The student will be responsible for>5 new patients workups per week. Attending rounds will be held at least 5 days per week. At attending rounds the student will present his/her new patients to the attending physician. At the time of presentation the student should also have formulated an assessment and plan. The student will see new patients, make daily rounds on his/her old patients and be present at attending physician rounds. He/she will be responsible for a daily update of his/her patients to the attending. Faculty and residents will review patient assessments and plans of therapy. Students will participate in the outpatient clinics for HIV, TB, and STD’s at the Knox County Health Department. Each student is given assigned reading materials.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mahmound Shorman MShorman@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Mahmound Shorman MShorman@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323
Prior Authorization: No
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
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MED2 4130/F - Pulmonology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 student will have opportunity to evaluate, follow, and participate in the management of patients in the office and when admitted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center by the faculty of the University Pulmonary and Critical Care Physicians. In addition to improving clinical skills in history taking and physical examination, the student will have an intensive experience in the application and interpretation of blood gases, pulmonary function testing, radiologic study, and other diagnostic modalities in medical chest diseases. Lectures on Pulmonology topics will be available. Opportunities for exposure in subspecialty clinics (Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease, Interventional Pulmonary and Chest Cancer Clinic).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Tina Dudney - tdudney@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Tina Dudney - tdudney@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323
Website: http://gsm.utmck.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: 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.
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MED2 4140/F - Rheumatology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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. Medical clerks in their senior year may elect a one or two month rotation in University Rheumatology. The purpose of this elective is to develop an approach to the assessment and management of articular diseases such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and of systemic rheumatic disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus. This includes an understanding of and proficiency in the musculoskeletal exam. The format of this rotation is that of a clinical preceptorship. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate, present, discuss, document and participate in the management of private patients in the office setting and hospital consults. In these activities students work one on one with experienced faculty. Teaching will include brief clinical lectures, case discussions, musculoskeletal x-ray reviews and demonstration of routine joint procedures such as aspiration and injection. At the beginning of the rotation, students will be given the 700 page Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases with suggested reading selections. In addition, students will participate in the Department of Medicine conference schedule including noon didactic lectures.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeffery Bieber - JBieber@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeffery Bieber - JBieber@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323
Prior Authorization: No
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
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MED3 3002/F - Junior Internship in Medicine
Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-46)
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 taking this inpatient rotation function as a junior intern. Students must assume responsibility for patient care similar to that of an intern but under the more close and direct supervision of an assigned physician and resident team leader. Emphasis will be placed on improving diagnostic and therapeutic planning and extending patient management skills acquired during the junior Medicine Clerkship. The junior intern should acquire basic problem-solving skills covering a broad spectrum of medical problems encountered in the practice of internal medicine.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 3
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Gary Malakoff - gary.malakoff@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Gary Malakoff - gary.malakoff@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
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
Time off for interviews: No
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MED3 3031/F - Junior Internship in Critical Care Medicine
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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. Learn about the resuscitation of the critically ill and “crashing” patient. The student will receive exposure to acute and life-threatening medical emergencies commonly encountered in the ICU, including, sepsis, shock, respiratory failure, metabolic crises, and airway emergencies. The student will additionally receive exposure to common procedures performed in a Medical ICU (ventilator management, endotracheal intubation, central lines, arterial lines, bronchoscopy, and point-of-care ultrasound). Daily responsibilities will include performing the admission history and physical examination and writing the admission orders (under the direct supervision of the resident and/or attending). The student will present the patient on daily rounds and assume responsibility for all orders, procedures, and communication with consultants. The educational experience will be heavily emphasized and will include daily, attending-lead didactics, review of classic, ICU literature, as well as web-based, flipped classroom-style instruction.
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 (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeremy Greenberg
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeremy Greenberg
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
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
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MED3 3201/F - Geriatrics/Palliative Medicine
Cr Hrs: 7 (20-0-20)
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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. Four-week rotation in Geriatrics and Palliative medicine. Students will rotate through a variety of settings including inpatient palliative, inpatient geriatrics, hospice, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and outpatient geriatric, family medicine, other specialty clinics, and physician home visits. The course includes required didactic sessions with lectures and small group discussions focused on general level geriatric and palliative competencies. Submitted questions on assigned readings and online materials are discussed during didactic sessions which also include communication skills training and presentations of narrative medicine writing.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 4
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Gary Malakoff - Gary.Malakoff@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Gary Malakoff - Gary.Malakoff@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
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: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 2 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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MED3 4060/F - Cardiology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 is based at Erlanger Health System as part of a busy academic cardiology group and Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship. The cardiology rotation will combine an inpatient experience as well as outpatient clinic experience and imaging time with echocardiography and cardiac MRI. The student is expected to gain in-depth knowledge of cardiovascular disease by participating in the care of cardiac inpatients and will see a breadth of clinical presentations from hypertensive emergency and acute coronary syndrome to decompensated heart failure and cardiogenic shock. The student will gain valuable bedside management skills as well as exposure to electrophysiology, non- invasive imaging, and cardiac catheterization. Daily teaching rounds will be held by the cardiology attending and fellows during the inpatient portion of the rotation. The outpatient portion will include one-on-one time discussing patient. A core lecture series is presented weekly, as well as a case-based clinical discussion.
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 (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Alison L. Bailey - Alison.bailey@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Alison L. Bailey - Alison.bailey@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
Prior Authorization: No
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
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MED3 4070/F - Endocrinology & Diabetes
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 is designed to provide an opportunity for students to observe both inpatient and outpatient evaluation and management of patients with a wide variety of endocrine disorders, including thyroid and parathyroid disease, osteoporosis, multiple endocrine neoplasia, pituitary disorders, etc. Students will participate in patient care, evaluation, and management, and requested inpatient consults. Students will work under the direct supervision of a clinical endocrinologist. Students can observe patients undergoing thyroid ultrasounds and U/S-guided fine needle biopsies of thyroid nodules. Students will be able to gain experience in evaluation and intensive outpatient management of diabetic patients using insulin pumps, continuous glucose sensing, and multiple daily injection regimens.
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 (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Asma Khan - asma.khan@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Asma Khan - asma.khan@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
Prior Authorization: No
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
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MED3 4080/F - Gastroenterology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 is designed to acquaint students with clinical problems in Gastroenterology. Students will participate in patient care, evaluation, management, and requested in- and outpatient consults and endoscopic procedures and biopsies. Basic concepts in pathophysiology and therapy will be stressed. Students will be expected to actively participate in all GI rounds and patient discussions. Expect extensive exposure to acute and chronic GI disorders including the full spectrum of liver diseases.
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 (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Louis Lambiase - louis.lambiase@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Louis Lambiase - louis.lambiase@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
Prior Authorization: No
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
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MED3 4110/F - Infectious Diseases
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. This elective is designed to acquaint students with clinical infectious disease problems found through the various medicinal disciplines. The student will participate in patient rounds and requested consults. Basic clinical microbiology, including interpretation of gram-stained clinical specimens and colony morphology of organisms will be integrated with diagnosis and treatment. A selected bibliography will be provided and periodic discussion held pertaining to basic infectious diseases. The students will be expected to actively participate in these discussions, conferences, and the care of infectious disease inpatients.
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 (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jay Sizemore - james.sizemore@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jay Sizemore - james.sizemore@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
Prior Authorization: No
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
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MED3 4120/F - Nephrology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 student will participate in the work-up and management of patients with renal disease as well as those with fluid and electrolyte disorders. The Erlanger Renal Service is particularly germane to the education of senior medical students since it provides exposure is to the complete spectrum of renal diseases. Prominent inclusions are acute glomerulonephritis, acute kidney injury, electrolyte disorders, and chronic renal failure from a wide variety of etiologies. Renal replacement modalities to be encountered include: Renal transplant, continuous renal replacement therapy, intermittent hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Pathophysiology and its relationship to clinical medicine will be stressed throughout this elective. The student will attend daily Internal Medicine Residency conferences including a weekly renal conference. The student will be expected to participate actively in these renal conferences. The student will work directly under the supervision of an intern or a senior medical resident and the Director of Nephrology.
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 (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Christopher V Poole - dr.poole@nephassociates.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Christopher V Poole - dr.poole@nephassociates.com
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
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: 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.
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MED3 4131/F - Pulmonology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 pulmonary rotation is a one-month elective rotation for fourth year medical students in which the principles of pulmonary medicine are emphasized. Socioeconomic issues such as complications of substance abuse or lack of timely medical care will be addressed. Ethical issues concerning the intensity of care are often encountered. The appropriate environmental precautions and hazards are frequently discussed when isolation of patients is required.
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 (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Patrick Koo - patrick.koo@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Patrick Koo - patrick.koo@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
Prior Authorization: No
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
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MED3 4140/F - Rheumatology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 is designed to introduce the student to the medical subspecialty of Rheumatology focused on the diagnosis, treatment and management of arthritis, inflammatory diseases and autoimmune system problems affects the joints, soft tissues and connective tissues. Basic concepts in pathophysiology, systematic evaluation will be stressed. The elective will provide opportunity for increased knowledge in the area of history taking, conducting a physical examination leading to diagnosis, treatment and disease management. The elective will introduce traditional and new biologic therapies and treatment of diseases of joints, muscles, and bones, including newer biologic therapies and joint/soft tissue injections. The student will be expected to actively participate in all Rheumatology rounds and patient discussions.
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 (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael Brit - michael.brit@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Brit - michael.brit@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
Prior Authorization: No
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.
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MED4 3002/F - Junior Internship in Medicine
Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-46)
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 general internal medicine clerkship provides the student with a broad array of clinical problems in a large hospital setting. The student assumes responsibility for patient care under the supervision of a resident and an attending physician. The clerkship emphasizes bedside skills, differential diagnosis, cost effectiveness, ethics, and treatment. No overnight call is required.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Nashville
Hospital: St. Thomas Hospital-Midtown
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Benjamin Maddox - Benjamin.Maddox@ascension.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Benjamin Maddox - Benjamin.Maddox@ascension.org
Course Coordinator: Debra Hinton - Debra.Hinton@ascension.org - 615-284-3387
Website: http://comnashville.uthsc.edu/content/im-clerkships/
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
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MED4 4112/F - Infectious Diseases
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 elective at St. Thomas Midtown (formerly Baptist Hospital) in Nashville offers a wide range of clinical infectious disease problems in a large tertiary care setting. The student will make daily inpatient and outpatient rounds with full-time faculty members in infectious diseases. The rotation provides one-on-one teaching with a comprehensive review of infectious disease medicine through patient evaluations and regular lectures. There is no weekend or night call.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Nashville
Hospital: St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mark B. Carr - mark.carr@sth.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Mark B. Carr - mark.carr@sth.org
Course Coordinator: Debra Hinton - debra.hinton@ascension.org - 615-284-3387
Website: http://comnashville.uthsc.edu/content/im-clerkships/
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: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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MED9 4010/F - Away Elective in Medicine
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Tina Mullick Borschel - dborsche@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Tina Mullick Borschel - dborsche@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: Variable
Neurology
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NEU 30000 - Core Clerkship in Neurology (Chattanooga)
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. This is a four-week (one block) required clerkship. Students will become familiar with standard diagnostic techniques, become proficient at performing a neurologic examination, become familiar with best practice guidelines. Students will be able to recognize and treat neurological emergencies and common neurologic disorders. This clerkship is only offered in Memphis and in selected months in Chattanooga and Knoxville. Attendance at lectures and teaching conferences is required. Student’s final grade is based 50% on a neurology shelf exam and 50% on the attending neurologist’s evaluation of their clinical performance. Students will have required didactic sessions to include teleconferencing such sessions from Memphis. Use of shared resources will be key. Faculty will supervise students directly. Students will be expected to attend the regularly scheduled rounds, clinics, video lecture series and participate in the Neurology Clerkship teleconferences run by the Neurology Clerkship in Memphis. Established duty hour rules for students will be followed.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 3
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Abdelazim Sirelkhatim - dr.abdelazim.sirelkhatim@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Abdelazim Sirelkhatim - dr.abdelazim.sirelkhatim@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 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
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NEU 30000 - Core Clerkship in Neurology (Knoxville)
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. This is a four-week (one block) required clerkship. Students will become familiar with standard diagnostic techniques, become proficient at performing a neurologic examination, become familiar with best practice guidelines. Students will be able to recognize and treat neurological emergencies and common neurologic disorders. This clerkship is only offered in Memphis and in selected months in Chattanooga and Knoxville. Attendance at lectures and teaching conferences is required. Student’s final grade is based 50% on a neurology shelf exam and 50% on the attending neurologist’s evaluation of their clinical performance. Students will have required didactic sessions to include teleconferencing such sessions from Memphis. Use of shared resources will be key. Faculty will supervise students directly. Students will be expected to attend the regularly scheduled rounds, clinics, video lecture series and participate in the Neurology Clerkship teleconferences run by the Neurology Clerkship in Memphis. Established duty hour rules for students will be followed.
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: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Steven Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Steven Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Lolita Davis - lodavis@utmck.edu - 865-305-5561
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 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
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NEU 30000 - Core Clerkship in Neurology (Memphis)
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. This is a four-week (one block) required clerkship. Students will become familiar with standard diagnostic techniques, become proficient at performing a neurologic examination, become familiar with best practice guidelines. Students will be able to recognize and treat neurological emergencies and common neurologic disorders. This clerkship is only offered in Memphis and in selected months in Chattanooga and Knoxville. Attendance at lectures and teaching conferences is required. Student’s final grade is based 50% on a neurology shelf exam and 50% on the attending neurologist’s evaluation of their clinical performance. Students will have required didactic sessions to include teleconferencing such sessions from Memphis. Use of shared resources will be key. Faculty will supervise students directly. Students will be expected to attend the regularly scheduled rounds, clinics, video lecture series and participate in the Neurology Clerkship teleconferences run by the Neurology Clerkship in Memphis. Established duty hour rules for students will be followed.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 16
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health, Methodist University Hospital, the VA Medical Center, Le Bonheur, and Wesley Neurology
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Mervat N Wahba - mwahba@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6375
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
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NEU 35010 - Neuromuscular Diseases CE
Cr Hrs: 3
Session Length: 2 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 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 NEU-45010 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: NEU-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Tulio Bertorini - tbertori@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Tulio Bertorini - tbertori@uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No
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: Variable
Time off for interviews: No
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NEU 35040 - Neurology CE
Cr Hrs: 3
Session Length: 2 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 credit hours. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore this discipline as a potential career choice. Students must call Knoxville Student Affairs at least 3 months prior to registering. This elective will provide students with an opportunity to gain experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with neurological problems. Students will participate in the care of inpatients, including the consultation service, and ambulatory patients in the private office and clinic setting. Exposure to EMG and other neuro-diagnostic procedures will be available. Monthly conferences are held.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: NEU-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Lolita Davis - lodavis@utmck.edu - 865-305-5561
Website: gsm.utmck.edu/
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
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NEU 40100 - Junior Internship in Neurology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 participate as an “Acting Intern” on the Neurology service. The junior internship lasts 4 weeks. Acting student interns will be given the same scope of responsibilities as a PGY-1 resident. To become aware of the core competencies in neurology and how they will be used in the student evaluation.
Responsibilities will include inpatients and outpatients. The student will follow between 3 and 5 inpatients at any given time and will be responsible for the H&P, daily orders, daily notes, on-service notes, transfer and off-service notes, and discharge summaries and write prescriptions for your patients upon discharge. The student is expected to read about his or her patients (neurology textbooks and journal articles), discuss the case daily with the chief resident and present to the attending. The student will also see 2 or 3 outpatients in a weekly clinic, present each case to the attending and write the note that the attending reviews and co-signs. Attendance at neurology conferences is required except when dealing with a neurological emergency. The student will receive informal feedback from the attending after two weeks and formal evaluation at the completion of the clerkship with an emphasis on the neurology core competencies. A copy of the core competencies evaluation form will be provided at orientation along with other materials.
disorders.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 6
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of NEU-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lauren Ditta - lditta@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Lauren Ditta - lditta@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Andrea Jones - ajcoppage@uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No - However, contact Dr. Lauren Ditta, MD (lditta@uthsc.edu) for approval if interested in Neuro-Ophthalmology.
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
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NEU 40101 - Junior Internship in Neurology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of NEU-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Lolita Davis - lodavis@utmck.edu - 865-305-5561
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
Time off for interviews: No
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NEU 40102 - Junior Internship in Neurology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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. Responsibility will include inpatients, outpatients, and limited neurology night call/weekend call. The student will follow 3-5 patients and will be responsible for H&P daily orders, daily notes, on service notes, discharge summaries, and an up to date list of discharge medications. The student is expected to read about his/her patients and discuss cases daily with attending. The student will spend two weeks on the inpatient service and two weeks in the outpatient setting. The outpatient weeks will consist of 1 week each in epilepsy, neuromuscular, sleep, or general neurology clinic. The student will receive informal feedback from his/her attending after two weeks and then a summative evaluation at the completion of the clerkship. The student will attend all neurology and other relevant conferences during the rotation. From time to time, there may be late consults.
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 NEU-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Abdelazim Sirelkhatim - dr.abdelazim.sirelkhatim@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Abdelazim Sirelkhatim - dr.abdelazim.sirelkhatim@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 1
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
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NEU 45010 - Neuromuscular Diseases
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 elective involves study of diseases of the motor neuron, peripheral nerve, and muscle. Students will work closely with faculty in neuromuscular clinics, workup and therapy of neurology inpatients and consultations, performance of electromyography and nerve conduction studies, and neuropathological-histochemical evaluation of neuromuscular disorders.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of NEU-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Tulio Bertorini - tbertori@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Tulio Bertorini - tbertori@uthsc.edu
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
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NEU 45020 - Clinical Neurology-Consultation Service
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 course will supplement core training in neurology with exposure to acute neurological conditions on the consultation service. The student will have responsibility for 4-6 patients per week. Responsibility will be graduated and depend on the urgency and complexity of the consultation. Whenever feasible, students will see consults first. They will present the patients to their resident and/or attending on the same day. Students will interact with neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, and other subspecialists as needed to implement their plan (under the close supervision of the consult resident and attending). They will write the initial consult note and follow-up notes as clinically indicated. The resident or attending will read and cosign all notes. The attending will write a separate consultation note as well. The resident will see all student consults promptly (on the same day as the student). The attending will see the patient within 24 hours of the consultation request. Students will discuss their patients with the resident and attending on a daily basis except weekends. The resident or attending will read and cosign all student notes. The student will supplement his acute neurology experience by attending Neurology clinic once or twice per week. He or she will see 1-3 patients and present these to the resident and/or the attending. All patients will receive separate resident and/or attending notes for these patients. The student will attend resident teaching rounds (held daily during the week), Neurology Grand Rounds, and various other departmental and related seminars (optional).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of NEU-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Marc Malkoff - mmalkoff@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Marc Malkoff - mmalkoff@uthsc.edu
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
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NEU 45030 - Pediatric Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 elective in Pediatric Clinical Neurophysiology offers a clinical exposure to Pediatric Epilepsy, Pediatric Neuromuscular disorders and teaching on Pediatric neurological syndromes with epilepsy and neuromuscular disorders. The elective offers outpatient and inpatient exposure, as well as didactics and teaching in the weekly Epilepsy surgery conference.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of NEU-30000 and PED-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: 901-448-6375
Prior Authorization: No
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
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NEU 45040 - Neurology
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 elective will provide students with an opportunity to gain experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with neurological problems. Students will participate in the care of inpatients, including the consultation service, and ambulatory patients in the private office and clinic setting. Exposure to EMG and other neuro-diagnostic procedures will be available. Monthly conferences are held.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of NEU-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Lolita Davis - lodavis@utmck.edu - 865-305-5561
Prior Authorization: Yes-Advanced registration - Students must call Knoxville Student Affairs as least 3 month prior to registering
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
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NEU 49000 - Away Elective in Neurology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of NEU-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
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NEU1 3010/F - Junior Internship in Neurology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 participate as an “Acting Intern” on the Neurology service. The clerkship lasts 4 weeks. Acting student interns will be given the same scope of responsibilities as a PGY-1 resident.
The objectives of the rotation are:
1. To improve skills in obtaining an accurate neurological history
2. To improve skills in the neurological examination
3. To improve anatomical localization of the lesion
4. To improve the pathophysiological analysis of the lesion
5. To gain practical experience in the diagnosis and management of common neurological disorders
6. To become aware of the core competencies in neurology and how they will be used in the student evaluation
Responsibilities will include inpatients and outpatients. The student will follow between 3 and 5 inpatients at any given time and will be responsible for the H&P, daily orders, daily notes, on-service notes, transfer and off-service notes, and discharge summaries and write prescriptions for your patients upon discharge. The student is expected to read about his or her patients (neurology textbooks and journal articles), discuss the case daily with the chief resident and present to the attending. The student will also see 2 or 3 outpatients in a weekly clinic, present each case to the attending and write the note that the attending reviews and co-signs. Attendance at neurology conferences is required except when dealing with a neurological emergency. The student will receive informal feedback from the attending after two weeks and formal evaluation at the completion of the clerkship with an emphasis on the neurology core competencies. A copy of the core competencies evaluation form will be provided at orientation along with other materials.
disorders
6. To become aware of the core competencies in neurology and how they will be used in the student evaluation
Responsibilities will include inpatients and outpatients. The student will follow between 3 and 5 inpatients at any given time and will be responsible for the H&P, daily orders, daily notes, on-service notes, transfer and off-service notes, and discharge summaries and write prescriptions for your patients upon discharge. The student is expected to read about his or her patients (neurology textbooks and journal articles), discuss the case daily with the chief resident and present to the attending. The student will also see 2 or 3 outpatients in a weekly clinic, present each case to the attending and write the note that the attending reviews and co-signs. Attendance at neurology conferences is required except when dealing with a neurological emergency. The student will receive informal feedback from the attending after two weeks and formal evaluation at the completion of the clerkship with an emphasis on the neurology core competencies. A copy of the core competencies evaluation form will be provided at orientation along with other materials.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 6
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lauren Ditta - lditta@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Lauren Ditta - lditta@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Andrea Jones - ajcoppage@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
Time off for interviews: No
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NEU1 4012/F - Neuromuscular Diseases
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 involves study of diseases of the motor neuron, peripheral nerve, and muscle. Students will work closely with faculty in neuromuscular clinics, workup and therapy of neurology inpatients and consultations, performance of electromyography and nerve conduction studies, and neuropathological-histochemical evaluation of neuromuscular disorders.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Tulio Bertorini - tbertori@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Tulio Bertorini - tbertori@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Tulio Bertorini, MD - tbertori@uthsc.edu -
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
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NEU1 4013/F - Clinical Neurology-Consultation Service
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 course will supplement core training in neurology with exposure to acute neurological conditions on the consultation service. The student will have responsibility for 4-6 patients per week. Responsibility will be graduated and depend on the urgency and complexity of the consultation. Whenever feasible, students will see consults first. They will present the patients to their resident and/or attending on the same day. Students will interact with neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, and other subspecialists as needed to implement their plan (under the close supervision of the consult resident and attending). They will write the initial consult note and follow-up notes as clinically indicated. The resident or attending will read and cosign all notes. The attending will write a separate consultation note as well. The resident will see all student consults promptly (on the same day as the student). The attending will see the patient within 24 hours of the consultation request. Students will discuss their patients with the resident and attending on a daily basis except weekends. The resident or attending will read and cosign all student notes. The student will supplement his acute neurology experience by attending Neurology clinic once or twice per week. He or she will see 1-3 patients and present these to the resident and/or the attending. All patients will receive separate resident and/or attending notes for these patients. The student will attend resident teaching rounds (held daily during the week), Neurology Grand Rounds, and various other departmental and related seminars (optional).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Marc Malkoff - mmalkoff@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Marc Malkoff - mmalkoff@uthsc.edu
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
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NEU1 4014/F - Pediatric Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 elective in Pediatric Clinical Neurophysiology offers a clinical exposure to Pediatric Epilepsy, Pediatric Neuromuscular disorders and teaching on Pediatric neurological syndromes with epilepsy and neuromuscular disorders. The elective offers outpatient and inpatient exposure, as well as didactics and teaching in the weekly Epilepsy surgery conference.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F) and (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Mervat N Wahba, MD - mwahba@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6375
Prior Authorization: No
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
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NEU2 3010/F - Junior Internship in Neurology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Lolita Davis - lodavis@utmck.edu - 865-305-5561
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
Time off for interviews: No
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NEU2 4010/F - Neurology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 will provide students with an opportunity to gain experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with neurological problems. Students will participate in the care of inpatients, including the consultation service, and ambulatory patients in the private office and clinic setting. Exposure to EMG and other neuro-diagnostic procedures will be available. Monthly conferences are held.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Steven P Rider - srider@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Lolita Davis - lodavis@utmck.edu - 865-305-5561
Prior Authorization: Yes-Advanced registration - Students must call Knoxville Student Affairs as least 3 month prior to registering
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
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NEU3 3010/F - Junior Internship in Neurology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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. Responsibility will include inpatients, outpatients, and limited neurology night call/weekend call. The student will follow 3-5 patients and will be responsible for H&P daily orders, daily notes, on service notes, discharge summaries, and an up to date list of discharge medications. The student is expected to read about his/her patients and discuss cases daily with attending. The student will spend two weeks on the inpatient service and two weeks in the outpatient setting. The outpatient weeks will consist of 1 week each in epilepsy, neuromuscular, sleep, or general neurology clinic. The student will receive informal feedback from his/her attending after two weeks and then a summative evaluation at the completion of the clerkship. The student will attend all neurology and other relevant conferences during the rotation. From time to time, there may be late consults.
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 (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Abdelazim Sirelkhatim - dr.abdelazim.sirelkhatim@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Abdelazim Sirelkhatim - dr.abdelazim.sirelkhatim@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 11
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
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NEU9 4010/F - Away Elective in Neurology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Katherine Nearing - knearing@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: Variable
Neurosurgery
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NSG1 3010/F - Junior Internship in Neurosurgery
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 elective will involve a four-week exposure to the neurosurgical patient and all aspects of clinical care and research, including pre-operative evaluation, indications for surgical and non- surgical management, discussion of neurosurgery techniques, management of neurosurgical and neurological emergencies, and management of post-operative problems. The course will be combined with Neuropathology and Neuroradiology to ensure a broad basic understanding of the neurosurgical approach to disease. The rotation will refine the student’s ability to perform pertinent history and neurological examinations, interpret neurodiagnostic studies, produce a differential diagnosis, and formulate a treatment plan. Opportunities for student participation in operations are abundant. The student will be expected to attend regular educational conferences and seminars held during this time. Faculty members are available to mentor students in basic short-term neurosurgical research projects within the Department.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
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: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: L. Madison Michael II - imichael@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: L. Madison Michael, II - imichael@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Wendy Elliott - welliot3@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6375
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/neurosurgery/
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
Time off for interviews: No
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NSG1 4010/F - Neurosurgery
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 will involve a four-week exposure to the neurosurgical patient and all aspects of clinical care and research, including pre-operative evaluation, indications for surgical and non- surgical management, discussion of neurosurgery techniques, management of neurosurgical and neurological emergencies, and management of post-operative problems. The course will be combined with Neuropathology and Neuroradiology to ensure a broad basic understanding of the neurosurgical approach to disease. The rotation will refine the student’s ability to perform pertinent history and neurological examinations, interpret neurodiagnostic studies, produce a differential diagnosis, and formulate a treatment plan. Opportunities for student participation in operations are abundant.
The student will be expected to attend regular educational conferences and seminars held during this time. Faculty members are available to mentor students in basic short-term neurosurgical research projects within the Department.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F) and (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: L Madison Michael II - imichael@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: L Madison Michael II - imichael@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Wendy Elliott - welliot3@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6375
Website: Link: https://www.uthsc.edu/neurosurgery/
Prior Authorization: No
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
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 2 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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NSG2 4010/F - Neurosurgery
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 student will serve under the preceptorship of the faculty at The University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital and will become familiar with cranial and spinal trauma, tumors, congenital malformations, vascular disease, and benign spinal disease. The student will scrub and assist the staff with operative procedures, participate in peri- operative care, and will become familiar with neuroanatomical basis of diagnosis and treatment.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F) and (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Killeffer - jkilleff@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Killeffer - jkilleff@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
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
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NSG9 4010/F - Away Elective in Neurosurgery
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F) and (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Frederick Boop - fboop@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Frederick Boop - fboop@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: Variable
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NSY 40100 - Junior Internship in Neurosurgery
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 elective will involve a four-week exposure to the neurosurgical patient and all aspects of clinical care and research, including pre-operative evaluation, indications for surgical and non- surgical management, discussion of neurosurgery techniques, management of neurosurgical and neurological emergencies, and management of post-operative problems. The course will be combined with Neuropathology and Neuroradiology to ensure a broad basic understanding of the neurosurgical approach to disease. The rotation will refine the student’s ability to perform pertinent history and neurological examinations, interpret neurodiagnostic studies, produce a differential diagnosis, and formulate a treatment plan. Opportunities for student participation in operations are abundant. The student will be expected to attend regular educational conferences and seminars held during this time. Faculty members are available to mentor students in basic short-term neurosurgical research projects within the Department.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: L. Madison Michael II - imichael@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: L. Madison Michael, II - imichael@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Wendy Elliott - welliot3@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6375
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/neurosurgery/
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
Time off for interviews: No
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NSY 45010 - Neurosurgery
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 elective will involve a four-week exposure to the neurosurgical patient and all aspects of clinical care and research, including pre-operative evaluation, indications for surgical and non- surgical management, discussion of neurosurgery techniques, management of neurosurgical and neurological emergencies, and management of post-operative problems. The course will be combined with Neuropathology and Neuroradiology to ensure a broad basic understanding of the neurosurgical approach to disease. The rotation will refine the student’s ability to perform pertinent history and neurological examinations, interpret neurodiagnostic studies, produce a differential diagnosis, and formulate a treatment plan. Opportunities for student participation in operations are abundant. The student will be expected to attend regular educational conferences and seminars held during this time. Faculty members are available to mentor students in basic short-term neurosurgical research projects within the Department.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of NEU-30000 and SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: L Madison Michael II - imichael@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: L Madison Michael II - imichael@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Wendy Elliott - welliot3@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6375
Website: Link: https://www.uthsc.edu/neurosurgery/
Prior Authorization: No
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
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 2 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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NSY 45020 - Neurosurgery
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 student will serve under the preceptorship of the faculty at The University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital and will become familiar with cranial and spinal trauma, tumors, congenital malformations, vascular disease, and benign spinal disease. The student will scrub and assist the staff with operative procedures, participate in peri- operative care, and will become familiar with neuroanatomical basis of diagnosis and treatment.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of NEU-30000 and SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Killeffer - jkilleff@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Killeffer - jkilleff@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
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
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NSY 49000 - Away Elective in Neurosurgery
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000 and NEU-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Frederick Boop - fboop@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Frederick Boop - fboop@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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OBG 30000 - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics & Gynecology (Chattanooga)
Cr Hrs: 9
Session Length: 6 weeks
PD
This is a face-to-face clinical rotation receiving 9 credit hours. The purpose of this core clerkship experience is to learn and understand the basic principles and practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology and develop a general understanding of women’s health. The rotation involves inpatient and outpatient care of obstetrical, gynecologic and gynecologic-oncology patients, including assisting and/or performing deliveries, clinic procedures and surgeries under the supervision of an attending/resident. Students will have day and night call and one Saturday and one Sunday day/night call responsibilities during the rotation. During clinic weeks, students attend private and resident clinics. Students attend rounds, lectures, and conferences associated with the respective services. Each student will also give a presentation on an assigned Ob/Gyn topic to peers and the Clerkship Director. Assignment of grades is based on clinical performance, determined by evaluations from residents and attendings and the NBME examination administered at the end of the rotation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 6
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org -
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship
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
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG 30000 - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics & Gynecology (Knoxville)
Cr Hrs: 9
Session Length: 6 weeks
PD
This is a face-to-face clinical rotation receiving 9 credit hours. The purpose of this core clerkship experience is to learn and understand the basic principles and practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology and develop a general understanding of women’s health. The rotation involves inpatient and outpatient care of obstetrical, gynecologic and gynecologic-oncology patients, including assisting and/or performing deliveries, clinic procedures and surgeries under the supervision of an attending/resident. Students will have day and night call and one Saturday and one Sunday day/night call responsibilities during the rotation. During clinic weeks, students attend private and resident clinics. Students attend rounds, lectures, and conferences associated with the respective services. Each student will also give a presentation on an assigned Ob/Gyn topic to peers and the Clerkship Director. Assignment of grades is based on clinical performance, determined by evaluations from residents and attendings and the NBME examination administered at the end of the rotation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 4
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: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Paige Johnson - kpjohnson@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Paige Johnson - kpjohnson@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Venessa Rucker - vrucker@utmck.edu - 865-305-9368
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship
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-1 week of night float, 1 24 hour call
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG 30000 - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics & Gynecology (Memphis)
Cr Hrs: 9
Session Length: 6 weeks
PD
This is a face-to-face clinical rotation receiving 9 credit hours. The purpose of this core clerkship experience is to learn and understand the basic principles and practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology and develop a general understanding of women’s health. The rotation involves inpatient and outpatient care of obstetrical, gynecologic and gynecologic-oncology patients, including assisting and/or performing deliveries, clinic procedures and surgeries under the supervision of an attending/resident. Students will have day and night call and one Saturday and one Sunday day/night call responsibilities during the rotation. During clinic weeks, students attend private and resident clinics. Students attend rounds, lectures, and conferences associated with the respective services. Each student will also give a presentation on an assigned Ob/Gyn topic to peers and the Clerkship Director. Assignment of grades is based on clinical performance, determined by evaluations from residents and attendings and the NBME examination administered at the end of the rotation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 20
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: St. Francis Hospital - Memphis, Methodist University Hospital, Methodist Germantown Hospital, Baptist Women’s Hospital, and West Cancer Center
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Khanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Khanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Martha Velez - mvelez@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5859
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship
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-Call is 12 hours (5 week nights, 5 week days and 1 Sat and 1 Sun day or night)
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG 40100 - Junior Internship in Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 4-week elective is designed for students interested in an in-depth experience in high-risk obstetrics. Students will work with Ob/Gyn Faculty, MFM faculty, MFM Fellows, and Ob/Gyn Residents in the high-risk specialty clinics, antepartum testing and obstetrical ultrasound, as well as Labor and Delivery and Evaluations. Students will be supervised in spontaneous vaginal deliveries, forceps deliveries, and obstetrical surgical procedures. Students will attend daily rounds, Didactics (Tuesday AM), Congenital Anomaly Conferences (Wednesday AM) and monthly Grand Rounds (Tuesday AM).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health Outpatient Clinics and Rout Center/Birthplace
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Martha Velez - mvelez@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5859
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 5 and 6
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: Optional
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG 40101 - Junior Internship in Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 in obstetrics allows the senior medical student to attend all obstetrical clinics, including high risk clinics. During this time the student will work closely with a senior resident and staff member to gain greater insight into the management of difficult obstetrical problems. On non-clinic days and while on call, the student will participate by assisting in labor and delivery activities such as spontaneous vaginal deliveries, forceps deliveries, postpartum tubal ligations and cesarean sections. Attendance at the resident didactic series will be expected.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linley Wolfe - lwolfe1@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Linley Wolfe - lwolfe1@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Venessa Rucker - vrucker@utmck.edu - 865-305-9368
Website: http://gsm.utmck.edu/obgyn/medstudent.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-Overnight Call
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG 40102 - Junior Internship in Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 will be integrally involved in the care of patients on Labor and Delivery. They will be supervised doing OB procedures such as rupture of membranes, placement of internal monitors, episiotomies and their repair, ultrasounds and deliveries. The student will be assisting in Cesarean deliveries and postpartum care. The students will also be assisting in the evaluation and management of gynecology patients admitted via the Emergency Department and the care of patients on the gynecology and gynecology- oncology services. Students will be continually supervised by residents and attending physicians. A resident team as well as attending physicians are present at all times on the Obstetrics Service.
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 OBG-30000 and SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org - 423-778-7515
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: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG 40103 - Junior Internship in Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 be expected to be involved in all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge including involvement in any necessary procedures. The student will also be required to become proficient in the medical records, documenting patient encounters in a timely manner. The student will have some responsibility for a minimum of 20 patients per week with the opportunity to see many more based on skill and interest level. There will be daily teaching rounds on Labor and Delivery for board sign-out. The student will also be expected to attend obstetrical simulation conference prior to completion of the rotation. The student will also attend the monthly meeting of the hospital perinatal committee. The call schedule will be 6:30AM-7PM Monday through Friday with the option of weekend call for interested students. Night call will be determined on a weekly basis with the plan to optimize student’s availability for deliveries.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Nashville
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Georgia Ferrell - georgia.ferrell@ascension.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Georgia Ferrell - georgia.ferrell@ascension.org
Course Coordinator: Pamela Underwood - Pamela.Underwood@ascension.org - 615-284-3292
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
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG 40110 - Junior Internship in Gynecology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 4-week elective will allow the student to become more familiar with Gynecologic outpatient care involving issues such as contraception, infections, and colposcopy. The student will be actively involved in surgery under the supervision of Ob/Gyn faculty and Residents on the Gyn service. Students will attend all assigned rounds, conferences and Didactics (Tuesday AM) and monthly Grand Rounds (Tuesday AM).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health Clinics and Surgery
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Martha Velez - mvelez@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5859
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 5 and 6
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
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OBG 40120 - Junior Intern in Minimally-Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 number of patients per week for whom the student will have some responsibility are 15. Students will work with the MIGS team of attending, fellow and resident to provide care in the clinic, OR and post-op setting. They will be supervised closely as they assist in the OR, evaluate patients for surgery and round on hospitalized patients. They will assist with seeing patients in the office settings. Students will be supervised as they work alongside faculty and residents. They will not be providing independent patient care in any setting. They will attend other conferences which may be sporadically scheduled.
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 OBG-30000 and SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org -
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: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG 40130 - Junior Internship in OB/GYN Outpatient Care
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 number of patients per week for whom the student will have some responsibility are 30. The student will evaluate patients in an outpatient settings and then present the patient to an attending who will critique the care. Students will be able to evaluate clinic patients alone and then “check them out” to residents and attendings. All clinics will be supervised by an attending who is present. The student will join in the Mortality and Morbidity Conference. Research opportunities are available for interested students.
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 OBG-30000 and FME-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org - 423-778-7515
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: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG 40140 - Junior Internship in Gynecologic Oncology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 number of patients per week for whom the student will have some responsibility are 20. Students will round daily with the gynecology team which consists of a resident and the attending. They will assist in surgery, inpatient management of pre-op and post- op patients and provide some patient care in the outpatient clinic setting. Students will work under the direct supervision of UT faculty. All patient care is closely supervised. Departmental didactics are held from 7am to 11am each Friday morning. The student will be expected to attend those sessions as well as Tumor Board. From 6am to about 6pm daily M-F.
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 OBG-30000 and SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org - 423-778-7515
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: Yes-Night call and night float.
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG 40150 - Junior Internship in Women’s Health
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 course will expand upon the students’ third year OB/GYN Clerkship and give the student increasing responsibility. Basic OB and GYN skills, both inpatient and outpatient, will be strengthened. Prior to the beginning of the month, the clerk will work with Dr. Dassow to tailor the 4-week experience to achieve their particular learning goals. Experiences in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, urodynamics, maternal-fetal medicine, GYN-ONC and private general OB-GYN practice are all possible. Students may spend time in the OR and on L&D as well as in the office. Rural outreach clinic is also an option. Participation in the Night Float team, opportunities for skills lab and mammography are also available. Each Friday morning the student will participate in didactics. This experience is ideal for students considering a residency in OB/GYN as well as those interested in learning more about women’s health.
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 OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie - Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org - 423-778-7515
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: Yes - Night Float
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG 45010 - Clinical OB/GYN for the Generalist
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 elective provides students with an in-depth view of the obstetrical and gynecological subspecialties, as well as the opportunity to work with a private practitioner. This elective can be customized to the student’s needs, but in general consists of 2 or 4 weeks divided into different clinical settings, which may include time spent with a private general Ob/Gyn practitioner, reproductive endocrinologist, or gynecological oncologist. Students will attend all assigned rounds, conferences and Didactics (Tuesday AM) and monthly Grand Rounds (Tuesday AM).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health Outpatient Clinics and Rout Center/Birthplace
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000 or FME-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Martha Velez - mvelez@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5859
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 5 and 6
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
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OBG 45011 - Gynecologic-Oncology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 4 week elective will allow the student to become more familiar with Gynecologic Oncology topics, surgical and medical treatment, as well as examine several gynecologic cancers with a review of the literature. The student will attend daily rounds, actively participate in surgery and clinic, and be responsible for approximately 10 patients per week. There will be supervision by a Gynecologic Oncology Attending and/or Residents. The student will also attend Gynecologic Oncology Conferences (2nd and 4th Thursday PM and 1st and 3rd Friday AM).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist Germantown Hospital and Baptist Women’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Smiley - lsmiley@westclinic.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Smiley - lsmiley@westclinic.com
Course Coordinator: Martha Velez - mvelez@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5859
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: Yes - Contact Dr. Knanna for approval pkhanna1@uthsc.edu.
Blocks Not Offered: 5 and 6
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: Yes-For 4 week rotations only, students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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OBG 45012 - Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility & Genetics
Cr Hrs: 3,6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 2 or 4-week elective consists of reproductive endocrinology and genetics clinics, REI ultrasound procedures, REI surgery, and fertility preservation techniques. The student will also observe laboratory procedures related to semen analysis and oocyte manipulation and cryopreservation techniques. Students will attend all assigned rounds, conferences and Didactics (Tuesday AM) and monthly Grand Rounds (Tuesday AM).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health Outpatient Clinics and Methodist Germantown Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura Detti - ldetti@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Laura Detti - ldetti@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Martha Velez - mvelez@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5859
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: Yes - Contact Dr. Knanna for approval pkhanna1@uthsc.edu.
Blocks Not Offered: 3, 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: No
Time off for interviews: Yes-For 4 week rotations only, students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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OBG 45020 - High Risk Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 elective is to help the student gain greater insight into Maternal- Fetal Medicine. Emphasis is on management of medical complications and fetal ultrasound. Close faculty contact provides exposure to the most recent advances in detection, prevention, and treatment of premature labor; the latest techniques in intrapartum management, and newest imaging techniques. Students performance of procedures will be directly supervised by residents or faculty. Each day the student will participate in daily antepartum rounds and weekly OB conferences. Grand rounds will be each Friday.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Bobby Howard - bhowar12@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Bobby Howard - bhowar12@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Venessa Rucker - vrucker@utmck.edu - 865-305-9368
Prior Authorization: No
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
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OBG 45030 - Gynecologic Oncology
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 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 elective is to provide the student contemplating a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology the opportunity to gain greater insight into the specialty with an emphasis on gynecologic oncology. Close faculty contact provides exposure to the most recent advances in detection, prevention, and treatment of gynecologic cancers. Students will gain experience in surgical and medical management of gynecologic cancer. Students will spend time in the operating room, colposcopy clinic, and the private office setting for gynecological oncology patients.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jonathan Boone - jboone@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jonathan Boone - jboone@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Venessa Rucker - vrucker@utmck.edu - 865-305-9368
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: Optional
Time off for interviews: Yes-For 4 week rotations only, students may be allowed some time off at the course directors discretion, and at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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OBG 45040 - Gynecologic Oncology
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 number of patients per week for whom the student will have some responsibility are 20. Students will round daily with the gyn oncology team which consists of a resident and the attending. They will assist in surgery, inpatient management of pre-op and post- op patients and provide some patient care in the outpatient clinic setting. Students will work under the direct supervision of UT faculty. All patient care is closely supervised.
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 OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org -
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
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OBG 45050 - Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael Polin - mpolin@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Polin - mpolin@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Venessa Rucker - vrucker@utmck.edu - 865-305-9368
Prior Authorization: No
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 Clerkship Director at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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OBG 45060 - Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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. The student will be expected to be involved in all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge including involvement in any necessary procedures. The student will also be required to become proficient in the medical records, documenting patient encounters in a timely manner. The student will have some responsibility for a minimum of 20 patients per week with the opportunity to see many more based on skill and interest level. There will be daily teaching rounds on Labor and Delivery for board sign-out. The student will also be expected to attend obstetrical simulation conference prior to completion of the rotation. The student will also attend the monthly meeting of the hospital perinatal committee.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Nashville
Hospital: St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000 or FME-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Georgia Ferrell - georgia.ferrell@ascension.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Georgia Ferrell - georgia.ferrell@ascension.org
Course Coordinator: Pamela Underwood - pamela.underwood@ascension.org - 615-284-3292
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
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: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the Clerkship Director at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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OBG 49000 - Away Elective in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
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OBG1 3010/F - Junior Internship in Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 4-week elective is designed for students interested in an in-depth experience in high-risk obstetrics. Students will work with Ob/Gyn Faculty, MFM faculty, MFM Fellows, and Ob/Gyn Residents in the high-risk specialty clinics, antepartum testing and obstetrical ultrasound, as well as Labor and Delivery and Evaluations. Students will be supervised in spontaneous vaginal deliveries, forceps deliveries, and obstetrical surgical procedures. Students will attend daily rounds, Didactics (Tuesday AM), Congenital Anomaly Conferences (Wednesday AM) and monthly Grand Rounds (Tuesday AM).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health Outpatient Clinics and Rout Center/Birthplace
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Martha Velez - mvelez@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5859
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 5 and 6
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: Optional
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG1 3020/F - Junior Internship in Gynecology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 4-week elective will allow the student to become more familiar with Gynecologic outpatient care involving issues such as contraception, infections, and colposcopy. The student will be actively involved in surgery under the supervision of Ob/Gyn faculty and Residents on the Gyn service. Students will attend all assigned rounds, conferences and Didactics (Tuesday AM) and monthly Grand Rounds (Tuesday AM).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health Clinics and Surgery
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Martha Velez - mvelez@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5859
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 5 and 6
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
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OBG1 4010/F - Clinical OB/GYN for the Generalist
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 with an in-depth view of the obstetrical and gynecological subspecialties, as well as the opportunity to work with a private practitioner. This elective can be customized to the student’s needs, but in general consists of 2 or 4 weeks divided into different clinical settings, which may include time spent with a private general Ob/Gyn practitioner, reproductive endocrinologist, or gynecological oncologist. Students will attend all assigned rounds, conferences and Didactics (Tuesday AM) and monthly Grand Rounds (Tuesday AM).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health Outpatient Clinics and Rout Center/Birthplace
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Martha Velez - mvelez@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5859
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 5 and 6
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
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OBG1 4020/F - Gynecologic-Oncology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 4 week elective will allow the student to become more familiar with Gynecologic Oncology topics, surgical and medical treatment, as well as examine several gynecologic cancers with a review of the literature. The student will attend daily rounds, actively participate in surgery and clinic, and be responsible for approximately 10 patients per week. There will be supervision by a Gynecologic Oncology Attending and/or Residents. The student will also attend Gynecologic Oncology Conferences (2nd and 4th Thursday PM and 1st and 3rd Friday AM).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist Germantown Hospital and Baptist Women’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Smiley - lsmiley@westclinic.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Smiley - lsmiley@westclinic.com
Course Coordinator: Martha Velez - mvelez@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5859
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: Yes - Contact Dr. Knanna for approval pkhanna1@uthsc.edu.
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: Yes-For 4 week rotations only, students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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OBG1 4040/F - Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility & Genetics
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 2 or 4-week elective consists of reproductive endocrinology and genetics clinics, REI ultrasound procedures, REI surgery, and fertility preservation techniques. The student will also observe laboratory procedures related to semen analysis and oocyte manipulation and cryopreservation techniques. Students will attend all assigned rounds, conferences and Didactics (Tuesday AM) and monthly Grand Rounds (Tuesday AM).
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health Outpatient Clinics and Methodist Germantown Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura Detti - ldetti@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Laura Detti - ldetti@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Martha Velez - mvelez@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5859
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: Yes - Contact Dr. Knanna for approval pkhanna1@uthsc.edu.
Blocks Not Offered: 3, 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: No
Time off for interviews: Yes-For 4 week rotations only, students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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OBG2 3010/F - Junior Internship in Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 in obstetrics allows the senior medical student to attend all obstetrical clinics, including high risk clinics. During this time the student will work closely with a senior resident and staff member to gain greater insight into the management of difficult obstetrical problems. On non-clinic days and while on call, the student will participate by assisting in labor and delivery activities such as spontaneous vaginal deliveries, forceps deliveries, postpartum tubal ligations and cesarean sections. Attendance at the resident didactic series will be expected.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linley Wolfe - lwolfe1@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Linley Wolfe - lwolfe1@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Venessa Rucker - vrucker@utmck.edu - 865-305-9368
Website: http://gsm.utmck.edu/obgyn/medstudent.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-Overnight Call
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG2 4011/F - High Risk Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 elective is to help the student gain greater insight into Maternal- Fetal Medicine. Emphasis is on management of medical complications and fetal ultrasound. Close faculty contact provides exposure to the most recent advances in detection, prevention, and treatment of premature labor; the latest techniques in intrapartum management, and newest imaging techniques. Students performance of procedures will be directly supervised by residents or faculty. Each day the student will participate in daily antepartum rounds and weekly OB conferences. Grand rounds will be each Friday.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Bobby Howard - bhowar12@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Bobby Howard - bhowar12@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Venessa Rucker - vrucker@utmck.edu - 865-305-9368
Prior Authorization: No
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
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OBG2 4020/F - Gynecologic Oncology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 elective is to provide the student contemplating a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology the opportunity to gain greater insight into the specialty with an emphasis on gynecologic oncology. Close faculty contact provides exposure to the most recent advances in detection, prevention, and treatment of gynecologic cancers. Students will gain experience in surgical and medical management of gynecologic cancer. Students will spend time in the operating room, colposcopy clinic, and the private office setting for gynecological oncology patients.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jonathan Boone - jboone@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jonathan Boone - jboone@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Venessa Rucker - vrucker@utmck.edu - 865-305-9368
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: Optional
Time off for interviews: Yes-For 4 week rotations only, students may be allowed some time off at the course directors discretion, and at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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OBG2 4021/F - Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael Polin - mpolin@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Polin - mpolin@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Venessa Rucker - vrucker@utmck.edu - 965-305-9368
Prior Authorization: No
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 Clerkship Director at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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OBG3 3011/F - Junior Internship in Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 will be integrally involved in the care of patients on Labor and Delivery. They will be supervised doing OB procedures such as rupture of membranes, placement of internal monitors, episiotomies and their repair, ultrasounds and deliveries. The student will be assisting in Cesarean deliveries and postpartum care. The students will also be assisting in the evaluation and management of gynecology patients admitted via the Emergency Department and the care of patients on the gynecology and gynecology- oncology services. Students will be continually supervised by residents and attending physicians. A resident team as well as attending physicians are present at all times on the Obstetrics Service.
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 (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F) and (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org - 423-778-7515
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: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG3 3021/F - Junior Internship in Gynecologic Oncology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 number of patients per week for whom the student will have some responsibility are 20. Students will round daily with the gynecology team which consists of a resident and the attending. They will assist in surgery, inpatient management of pre-op and post- op patients and provide some patient care in the outpatient clinic setting. Students will work under the direct supervision of UT faculty. All patient care is closely supervised. Departmental didactics are held from 7am to 11am each Friday morning. The student will be expected to attend those sessions as well as Tumor Board. From 6am to about 6pm daily M-F.
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 (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F) and (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org - 423-778-7515
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: Yes-Night call and night float.
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG3 3022/F - Junior Intern in Minimally-Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 number of patients per week for whom the student will have some responsibility are 15. Students will work with the MIGS team of attending, fellow and resident to provide care in the clinic, OR and post-op setting. They will be supervised closely as they assist in the OR, evaluate patients for surgery and round on hospitalized patients. They will assist with seeing patients in the office settings. Students will be supervised as they work alongside faculty and residents. They will not be providing independent patient care in any setting. They will attend other conferences which may be sporadically scheduled.
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 (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F) and (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org - 423-778-7515
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: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG3 3050/F - Junior Internship in Women’s Health
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 course will expand upon the students’ third year OB/GYN Clerkship and give the student increasing responsibility. Basic OB and GYN skills, both inpatient and outpatient, will be strengthened. Prior to the beginning of the month, the clerk will work with Dr. Dassow to tailor the 4-week experience to achieve their particular learning goals. Experiences in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, urodynamics, maternal-fetal medicine, GYN-ONC and private general OB-GYN practice are all possible. Students may spend time in the OR and on L&D as well as in the office. Rural outreach clinic is also an option. Participation in the Night Float team, opportunities for skills lab and mammography are also available. Each Friday morning the student will participate in didactics. This experience is ideal for students considering a residency in OB/GYN as well as those interested in learning more about women’s health.
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 (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie - Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org - 423-778-7515
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: Yes - Night Float
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG3 4011/F - Junior Internship in OB/GYN Outpatient Care
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 number of patients per week for whom the student will have some responsibility are 30. The student will evaluate patients in an outpatient settings and then present the patient to an attending who will critique the care. Students will be able to evaluate clinic patients alone and then “check them out” to residents and attendings. All clinics will be supervised by an attending who is present. The student will join in the Mortality and Morbidity Conference. Research opportunities are available for interested students.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Co-requisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F) and (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org - 423-778-7515
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: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG3 4020/F - Gynecologic Oncology
Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
PD
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 number of patients per week for whom the student will have some responsibility are 20. Students will round daily with the gyn oncology team which consists of a resident and the attending. They will assist in surgery, inpatient management of pre-op and post- op patients and provide some patient care in the outpatient clinic setting. Students will work under the direct supervision of UT faculty. All patient care is closely supervised.
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 (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeanie Dassow - jeanie.dassow@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Connie Land - connie.land@erlanger.org -
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
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OBG4 3010/F - Junior Internship in Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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 be expected to be involved in all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge including involvement in any necessary procedures. The student will also be required to become proficient in the medical records, documenting patient encounters in a timely manner. The student will have some responsibility for a minimum of 20 patients per week with the opportunity to see many more based on skill and interest level. There will be daily teaching rounds on Labor and Delivery for board sign-out. The student will also be expected to attend obstetrical simulation conference prior to completion of the rotation. The student will also attend the monthly meeting of the hospital perinatal committee. The call schedule will be 6:30AM-7PM Monday through Friday with the option of weekend call for interested students. Night call will be determined on a weekly basis with the plan to optimize student’s availability for deliveries.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Nashville
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Georgia Ferrell - georgia.ferrell@ascension.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Georgia Ferrell - georgia.ferrell@ascension.org
Course Coordinator: Pamela Underwood - Pamela.Underwood@ascension.org - 615-284-3292
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
Time off for interviews: No
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OBG4 4022/F - Obstetrics
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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. The student will be expected to be involved in all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge including involvement in any necessary procedures. The student will also be required to become proficient in the medical records, documenting patient encounters in a timely manner. The student will have some responsibility for a minimum of 20 patients per week with the opportunity to see many more based on skill and interest level. There will be daily teaching rounds on Labor and Delivery for board sign-out. The student will also be expected to attend obstetrical simulation conference prior to completion of the rotation. The student will also attend the monthly meeting of the hospital perinatal committee.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Nashville
Hospital: St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Georgia Ferrell - georgia.ferrell@ascension.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Georgia Ferrell - georgia.ferrell@ascension.org
Course Coordinator: Pamela Underwood - pamela.underwood@ascension.org - 615-284-3292
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
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: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the Clerkship Director at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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OBG9 4010/F - Away Elective in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Pallavi Knanna - pkhanna1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/obgyn/clerkship/electives.php
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: Variable
Ophthalmology
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OPH 35010 - General Ophthalmology CE
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 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 OPH-45010 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 4
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Hamilton Eye Institute, Le Bonheur, Methodist, Regional One Health, and University Clinic Health-Cordova
Prerequisites: OBG-30000 or FME-30000 or SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Miea Lewlene Williams - mwilli41@uthsc.edu - 901-448-1767
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 5 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
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OPH 45010 - General Ophthalmology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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. The student will be assigned to general and subspecialty ophthalmology rotations at The Hamilton Eye Institute, the Regional One Health/Methodist Clinics, and University Clinical Health (UCH) offices. The student is expected to become skilled in ocular examination, to assist in the evaluation of outpatients, to participate in rounds, to observe surgery, and to attend all resident conferences and lectures. Interactive media supplied to the student will augment the didactic and clinic attendance. During the elective, the student will gain experience in the medical and surgical management of diseases of the eye and its adnexa.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 4
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Hamilton Eye Institute, Le Bonheur, Methodist, Regional One Health, and University Clinic Health-Cordova
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Miea Lewlene Williams - mwilli41@uthsc.edu - 901-448-1767
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 12
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: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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OPH 49000 - Away Elective in Ophthalmology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-1767
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
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OPH1 4010/F - General Ophthalmology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
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. The student will be assigned to general and subspecialty ophthalmology rotations at The Hamilton Eye Institute, the Regional One Health/Methodist Clinics, and University Clinical Health (UCH) offices. The student is expected to become skilled in ocular examination, to assist in the evaluation of outpatients, to participate in rounds, to observe surgery, and to attend all resident conferences and lectures. Interactive media supplied to the student will augment the didactic and clinic attendance. During the elective, the student will gain experience in the medical and surgical management of diseases of the eye and its adnexa.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 4
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Hamilton Eye Institute, Le Bonheur, Methodist, Regional One Health, and University Clinic Health-Cordova
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: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Miea Lewlene Williams - mwilli41@uthsc.edu - 901-448-1767
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 12
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: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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OPH9 4010/F - Away Elective in Ophthalmology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
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: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: Variable
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (COM)
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OMF 40010 - Adult Anesthesiology
Cr Hrs: 18
Session Length: 8 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 18 credit hours. The Adult Anesthesiology Clerkship is an eight-week clinical experience that is part of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) residency program for the combined OMFS/MD degree. The rotation is didactic and clinical in nature. Students will serve in the capacity of an intern in anesthesiology with a gradual increase in responsibility in terms of patient care during the rotation. Students are required to participate in all seminars, lectures and conferences conducted by the Anesthesia service.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required for OMFS/MD
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Admission to the OMFS Residency program
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Eric R. Carlson - ecarlson@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Robin Baldwin - rbaldwin@utmck.edu - 865-305-9220
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 1, 2, 3, and 4
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
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OMF 40020 - Pediatric Anesthesiology
Cr Hrs: 9
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 9 credit hours. The Pediatric Anesthesiology Clerkship is a four-week clinical experience that is part of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) residency program for the combined OMFS/MD degree. The rotation is didactic and clinical in nature with an intensely focused experience in pediatric anesthesiology and critical care. Students will serve in the capacity of an intern in anesthesiology with a gradual increase in responsibility in terms of patient care during the rotation. Students are required to participate in all seminars, lectures and conferences conducted by the Anesthesia service.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required for OMFS/MD
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Admission to the OMFS Residency program
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Eric R. Carlson - ecarlson@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Robin Baldwin - rbaldwin@utmck.edu - 865-305-9220
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 1, 2, 3, and 4
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
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OMF 40030 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Cr Hrs: Variable
Session Length: 33 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving variable credit hours. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clerkship is a thirty-three (33) week clinical experience that is part of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) residency program for the combined OMFS/MD degree. The rotation serves to educate students in the didactic, clinical and research aspects of the OMFS specialty.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required for OMFS/MD
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Admission to the OMFS Residency program
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Eric R. Carlson - ecarlson@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Eric R. Carlson - ecarlson@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Robin Baldwin - rbaldwin@utmck.edu - 865-305-9220
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: Yes
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OMF2 4010/F - Adult Anesthesiology
Cr Hrs: 18
Session Length: 8 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 18 credit hours. The Adult Anesthesiology Clerkship is an eight-week clinical experience that is part of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) residency program for the combined OMFS/MD degree. The rotation is didactic and clinical in nature. Students will serve in the capacity of an intern in anesthesiology with a gradual increase in responsibility in terms of patient care during the rotation. Students are required to participate in all seminars, lectures and conferences conducted by the Anesthesia service.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required for OMFS/MD
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Admission to the OMFS Residency program
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Eric R. Carlson - ecarlson@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Robin Baldwin - rbaldwin@utmck.edu - 865-305-9220
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 1, 2, 3, and 4
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
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OMF2 4020/F - Pediatric Anesthesiology
Cr Hrs: 9
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 9 credit hours. The Pediatric Anesthesiology Clerkship is a four-week clinical experience that is part of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) residency program for the combined OMFS/MD degree. The rotation is didactic and clinical in nature with an intensely focused experience in pediatric anesthesiology and critical care. Students will serve in the capacity of an intern in anesthesiology with a gradual increase in responsibility in terms of patient care during the rotation. Students are required to participate in all seminars, lectures and conferences conducted by the Anesthesia service.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required for OMFS/MD
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Admission to the OMFS Residency program
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Eric R. Carlson - ecarlson@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Robin Baldwin - rbaldwin@utmck.edu - 865-305-9220
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 1, 2, 3, and 4
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
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OMF2 4030/F - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Cr Hrs: Variable
Session Length: 33 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving variable credit hours. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clerkship is a thirty-three (33) week clinical experience that is part of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) residency program for the combined OMFS/MD degree. The rotation serves to educate students in the didactic, clinical and research aspects of the OMFS specialty.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required for OMFS/MD
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Admission to the OMFS Residency program
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Eric R. Carlson - ecarlson@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Eric R. Carlson - ecarlson@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Robin Baldwin - rbaldwin@utmck.edu - 865-305-9220
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: Yes
Orthopaedics
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ORS 35010 - General Orthopaedics CE
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore this discipline as a potential career choice. The goal of General Orthopaedics CE is to provide the medical student with the knowledge and clinical experience necessary to develop basic skills in evaluation and management of musculoskeletal system.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 5
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Campbell Clinic, Regional One Health, Methodist University Hospital, and Baptist Hospital Collierville
Prerequisites: SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: James Beaty - jbeaty@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Beaty - jbeaty@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Patricia Goedecke - pgoedecke@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5879
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 - When rotating at ROH
Time off for interviews: No
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ORS 35020 - Children’s Orthopaedics CE
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
PD
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 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 ORS-45020 for a detailed description of the course. The goal of Children’s Orthopaedics CE is to provide the medical student with the knowledge and clinical experience necessary to develop basic skills in evaluation and management of disorders of the pediatric musculoskeletal system.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 5
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Campbell Clinic
Prerequisites: SUR-30000 or PED-30000
Term offered: Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Beaty - jbeaty@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Beaty - jbeaty@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Patricia Goedecke - pgoedecke@uthsc.edu - 901-448-5879
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: No
Time off for interviews: No
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