May 14, 2024

2018-2019 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2019 Ed)

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

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Emergency Medicine
	EME 40110 - Junior Internship in Emergency Medicine Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will have the opportunity to assist in the evaluation and management of critically ill and injured patients under the direct supervision of senior residents and faculty from the Department of Emergency Medicine. The student will assist in procedures such as wound management, trauma resuscitation, fracture reduction and splinting, central venous access, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A total of 20 hours of didactic education is provided and based on the Model of Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine and may include topics such as: acute emergency procedures, poisoning and drug management, ECG interpretation, and management of life threatening and other arrhythmias. The student will have a direct role in patient care similar to that of a first year resident but will be more closely supervised and directed. Students will be expected to independently perform a history and physical examination, and develop a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for common emergent conditions. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 6 Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 and SUR-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacob Hennings - Dr.Jacob.Hennings@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacob Hennings - Dr.Jacob.Hennings@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Holly Daugherty - Hollie.Daugherty@erlanger.org - 423-778-7628 Website: http://www.emchatt.com/courses/medical-student-curriculum 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
	EME3 3030/F - Junior Internship in Emergency Medicine Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will have the opportunity to assist in the evaluation and management of critically ill and injured patients under the direct supervision of senior residents and faculty from the Department of Emergency Medicine. The student will assist in procedures such as wound management, trauma resuscitation, fracture reduction and splinting, central venous access, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A total of 20 hours of didactic education is provided and based on the Model of Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine and may include topics such as: acute emergency procedures, poisoning and drug management, ECG interpretation, and management of life threatening and other arrhythmias. The student will have a direct role in patient care similar to that of a first year resident but will be more closely supervised and directed. Students will be expected to independently perform a history and physical examination, and develop a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for common emergent conditions. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 6 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) and (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacob Hennings - Dr.Jacob.Hennings@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacob Hennings - Dr.Jacob.Hennings@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Holly Daugherty - Hollie.Daugherty@erlanger.org - 423-778-7628 Website: http://www.emchatt.com/courses/medical-student-curriculum 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
Family Medicine
	FME 30000 - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine (Chattanooga) Cr Hrs: 9 Session Length: 6 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 9 credit hours. This clerkship is a 6-week clinical experience during which students participate in the breadth of family medicine. Students spend 2 weeks in the inpatient setting caring for medical and obstetrical patients and 4 weeks in an office-based practice, either community or residency-based. Students will experience a broad range of clinical presentations and participate in both inpatient and office-based procedures. Students placed with community preceptors might also experience home visits and nursing home care. Every clerk will work at least one weekend night shift on an inpatient team. Students are responsible for writing H+Ps, progress notes, and discharge summaries while on inpatient, as well as completing several other written assignments, readings, and logging diagnoses and procedures. Most community preceptors also allow student EMR access. This clerkship is one of several site options for the core clerkship in Family Medicine. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 4 Instructional Method: Clinical -Required Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System and the UT Family Practice Center in Chattanooga Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Leslie Griffin - Dr.leslie.griffin@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Leslie Griffin - Dr.leslie.griffin@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Elissa McCoy - elissa.mccoy@erlanger.org - 423-778-2957 Website: http://utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=798 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 weekend night shift Time off for interviews: No
	FME 40120 - Junior Internship in Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The primary purpose of this rotation is to allow senior medical students active participation in the care of patients in a comprehensive Family Medicine setting through selecting from a group of opportunities. Students can expect to achieve the following objectives: (a) Improve skills in providing patient centered care; (b) Exposure to a variety of types of care provided by family physicians; and (c) Development of a better understanding of the scope of Family Medicine. Student responsibilities include patient workups, histories, physical examinations, and review of laboratory and diagnostic data. The student will be expected to evaluate patients, develop a treatment plans, and precept the patient with the attending physician. The student will be directly supervised and guided through this process by members of the clinical faculty and approved preceptors. Continuing medical education and life-long learning are emphasized by requiring students to read daily and report on their reading. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System and the UT Family Practice Center in Chattanooga Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Leslie Griffin - Dr.leslie.griffin@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Leslie Griffin - Dr.leslie.griffin@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Elissa McCoy - elissa.mccoy@erlanger.org - 423-778-2957 Website: http://utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=798 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
	FME 45010 - Advanced Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student 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 clerkship allows students to function as junior interns by assuming substantial patient responsibility on an inpatient teaching service. Available to students may be ambulatory patient care and office exposure to outpatient procedures. Responsibilities may include admission, histories, physicals, daily notes, and treatment plans. Students will be supervised by residents and Family Medicine faculty. The student will be directly supervised and guided through this process by members of the clinical faculty and approved preceptors. The student can expect opportunities for “hands on” experiences and for improving their clinical skills, both in history taking and in physical and laboratory examination as they pertain to medical problems common to Family Medicine. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System and the UT Family Practice Center in Chattanooga Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Leslie Griffin - Dr.leslie.griffin@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Leslie Griffin - Dr.leslie.griffin@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Elissa McCoy - elissa.mccoy@erlanger.org - 423-778-2957 Website: http://utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=798 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.
	FME1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36) The Family Medicine Clerkship is an eight-week clinical experience during which students participate in a unique breadth of patient care in the context of family and community. Students experience traditional office-based practice under the supervision of a community-based family physician preceptor. With the office practice as a base, the family physician serves all aspects of patient care involving both inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from the hospital to the nursing home. Students are placed with family physicians that practice the full breadth of the discipline, including obstetrical care, whenever feasible. The department maintains a wide array of approved clinical training sites throughout the state of Tennessee and works closely with students to identify mutually agreeable clinical assignments. Student hardships will be considered in making the final assignment. The clerkship is a full-time learning experience, typically mirroring the family physician preceptor and including both weekend responsibilities and night call. Students have several written assignments to complete as well as assigned readings during the eight weeks. This clerkship is also offered in Knoxville (FME2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (FME3-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis, Jackson Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Spring - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar
	FME2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36) The Family Medicine Clerkship is an eight-week clinical experience during which students participate in a unique breadth of patient care in the context of family and community. Students experience traditional office-based practice under the supervision of a community-based family physician preceptor. With the office practice as a base, the family physician serves all aspects of patient care involving both inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from the hospital to the nursing home. Students are placed with family physicians that practice the full breadth of the discipline, including obstetrical care, whenever feasible. The department maintains a wide array of approved clinical training sites throughout the state of Tennessee and works closely with students to identify mutually agreeable clinical assignments. Student hardships will be considered in making the final assignment. The clerkship is a full-time learning experience, typically mirroring the family physician preceptor and including both weekend responsibilities and night call. Students have several written assignments to complete as well as assigned readings during the eight weeks. This clerkship is also offered in Memphis (FME1-3001/F) and Chattanooga (FME3-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 4 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Fall - Additional Instructor 1: William Dabbs Spring - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Spring - Additional Instructor 1: William Dabbs
	FME3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36) The Family Medicine Clerkship is an eight-week clinical experience during which students participate in a unique breadth of patient care in the context of family and community. Students experience traditional office-based practice under the supervision of a community-based family physician preceptor. With the office practice as a base, the family physician serves all aspects of patient care involving both inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from the hospital to the nursing home. Students are placed with family physicians that practice the full breadth of the discipline, including obstetrical care, whenever feasible. The department maintains a wide array of approved clinical training sites throughout the state of Tennessee and works closely with students to identify mutually agreeable clinical assignments. Student hardships will be considered in making the final assignment. The clerkship is a full-time learning experience, typically mirroring the family physician preceptor and including both weekend responsibilities and night call. Students have several written assignments to complete as well as assigned readings during the eight weeks. This clerkship is also offered in Knoxville (FME2-3001/F) and Memphis (FME1-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 4 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Fall - Additional Instructor 1: J Mack Worthington Spring - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Spring - Additional Instructor 1: J Mack Worthington
	FME3 3010/F - Junior Internship in Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The primary purpose of this rotation is to allow senior medical students active participation in the care of patients in a comprehensive Family Medicine setting through selecting from a group of opportunities. Students can expect to achieve the following objectives: (a) Improve skills in providing patient centered care; (b) Exposure to a variety of types of care provided by family physicians; and (c) Development of a better understanding of the scope of Family Medicine. Student responsibilities include patient workups, histories, physical examinations, and review of laboratory and diagnostic data. The student will be expected to evaluate patients, develop a treatment plans, and precept the patient with the attending physician. The student will be directly supervised and guided through this process by members of the clinical faculty and approved preceptors. Continuing medical education and life-long learning are emphasized by requiring students to read daily and report on their reading. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System and the UT Family Practice Center in Chattanooga Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Leslie Griffin - Dr.leslie.griffin@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Leslie Griffin - Dr.leslie.griffin@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Elissa McCoy - elissa.mccoy@erlanger.org - 423-778-2957 Website: http://utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=798 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
	FME3 4010/F - Advanced Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student 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 clerkship allows students to function as junior interns by assuming substantial patient responsibility on an inpatient teaching service. Available to students may be ambulatory patient care and office exposure to outpatient procedures. Responsibilities may include admission, histories, physicals, daily notes, and treatment plans. Students will be supervised by residents and Family Medicine faculty. The student will be directly supervised and guided through this process by members of the clinical faculty and approved preceptors. The student can expect opportunities for “hands on” experiences and for improving their clinical skills, both in history taking and in physical and laboratory examination as they pertain to medical problems common to Family Medicine. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System and the UT Family Practice Center in Chattanooga Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Leslie Griffin - Dr.leslie.griffin@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Leslie Griffin - Dr.leslie.griffin@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Elissa McCoy - elissa.mccoy@erlanger.org - 423-778-2957 Website: http://utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=798 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.
	FME4 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36) The Family Medicine Clerkship is an eight-week clinical experience during which students participate in a unique breadth of patient care in the context of family and community. Students experience traditional office-based practice under the supervision of a community-based family physician preceptor. With the office practice as a base, the family physician serves all aspects of patient care involving both inpatient and outpatient settings, ranging from the hospital to the nursing home. Students are placed with family physicians that practice the full breadth of the discipline, including obstetrical care, whenever feasible. The department maintains a wide array of approved clinical training sites throughout the state of Tennessee and works closely with students to identify mutually agreeable clinical assignments. Student hardships will be considered in making the final assignment. The clerkship is a full-time learning experience, typically mirroring the family physician preceptor and including both weekend responsibilities and night call. Students have several written assignments to complete as well as assigned readings during the eight weeks. This clerkship is also offered in Knoxville (FME2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (FME3-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Nashville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Fall - Additional Instructor 1: David McRay Spring - Instructor of Record: Sarah Tiggelaar Spring - Additional Instructor 1: David McRay
Interdepartmental
	IDE 40000 - Capstone Course (Chattanooga) Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks The Course includes: Back to Basics.edu- more opportunities to review basic science concepts in the framework of clinical cases; Business of Medicine- TBL’s using the HealthCare Handbook written by medical students Askin and Moore. Faculty will discuss topics such as health care reform, insurance, and regulatory agencies; EBM-Improve your skills in searching the literature to answer clinical questions; Intern school-Focus on skills to prepare students for life as a house officer, including radiology review, ECG review, what to do on call, line placement and intubation skills, and other skills important for internship and residency; legal issues in medicine; Teaching-Academy- learn teaching and learning techniques for residency and beyond. Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 20 Instructional Method: Clinical -Required Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of all CORE clerkships Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Mukta Panda - mukta.panda@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Mukta Panda - mukta.panda@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Pam Scott - Pam.Scott@erlanger.org - 423-778-7442 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 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 Time off for interviews: No
	IDE 45040 - Health Systems Leadership Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students will develop and understanding of leadership and management characteristics of a healthcare system. The student will have responsibility of patients. Students will be assigned to a senior executive with the Erlanger Health System, a primary affiliate with the College of Medicine. This “mentor” will develop, with the student, a project plan for the rotation. Student experiences will vary with the hospital/system and mentor. Expected activities will include attendance at the management meetings, participation in leadership Rounds with hospital management, involvement in ongoing activities of the mentor, maintaining a journal of experiences and completion of a specific project under the guidance of the mentor and prospective faculty. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 2 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Kevin Spiegel - kitty.quinn@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Kevin Spiegel - kitty.quinn@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Kitty Quinn - kitty.quinn@erlanger.org - 423-778-6110 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.
	IDE3 4020/F - Health Systems Leadership Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students will develop and understanding of leadership and management characteristics of a healthcare system. The student will have responsibility of patients. Students will be assigned to a senior executive with the Erlanger Health System, a primary affiliate with the College of Medicine. This “mentor” will develop, with the student, a project plan for the rotation. Student experiences will vary with the hospital/system and mentor. Expected activities will include attendance at the management meetings, participation in leadership Rounds with hospital management, involvement in ongoing activities of the mentor, maintaining a journal of experiences and completion of a specific project under the guidance of the mentor and prospective faculty. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 2 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Kevin Spiegel - kitty.quinn@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Kevin Spiegel - kitty.quinn@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Kitty Quinn - kitty.quinn@erlanger.org - 423-778-6110 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.
	IDE3 4040/F - Capstone Course Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks The Course includes: Back to Basics.edu- more opportunities to review basic science concepts in the framework of clinical cases; Business of Medicine- TBL’s using the HealthCare Handbook written by medical students Askin and Moore. Faculty will discuss topics such as health care reform, insurance, and regulatory agencies; EBM-Improve your skills in searching the literature to answer clinical questions; Intern school-Focus on skills to prepare students for life as a house officer, including radiology review, ECG review, what to do on call, line placement and intubation skills, and other skills important for internship and residency; legal issues in medicine; Teaching-Academy- learn teaching and learning techniques for residency and beyond. Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 20 Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of all CORE clerkships Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Mukta Panda - mukta.panda@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Mukta Panda - mukta.panda@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Pam Scott - Pam.Scott@erlanger.org - 423-778-7442 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: No
	IDE3 4040F - Capstone Cr Hrs: 7 (6-0-5) A multidisciplinary course designed to reinforce basic science, introduce seniors to the business of medicine and health care reform, legal aspects of medicine, and preparation for internship through skills practice and ACLS certification. Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 15 Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1, M2, & M3 curriculum Term offered: Spring Spring - Instructor of Record: Mukta Panda
Internal Medicine
	MED 30000 - Core Clerkship in Medicine (Chattanooga) Cr Hrs: 12 Session Length: 8 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This 8 week Internal Medicine clerkship is required of all medical students. It consists of 6 weeks of inpatient experience and a 2 week ambulatory component. The student is an integral member of the team which may include an attending, residents and other students. Students will be exposed to a variety of medical conditions and care for internal medicine patients in the inpatient and outpatient realms. Goals include improving history and physical exam skills, written and oral case presentations, increasing fund of knowledge, clinical judgment and integration into the team and beginning patient care with improving differential diagnosis and management skills. There is a core conference series, covering important medicine topics. An observed H and P in an OSCE setting is done, and a NBME medicine shelf exam is required at the end of the rotation. The 3rd year clerk is an active participant on the team and in patient care and is encouraged to take as much responsibility for both patient care and their own learning as they are able. The goals and objectives for the Internal Medicine Clerkship are similar across all UT sites (Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville). At Memphis, each student is assigned to 2 hospitals which can include Methodist University, Baptist-East, Regional One Health, or the Veterans Administration Hospital, at Knoxville they are at UT Medical Center, at Chattanooga they are at Erlanger Medical Center, and at Nashville they are at St Thomas Midtown. 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: Spring/Fall 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 Website: See Core for Additional Course Information 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
	MED 30000 - Core Clerkship in Medicine (Knoxville) Cr Hrs: 12 Session Length: 8 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This 8 week Internal Medicine clerkship is required of all medical students. It consists of 6 weeks of inpatient experience and a 2 week ambulatory component. The student is an integral member of the team which may include an attending, residents and other students. Students will be exposed to a variety of medical conditions and care for internal medicine patients in the inpatient and outpatient realms. Goals include improving history and physical exam skills, written and oral case presentations, increasing fund of knowledge, clinical judgment and integration into the team and beginning patient care with improving differential diagnosis and management skills. There is a core conference series, covering important medicine topics. An observed H and P in an OSCE setting is done, and a NBME medicine shelf exam is required at the end of the rotation. The 3rd year clerk is an active participant on the team and in patient care and is encouraged to take as much responsibility for both patient care and their own learning as they are able. The goals and objectives for the Internal Medicine Clerkship are similar across all UT sites (Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville). At Memphis, each student is assigned to 2 hospitals which can include Methodist University, Baptist-East, Regional One Health, or the Veterans Administration Hospital, at Knoxville they are at UT Medical Center, at Chattanooga they are at Erlanger Medical Center, and at Nashville they are at St Thomas Midtown. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 6 Instructional Method: Clinical -Required Location offered: Knoxville Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Janet Purkey - jpurkey@utmck.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Janet Purkey - jpurkey@utmck.edu Course Coordinator: Missy Maples - mmaples@utmck.edu - 865-305-9618 Website: See Core for Additional Course Information 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
	MED 30000 - Core Clerkship in Medicine (Memphis) Cr Hrs: 12 Session Length: 8 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This 8 week Internal Medicine clerkship is required of all medical students. It consists of 6 weeks of inpatient experience and a 2 week ambulatory component. The student is an integral member of the team which may include an attending, residents and other students. Students will be exposed to a variety of medical conditions and care for internal medicine patients in the inpatient and outpatient realms. Goals include improving history and physical exam skills, written and oral case presentations, increasing fund of knowledge, clinical judgment and integration into the team and beginning patient care with improving differential diagnosis and management skills. There is a core conference series, covering important medicine topics. An observed H and P in an OSCE setting is done, and a NBME medicine shelf exam is required at the end of the rotation. The 3rd year clerk is an active participant on the team and in patient care and is encouraged to take as much responsibility for both patient care and their own learning as they are able. The goals and objectives for the Internal Medicine Clerkship are similar across all UT sites (Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville). At Memphis, each student is assigned to 2 hospitals which can include Methodist University, Baptist-East, Regional One Health, or the Veterans Administration Hospital, at Knoxville they are at UT Medical Center, at Chattanooga they are at Erlanger Medical Center, and at Nashville they are at St Thomas Midtown. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 22 Instructional Method: Clinical -Required Location offered: Memphis Hospital: Methodist University Hospital, Baptist East Hospital, VA Medical Center, and Regional One Health Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Tina Mullick Borschel - dborsche@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Tina Mullick Borschel - dborsche@uthsc.edu Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809 Website: See Core for Additional Course Information 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
	MED 30000 - Core Clerkship in Medicine (Nashville) Cr Hrs: 12 Session Length: 8 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This 8 week Internal Medicine clerkship is required of all medical students. It consists of 6 weeks of inpatient experience and a 2 week ambulatory component. The student is an integral member of the team which may include an attending, residents and other students. Students will be exposed to a variety of medical conditions and care for internal medicine patients in the inpatient and outpatient realms. Goals include improving history and physical exam skills, written and oral case presentations, increasing fund of knowledge, clinical judgment and integration into the team and beginning patient care with improving differential diagnosis and management skills. There is a core conference series, covering important medicine topics. An observed H and P in an OSCE setting is done, and a NBME medicine shelf exam is required at the end of the rotation. The 3rd year clerk is an active participant on the team and in patient care and is encouraged to take as much responsibility for both patient care and their own learning as they are able. The goals and objectives for the Internal Medicine Clerkship are similar across all UT sites (Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville). At Memphis, each student is assigned to 2 hospitals which can include Methodist University, Baptist-East, Regional One Health, or the Veterans Administration Hospital, at Knoxville they are at UT Medical Center, at Chattanooga they are at Erlanger Medical Center, and at Nashville they are at St Thomas Midtown. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 4 Instructional Method: Clinical -Required Location offered: Nashville Hospital: St. Thomas Midtown Hospital Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken Term offered: Spring/Fall 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
	MED 35055 - Nephrology CE Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving either 3 or 6 credit hours. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore this discipline as a potential career choice. See the course description for MED-45055 for a detailed description of the course. Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 2 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED 40000 - Geriatrics/Palliative Medicine (Chattanooga) Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. 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: Pass/Fail Max per section: 4 Instructional Method: Clinical -Required Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships Term offered: Spring/Fall 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.
	MED 40102 - Junior Internship in Medicine Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students 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 MED-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED 40124 - Junior Internship in Critical Care Medicine Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The critical care rotation is a one-month rotation for fourth year medical students in which the principles of critical care medicine and evaluation and treatment of critically ill patients are emphasized. Critical illness does not respect socioeconomic boundaries, however, many critically ill patients do present with additional complications of substance abuse or lack of timely medical care. 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. The upper level residents teach the interns and students; the attending intensivist teaches the entire team during didactic sessions as well as during daily rounds. During these rounds and conferences, the pathogenesis of conditions is reviewed and the particular skills needed for evaluation and management of critically ill patients are reviewed. The team performs procedures in the ICU including intubation, central line placement, thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, and lumbar puncture. 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 MED-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED 45005 - Cardiology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This rotation 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 MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED 45023 - Endocrinology & Diabetes Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This 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 MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED 45027 - Gastroenterology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This 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 MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED 45043 - Infectious Diseases Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 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 MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED 45055 - Nephrology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The 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 MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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.
	MED 45063 - Pulmonology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This 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 MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Suresh Enjeti - suresh.enjeti@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Suresh Enjeti - suresh.enjeti@erlanger.org 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
	MED 45073 - Rheumatology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This 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 MED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 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.
	MED1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46) The clinical clerkship in medicine is designed to provide the medical student with an opportunity to learn by experience in patient care and by the examples set by the Faculty and house staff. The student is a participating member of the clinical team responsible for patient care that includes residents and the attending physician. A student is expected to: 1) acquire skill and efficiency in history taking and physical examinations, in technical procedures, in the assembly and interpretation of laboratory data, and in patient diagnosis and management; 2) apply to clinical problems the knowledge and facts acquired in the biomedical sciences; and 3) read current medical journals as well as textbooks. Each student is assigned to the University Medical Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center or Methodist University Hospital for the eight-week rotation. At the mid-point of the clerkship, each student will switch from one hospital assignment to another. Alternatively, students may rotate through Baptist Hospital in Nashville for four weeks of their rotation (MED4-3001/F). This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3001/F), Chattanooga (MED3-3001/ F) and Nashville (MED4-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 20 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis, Nashville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Debaroti M Borschel Spring - Instructor of Record: Deborati Borschel
	MED2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46) The clinical clerkship in medicine is designed to provide the medical student with an opportunity to learn by experience in patient care and by the examples set by the Faculty and house staff. The student is a participating member of the clinical team responsible for patient care that includes residents and the attending physician. A student is expected to: 1) acquire skill and efficiency in history taking and physical examinations, in technical procedures, in the assembly and interpretation of laboratory data, and in patient diagnosis and management; 2) apply to clinical problems the knowledge and facts acquired in the biomedical sciences; and 3) read current medical journals as well as textbooks. Each student is assigned to the University Medical Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center or Methodist University Hospital for the eight-week rotation. At the mid-point of the clerkship, each student will switch from one hospital assignment to another. Alternatively, students may rotate through Baptist Hospital in Nashville for four weeks of their rotation (MED4-3001/F). This clerkship also is offered in Memphis (MED1-3001/F), Nashville (MED4-3001/F) and Chattanooga (MED3-3001/ F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 5 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Debaroti Borschel Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Janet L Purkey Spring - Instructor of Record: Deborati Borschel Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Janet L Purkey
	MED3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46) The clinical clerkship in medicine is designed to provide the medical student with an opportunity to learn by experience in patient care and by the examples set by the Faculty and house staff. The student is a participating member of the clinical team responsible for patient care that includes residents and the attending physician. A student is expected to: 1) acquire skill and efficiency in history taking and physical examinations, in technical procedures, in the assembly and interpretation of laboratory data, and in patient diagnosis and management; 2) apply to clinical problems the knowledge and facts acquired in the biomedical sciences; and 3) read current medical journals as well as textbooks. Each student is assigned to the University Medical Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center or Methodist University Hospital for the eight-week rotation. At the mid-point of the clerkship, each student will switch from one hospital assignment to another. Alternatively, students may rotate through Baptist Hospital in Nashville for four weeks of their rotation (MED4-3001/F). This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3001/F) and Memphis (MED1-3001/ F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 7 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Debaroti Borschel Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Gary L Malakoff Spring - Instructor of Record: Deborati Borschel Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Gary Lee Malakoff
	MED3 3002/F - Junior Internship in Medicine Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-46) Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students 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: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED3 3031/F - Junior Internship in Critical Care Medicine Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The critical care rotation is a one-month rotation for fourth year medical students in which the principles of critical care medicine and evaluation and treatment of critically ill patients are emphasized. Critical illness does not respect socioeconomic boundaries, however, many critically ill patients do present with additional complications of substance abuse or lack of timely medical care. 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. The upper level residents teach the interns and students; the attending intensivist teaches the entire team during didactic sessions as well as during daily rounds. During these rounds and conferences, the pathogenesis of conditions is reviewed and the particular skills needed for evaluation and management of critically ill patients are reviewed. The team performs procedures in the ICU including intubation, central line placement, thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, and lumbar puncture. 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: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED3 3201/F - Geriatrics/Palliative Medicine Cr Hrs: 7 (20-0-20) Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. 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: Pass/Fail Max per section: 4 Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships Term offered: Spring/Fall 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.
	MED3 4060/F - Cardiology Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This rotation 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: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED3 4070/F - Endocrinology & Diabetes Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective 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: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED3 4080/F - Gastroenterology Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective 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: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED3 4110/F - Infectious Diseases Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. 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: Spring/Fall 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: 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
	MED3 4120/F - Nephrology Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The 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: Spring/Fall 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.
	MED3 4131/F - Pulmonology Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective 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: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Suresh Enjeti - suresh.enjeti@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Suresh Enjeti - suresh.enjeti@erlanger.org 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
	MED3 4140/F - Rheumatology Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective 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: Spring/Fall 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: 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.
	MED4 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46) The clinical clerkship in medicine is designed to provide the medical student with an opportunity to learn by experience in patient care and by the examples set by the Faculty and house staff. The student is a participating member of the clinical team responsible for patient care that includes residents and the attending physician. A student is expected to: 1) acquire skill and efficiency in history taking and physical examinations, in technical procedures, in the assembly and interpretation of laboratory data, and in patient diagnosis and management; 2) apply to clinical problems the knowledge and facts acquired in the biomedical sciences; and 3) read current medical journals as well as textbooks. Each student is assigned to the University Medical Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center or Methodist University Hospital for the eight-week rotation. At the mid-point of the clerkship, each student will switch from one hospital assignment to another. Alternatively, students may rotate through Baptist Hospital in Nashville for four weeks of their rotation (MED4-3001/F). This clerkship also is offered in Memphis (MED1-3001/F), Knoxville (MED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (MED3-3001/ F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 4 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Nashville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Debaroti Borschel Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Allen Vantrease Spring - Instructor of Record: Debaroti Borschel Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Allen Vantrease
Neurology
	NEU 30000 - Core Clerkship in Neurology (Chattanooga) Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks 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: Spring/Fall 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, 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
	NEU 30000 - Core Clerkship in Neurology (Knoxville) Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks 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: Spring/Fall 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
	NEU 30000 - Core Clerkship in Neurology (Memphis) Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks 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: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Mervat N Wahba - mwahba@uthsc.edu Spring - Instructor of Record: Mervat N Wahba - mwahba@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
	NEU 40102 - Junior Internship in Neurology Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. 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: Spring/Fall 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
	NEU1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Neurology Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36) This four-week experience is offered in an eight-week rotation in concert with the Psychiatry Clerkship. The clinical sites for the clerkship are at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Methodist University Hospital, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The major emphasis is on developing skills in neurological history taking and in the performance and interpretation of the neurologic examination. The clinical correlations of neurostructure and function taught in Neurosciences are expanded upon in the clinical setting. An exposure to the various categories of neurologic disorders and their pathophysiology is provided. The diagnostic approach to the patient stresses both anatomic and etiologic considerations. Neurology is a focal point for the dynamic advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of disease and related new therapies. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (NEU1-3001/F), Knoxville (NEU2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (NEU3-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 16 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba Spring - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba
	NEU2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Neurology Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36) This four-week experience is offered in an eight-week rotation in concert with the Psychiatry Clerkship. The clinical sites for the clerkship are at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Methodist University Hospital, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The major emphasis is on developing skills in neurological history taking and in the performance and interpretation of the neurologic examination. The clinical correlations of neurostructure and function taught in Neurosciences are expanded upon in the clinical setting. An exposure to the various categories of neurologic disorders and their pathophysiology is provided. The diagnostic approach to the patient stresses both anatomic and etiologic considerations. Neurology is a focal point for the dynamic advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of disease and related new therapies. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (NEU1-3001/F), Knoxville (NEU2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (NEU3-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 3 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Steven Patrick Rider Spring - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Steven Patrick Rider
	NEU3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Neurology Cr Hrs: 7 (4-0-36) This four-week experience is offered in an eight-week rotation in concert with the Psychiatry Clerkship. The clinical sites for the clerkship are at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Methodist University Hospital, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The major emphasis is on developing skills in neurological history taking and in the performance and interpretation of the neurologic examination. The clinical correlations of neurostructure and function taught in Neurosciences are expanded upon in the clinical setting. An exposure to the various categories of neurologic disorders and their pathophysiology is provided. The diagnostic approach to the patient stresses both anatomic and etiologic considerations. Neurology is a focal point for the dynamic advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of disease and related new therapies. This clerkship is offered in Memphis (NEU1-3001/F), Knoxville (NEU2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (NEU3-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 3 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Abdelazim Sirelkhatim Spring - Instructor of Record: Mervat Nasry Wahba Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Abdelazim Sirelkhatim
	NEU3 3010/F - Junior Internship in Neurology Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. 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: Spring/Fall 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
Obstetrics and Gynecology
	OBG 30000 - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics & Gynecology (Chattanooga) Cr Hrs: 9 Session Length: 6 weeks 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: Spring/Fall 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
	OBG 40102 - Junior Internship in Obstetrics Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students 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 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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 Time off for interviews: No
	OBG 40120 - Junior Intern in Minimally-Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. 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 SUR-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 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
	OBG 40130 - Junior Internship in OB/GYN Outpatient Care Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. 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 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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 Time off for interviews: No
	OBG 40140 - Junior Internship in Gynecologic Oncology Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The 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 Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 2, 3, 4 and 7 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
	OBG 45040 - Gynecologic Oncology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The 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: Spring/Fall 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
	OBG1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46) This required eight- week clerkship is designed to familiarize the student with female pelvic anatomy and the normal menstrual cycle. In addition, obstetric and gynecologic history taking and pelvic examination are taught, along with the normal physiology of pregnancy and care of the normal pregnant woman through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum course. Basic complications of pregnancy are covered, as well as specific diseases as related to pregnancy outcome. The gynecologic portion of the clerkship focuses on basic diseases which occur in the female pelvis, including infection, endometriosis, and cancer. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (OBG2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (OBG3-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 24 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona Spring - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona
	OBG2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46) This required eight- week clerkship is designed to familiarize the student with female pelvic anatomy and the normal menstrual cycle. In addition, obstetric and gynecologic history taking and pelvic examination are taught, along with the normal physiology of pregnancy and care of the normal pregnant woman through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum course. Basic complications of pregnancy are covered, as well as specific diseases as related to pregnancy outcome. The gynecologic portion of the clerkship focuses on basic diseases which occur in the female pelvis, including infection, endometriosis, and cancer. This clerkship also is offered in Memphis (OBG1-3001/F) and Chattanooga (OBG3-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 4 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kathryn Paige Kessler Johnson Spring - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kathryn Paige Kessler Johnson
	OBG3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-46) This required eight- week clerkship is designed to familiarize the student with the basics of women’s health including inpatient and outpatient care. Instruction covers female pelvic anatomy and the normal menstrual cycle. Obstetric and gynecologic history taking and pelvic examination are taught, along with the normal physiology of pregnancy and care of the normal pregnant woman through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum course. Basic complications of pregnancy are covered, as well as specific diseases as related to pregnancy outcome. The gynecologic portion of the clerkship focuses on basic diseases which occur in the female pelvis, including infection, endometriosis, fibroids, and cancer. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (OBG2-3001/F) and Memphis (OBG1-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 6 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jeanie Dassow Spring - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jeanie Dassow
	OBG3 3011/F - Junior Internship in Obstetrics Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students 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) Term offered: Spring/Fall 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 Time off for interviews: No
	OBG3 3021/F - Junior Internship in Gynecologic Oncology Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The 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) Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 2, 3, 4 and 7 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
	OBG3 3022/F - Junior Intern in Minimally-Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. 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 (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall 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: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 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
	OBG3 4011/F - Junior Internship in OB/GYN Outpatient Care Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. 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 (OBG1-3001/F or OBG2-3001/F or OBG3-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall 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 Time off for interviews: No
	OBG3 4020/F - Gynecologic Oncology Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The 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: Spring/Fall 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
Orthopaedics
	ORS 45050 - Orthopaedic Surgery Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The Orthopaedic Surgery elective provides clinical experience on an active teaching service. The student will work with and assist a senior resident under the supervision of attending staff. The student will learn how to conduct a history and physical examination of the musculoskeletal system, how to develop the diagnosis and treatment plan for assigned patients, and basic orthopaedic radiology. The student will learn basic principles of fracture care. The student will have patient contact in Emergency Room Clinic, Ward, and Surgery. Regular teaching rounds and conferences will be required. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 5 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System and Children’s Hospital at Erlanger Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeremy Bruce - jeremy.bruce@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeremy Bruce - jeremy.bruce@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Kim Davis - kimberly.davis@erlanger.org - 423-778-9007 Website: http://www.utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=522 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: Optional 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.
	ORS3 4010/F - Orthopaedic Surgery Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The Orthopaedic Surgery elective provides clinical experience on an active teaching service. The student will work with and assist a senior resident under the supervision of attending staff. The student will learn how to conduct a history and physical examination of the musculoskeletal system, how to develop the diagnosis and treatment plan for assigned patients, and basic orthopaedic radiology. The student will learn basic principles of fracture care. The student will have patient contact in Emergency Room Clinic, Ward, and Surgery. Regular teaching rounds and conferences will be required. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 5 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System and Children’s Hospital at Erlanger Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (SUR1-3001/F or SUR2-3001/F or SUR3-3001/F or SUR4-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeremy Bruce - jeremy.bruce@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeremy Bruce - jeremy.bruce@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Kim Davis - kimberly.davis@erlanger.org - 423-778-9007 Website: http://www.utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=522 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: Optional 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.
Pathology (MD)
	PAT 45030 - Pathology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is quite flexible and will be tailored to the student’s needs and desires. In its broadest sense, it will be a survey of techniques in anatomic and clinical pathology with heavy emphasis on clinical-pathologic correlation. If desired, the time may be structured to emphasize certain aspects of the laboratory such as hematology or microbiology. Emphasis will also be placed on how the clinician may maximally utilize pathology services in a hospital setting. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Richard Hessler - rhessler@pathgroup.com Spring - Instructor of Record: Richard Hessler - rhessler@pathgroup.com Course Coordinator: Jena Yancey - jyancey@pathgroup.com - 423-778-7442 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
	PAT3 4010/F - Pathology Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is quite flexible and will be tailored to the student’s needs and desires. In its broadest sense, it will be a survey of techniques in anatomic and clinical pathology with heavy emphasis on clinical-pathologic correlation. If desired, the time may be structured to emphasize certain aspects of the laboratory such as hematology or microbiology. Emphasis will also be placed on how the clinician may maximally utilize pathology services in a hospital setting. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Richard Hessler - rhessler@pathgroup.com Spring - Instructor of Record: Richard Hessler - rhessler@pathgroup.com Course Coordinator: Jena Yancey - jyancey@pathgroup.com - 423-778-7442 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
Pediatrics
	PED 30000 - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics (Chattanooga) Cr Hrs: 9 Session Length: 6 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 9 credit hours. This required 6-week clerkship offers experience on an inpatient pediatrics service with direct patient management. Regular rounds with pediatrics faculty and residents provide opportunities for interaction with all members of the health care team in managing the pediatric patient. Additional experiences in the ambulatory setting include: general pediatrics outpatient clinic, subspecialty clinics, emergency department, and newborn nursery and/or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). A six-week lecture series covers the most relevant topics in pediatric care. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 8 Instructional Method: Clinical -Required Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Cathy Stevens - Cathy.Stevens@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Cathy Stevens - Cathy.Stevens@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Debby Gignilliat - Debra.Gignilliat@erlanger.org - 423-778-6696 Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/pediatrics/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 Time off for interviews: No
	PED 35017 - Pediatric Emergency Medicine CE Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving either 3 or 6 credit hours. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore this discipline as a potential career choice. See the course description for PED-45017 for a detailed description of the course. Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Children’s Hospital at Erlanger Emergency Department Prerequisites: PED-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Marvin Culbertson - Marvin.culbertson@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Marvin Culbertson - Marvin.culbertson@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 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: No Time off for interviews: No
	PED 35022 - Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition CE Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving either 3 or 6 credit hours. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore this discipline as a potential career choice. See the course description for PED-45022 for a detailed description of the course. Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Children’s Hospital at Erlanger Prerequisites: PED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Alicia Andrews - Alicia.andrews@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Alicia Andrews - Alicia.andrews@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 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
	PED 35024 - Clinical Genetics CE Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving either 3 or 6 credit hours. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore this discipline as a potential career choice. See the course description for PED-45024 for a detailed description of the course. Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: PED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Cathy Stevens - Cathy.Stevens@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Cathy Stevens - Cathy.Stevens@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Debby Gignilliat - Debra.Gignilliat@erlanger.org - 423-778-6696 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: 5, 8 and 9 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
	PED 35026 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology CE Cr Hrs: 3 Session Length: 2 weeks 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 PED-45026 for a detailed description of the course. Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 2 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: PED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Keates-Baleeiro - Jennifer.keates@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Keates-Baleeiro - Jennifer.keates@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 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
	PED 40101 - Junior Internship in Pediatrics Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will have primary responsibility for the patients assigned to him/her that will include all documentation, procedures and parental contact. The senior clerk will be responsible for liaison with other medical and ancillary services, completion of the chart and presentation of the patient in appropriate form. He/she will also be responsible for the preparation and presentation of therapeutic short topics. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 2 Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PED-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Katy Hines - Kathryn.Hines@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Katy Hines - Kathryn.Hines@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Debby Gignilliat - Debra.Gignilliat@erlanger.org - 423-778-6696 Website: http://utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=492 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: 7 and 8 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-One week of night float Time off for interviews: No
	PED 45013 - Pediatric Cardiology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to give the student who plans to practice family medicine or pediatrics the skills necessary for diagnosis and management of a wide variety of congenital and acquired cardiovascular problems in children. Emphasis will be placed on proper clinical skills, and on the utilization and interpretation of appropriate diagnostic testing. The student will learn to manage most outpatient cardiac problems and will acquire skills necessary in making judgments concerning which patients should be referred to a specialized cardiovascular center. The student will participate in patient evaluation, and in the interpretation of diagnostic data, including examination findings, EKG’s, and in the interpretation of reported echocardiographic and cardiac catheterization data. The rotation is predominantly outpatient, but participation in inpatient consultations is encouraged. Students will also be expected to attend Cardiac Catheterization Conference, Pediatric Grand Rounds, and Pediatric Morning Report. 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 PED-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Wesley Davis - Wesley.davis@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Wesley Davis - Wesley.davis@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	PED 45017 - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will learn to evaluate and manage pediatric emergencies, including a wide variety of pathology and acuity. The student will see approximately 100 (out patients) per week. Medical students will evaluate non-critically ill patients first and then, after the attending or resident has evaluated the patient, formulate a treatment plan with the attending. The medical student will observe and assist the attending in evaluation of critically ill patients. Students will have the opportunity to perform PEM procedures. A PEM board certified attending will be present at all times; often times, and a 2nd or 3rd year resident may be present also. The student will attend pediatric resident conferences. Schedule: no night call; every other weekend or split weekends; shift time is negotiable but a minimum of 48 hours per week clinical time is expected. 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 PED-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Marvin Culbertson - Marvin.culbertson@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Marvin Culbertson - Marvin.culbertson@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 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
	PED 45019 - Pediatric Endocrinology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will participate in all phases of the care of children and adolescents with suspected endocrine disorders, including growth failure, type I diabetes mellitus, disorders of puberty, abnormal genital development, and thyroid dysfunction. The elective stresses skills in taking histories, planning diagnostic evaluations, patient and family education, and motivational counseling. Daily contact and supervision with attending physician and house staff. Morning report and noon conference daily, plus pre-clinic and post-clinic endocrine conferences. On call for all endocrine emergencies. 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 PED-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Pamela Clark Spring - Instructor of Record: Pamela Clark Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	PED 45022 - Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This clinical elective offers an experience in both outpatient and inpatient pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. Owing to the large referral population of the division, participants can be expected to encounter patients with a wide variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders. Normal physiology, pathologic physiology, techniques of evaluation, histologic pathology, and therapy will be discussed. Participants will be able to observe different diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver biopsy, etc. Participants will also be expected to be actively involved in the evaluation and management of hospitalized patients. 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 PED-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Alicia Andrews - Alicia.andrews@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Alicia Andrews - Alicia.andrews@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	PED 45024 - Clinical Genetics Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Student will learn to obtain pertinent medical and family history, how to perform a dysmorphology examination, and draw a detailed pedigree. The student will become familiar with a variety of genetic disorders as well as the genetic implications of a wide range of birth defects. A genetic lab experience is included during which the student will learn about chromosome analysis, FISH, and microarray analysis techniques. The student will have the opportunity to perform his/her own karyotype. The student will learn how to approach examination of fetuses with birth defects and learn to calculate genetic risks of recurrence of various disorders. The student will have some responsibility for 20-25 patients per week by performing detailed medical and family histories, physical exams, drawing the pedigree. Every patient is seen with the attending physician. Weekly conferences on a variety of pediatric topics are available. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Cathy Stevens - Cathy.Stevens@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Cathy Stevens - Cathy.Stevens@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Debby Gignilliat - Debra.Gignilliat@erlanger.org - 423-778-6696 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: 8 and 10 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.
	PED 45026 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Cr Hrs: 6 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a 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. Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is a full member of the Children’s Oncology Group, seeing 50 new oncology patients annually, and is also the Southeast Tennessee Regional Comprehensive Center for hemoglobinopathies and coagulation disorders. This elective will provide the senior medical student with an immersion experience in outpatient pediatric hematology and oncology. Students will learn diagnostic workup for single and multiple-line cytopenias, lymphadenopathy, coagulation disorders, and childhood malignancies. Students will perform lumbar punctures before attendings provide intrathecal chemotherapy administration, central venous catheter access and care, and bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Training is given in the interpretation of common findings on peripheral blood smears during patient encounters. Students follow a panel of outpatient hematology and oncology patients on a continuity basis for the 4 weeks of their elective, covering a broad variety of common childhood blood disorders and malignancies. 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 PED-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Keates-Baleeiro - Jennifer.keates@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Keates-Baleeiro - Jennifer.keates@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: 11 and 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: 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.
	PED 45033 - Pediatric Neurology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This is a face to face clinical rotation in which the student will be exposed to children diagnosed with neurologic conditions to include seizures/epilepsy, headache, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, and sleep disorders. Students will see patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Students will be exposed to diagnostic procedures to include EEG, Polysomnogram, Botox Injection therapy, Baclofen Pump therapy. Students will be instructed on performing a comprehensive neurologic examination. Students will be instructed on generating a differential diagnosis based on neurologic anatomic localization. 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 PED-30000 and NEU-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: David Suhrbier - david.suhrbier@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: David Suhrbier - david.suhrbier@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Website: Erlanger.org 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. No more than 4 working days a month.
	PED 45035 - Pediatric Pulmonology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective provides students an opportunity to participate in the evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic and acute respiratory problems, severe asthma and cystic fibrosis. During the rotation the student will have the opportunity to see pulmonary patients in both the out-patient and in-patient setting. The student will become familiar with pulmonary function testing and other aspects of respiratory care. There will be an opportunity to observe flexible bronchoscopy on a variety of patients from infancy to adolescence. Attendance of morning report and grand rounds is encouraged. There will be an open book self-paced examination. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PED-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Joel Ledbetter - joel.ledbetter@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Joel Ledbetter - joel.ledbetter@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	PED 45052 - Neonatology Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is structured to provide the interested student an opportunity to develop skills in physical examination on neonates, in the recognition of neonatal illness, and in proper therapeutic intervention. Programmed as substitute intern, the elective student will work as a member of the house staff team and will have night call rotations with the physician staff. An attending neonatologist will make daily teaching rounds with students and residents who will also provide supervision during the rotation. Patient care responsibilities will be in the normal newborn nurseries in Baroness Erlanger Hospital and in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. Conferences will include 3 weekly pediatric conferences (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday), Pediatric Grand Rounds (Wednesday) and pediatric lecture series (Friday afternoon). 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 PED-30000 or FME-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Charles Reece Woods Spring - Instructor of Record: Charles Reece Woods Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 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
	PED 45054 - PICU Cr Hrs: 3, 6 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to introduce the fourth year medical students to the principles of pediatric critical care medicine, with an emphasis on the evaluation and treatment of the critically ill infant, child, and adolescent. Attention will be placed on the pathophysiology and daily management of critically ill children. In addition structured family centered and multi-disciplinary rounds are an integral part of the rotation. The medical student will have the same schedule as the pediatric resident. There will be required reading and an end of the rotation examination. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PED-30000 Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Patrick Keegan - paige.klingborg@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Patrick Keegan - paige.klingborg@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	PED1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36) Four weeks of this eight-week required clerkship experience are in an ambulatory setting that includes: general outpatient care, subspecialty clinic experience and primary care in a private office setting. The other four weeks are spent on inpatient service, providing direct “hands-on” patient management. An eight-week lecture series covers the most relevant topics in pediatric care. Regular rounds with Faculty and house staff provide opportunities for interaction with all members of the health care team in managing the pediatric patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (PED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (PED3-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 24 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Memphis Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Kristen A Bettin Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Valerie Jameson Spring - Instructor of Record: Kristen A Bettin Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Valerie Jameson
	PED2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36) Four weeks of this eight- week required clerkship experience are in an ambulatory setting that includes: general outpatient care, subspecialty clinic experience and primary care in a private office setting. The other four weeks are spent on inpatient service, providing direct “hands-on” patient management. An eight-week lecture series covers the most relevant topics in pediatric care. Regular rounds with Faculty and house staff provide opportunities for interaction with all members of the health care team in managing the pediatric patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (PED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (PED3-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 4 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Knoxville Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Kristen A Bettin Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Noble Peeden Spring - Instructor of Record: Kristen A Bettin Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Noble Peeden
	PED3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics Cr Hrs: 14 (4-0-36) Four weeks of this eight- week required clerkship experience are in an ambulatory setting that includes: general outpatient care, subspecialty clinic experience and primary care in a private office setting. The other four weeks are spent on inpatient service, providing direct “hands-on” patient management. An eight-week lecture series covers the most relevant topics in pediatric care. Regular rounds with Faculty and house staff provide opportunities for interaction with all members of the health care team in managing the pediatric patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (PED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (PED3-3001/F). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 8 Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical Location offered: Chattanooga Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM Term offered: Fall, Spring Fall - Instructor of Record: Kristen A Bettin Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Cathy A Stevens Spring - Instructor of Record: Kristen A Bettin Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Cathy A Stevens
	PED3 3010/F - Junior Internship in Pediatrics Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will have primary responsibility for the patients assigned to him/her that will include all documentation, procedures and parental contact. The senior clerk will be responsible for liaison with other medical and ancillary services, completion of the chart and presentation of the patient in appropriate form. He/she will also be responsible for the preparation and presentation of therapeutic short topics. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 2 Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Katy Hines - Kathryn.Hines@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Katy Hines - Kathryn.Hines@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Debby Gignilliat - Debra.Gignilliat@erlanger.org - 423-778-6696 Website: http://utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=492 Prior Authorization: No Blocks Not Offered: 7 and 8 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-One week of night float Time off for interviews: No
	PED3 4009/F - Clinical Genetics Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Student will learn to obtain pertinent medical and family history, how to perform a dysmorphology examination, and draw a detailed pedigree. The student will become familiar with a variety of genetic disorders as well as the genetic implications of a wide range of birth defects. A genetic lab experience is included during which the student will learn about chromosome analysis, FISH, and microarray analysis techniques. The student will have the opportunity to perform his/her own karyotype. The student will learn how to approach examination of fetuses with birth defects and learn to calculate genetic risks of recurrence of various disorders. The student will have some responsibility for 20-25 patients per week by performing detailed medical and family histories, physical exams, drawing the pedigree. Every patient is seen with the attending physician. Weekly conferences on a variety of pediatric topics are available. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Cathy Stevens - Cathy.Stevens@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Cathy Stevens - Cathy.Stevens@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: Debby Gignilliat - Debra.Gignilliat@erlanger.org - 423-778-6696 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: 8 and 10 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.
	PED3 4010/F - Pediatric Neurology Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This is a face to face clinical rotation in which the student will be exposed to children diagnosed with neurologic conditions to include seizures/epilepsy, headache, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, and sleep disorders. Students will see patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Students will be exposed to diagnostic procedures to include EEG, Polysomnogram, Botox Injection therapy, Baclofen Pump therapy. Students will be instructed on performing a comprehensive neurologic examination. Students will be instructed on generating a differential diagnosis based on neurologic anatomic localization. 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 (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F) and (NEU1-3001/F or NEU2-3001/F or NEU3-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: David Suhrbier - david.suhrbier@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: David Suhrbier - david.suhrbier@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Website: Erlanger.org 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. No more than 4 working days a month.
	PED3 4030/F - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will learn to evaluate and manage pediatric emergencies, including a wide variety of pathology and acuity. The student will see approximately 100 (out patients) per week. Medical students will evaluate non-critically ill patients first and then, after the attending or resident has evaluated the patient, formulate a treatment plan with the attending. The medical student will observe and assist the attending in evaluation of critically ill patients. Students will have the opportunity to perform PEM procedures. A PEM board certified attending will be present at all times; often times, and a 2nd or 3rd year resident may be present also. The student will attend pediatric resident conferences. Schedule: no night call; every other weekend or split weekends; shift time is negotiable but a minimum of 48 hours per week clinical time is expected. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Marvin Culbertson - Marvin.culbertson@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Marvin Culbertson - Marvin.culbertson@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 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
	PED3 4031/F - PICU Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to introduce the fourth year medical students to the principles of pediatric critical care medicine, with an emphasis on the evaluation and treatment of the critically ill infant, child, and adolescent. Attention will be placed on the pathophysiology and daily management of critically ill children. In addition structured family centered and multi-disciplinary rounds are an integral part of the rotation. The medical student will have the same schedule as the pediatric resident. There will be required reading and an end of the rotation examination. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Patrick Keegan - paige.klingborg@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Patrick Keegan - paige.klingborg@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	PED3 4035/F - Neonatology Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is structured to provide the interested student an opportunity to develop skills in physical examination on neonates, in the recognition of neonatal illness, and in proper therapeutic intervention. Programmed as substitute intern, the elective student will work as a member of the house staff team and will have night call rotations with the physician staff. An attending neonatologist will make daily teaching rounds with students and residents who will also provide supervision during the rotation. Patient care responsibilities will be in the normal newborn nurseries in Baroness Erlanger Hospital and in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. Conferences will include 3 weekly pediatric conferences (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday), Pediatric Grand Rounds (Wednesday) and pediatric lecture series (Friday afternoon). Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Charles Reece Woods Spring - Instructor of Record: Charles Reece Woods Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 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
	PED3 4060/F - Pediatric Cardiology Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to give the student who plans to practice family medicine or pediatrics the skills necessary for diagnosis and management of a wide variety of congenital and acquired cardiovascular problems in children. Emphasis will be placed on proper clinical skills, and on the utilization and interpretation of appropriate diagnostic testing. The student will learn to manage most outpatient cardiac problems and will acquire skills necessary in making judgments concerning which patients should be referred to a specialized cardiovascular center. The student will participate in patient evaluation, and in the interpretation of diagnostic data, including examination findings, EKG’s, and in the interpretation of reported echocardiographic and cardiac catheterization data. The rotation is predominantly outpatient, but participation in inpatient consultations is encouraged. Students will also be expected to attend Cardiac Catheterization Conference, Pediatric Grand Rounds, and Pediatric Morning Report. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Wesley Davis - Wesley.davis@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Wesley Davis - Wesley.davis@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	PED3 4070/F - Pediatric Endocrinology Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will participate in all phases of the care of children and adolescents with suspected endocrine disorders, including growth failure, type I diabetes mellitus, disorders of puberty, abnormal genital development, and thyroid dysfunction. The elective stresses skills in taking histories, planning diagnostic evaluations, patient and family education, and motivational counseling. Daily contact and supervision with attending physician and house staff. Morning report and noon conference daily, plus pre-clinic and post-clinic endocrine conferences. On call for all endocrine emergencies. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Pamela Clark Spring - Instructor of Record: Pamela Clark Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	PED3 4080/F - Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7 Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This clinical elective offers an experience in both outpatient and inpatient pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. Owing to the large referral population of the division, participants can be expected to encounter patients with a wide variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders. Normal physiology, pathologic physiology, techniques of evaluation, histologic pathology, and therapy will be discussed. Participants will be able to observe different diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver biopsy, etc. Participants will also be expected to be actively involved in the evaluation and management of hospitalized patients. Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 1 Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective Location offered: Chattanooga Hospital: Erlanger Health System Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Alicia Andrews - Alicia.andrews@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Alicia Andrews - Alicia.andrews@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: None Off-cycle timing allowed: No Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
	PED3 4100/F - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Cr Hrs: 7 Session Length: 4 weeks This is a 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. Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is a full member of the Children’s Oncology Group, seeing 50 new oncology patients annually, and is also the Southeast Tennessee Regional Comprehensive Center for hemoglobinopathies and coagulation disorders. This elective will provide the senior medical student with an immersion experience in outpatient pediatric hematology and oncology. Students will learn diagnostic workup for single and multiple-line cytopenias, lymphadenopathy, coagulation disorders, and childhood malignancies. Students will perform lumbar punctures before attendings provide intrathecal chemotherapy administration, central venous catheter access and care, and bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Training is given in the interpretation of common findings on peripheral blood smears during patient encounters. Students follow a panel of outpatient hematology and oncology patients on a continuity basis for the 4 weeks of their elective, covering a broad variety of common childhood blood disorders and malignancies. 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 (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F) Term offered: Spring/Fall Fall - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Keates-Baleeiro - Jennifer.keates@erlanger.org Spring - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Keates-Baleeiro - Jennifer.keates@erlanger.org Course Coordinator: 423-778-6217 Prior Authorization: Yes Blocks Not Offered: 11 and 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: 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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EME 40110 - Junior Internship in Emergency Medicine

EME3 3030/F - Junior Internship in Emergency Medicine

FME 30000 - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine (Chattanooga)

FME 40120 - Junior Internship in Family Medicine

FME 45010 - Advanced Family Medicine

FME1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine

FME2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine

FME3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine

FME3 3010/F - Junior Internship in Family Medicine

FME3 4010/F - Advanced Family Medicine

FME4 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Family Medicine

IDE 40000 - Capstone Course (Chattanooga)

IDE 45040 - Health Systems Leadership

IDE3 4020/F - Health Systems Leadership

IDE3 4040/F - Capstone Course

IDE3 4040F - Capstone

MED 30000 - Core Clerkship in Medicine (Chattanooga)

MED 30000 - Core Clerkship in Medicine (Knoxville)

MED 30000 - Core Clerkship in Medicine (Memphis)

MED 30000 - Core Clerkship in Medicine (Nashville)

MED 35055 - Nephrology CE

MED 40000 - Geriatrics/Palliative Medicine (Chattanooga)

MED 40102 - Junior Internship in Medicine

MED 40124 - Junior Internship in Critical Care Medicine

MED 45005 - Cardiology

MED 45023 - Endocrinology & Diabetes

MED 45027 - Gastroenterology

MED 45043 - Infectious Diseases

MED 45055 - Nephrology

MED 45063 - Pulmonology

MED 45073 - Rheumatology

MED1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine

MED2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine

MED3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine

MED3 3002/F - Junior Internship in Medicine

MED3 3031/F - Junior Internship in Critical Care Medicine

MED3 3201/F - Geriatrics/Palliative Medicine

MED3 4060/F - Cardiology

MED3 4070/F - Endocrinology & Diabetes

MED3 4080/F - Gastroenterology

MED3 4110/F - Infectious Diseases

MED3 4120/F - Nephrology

MED3 4131/F - Pulmonology

MED3 4140/F - Rheumatology

MED4 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine

NEU 30000 - Core Clerkship in Neurology (Chattanooga)

NEU 30000 - Core Clerkship in Neurology (Knoxville)

NEU 30000 - Core Clerkship in Neurology (Memphis)

NEU 40102 - Junior Internship in Neurology

NEU1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Neurology

NEU2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Neurology

NEU3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Neurology

NEU3 3010/F - Junior Internship in Neurology

OBG 30000 - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics & Gynecology (Chattanooga)

OBG 40102 - Junior Internship in Obstetrics

OBG 40120 - Junior Intern in Minimally-Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

OBG 40130 - Junior Internship in OB/GYN Outpatient Care

OBG 40140 - Junior Internship in Gynecologic Oncology

OBG 45040 - Gynecologic Oncology

OBG1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology

OBG2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology

OBG3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology

OBG3 3011/F - Junior Internship in Obstetrics

OBG3 3021/F - Junior Internship in Gynecologic Oncology

OBG3 3022/F - Junior Intern in Minimally-Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

OBG3 4011/F - Junior Internship in OB/GYN Outpatient Care

OBG3 4020/F - Gynecologic Oncology

ORS 45050 - Orthopaedic Surgery

ORS3 4010/F - Orthopaedic Surgery

PAT 45030 - Pathology

PAT3 4010/F - Pathology

PED 30000 - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics (Chattanooga)

PED 35017 - Pediatric Emergency Medicine CE

PED 35022 - Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition CE

PED 35024 - Clinical Genetics CE

PED 35026 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology CE

PED 40101 - Junior Internship in Pediatrics

PED 45013 - Pediatric Cardiology

PED 45017 - Pediatric Emergency Medicine