MED 45060 - Pulmonology-ROH

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 emphasizes applied respiratory physiology and concentrates on exposure to pulmonary function testing and principles of respiratory therapy and respiratory critical care. The student will have an opportunity to correlate the history and physical findings in chronic lung disease with the pathophysiology as revealed by pulmonary physiologic studies.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000

Term offered: Spring/Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X Freire - afreire@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X Freire - afreire@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809

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