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2019-2020 Academic Bulletin (July 2019 Ed) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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PSY 40130 - Junior Internship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This junior internship evaluates and treats children and adolescents with psychiatric problems. The student will follow a limited number of patients in the Child and Adolescent Consultation service at Children’ Hospital. The student will evaluate the psychiatric problems of children and adolescents, hospitalized at , design an interdisciplinary treatment plan, and work with families and caregivers to address the needs of the young patient. The student will have some responsibility for 3-4 patients Students will be significantly involved in evaluation and treatment and are expected to assume ownership of their patients. They will work closely with faculty and Child Psychiatry Fellows. Close (daily) supervision is provided. The student will participate in all rounds, clinical activities, and conferences with the Child Psychiatry Fellows. The Child Psychiatry Fellows take night call from home and make rounds on Saturdays. The student will join the Fellows on weekend rounds.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PSY-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Terika Miller - tmille20@uthsc.edu - 901-448-4561
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/medicaleducation/clerkships/descriptions/psychiatry.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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PSY 40140 - Junior Internship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will learn to independently do psychiatric assessments on consultants, round on all assigned patients, present to the attending team, and complete required documentation. Students will also build skills in establishing rapport with patients and families, and in communicating the psychiatric diagnosis and treatment plan in the consultation report to the referring physician and team.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PSY-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Terika Miller - tmille20@uthsc.edu - 901-448-4561
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes-Some call may be required
Time off for interviews: No
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PSY 45010 - Private Practice with Focus on Mood Disorders
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 objectives for this course are to familiarize students with diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric adult patients in hospital, day hospital, and outpatient settings. The students will see around 15-20 patients per day, but will focus in-depth on 3-4 per week throughout their stay. Students will be part of a treatment team. They will not write in the chart, but will participate with the attending in formulating the treatment plan and in the structure of the documentation in each patient’s chart. There is full-time supervision by the course coordinator or his associates. In addition to patient care, the students will attend structured activities such as, Bipolar Spectrum lectures, transformative skills courses, suicide prevention courses, trauma resolution groups, Bipolar Spectrum multi-family groups, and addiction groups.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Lakeside Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PSY-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Terika Miller - tmille20@uthsc.edu - 901-448-4561
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/medicaleducation/clerkships/descriptions/psychiatry.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: 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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PSY 45020 - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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. Objectives: To properly evaluate children and adolescents with psychiatric problems; to learn to design an interdisciplinary treatment plan; to work with families and caregivers to address the needs of the young patient. Students will work closely with faculty and Child Psychiatry Fellows. Students will not have primary clinical responsibility for the patients, but will be significantly involved in their evaluation and treatment. The student will participate in all rounds and clinical activities with the Child Psychiatry Fellows. This includes Thursday afternoon clinics at the Boling Center, consultations at . Activities will be set up according to a student’s individual needs and interests. Call duties: The Child Psychiatry Fellows take night call from home and make rounds on Saturdays. There are no formal night and weekend duties for the students, but they are invited to join the Fellows to see interesting cases.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PSY-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Terika Miller - tmille20@uthsc.edu - 901-448-4561
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/medicaleducation/clerkships/descriptions/psychiatry.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: 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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PSY 49000 - Away Elective in Psychiatry
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PSY-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
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PSY1 3010/F - Junior Internship in Adult Psychiatry
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The students are to assume care of psychiatric patients that is commensurate with the level of training of a beginning Intern. Consolidate and apply knowledge (differential dx and treatment of mental disorders), acquired during the M-2 Integrated Psychopathology/ Psychopharmacology Course, and the M-3 Clerkship. Students will refine skills in case work- up, presentation, and in recommending management options. The student will work as an integral member of the team. The student will establish rapport with patients, families, and colleagues while also observing appropriate professional boundaries and etiquette. The student will learn about the Mental Health system, as well as community resources. The student will have responsibility for 4-6 patients per week depending on census. Students will do the initial workup and present their findings to their Attendings and/or residents. Students will take ownership of their patients, but maintain close supervision. Daily team meetings; other teaching conferences as available on each site. The residents are taking call only from home; students will not be assigned to night call. However, students are welcome to join faculty and on-site staff for emergency triage and evaluation activities, if available. Weekend duties (rounds) will be determined by the individual sites.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Memphis Mental Health Institute (MMHI)
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PSY1-3002/F or PSY2-3002/F or PSY3-3002/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Terika Miller - tmille20@uthsc.edu - 901-448-4561
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/medicaleducation/clerkships/descriptions/psychiatry.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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PSY1 3011/F - Junior Internship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This junior internship evaluates and treats children and adolescents with psychiatric problems. The student will follow a limited number of patients in the Child and Adolescent Consultation service at Children’ Hospital. The student will evaluate the psychiatric problems of children and adolescents, hospitalized at , design an interdisciplinary treatment plan, and work with families and caregivers to address the needs of the young patient. The student will have some responsibility for 3-4 patients Students will be significantly involved in evaluation and treatment and are expected to assume ownership of their patients. They will work closely with faculty and Child Psychiatry Fellows. Close (daily) supervision is provided. The student will participate in all rounds, clinical activities, and conferences with the Child Psychiatry Fellows. The Child Psychiatry Fellows take night call from home and make rounds on Saturdays. The student will join the Fellows on weekend rounds.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PSY1-3002/F or PSY2-3002/F or PSY3-3002/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Terika Miller - tmille20@uthsc.edu - 901-448-4561
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/medicaleducation/clerkships/descriptions/psychiatry.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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PSY1 3012/F - Junior Internship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will learn to independently do psychiatric assessments on consultants, round on all assigned patients, present to the attending team, and complete required documentation. Students will also build skills in establishing rapport with patients and families, and in communicating the psychiatric diagnosis and treatment plan in the consultation report to the referring physician and team.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PSY1-3002/F or PSY2-3002/F or PSY3-3002/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Terika Miller - tmille20@uthsc.edu - 901-448-4561
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes-Some call may be required
Time off for interviews: No
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PSY1 4069/F - Private Practice with Focus on Mood Disorders
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 objectives for this course are to familiarize students with diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric adult patients in hospital, day hospital, and outpatient settings. The students will see around 15-20 patients per day, but will focus in-depth on 3-4 per week throughout their stay. Students will be part of a treatment team. They will not write in the chart, but will participate with the attending in formulating the treatment plan and in the structure of the documentation in each patient’s chart. There is full-time supervision by the course coordinator or his associates. In addition to patient care, the students will attend structured activities such as, Bipolar Spectrum lectures, transforitive skills courses, suicide prevention courses, trauma resolution groups, Bipolar Spectrum multi-family groups, and addiction groups.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Lakeside Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PSY1-3002/F or PSY2-3002/F or PSY3-3002/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Terika Miller - tmille20@uthsc.edu - 901-448-4561
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/medicaleducation/clerkships/descriptions/psychiatry.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: 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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PSY1 4130/F - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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. Objectives: To properly evaluate children and adolescents with psychiatric problems; to learn to design an interdisciplinary treatment plan; to work with families and caregivers to address the needs of the young patient. Students will work closely with faculty and Child Psychiatry Fellows. Students will not have primary clinical responsibility for the patients, but will be significantly involved in their evaluation and treatment. The student will participate in all rounds and clinical activities with the Child Psychiatry Fellows. This includes Thursday afternoon clinics at the Boling Center, consultations at . Activities will be set up according to a student’s individual needs and interests. Call duties: The Child Psychiatry Fellows take night call from home and make rounds on Saturdays. There are no formal night and weekend duties for the students, but they are invited to join the Fellows to see interesting cases.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PSY1-3002/F or PSY2-3002/F or PSY3-3002/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Terika Miller - tmille20@uthsc.edu - 901-448-4561
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/medicaleducation/clerkships/descriptions/psychiatry.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: 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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PSY2 3010/F - Junior Internship in Adult Psychiatry
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Patient Care
Assume care of psychiatric patients that is commensurate with the level of training of a beginning Intern
Medical Knowledge
Consolidate and apply knowledge (differential dx and treatment of mental disorders), acquired during the M-2 Integrated Psychopathology/Psychopharmacology Course, and the M-3 Clerkship
Practice Based Improvement
Refine skills in case work-up, presentation, and in recommending management options
Interprofessional and Communications Skills
Work as an integral member of the team
Professionalism
Establish rapport with patients, families, and colleagues while also observing appropriate professional boundaries and etiquette
Systems Based Practice
Learn about the Mental Health system, as well as community resources. The student will have responsibility for 4-6 patients per week depending on census. Students will do the initial workup and present their findings to their Attendings and/or residents. Students will take ownership of their patients, but maintain close supervision. Daily team meetings; other teaching conferences, as available on each site. The residents are taking call only from home. However, students are welcome to join faculty and on-site staff for emergency triage and evaluation activities, if available.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PSY1-3002/F or PSY2-3002/F or PSY3-3002/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Paul Miller - pmille34@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Paul Miller - pmille34@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Lolita Davis - lodavis@utmck.edu - 865-305-5561
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Time off for interviews: No
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PSY3 3010/F - Junior Internship in Adult Psychiatry
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will have responsibility for 4-6 patients per week depending on census. Students will do the initial workup and present their findings to their Attendings and/or residents. Students will take ownership of their patients, but maintain close supervision. Daily team meetings; other teaching conferences as available on each site. Students will not be assigned to night call. However, students are welcome to join faculty and on-site staff for emergency triage and evaluation activities, if available. Weekend duties (rounds) will be determined by the individual sites.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PSY1-3002/F or PSY2-3002/F or PSY3-3002/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Audrey Hime - audrey.hime@tn.gov
Spring - Instructor of Record: Audrey Hime - audrey.hime@tn.gov
Course Coordinator: Denise Wilkerson - denise.wilkerson@tn.gov - 423-785-3343
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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PSY9 4010/F - Away Elective in Psychiatry
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
This course number is used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted at UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PSY1-3002/F or PSY2-3002/F or PSY3-3002/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyati Kotharti - kkothari@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: Variable
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RAD 35010 - Diagnostic Radiology 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 RAD-45010 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur and Regional One Health
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Harris L. Cohen - hcohen@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Harris L. Cohen - hcohen@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Dr. Douglas Rhett Layman - dlayman@uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 5
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: No
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RAD 35020 - Diagnostic Radiology 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 RAD-45020 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Anton Allen - Aallen@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Anton Allen - Aallen@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Bertha Jarnagan - bjarnagi@utmck.edu - 865-305-6871
Website: gsm.utmck.edu/radiology/rad
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 5, 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: No
Time off for interviews: No
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RAD 35040 - Interventional Radiology 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 RAD-45040 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Vijay Agrawal - vagrawal@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Vijay Agrawal - vagrawal@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Dr. Douglas Rhett Layman - dlayman@uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 5
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: No
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RAD 45010 - Diagnostic Radiology
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 elective rotation in radiology at Methodist Hospital (Central) includes a minimum of six weekly conferences covering both broad, general and subspecialized areas of diagnostic radiology. The rotation also includes direct experience in nuclear medicine, computed tomography, ultrasound, general diagnostic radiology, and special procedures (including both angiography and interventional radiologic procedures). There is to be close contact with both attending staff and radiology residents with discussion of methods and diagnostic pathways.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 6
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Brian Green - bgxrmd@gmail.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Brian Green - bgxrmd@gmail.com
Course Coordinator: Dr. Douglas Rhett Layman - dlayman@uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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RAD 45020 - Diagnostic Radiology
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 electing diagnostic radiology at The University of Tennessee Medical Center will observe radiology staff and residents performing daily radiographic work, advanced cross-sectional and nuclear imaging, fluoroscopic GI-GU procedures, and special procedures. The student will attend daily teaching rounds and work conferences. There are opportunities for oral presentations and other academic projects. The electives main goals are to educate the student regarding: (1) the broad spectrum of diagnostic imaging used in modern patient care, (2) the critical role radiologist-clinician communication plays in management (and mismanagement) of patients, (3) the imaging test-of-choice for most clinical problems, (4) radiological radiation, safety and cost issues, (5) what their patient experiences when they order various radiological procedures and tests, and (6) some basic (” viewbox”) imaging normal and abnormals.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Anton Allen - Aallen@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Anton Allen - Aallen@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Bertha Jarnagan - bjarnagi@utmck.edu - 865-305-6871
Website: gsm.utmck.edu/radiology/rad
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: No
Time off for interviews: No
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RAD 45030 - Diagnostic Radiology
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 or 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 electing diagnostic radiology at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga will be exposed to daily teaching and work conferences and will observe the staff during routine radiographic work, advanced cross-sectional and nuclear imaging, fluoroscopic GI-GU procedures, and special procedures. There are extensive opportunities for independent teaching-file work. The elective’s main goals: (1) to familiarize the student with the role of the diagnostic x-ray department in patient care, (2) to familiarize the student with the critical role radiologist-clinician communication plays in patient management, (3) to educate the student regarding the imaging test-of-choice for most clinical problems, (4) to educate the student regarding radiological radiation, cost, and safety issues, (5) to allow the student to understand what their patient goes through when they order a radiological procedure or test.
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: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mohammed Quraishi - imran@tia-pc.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Mohammed Quraishi - imran@tia-pc.com
Course Coordinator: Heidi Andrus - 423-778-7371
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off (4 week rotation only) provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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RAD 45040 - Interventional Radiology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This course will help the students understand the role of interventional radiology in the clinical assessment and treatment of patients. The student will have some responsibility for 10-15 patients per week. The students will participate in the work-up procedure and follow-up of assigned patients. The students will have complete supervision during procedures. Review and evaluation of students’ work-up of patients will be done by either staff, fellows or residents. The students will attend general radiology conferences. The students will be responsible for case presentation to staff, fellows and residents on a pertinent topic in interventional/vascular radiology. The students will gain understanding of a variety of different procedures and techniques in vascular/interventional radiology. Students will make pre-procedure and post- procedure rounds on patients on the interventional/vascular service.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Brian Green - bgxrmd@gmail.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Brian Green - bgxrmd@gmail.com
Course Coordinator: Dr. Douglas Rhett Layman - dlayman@uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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RAD 45050 - Pediatric Radiology
Cr Hrs: 3
Session Length: 2 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This course is designed as an introduction to the unique aspects of pediatric imaging over various ages of childhood. The objectives for this course are to increase student’s awareness of the capabilities of the various imaging exams available for children appropriately and to improve their ability to correctly order such exams as well as diagnose various diseases with those imaging tools. Students will have some responsibility for viewing 25 cases a day under the supervision of faculty, residents, and fellows. Students will attend daily lectures, daily work rounds, and weekly specialty conferences. Students have the opportunity to shadow the on-call radiology resident at . Some perinatal work including fetal MR and fetal ultrasound will be used for improving student knowledge of Ma perinatal imaging.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PED-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Harris L. Cohen - hcohen@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Harris L. Cohen - hcohen@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Natalie DeCanter - natalie.decanter@lebonheur.org - 901-287-5147
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
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RAD 49000 - Away Elective in Radiology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This course number is to be used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted by UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Harris L. Cohen - hcohen@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Harris L. Cohen - hcohen@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: Variable
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RAD1 3010/F - Junior Internship in Radiation 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. This rotation is available ONLY to medical students who are pursuing Radiation Oncology as a career. Prior authorization is required. Students will function like a resident when at all possible. This will include working in the EMR, seeing patients with autonomy with attending supervision, and participating in procedures, departmental meetings, and in teaching activities as directed by the program director. Students are required to know the work-up and staging of each cancer type, how to develop and execute an appropriate radiotherapy plan to treat each cancer type, how to manage acute and late complications, and how to follow the patient after treatment. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn the basic concept of radiation biology and medical physics. The student is expected to participate in daily tumor boards and planning clinics. A schedule of all conferences will be provided to the students at the time of the rotation. At the end of each rotation, students are required to give a 15-minute oral presentation on research or a subject of radiation oncology.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: West Cancer Center and Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Janet Herriman - jherrima@uthsc.edu - 901-683-0055 x63467
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/oncology/radiation/
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes-One week of call is required during the rotation.
Time off for interviews: No
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RAD1 4010/F - Diagnostic Radiology
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 elective rotation in radiology at Methodist Hospital (Central) includes a minimum of six weekly conferences covering both broad, general and subspecialized areas of diagnostic radiology. The rotation also includes direct experience in nuclear medicine, computed tomography, ultrasound, general diagnostic radiology, and special procedures (including both angiography and interventional radiologic procedures). There is to be close contact with both attending staff and radiology residents with discussion of methods and diagnostic pathways.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 6
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Brian Green - bgxrmd@gmail.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Brian Green - bgxrmd@gmail.com
Course Coordinator: Dr. Douglas Rhett Layman - dlayman@uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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RAD1 4012/F - Interventional Radiology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This course will help the students understand the role of interventional radiology in the clinical assessment and treatment of patients. The student will have some responsibility for 10-15 patients per week. The students will participate in the work-up procedure and follow-up of assigned patients. The students will have complete supervision during procedures. Review and evaluation of students’ work-up of patients will be done by either staff, fellows or residents. The students will attend general radiology conferences. The students will be responsible for case presentation to staff, fellows and residents on a pertinent topic in interventional/vascular radiology. The students will gain understanding of a variety of different procedures and techniques in vascular/interventional radiology. Students will make pre-procedure and post- procedure rounds on patients on the interventional/vascular service.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Brian Green - bgxrmd@gmail.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Brian Green - bgxrmd@gmail.com
Course Coordinator: Dr. Douglas Rhett Layman - dlayman@uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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RAD1 4013/H - Pediatric Radiology
Cr Hrs: 3.5
Session Length: 2 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This course is designed as an introduction to the unique aspects of pediatric imaging over various ages of childhood. The objectives for this course are to increase student’s awareness of the capabilities of the various imaging exams available for children appropriately and to improve their ability to correctly order such exams as well as diagnose various diseases with those imaging tools. Students will have some responsibility for viewing 25 cases a day under the supervision of faculty, residents, and fellows. Students will attend daily lectures, daily work rounds, and weekly specialty conferences. Students have the opportunity to shadow the on-call radiology resident at . Some perinatal work including fetal MR and fetal ultrasound will be used for improving student knowledge of Ma perinatal imaging.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (PED1-3001/F or PED2-3001/F or PED3-3001/F)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Harris L. Cohen - hcohen@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Harris L. Cohen - hcohen@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Natalie DeCanter - natalie.decanter@lebonheur.org - 901-287-5147
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
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RAD1 4021/F - Introduction to Clinical Radiation 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. This is a elective in Radiation Oncology for ONLY medical students who are pursuing Radiation Oncology as a career. Students will function like a resident when at all possible. This will include working the EMR, seeing patients with autonomy under attending supervision, and participating in procedures, departmental meetings, and in teaching activities as directed by the program director. Students are required to know the work-up and staging of each cancer type, how to develop and execute an appropriate radiotherapy plan to treat each cancer type, how to manage acute and late complications, and how to follow the patient after completion of treatment. The student is expected to participate in daily tumor boards and planning clinics. A schedule of all conferences will be provided to the student at the time of the rotation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: West Cancer Center and Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Janet Herriman - jherrima@uthsc.edu - 901-683-0055 x63467
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/oncology/radiation/
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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RAD2 4010/F - Diagnostic Radiology
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 electing diagnostic radiology at The University of Tennessee Medical Center will observe radiology staff and residents performing daily radiographic work, advanced cross-sectional and nuclear imaging, fluoroscopic GI-GU procedures, and special procedures. The student will attend daily teaching rounds and work conferences. There are opportunities for oral presentations and other academic projects. The electives main goals are to educate the student regarding: (1) the broad spectrum of diagnostic imaging used in modern patient care, (2) the critical role radiologist-clinician communication plays in management (and mismanagement) of patients, (3) the imaging test-of-choice for most clinical problems, (4) radiological radiation, safety and cost issues, (5) what their patient experiences when they order various radiological procedures and tests, and (6) some basic (” viewbox”) imaging normal and abnormals.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Anton Allen - Aallen@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Anton Allen - Aallen@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Bertha Jarnagan - bjarnagi@utmck.edu - 865-305-6871
Website: gsm.utmck.edu/radiology/rad
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: No
Time off for interviews: No
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RAD9 4010/F - Away Elective in Radiology
Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks
This course number is to be used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted by UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Harris L. Cohen - hcohen@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Harris L. Cohen - hcohen@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Yes
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: Variable
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RON 35060 - Introduction to Clinical Radiation 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. This is the Radiation Oncology 3rd year elective. The student will shadow the attending and resident and participate in all aspects of radiation oncology patient care. Training on developing a treatment plan with the attending, learning physical examination and gaining knowledge of oncology and radiation oncology will be prioritized. There is a short presentation required at the end of the rotation.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: West Cancer Center and Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Janet Herriman - jherrima@uthsc.edu - 901-683-0055
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/oncology/radiation/
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 5
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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RON 40100 - Junior Internship in Radiation 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. This rotation is available ONLY to medical students who are pursuing Radiation Oncology as a career. Prior authorization is required. Students will function like a resident when at all possible. This will include working in the EMR, seeing patients with autonomy with attending supervision, and participating in procedures, departmental meetings, and in teaching activities as directed by the program director. Students are required to know the work-up and staging of each cancer type, how to develop and execute an appropriate radiotherapy plan to treat each cancer type, how to manage acute and late complications, and how to follow the patient after treatment. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn the basic concept of radiation biology and medical physics. The student is expected to participate in daily tumor boards and planning clinics. A schedule of all conferences will be provided to the students at the time of the rotation. At the end of each rotation, students are required to give a 15-minute oral presentation on research or a subject of radiation oncology.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: West Cancer Center and Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Janet Herriman - jherrima@uthsc.edu - 901-683-0055 x63467
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/oncology/radiation/
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes-One week of call is required during the rotation.
Time off for interviews: No
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RON 45036 - Pediatric Radiation 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 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Radiation Oncology elective provides students the unique opportunity to learn about radiation oncology in a world-renown children’s research hospital. During the rotation the students will develop knowledge of the indications for radiation therapy in pediatric patients with malignancies as well as the side effects of radiation therapy in children. The students will also learn about treatment protocols for brain and solid tumors through patient care under the direct supervision of a physician, weekly rounds, and conference attendance. A St. Jude rotation also gives students a better understanding of the acute impact of catastrophic diseases on patients and their families. Medical students are not responsible for evening or weekend call and are generally scheduled Monday through Friday.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Prerequisites: RON-45060 (6 Credits)
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Thomas Merchant - thomas.merchant@stjude.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Thomas Merchant - thomas.merchant@stjude.org
Course Coordinator: Jeannie Diaz - jeannie.diaz@stjude.org - 901-595-6385
Prior Authorization: Yes-Approval must be obtained from the coordinator before scheduling this rotation.
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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RON 45060 - Introduction to Clinical Radiation 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. This is a elective in Radiation Oncology for ONLY medical students who are pursuing Radiation Oncology as a career. Students will function like a resident when at all possible. This will include working the EMR, seeing patients with autonomy under attending supervision, and participating in procedures, departmental meetings, and in teaching activities as directed by the program director. Students are required to know the work-up and staging of each cancer type, how to develop and execute an appropriate radiotherapy plan to treat each cancer type, how to manage acute and late complications, and how to follow the patient after completion of treatment. The student is expected to participate in daily tumor boards and planning clinics. A schedule of all conferences will be provided to the student at the time of the rotation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: West Cancer Center and Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Janet Herriman - jherrima@uthsc.edu - 901-683-0055 x63467
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/oncology/radiation/
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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RON 49000 - Away Elective in Radiation Oncology
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This course number is to be used by UTHSC students only for scheduling a visiting elective at another medical school for which credit is granted by UTHSC.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: David Schwartz - dschwar4@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Kimberlee Norwood - knorwood@uthsc.edu - 901-448-3843
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Review host institution deadline policy
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: Variable
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RNFA 540G - Surgical Techniques
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
This course will focus on the expanded functions unique to the Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) role during the intraoperative period. The course includes the recommended content of the Core Curriculum for the RNFA and is designed to develop the beginning knowledge and skills needed for safe RNFA practice. Surgical practice and techniques such as sterile technique, positioning and draping, using instruments and medical devices, providing exposure, handling and cutting tissue, providing hemostasis, and suturing will be emphasized in a 40 hour on-campus simulation laboratory experience during the course.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Nancy Armour Appling
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Diane Todd Pace
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RNFA 542G - Advanced Perioperative Nursing II
Cr Hrs: 1-3 (0-0-[1-3])
This course prepares the Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) perioperative student to function in the expanded role of first assistant to the surgeon. This practicum prepares the student to assume all responsibilities of RNFA practice. The student will apply evidenced-based knowledge and current research findings in the management of actual and potential health problems, which include common surgical diseases and human responses to disease. The following concepts are integrated into the course: critical thinking, research utilization, scientific integrity and ethics, human diversity, and awareness of social and professional issues. This course focuses on the trajectory of the RNFA student as a novice surgical expert and includes role components such as interdisciplinary collaborator, educator, and consultant.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: BSN or enrolled in accredited RN to BSN program and CNOR certified (required prior to entering practicum); or MSN/DNP with APRN Board certification; or permission of Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Must have successfully completed RNFA 540G Surgical Techniques and RNFA 541G Advanced Perioperative Nursing I
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: Nancy Armour Appling
Spring - Instructor of Record: Nancy Armour Appling
Summer - Instructor of Record: Nancy Armour Appling
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RSHP 840 - Special Topics in Rehabilitation Sciences
Cr Hrs: 1-5
The material for this course will vary based on student interest, special lecturer opportunities or other needs as determined by faculty and the Rehabilitation Sciences track director.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: James A. Carson
Spring - Instructor of Record: James A. Carson
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RSHP 919 - Rehabilitation Sciences Seminar
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
This course will introduce students to the current research and topics pertinent to rehabilitation sciences particularly with a focus on muscle structure and function through literature review and guest lectures by external and internal speakers. This course will also teach the scientific research process. The student completing this course satisfactorily will attend presentations and take part in discussions of current research in areas of rehabilitation sciences. The student completing this course will learn skills for designing, conducting, and analyzing research.
May be repeated up to 12 credit hours
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Seminar
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Carson
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RESD 101A - Operative Dentistry (Lecture)
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (4-0-0)
Lectures include classification and nomenclature of cavities; cavity preparation; instruments and instrumentation; histological structure of the teeth in relation to cavity preparation and selection of restorative materials. The manipulation of amalgam, cement bases, cavity liners, pulpal protection, pin retained amalgams and rubber dam application is introduced in this course.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Shawna Clark
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Bernard J Blen
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: James F Simon
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Mojdeh Dehghan
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RESD 101B - Operative Dentistry (Lecture)
Cr Hrs: 1 17-0-0)
Lectures include classification and nomenclature of cavities; cavity preparation; instruments and instrumentation; histological structure of the teeth in relation to cavity preparation and selection of restorative materials. The manipulation of amalgam, cement bases, cavity liners, pulpal protection, pin retained amalgams and rubber dam application is introduced in this course. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Shawna Clark
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Bernard J Blen
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Mojdeh Dehghan
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: James F Simon
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RESD 102A - Operative Dentistry (Lab)
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-12-0)
Laboratory exercises include cavity preparation for amalgam in ivorine teeth and extracted natural teeth. Amalgam restorations are placed and carved in all of the preparations. Amalgams placed in natural teeth are polished. The manipulation and application of cement bases, liners and cavity varnish are included.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Bruce Hamilton
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Ashanti D Braxton
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: James F Simon
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Barry Owens
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RESD 102B - Operative Dentistry (Lab)
Cr Hrs: 2 (0-43-0)
Laboratory exercises include cavity preparation for amalgam in ivorine teeth and extracted natural teeth. Amalgam restorations are placed and carved in all of the preparations. Amalgams placed in natural teeth are polished. The manipulation and application of cement bases, liners and cavity varnish are included. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Bruce Hamilton
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Ashanti D. Braxton
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Barry Mark Owens
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: James C Ragain Jr
Spring - Additional Instructor 4: James F Simon
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RESD 103 - Dental Morphology (Lecture)
Cr Hrs: 2 (29-0-0)
The Dental Morphology courses are presented in two closely related segments, These courses are a prerequisite for all dental courses. The Lecture is designed to familiarize the student with dental terminology, internal and external tooth anatomy, tooth form, tooth function and supporting structures. The lectures also cover development of the dentitions (deciduous and adult) as well as variations or anomalies of tooth morphology and alignment of the dentition.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Barry Mark Owens
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Ashanti D Braxton
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Robert H Hatch
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Bernard J Blen
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RESD 104 - Dental Morphology (Lab)
Cr Hrs: 3 (0-84-0)
The Lab reinforces the concepts taught in the lecture segment through waxing of individual anatomical tooth forms. The student learns the handling of instruments and proper wax temperature control through waxing exercises. After completion of exercises the student will wax fourteen individual teeth, seven maxillary and seven mandibular. The student should know the morphology of all human teeth and be prepared to reproduce that knowledge in sculptured wax.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Barry Mark Owens
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Ashanti D Braxton
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: James C Ragain Jr
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Daranee Versluis
Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Waletha Wasson
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RESD 105 - Tooth Preparation
Cr Hrs: 2 (26-44-0)
An introduction course in Restorative Dentistry (Operative Dentistry) that provides initial instruction for student doctors to perform simulated clinical procedures in a preclinical laboratory setting as well as teaching motor and cognitive skills. Additionally, dental terminology, ergonomics, and introduction to basic principles/techniques and materials will be emphasized.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jim Simon
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Barry Owens
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Bruce Hamilton
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RESD 106 - Introduction to Dentistry
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (10-0-0)
This course demonstrates how relationships are affected by such factors as intra- and inter-personal concerns, cultural bias, and the social skills of the dentists, patients and auxiliaries. It assists dental students in their responsiveness to the needs of others and provides a cohesive framework within which students can interpret, understand and respond to patient behaviors.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mojdeh Dehghan
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RESD 108 - Operative Composite Resin (Lecture)
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (9-0-0)
This course is designed to provide the student with information about tooth-colored restorative therapy (i.e., composite resins, glass ionomers, and supporting materials). The selected clinical vignettes demonstrate case selection and management of the dentition using Class II, III, IV, V, preventive resin restoration (PRR), and direct veneer restoration procedures and techniques.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Anne Hill
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Waletha Wasson
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Ashanti D. Braxton
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Daranee Versluis
Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Mojdeh Dehghan
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RESD 109 - Operative Composite Resin (Lab)
Cr Hrs: 1 (0-24-0)
This course consists of tooth-colored restorative laboratory projects. The projects will be taught in a step-by-step format for preparation design and placement (inserting, contouring, finishing, and contouring) of conservative tooth-colored restoratives (i.e., composite resin, glass ionomer, and supporting materials). The procedures to be taught in the laboratory are: (1) sealants, (2) PRR, (3) Class II, III, IV, V preparation designs and placement of composite resin material, (4) Class preparation design and placement of glass ionomer material, (5) direct composite veneers, (6) management of root caries, (7) detection and management of caries, and (8) resin bonding exercises. Class lab exercises will be done on natural teeth mounted in stone. All practical exercises will be done on plastic teeth mounted in stone.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Anne Hill
Spring - Instructor of Record: Anne Hill
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Waletha Wasson
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Ashanti D Braxton
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Daranee Versluis
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RESD 113A - Biomaterials
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (8-0-0)
A basic course in the study of dental materials that includes physical, chemical and mechanical properties and the interaction of basic materials with the biological system. A laboratory is included to illustrate both properties and manipulation of dental materials.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Daranee Versluis
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Barry Mark Owens
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: James F Simon
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RESD 113B - Biomaterials
Cr Hrs: 1 (10-2-0)
A basic course in the study of dental materials that includes physical, chemical and mechanical properties and the interaction of basic materials with the biological system. A laboratory is included to illustrate both properties and manipulation of dental materials. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Daranee Versluis
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Barry Mark Owens
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: James F Simon
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RESD 115 - Introduction to CAD/CAM Dentistry
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (2-16-0)
This is a laboratory course designed for first year students to apply the technical procedures necessary to fabricate a CAD/CAM designed restoration.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Simon
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RESD 205 - Complex Intracoronal Preparations/Restorations (Lecture)
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (8-0-0)
This course will expand upon the principles of amalgam and composite resin preparations/restorations. Preparation design for compound and complex restorations will be discussed, including the indications and usage of pins, amalgapins, secondary retention features with/without bonding, and replacement of cusps. Introduction of additional, other than alloy based (amalgam) restoratives such as composite and/or composite core materials will be included. Other topics of this course include caries detection/removal and appropriate use of liners and bases in restorative treatment.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Ashanti Braxton
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RESD 206 - Complex Intracoronal Preparations/Restorations (Lab)
Cr Hrs: 1 (0-24-0)
This Laboratory course will include projects allowing the student doctor to work on typodont (plastic) teeth with/without simulated caries and treat natural teeth, simulating real-case clinical scenarios. Exposure to different restorative materials and diverse clinical techniques will be expanded. Student doctors will learn to prepare and insert compound and complex restorations, using both amalgam and composite resin materials, involving cusp replacement, as permanent restorations or build-up restoratives for future prosthodontic care.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Ashanti D. Braxton
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RESD 208 - Esthetic Dentistry (Lecture)
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
A Lecture course designed for second year students to gain basic background knowledge in the biologic, mechanical and esthetics principles necessary to plan, prepare, fabricate, and deliver anterior and posterior esthetic restorations and to apply this background knowledge to the treatment of patients.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Simon
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RESD 209 - Esthetic Dentistry (Lab)
Cr Hrs: 1.5 (0-42-0)
This is the companion course to Esthetic Dentistry (Lecture) - RESD 208. This is a Lab designed for second year students to apply the technical procedures necessary to fabricate various types of esthetic restorations, both direct and indirect using the most advanced materials and equipment.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Simon
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RESD 301 - Dental Auxiliary Utilization
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (10-0-0)
This is a course introducing the student to efficiency techniques in the practice of dentistry involving the utilization of dental auxiliaries.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Bruce N. Hamilton
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Bernard J Blen
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Robert H Hatch
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RESD 304A - DAU Clinic
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-0-10)
Credit is given for application of the principles of Dental Auxiliary Utilization in the clinical setting. Students deliver a limited scope of dental services while learning to use trained chairside dental assistants effectively and efficiently.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Waletha Wasson
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Ashanti D Braxton
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: William R Callahan III
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Frank T Dalton
Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Patricia P Dingeldein
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RESD 304B - DAU Clinic
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-0-10)
Credit is given for application of the principles of Dental Auxiliary Utilization in the clinical setting. Students deliver a limited scope of dental services while learning to use trained chairside dental assistants effectively and efficiently. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Waletha Wasson
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Ashanti D. Braxton
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Frank T Dalton
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Patricia P Dingeldein
Spring - Additional Instructor 4: William R Callahan III
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RESD 306A - Operative Dentistry Clinics
Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-120)
Clinical experience in operative procedures taught by this department is gained under supervision of the Operative Dentistry Faculty.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Simon
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Frank T Dalton
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Ashanti D Braxton
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RESD 306B - Operative Dentistry Clinics
Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-120)
Clinical experience in operative procedures taught by this department is gained under supervision of the Operative Dentistry Faculty. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Simon
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Frank T Dalton
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Ashanti D Braxton
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RESD 401 - Advanced Biomaterials
Cr Hrs: 1 (11-0-0)
This course is an update and review of dental materials. Emphasis is placed on new developments along with their practical applications to dentistry.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Daranee Versluis
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: James Ragain
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RESD 403 - Advanced Operative Dentistry
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (5-0-0)
This course is a compilation of clinically relevant techniques and procedures in Operative Dentistry. The intent of this course is to review principles and correlate theory into practice after the students have had clinical experience in operative dentistry. This course will present and review concepts, clinical procedures and problem solving using operative dentistry principles. Critical thinking and case-based learning will be emphasized. It also serves as a critical thinking exercise in preparation for Part II of the National Board Dental Examination. A laboratory portion of the course allows the handling of new and novel dental materials.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: James F Simon
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Edward Joseph DeSchepper
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RESD 404A - DAU Clinic
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-0-14)
This experience offers application of the principles of Dental Auxiliary Utilization in the clinical setting. Students deliver a broad scope of dental services while learning to use trained chair side dental assistants effectively and efficiently.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Waletha Wasson
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Sue Elizabeth Langham
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RESD 404B - DAU Clinic
Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-0-14)
This experience offers application of the principles of Dental Auxiliary Utilization in the clinical setting. Students deliver a broad scope of dental services while learning to use trained chair side dental assistants effectively and efficiently. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Waletha Wasson
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Sue Elizabeth Langham
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RESD 406A - Operative Dentistry Clinics
Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-120)
Clinical experience in operative procedures taught by this department is gained under supervision of the Operative Dentistry Faculty.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Simon
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Sue Elizabeth Langham
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: David C Redmond
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RESD 406B - Operative Dentistry Clinics
Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-120)
Clinical experience in operative procedures taught by this department is gained under supervision of the Operative Dentistry Faculty. Section B is a continuation of section A which is offered in the Fall.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Simon
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Sue Elizabeth Langham
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: David C Redmond
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SUR 30000 - Core Clerkship in Surgery (Chattanooga)
Cr Hrs: 12
Session Length: 8 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This eight-week clerkship encompasses General, Minimally Invasive, Emergency General, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Pediatric, and Trauma Surgery with options for ENT, Neurosurgery, Urology and Orthopedics upon request and with approval from those departments. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to students even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. In addition to the clinical involvement, each student is involved in several small group conferences as well as a didactic lecture series delivered by members of the faculty. The student is also involved in several skills labs as well as student presentations, basic science conferences, grand rounds sessions, and some outpatient participation. This clerkship, with similar experiences, is also offered in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 8
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/surgery/clerkship.php
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 30000 - Core Clerkship in Surgery (Knoxville)
Cr Hrs: 12
Session Length: 8 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This eight-week clerkship encompasses General, Minimally Invasive, Emergency General, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Pediatric, and Trauma Surgery with options for ENT, Neurosurgery, Urology and Orthopedics upon request and with approval from those departments. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to students even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. In addition to the clinical involvement, each student is involved in several small group conferences as well as a didactic lecture series delivered by members of the faculty. The student is also involved in several skills labs as well as student presentations, basic science conferences, grand rounds sessions, and some outpatient participation. This clerkship, with similar experiences, is also offered in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 7
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael McNally - mmcnally@utmck.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael McNally - mmcnally@utmck.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
Website: http://gsm.utmck.edu/students/third_surgery.cfm
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 30000 - Core Clerkship in Surgery (Memphis)
Cr Hrs: 12
Session Length: 8 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This eight-week clerkship encompasses General, Minimally Invasive, Emergency General, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Pediatric, and Trauma Surgery with options for ENT, Neurosurgery, Urology and Orthopedics upon request and with approval from those departments. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to students even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. In addition to the clinical involvement, each student is involved in several small group conferences as well as a didactic lecture series delivered by members of the faculty. The student is also involved in several skills labs as well as student presentations, basic science conferences, grand rounds sessions, and some outpatient participation. This clerkship, with similar experiences, is also offered in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 16
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health and Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard - gminard@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Gayle Minard - gminard@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Courtney Bishop - cbishop@uthsc.edu - 901-448-8370
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/surgery/clerkship.php
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes-Overnight 12 hour shift in Trauma Critical Care Assessment
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 30000 - Core Clerkship in Surgery (Nashville)
Cr Hrs: 12
Session Length: 8 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 12 credit hours. This eight-week clerkship encompasses General, Minimally Invasive, Emergency General, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Transplant, Pediatric, and Trauma Surgery with options for ENT, Neurosurgery, Urology and Orthopedics upon request and with approval from those departments. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. The fundamentals taught in this rotation will be of benefit to students even if they do not choose a field of surgery as a career. In addition to the clinical involvement, each student is involved in several small group conferences as well as a didactic lecture series delivered by members of the faculty. The student is also involved in several skills labs as well as student presentations, basic science conferences, grand rounds sessions, and some outpatient participation. This clerkship, with similar experiences, is also offered in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required
Location offered: Nashville
Hospital: St. Thomas West Hospital
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Julia Boll - jboll@tsclinic.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Julia Boll - jboll@tsclinic.com
Course Coordinator: Alyssa Miller - alyssa.miller@ascension.org - 615-222-4075
Website: www.gsnashville.uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 35020 - General Surgery 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 the general surgery discipline as a potential career choice. Students will be expected to attend weekly conferences, clinics and surgical seminars. Students will also participate in the 24 hour call shifts assigned by the department. The objective of this clerkship is to familiarize the student with the basic pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities involved in the art and science of surgery. They will demonstrate their ability to work as part of a surgical team by presenting cases, developing differential diagnosis and formulating plans for patient work-ups and treatments.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: SUR-30000
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 35030 - Pediatric Surgery 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 SUR-45030 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: PED-30000 or SUR-30000 or FME-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Max Langham - mlangham@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Max Langham - mlangham@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Amber Stroupe - astroupe@uthsc.edu - 901-287-6300
Website: http://uthsc.edu/surgery/pediatric/index.php
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: Mo
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SUR 35033 - Pediatric Surgery 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 SUR-45033 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: SUR-30000 or FME-30000 or PED-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Glaze Vaughan - wvaugha3@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Glaze Vaughan - wvaugha3@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
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
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SUR 35040 - Plastic Surgery 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 SUR-45040 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital and Regional One Health
Prerequisites: SUR-30000 or OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Xi Lin Jing - xjing5@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Xi Lin Jing - xjing5@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Plastic Surgery Department - - 901-448-1350
Website: http://uthsc.edu/plasticsurgery/
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, but some at home call.
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 35042 - Plastic Surgery 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 SUR-45042 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: SUR-30000 or OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Xi Lin Jing - xjing5@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Xi Lin Jing - xjing5@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
Website: http://gsm.utmck.edu
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 5
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 35045 - Plastic Surgery 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 SUR-45045 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: The Plastic Surgery Group and Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: SUR-30000 or OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Xi Lin Jing - xjing5@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Xi Lin Jing - xjing5@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Tara Lee - UTPlastics@thepsg.org - 423-778-9047
Website: http://utcomchatt.org/subpage.php?pageId=884
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 5
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 35060 - Transplantation Service 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 transplantation service as a potential career choice. See the course description for SUR-45060 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: SUR-30000 and MED-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Eason - jeason1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Eason - jeason1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Courtney Bishop - cbishop@uthsc.edu - 901-448-8370
Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/surgery/transplantsurg.php
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
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SUR 35065 - Transplant CE
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore this discipline as a potential career choice. See the course description for SUR-45060 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: SUR-30000 and MED-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Alex Cantafio - acantafi@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Alex Cantafio - acantafi@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
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
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SUR 35071 - Vascular Surgery-VAMC & Baptist 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 SUR-45071 for a detailed description of the course.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: VA Medical Center and Baptist Hospital
Prerequisites: SUR-30000 or FME-30000 or OBG-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Edward Garrett - jgarret1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Edward Garrett - jgarret1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Courtney Bishop - cbishop@uthsc.edu - 901-448-8370
Website: www.Edgarrettmd.com
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: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 35075 - Peripheral Vascular Surgery 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. Program participants are assigned to staff physicians. Patients with vascular (arterial and venous) diseases on the surgery service at Erlanger Hospital as well as private patients serve as case material. The spectrum of diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease is covered. Participants are expected to present patients during daily rounds, attend the surgical conferences each week and attend vascular clinics. Participants will participate in the 24 hour call nights assigned by the department and are expected to understand underlying pathophysiology and develop patient treatment plans. They will also help guide the case presentations in vascular surgery done by the M3 core students.
Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 1, 2, 3, and 4, 5
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 40100 - Junior Internship in General Surgery
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy and ownership in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective provides a unique opportunity to experience an extremely broad range of GI pathology at Baptist Memorial Hospital in its role as a tertiary care institution. The elective is structured to provide intern-level responsibilities for the senior student. The student is expected to prepare for cases, be present in the OR, make rounds with the team, and participate in clinic serving patients with a broad range of GI pathology, and attend weekly resident conferences.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Paxton Dickson - pdickso1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Paxton Dickson - pdickso1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Courtney Bishop - cbishop@uthsc.edu - 901-448-8370
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 40101 - Junior Internship in General Surgery
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This junior internship offers the students an advanced clinical role in patient care including pre-operative evaluation, operative treatment and post-operative care under direct faculty supervision. It includes significant outpatient experience with one-on-one faculty involvement, evaluation of patients presenting with emergency conditions, and participation in advanced laparoscopic techniques. IV, EKG, and laboratory teams preclude the need for paramedical services by students, but students are expected to perform invasive monitoring and treatment procedures. Participation in resident conferences and rounds with house staff and faculty are expected.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Matthew Mancini - mmancin1@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Matthew Mancini - mmancin1@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 40102 - Junior Internship in General Surgery
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students in this junior internship will be assigned advanced clinical responsibility, under the direct supervision of the faculty, in the surgical management of patients including pre-operative work-up, operative management, and post-operative care. The student will take regular call rotations with residents; will assist in surgical operations, conferences, weekly clinics, and monthly seminars. They will help guide the case discussions in done by the M3 core students and will be expected to give a guided presentation to M3 peers.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 40110 - Junior Internship in Surgical Critical Care
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will learn how to manage the critically ill and injured surgical patient (both pre and post-operatively). In addition, they will learn how to use invasive hemodynamic monitoring and manage other support systems, such as ventilators, while dealing with multisystem failure and interacting with families of critically ill patients. The students will be expected to assume primary control of 1 or 2 critically ill patients during their shifts. They will perform admission history and physicals, write daily notes and orders, interact with the primary service and consulting services to help make diagnoses, evaluate problems and plan therapy. They will also see that the therapeutic plan is carried out. All of this will be done under the direction of residents who are assigned to the Critical Care Service, the Critical Care Fellow, and the attending physicians of both the Critical Care Service and the primary service. Students will be closely supervised by residents who are assigned to the Critical Care Service 24 hours a day, as well as the Critical Care Fellow and Faculty who are available 24 hours a day. They will also be supervised by the residents and faculty of the patient’s primary service. Rounds with the attendings and residents are conducted at least twice daily. Critical Care Conferences to discuss management of critical care problems are conducted 2-3 times per week. In addition, there are daily Critical Care Service rounds, as well as the other conferences of the Department of Surgery, which include grand rounds, M & M conference, and x-ray conferences.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Todd Nickloes - tnickloe@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Todd Nickloes - tnickloe@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 40111 - Junior Internship in Surgical Critical Care
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student will function as a junior intern with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in all of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This junior internship is to provide an environment with strict faculty supervision dedicated to the education of medical students in the medical and surgical management of critically ill patients, to enhance the development of technical skills and knowledge for the evaluation and treatment of the critically ill patients, and to teach medical students to function as an effective member of a critical care management team. Student will be assigned at least four, 24 hour call nights over the four-week period.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 40120 - Junior Internship in Surgical 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. * Broad exposure to the diagnosis, evaluation, and multimodal treatment approach to a variety of cancers
* Intensive exposure to both the outpatient and inpatient management of patients with malignant disease.
* Outpatient: responsible for performing history and physical examinations on patients with newly diagnosed malignancies; analyzing treatment options for both new and returning patients.
* Inpatient: daily rounds under the supervision of the resident and attending staff, write progress notes, and assist in surgical procedures.
* Attend the weekly conferences of the Department of Surgery, and participate in the weekly Multidisciplinary Tumor and Breast Disease Diagnosis and Management Conferences.
* Weekly didactic session with a faculty proctor to guide the student’s literature review of a particular topic in surgical oncology.
* Students’ presentation of the review topic to the members of the surgical oncology division.
* One or two days may be spent with a faculty proctor in Radiation Therapy or Medical Oncology to allow the student an opportunity to understand more fully the concept of multidisciplinary cancer care from each disciplines perspective. Objectives of Clerkship:
* Improved understanding of cancer biology, surgical treatment approaches to both primary and recurrent cancer.
* Improved understanding of the integration of other treatment modalities in the overall management of malignant diseases.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Lewis - jlewis45@utmck
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Lewis - jlewis45@utmck
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 40130 - Junior Internship in Trauma 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. A combined experience in both general surgery and trauma. The student undertakes an advanced clinical role in patient care, including preoperative workup, operative management, and post-operative care under the direct supervision of the faculty. The student will acquire skill in bedside surgical procedures. There will be conferences and daily rounds with the house staff. Patient exposure will be at the Regional One Health. All enrolled students see how both blunt and penetrating trauma is managed in one of the busiest trauma centers in the country. This course is extremely beneficial to students considering a career in surgery, or emergency room medicine. Strong points include initial evaluation, multiple system injury, diagnostic studies and an immense O.R. experience. The Trauma ICU allows the student to gain experience in Ventilatory management, and hemodynamic, nutritional and antibiotic management.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 3
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Peter Fischer - pfischer@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Peter Fischer - pfischer@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Courtney Bishop - cbishop@uthsc.edu - 901-448-8370
Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/surgery/
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
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SUR 40131 - Junior Internship in Trauma 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. Clinical performance at the level of a PGY1 and responses to Socratic questioning form the basis for evaluation. All six core competencies are assessed through daily and call interactions with the faculty. The objectives of this senior clerkship are for the student to learn how to evaluate and treat the acutely injured patient. Each student will manage patients during resuscitation and evaluation phase. They follow patients and coordinate care through initial treatment to their rehabilitation from acute injury. The students will be expected to assume primary control of a limited number of patients and will be responsible for working with their resident and faculty advisors to come up with appropriate treatment and plans. Students are also expected to see these patients during outpatient visits in the Trauma Clinic. Students must attend all conferences regularly held in the Division of Trauma/Department of Surgery and actively participate in discussion and lectures.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 6
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Brian J. Daley - bdaley@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Brian J. Daley - bdaley@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
Website: http://gsm.utmck.edu/students/electives.cfm
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes-Overnight call and Night Float
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 40140 - Junior Internship in Vascular 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. This junior internship will allow students to learn the diagnosis, evaluation, and medical management as well as surgical and endovascular treatment options for patients suffering from peripheral vascular diseases. They will develop the familiarity with the noninvasive vascular laboratory and participate in all aspects of patient care for patients on the vascular service assigned. Students will participate in both open surgical and endovascular treatment of patients on the vascular service. Under supervision of the attending surgeon and surgical resident, the student will also be involved in writing notes and orders, performing history and physical, instituting care, making diagnosis, evaluating problems, plan therapy and seeing consultations. There will be one formal vascular conference per week in addition to the conferences regularly held in the Department of Surgery.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael Freeman - mfreema3@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Freeman - mfreema3@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 40150 - Junior Internship in Plastic 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 student will function in pre-operative and post-operative care and operative surgery as a member of the surgical team. The rotation will be distributed as 4 7-day experiences at each Plastic Surgery location (ROH, MUH, LEB, Aesthetic). The student will be under the direction of the Chief Resident at ROH for the entire experience with exposure to multiple PS faculty. The student will keep an excel spreadsheet log of faculty they have exposure to in the OR and/or Clinical setting for longitudinal evaluation purposes. The student will be included in the pager system so they receive the page along with the resident on call. The student will have first opportunity to head in to see the consult, write the consult note and write proposed assessments/plans/orders that will be reviewed by the resident. The resident will then discuss the plan with the student for implementation and review the consult notes/orders.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required Selective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital, Regional One Health, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital, and University Health Clinic, Plastic Surgery
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Robert Wallace - rwallace@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Robert Wallace - rwallace@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Elizabeth Sauve - esauve@uthsc.edu - 901-448-1350
Website: http://uthsc.edu/plastic-surgery/clerkship/index.php
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 5 and 6
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
Time off for interviews: No
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SUR 45010 - Burns
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. Within this elective, the student will care for burn and wound patients in the ICU and stepdown unit. They will work side-by-side with the burn fellow and faculty. The student will participate not only in the preoperative care but also the intra and post-operative care of these patients. The student will gain insight into the pathophysiology of burns, the fluid and electrolyte requirements, and the operative and post-operative care of these patients. The goal of the elective is to expose the student to wounds and burns and learn to diagnose the problem, formulate a plan of action, and assist with the care of these patients. The student will also develop an understanding of the team approach to the care of burn and wound patients.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: William Hickerson - whicker1@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: William Hickerson - whicker1@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Plastic Surgery Department - - 901-448-1350
Website: http://uthsc.edu/plastic-surgery/clerkship/index.php
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, but some at home call.
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students in 4 week rotations only 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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SUR 45020 - General Surgery
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This senior elective includes daily rounds, rounds with teaching staff, grand rounds, out- patient clinic assignments three days per week, conferences on various subjects three days per week, and emergency room assignments. Assignments on the different services include both service and indigent patients. Students have primary responsibilities for diagnostic workup and assistance on surgical procedures of patients assigned to their respective service. I.V. and lab teams are provided by the hospital; therefore, limited paramedical services are supplied by students. Students will also participate in the 24 hour call issued by the department.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Daniel Stanley - Daniel.Stanley@universitysurgical.com
Course Coordinator: Holly Rambo - Holly.Rambo@erlanger.org - 423-778-7695
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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SUR 45024 - General Surgery
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face-to-face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students will spend a week at a time working closely with individual surgeons, while participating as members of the house officer team. Students will participate 1-2 days in clinic, depending on the attending and OR time. They will have some responsibility for a minimum of 15 patients/ week, with opportunities to see more based on their skill and interest level. Students will have full responsibility for patient care with supervision. Direct supervision will be required for all hospital encounters and procedures. Indirect supervision with direct supervision immediately available will be provided for hospital or clinic encounters with the expectation that the students will report assessment of the patient and proposed plan to the attending physician or resident. There will be daily morning rounds; weekly Morbidity, Mortality, & Improvement, Surgical Education Conferences (Grand Rounds), and Medical Student Conferences; bi-monthly Basic Science Conferences, Skills/Sim Lab Sessions, General/Vascular Ward Rounds, and Clinical Case Conferences; and monthly Vascular Conferences, Tumor Board Conferences, and Breast Conferences.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Nashville
Hospital: St. Thomas West Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Julia Boll - jboll@tsclinic.com
Course Coordinator: Alyssa Miller - alyssa.miller@ascension.org - 615-222-4070
Website: http://comnashville.uthsc.edu/content/gs-clerkships/
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Yes
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.
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SUR 45025 - Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The students will learn the fundamentals of Advanced Surgical Technologies, optics, energy sources and staplers. The students will learn the basics of Laparoscopic physiology and anatomy. They will gain exposure to Laparoscopic simulator and dry lab skills experience. The students will see 3 to 10 patients per week. The students will work with residents and faculty to care for patients. They will make daily rounds, attend operative cases and evaluate patients in the clinic for pre- and post-operative care. Students are expected to work as an integral surgical team member during the rotation. Students will receive a high level of supervision from residents, faculty on the wards, in the OR, and in the clinic. Students will have a weekly lecture given by the participating (4 total lectures) faculty. Subjects will focus on advanced laparoscopic techniques, anatomy and physiology. This rotation/elective is a “patient care” elective. Additionally students will be given access Laparoscopic Laboratory facilities and will be provided with faculty teaching to learn basic Laparoscopic operative skills.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 3
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of all CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Gregory J. Mancini - gmancini@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Gregory J. Mancini - gmancini@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
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SUR 45027 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will learn about the surgical management of oral and head and neck pathology and the correction of congenital and traumatic deformities. Acute trauma care is a major component of this service. The student will have some responsibility for inpatient care each week. Students will have the opportunity to perform minor procedures in the clinic, as well as the emergency room. Operating room activity is encouraged. All activities are supervised by the chief resident and attending. Management decisions are made only after being discussed with the resident and attending. A minimum of four (4) conferences occurs each week. Grand rounds occur on Monday and Friday mornings, and didactic lectures occur on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The enthusiastic student will be encouraged to take first call with the resident. On-call activities will be predominantly related to management of maxillofacial trauma patients.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Eric R. Carlson - ecarlson@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Eric R. Carlson - ecarlson@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
Website: http://gsm.utmck.edu/oral_surg/main.cfm
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 in 4 week rotations only 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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SUR 45030 - Pediatric Surgery
Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This clerkship offers 4th year students an advanced clinical experience in the surgical care of infants and children. The service is a busy general pediatric surgical service located at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, an urban 255 bed children’s hospital. The faculty consists of eight full-time board certified pediatric surgeons, with special expertise in the care of birth defects, minimally invasive surgery, pediatric trauma, and burns. Outpatient care of children with a broad range of surgical problems is provided through clinics held five days each week. The goal of this rotation is to improve diagnostic and technical skills of the students and help prepare students interested in pursuing careers in surgery or pediatrics.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PED-30000 and SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Max Langham - mlangham@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Max Langham - mlangham@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Amber Stroupe - astroupe@uthsc.edu - 901-287-6300
Website: http://uthsc.edu/surgery/pediatric/index.php
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
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SUR 45033 - Pediatric Surgery
Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks
This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student will be an integral part of the Pediatric Surgical Team and will learn to evaluate and manage pre- and post-operative pediatric surgical patients including neonates and multisystem trauma victims, and will assist in their operative care. Related opportunities to learn the essentials of pediatric enteral and parenteral nutritional support, invasive and non-invasive monitoring procedures and techniques, respiratory support techniques, and a variety of pediatric vascular access procedures will be available. The student will learn to refine communication skills in dealing with patients’ families and the children themselves. Patients will be assigned to the student and he/she will be responsible for daily assessment, progress notes, and execution of the therapeutic plan. Direct supervision will be provided by the Pediatric Surgery Resident and
Faculty, each of who is accessible 24 hours a day. Rounds with residents or faculty will be held at least twice daily, and informal conferences will be held at least twice a week. One such conference during the rotation will be the responsibility of each student, where a researched, bibliographed and outlined presentation on a topic of his/her choice will be presented to the other members of the service.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PED-30000 and SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Glaze Vaughan - wvaugha3@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Glaze Vaughan - wvaugha3@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Rachel Roberts - rroberts1@utmck.edu - 865-305-9294
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: Yes
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students in 4 week rotations only 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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SUR 45035 - Pediatric Surgical 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 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Surgical Oncology elective allows students to gain an understanding of the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of solid tumors in children. Students will participate in the pre-operative and post-operative management of children with malignancies including assisting with pre-operative work-ups, assisting in the operating room and making pre & post-operative rounds. The students will work under the direct supervision of the attending surgeons. Students will also attend the following conferences: 1) didactic pediatric surgical oncology conference 2) soft tissue tumor conference 3) hematology/oncology grand rounds 4) tumor board 5) surgery management conference. In some cases, the students will be given the option to assist in research if interested. Medical students are not responsible for evening or weekend call and are generally scheduled Monday through Friday.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of PED-30000 and SUR-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Andrew Davidoff - adavidof@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Andrew Davidoff - adavidof@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Jeannie Diaz - jeannie.diaz@stjude.org - 901-595-6385
Prior Authorization: Yes-Approval must be obtained from the coordinator before scheduling this rotation.
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
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SUR 45037 - Pediatric Cardiac Surgery in Developing Countries
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 objectives for this course are to provide the student with vertically integrated experience in pediatric cardiac care (diagnosis, pre-op care, anesthetic care, operative procedures, post-op ICU and ward care). The student will have the opportunity to study natural history of congenital heart defects and to experience medical care in developing countries. The student will have some responsibility for 10 to 15 patients per
week. Student responsibilities will be to perform history and physical on all children, participate in children’s echocardiographic evaluation, perform endotracheal intubation and insertion of I.V. line (peripheral), NG tubes, Foley catheters, (with direct attending supervision). Student will be responsible for morning and evening rounds on ward patients and will participate in ICU rounds, assist in surgical procedures directly supervised by the faculty. Clinical Research Projects are available. The student will attend 2 Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery pre-operative conferences at International site, 1 morbidity/mortality conference at international site.
Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable International Sites
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000 or FME-30000 or PED-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: William M. Novick - wnovick@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: William M. Novick - wnovick@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Courtney Bishop - cbishop@uthsc.edu - 901-448-8370
Website: www.cardiac.alliance.org
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No
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