IDE3 4040/F - Capstone Course

Cr Hrs: 7
Session Length: 4 weeks

The Course includes: Back to Basics.edu- more opportunities to review basic science concepts in the framework of clinical cases; Business of Medicine- TBL’s using the HealthCare Handbook written by medical students Askin and Moore. Faculty will discuss topics such as health care reform, insurance, and regulatory agencies; EBM-Improve your skills in searching the literature to answer clinical questions; Intern school-Focus on skills to prepare students for life as a house officer, including radiology review, ECG review, what to do on call, line placement and intubation skills, and other skills important for internship and residency; legal issues in medicine; Teaching-Academy- learn teaching and learning techniques for residency and beyond.

Grade Mode: P/F
Max per section: 20
Instructional Method: Clinical-Required
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of all CORE clerkships

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Mukta Panda - mukta.panda@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Mukta Panda - mukta.panda@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Pam Scott - Pam.Scott@erlanger.org - 423-778-7442

Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No