IDE 45040 - Health Systems Leadership

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

PD

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students will develop and understanding of leadership and management characteristics of a healthcare system. The student will have responsibility of patients. Students will be assigned to a senior executive with the Erlanger Health System, a primary affiliate with the College of Medicine. This “mentor” will develop, with the student, a project plan for the rotation. Student experiences will vary with the hospital/system and mentor. Expected activities will include attendance at the management meetings, participation in leadership Rounds with hospital management, involvement in ongoing activities of the mentor, maintaining a journal of experiences and completion of a specific project under the guidance of the mentor and prospective faculty.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Kevin Spiegel - kitty.quinn@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kevin Spiegel - kitty.quinn@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Kitty Quinn - kitty.quinn@erlanger.org - 423-778-6110

Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.