MED 45002 - Cardiology-MUH

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

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective will afford the student the opportunity to participate in the evaluation and management of patients with cardiology problems. The student will have the opportunity to participate in the care of the acute patient in the Coronary Care Unit as well as observe special diagnostic procedures carried out through the diagnostic cardiology service. The student will be encouraged to participate in the weekly cardiology conferences as well as the other general medicine conferences held at the Methodist Hospital.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Ajay Dalal - ajay.dalal@mlh.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Ajay Dalal - ajay.dalal@mlh.org
Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809

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