MED 45003 - Cardiac Physical Diagnosis & Noninvasive Testing

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 principle objective of this elective is to learn to read electrocardiograms and develop interpretative proficiency. In addition, the student will learn the indications for and application of other non-invasive cardiologic testing modalities including exercise testing, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. Conferences will include both general medicine and cardiology conferences each week.

Grade Mode: Standard

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

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Otis Warr - otis.warr@BMHCC.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Otis Warr - otis.warr@BMHCC.org
Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809

Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation