OPH 45010 - General Ophthalmology

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 student will be assigned to general and subspecialty ophthalmology rotations at The Hamilton Eye Institute, the Regional One Health/Methodist Clinics, and University Clinical Health (UCH) offices. The student is expected to become skilled in ocular examination, to assist in the evaluation of outpatients, to participate in rounds, to observe surgery, and to attend all resident conferences and lectures. Interactive media supplied to the student will augment the didactic and clinic attendance. During the elective, the student will gain experience in the medical and surgical management of diseases of the eye and its adnexa.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Hamilton Eye Institute, Le Bonheur, Methodist, Regional One Health, and University Clinic Health-Cordova
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of SUR-30000

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Natalie Kerr - nkerr@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Miea Lewlene Williams - mwilli41@uthsc.edu - 901-448-1767

Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 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: Yes
Time off for interviews: No