MED 45012 - Dermatology Oncology

Cr Hrs: 3
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 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 clinical elective in skin oncology will instruct the student in the recognition, treatment, and prevention of malignancies of the skin. Instruction will be offered in conventional surgical excision, electrodessication and curettage, cryosurgery and Mohs micrographic surgery. Training in a clinical setting will be provided as it relates to anatomy, pathology, oncology, histochemical techniques, and local anesthesia.

Grade Mode: Standard

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

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Courtney Woodmansee - Woodmansee@memderm.com
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Frances Lawhead - Lawhead@memderm.com
Spring - Instructor of Record: Courtney Woodmansee - Woodmansee@memderm.com
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Frances Lawhead - Lawhead@memderm.com
Course Coordinator: Stefano Cannioto - scannio1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6809

Website: https://Memphisdermatology.com
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 two days maximum off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.