MED 45011 - Dermatology

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

This is a face to face clinical rotation. 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 spend full time with dermatology residents and staff. After attending dermatology clinics, rounds, and conferences, and after an estimated 20 hours of home study, the student should be able to cope with all skin problems normally encountered in family practice and should be able to provide definitive care for at least half of them.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 4
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective

Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Emily Jones - ehicks3@uthsc.edu

Spring - Instructor of Record: Emily Jones - ehicks3@uthsc.edu

Course Coordinator: Ashley King - mking70@uthsc.edu - 901-448-2852

Website: https://www.uthsc.edu/dermatology/
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
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.