DERM 7183: Advanced Course in Dermatology
Course Availability: 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
| Length | 3 weeks |
| Sites | UM(FU) |
| Periods Offered | All periods |
| Limit | 1 |
| Course Director | Dr. Peter Lee, 612-625-5199, leexx078@umn.edu |
| Contact | Jane Boyer, (612) 626-6459, boyer009@umn.edu |
| Report first day: 8:00 am to Jane Boyer, Medical Student Coordinator, Rm. 4-240 PWB Visiting Students: Course length: 3 weeks. Contact Jane Boyer by phone or e-mail. |
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Description
This course is appropriate for medical students interested in pursuing Dermatology as a career. Students will gain further experience in all aspects of dermatology, including medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, pediatric dermatology and dermatopathology. Students must have prior knowledge of lesion description and diagnoses of common dermatologic conditions. The rotation will have greater emphasis on differential diagnoses, diagnostic tests and management ideas. Students will participate in patient discussions, presentation in clinics, dermatology resident didactic sessions and journal clubs. Students will generate differential diagnoses, diagnostic tests and management plans for common dermatologic conditions and will participate in Grand Rounds discussions. Students will be required to give an oral presentation (8 minutes) of a research interest or a dermatologic condition of interest. Students will meet with the Residency Program Director(s) and/or Department Chair regarding the advising and application process.
Goals and Objectives
Students will gain further experience in dermatology and exposure to subspecialties in dermatology. Students will understand the pathophysiology of dermatologic conditions. This course will prepare students for the dermatology residency application process.
Evaluation
Formal evaluation will be done in the E-value system. There will be end-of-the-rotation feedback from the course director. Students will be evaluated on their potential to be an outstanding resident and dermatologist.
Evaluation will be based on the following areas:
- Cooperation
- Ability to work as a team player
- Leadership potential
- Dermatologic clinical knowledge and skill
- Interest in dermatology
- Initiative
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Writing skills
Prerequisites
- DERM 7182: Hospital Preceptorship in Dermatology
- Medical student Year 4 (MS 3 students will need prior approval from the course director)
- Surgery, medicine and pediatrics core rotations are strongly recommended
Special Instructions
Contact the Course Contact person for course approval.
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