Dermatology

DERM 714 ADVANCED CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY 4 Credit Hours

SUB-INTERN

This four-week elective in Advanced Clinical Dermatology is for students who are pursuing a career in Dermatology. This rotation offers students a comprehensive dermatology experience. Students can expect exposure to general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology and inpatient dermatology consultative services. Students will learn to diagnose and treat common dermatologic conditions (E.g., acne, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, warts). They will become comfortable performing a complete skin examination, identifying worrisome lesions that require intervention and providing counseling to patients on warning signs of skin cancer and sun protective behaviors. Lastly, they will become familiar with the wide range of dermatologic procedures that can be performed, including cryotherapy, shave biopsy, punch biopsy, excision and MOHS micrographic surgery. Rotations Offered: April - June, August - October.

Instructor: Dr. Megan Arthur

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: 2-3

DERM 720 CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY 4 Credit Hours

ELECTIVE

This elective is for students who are not pursuing a career in dermatology but who have interest in gaining exposure to this field of medicine. During the four-week clinical dermatology elective, medical students will become familiar with common inflammatory, autoimmune, and neoplastic dermatologic disorders of the skin. Each student will participate in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions. Students will learn how to determine when it is appropriate to refer a patient to dermatologists. They will also become familiar with common dermatologic procedures including shave biopsy, punch biopsy, cryotherapy, and excision. Rotations Offered: January - March.

Prerequisite:  Not open to visiting students.

Instructor: Dr. Ashley Wysong, Dr. Adam Sutton, Dr. Ryan Trowbridge, Dr. Jennifer Abrahams, Dr. Megan Arthur and Dr. Kristie Hayes

Typically Offered: SPRING

Capacity: 1

DERM 764 AWAY DERMATOLOGY CLERKSHIP 4 Credit Hours

SUB-INTERN

This course is intended for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Dermatology. Students who plan to pursue a career in the field of Dermatology are eligible to apply for an Away Dermatology Elective. Away electives should occur at Universities or Teaching Hospitals. This rotation should serve to further enrich the student's experiences within the field of Dermatology and assist in solidifying their desire to pursue this area of medicine. Rotations Offered: Each 4 weeks.

Prerequisite:  An approved application for an away elective. Not open to visiting students.

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: Variable

DERM 790 DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH ELECTIVE 4 Credit Hours

SUB-INTERN

This 4-week Dermatology Research rotation is intended for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of Dermatology. This course has certain requirements that you must fulfill before you can proceed with research in the department. The first point of contact for this elective is the course administrator. Once you have spoken with the course administrator, you will be asked to contact the Dermatology Research Project Associate and the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. The Post-Doctoral Research fellow will help identify your research interests and potential projects within the department. You will then be asked to contact physicians within the department to inquire about working with them on a research project. All research projects must be approved by Dr. Megan Arthur. You will need to initiate this process several months in advance of your rotation to ensure that a project is selected and proper regulatory training and requirements for human research training have been met (CITI Training, added to IRB applications, etc.). Students will work closely with their research mentor to find and answer clinically relevant, meaningful questions within the field of Dermatology that can be completed within the 1-month rotation. They will learn to critically appraise an article, apply evidence-based medicine to real world patients and assist in advancing the field of Dermatology. In order to receive credit for this course, students will be required to attend weekly research meetings, attend monthly journal club, present their research findings, and submit a final manuscript. Rotations Offered: April - August.

Prerequisite:  Pre-arrangement with the Dermatology CST Director. Not open to visiting students.

Instructor: Dr. Ashley Wysong, Dr. Adam Sutton, Dr. Ryan Trowbridge, Dr. Jennifer Abrahams, Dr. Megan Arthur and Dr. Kristie Hayes

Typically Offered: FALL/SPR

Capacity: Variable