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The Department offers several elective clinical and research rotations
for medical students. For specific information or to schedule a
rotation, please contact Rosanna at 322-3800 ext. 229 or via email at
rcanez@eyes.arizona.edu.
Courses Offered
OPH 800A Research
Faculty
3 or 6 wks; maximum length of 12 wks; offered year round
Directly supervised/Non-patient care.
Maximum enrollment of 2
Prerequisites: none
Goals: To provide students with an approach
to the application of basic principles and techniques of ophthalmologic
investigation to research problems in the field of clinical ophthalmology.
No previous research experience is necessary.
Format: The format of this program can be varied
to meet the needs of individual students. It will be expected, however,
that students will study in-depth concerning some aspects of ophthalmologic
disease or research methods applicable to the field.
Evaluation Methods: The student’s progress in
regard to this course will be assessed by his/her preceptor. No formal
examination will be given.
OPH 815A Ophthalmology (Alvernon Clinic)
Dr. H.E. Cross
2,3 or 4 wks; maximum length of 4 wks; offered year round
Directly supervised/Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 2
Prerequisites: Fourth year students or third
year students upon completion of required clerkships unless special arrangements
are made with Coordinator.
Goals: Achievement of minimal skills in ocular
evaluation, understanding of ophthalmologists’ role in eye care, referral
utilizations and expertise, approaches to emergency care and appreciation
of ocular manifestations in systemic diseases.
Format: Emphasis will be a familiarity with
the normal eye and recognition of ocular disease through clinical observations.
Students will be expected to attend clinics at AHSC, Tucson and/or Tucson
VAH, to evaluate selected consultations, to present patients to attending
faculty and to discuss at least one ophthalmological problem in-depth
through literature review and deductive reasoning. In addition the student
will be asked to complete the clerkship evaluation form before a grade
is issued.
Evaluation Methods: Students will be evaluated
on the basis of how well they accept responsibility to achieve the listed
and/or self-stated goals. In addition to the usual criteria the student
will be expected to give a brief, high-quality presentation on a topic
of their choice if they wish to be considered for honors.
OPH 815B - Ophthalmology Skills Training
Drs. Wm Fishkind & B. Bakewell (Bev 293 6740 x 103; 293 6771 fax)
4 wks only; offered year round
Directly supervised/Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: 4th year Medical Students only
Goals: To teach the medical student skills for
ophthalmic physical diagnosis including the use of the slit lamp, applanation
tonometer and direct ophthalmoscope. To provide an introductory overview
of diagnosis and treatment of common eye diseases, as well as the evaluation
and treatment of ophthalmic emergencies.
Format: For the first one and one-half weeks
of the elective period, the student will undergo intensive introduction
to anatomy, physiology and physical diagnosis. For the remaining two and
one-half weeks, the student will then perform history and physical exams,
develop a differential diagnosis and then make recommendations for treatment
for a number of common ophthalmic problems. There will be extensive one-on-one
time with the instructors. An introductory manual will be provided.
Evaluation Methods: Standard Division of Academic
Resources evaluation forms used.
OPH 891Ai/Au - Ophthalmology
Dr. H.E. Cross
4 wks; maximum length of 12 wks; offered year round
Directly supervised/Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: Completion of clinical clerkships
Goals: To provide the student with an opportunity
to participate in a preceptorship program at an approved hospital in this
country or abroad. Students seeking unique preceptorships in any aspect
of Ophthalmology must first consult with a member of the Department of
Ophthalmology. This faculty member, preferably, would be familiar with
the student’s area of interest and with the particular hospital in which
the student desires the preceptorship. The student is responsible for
furnishing the Student Records Office with the name and address of the
preceptor at the outside institution.
Format: As determined by the preceptor.
Evaluation Methods: The form issued by the College
of Medicine may be used; however, if the preceptor prefers to use the
evaluation form of his/her school, this will be acceptable.
OPH 896A - Current Research in Ophthalmology
and Vision Science
Drs. E.M. Harvey and L. Marmorstein (emharvey@u.arizona.edu, 324-3162,
lmarmorstein@eyes.arizona.edu, 626-0447)
1-3 units; sessions scheduled August-December
Directly supervised/Non-patient care.
Maximum enrollment of 8
Prerequisites: none
Goals: The purpose of this course is to provide
students with knowledge, skills, and experience in making effective oral
presentations of research findings to scientific audiences (e.g., research
conferences, potential employers).
Format: With guidance from course coordinators
and faculty mentors, students will prepare and make presentations of research
to fellow students and to faculty. Presentations will be 20 minutes followed
by 10 minute Q&A sessions. In addition, students will participate
in a monthly evening journal club where they are required to present one
paper. Students will be given constructive feedback from faculty regarding
strengths and weaknesses in presentation style, organization, and content.
Evaluation Methods: Students will be evaluated
by course faculty and mentors based on participation and their oral presentations.
OPH 899 - Independent Study
Faculty
3 or 6 wks; maximum length of 6 wks; offered year round
Directly supervised/Patient care or non-patient care.
Maximum enrollment varies
Prerequisites: Medical students only
Goals: The goal of this elective is to allow
the student to work with a particular faculty member in pursuit of a particular
field of study in ophthalmology.
Format: As arranged between student and instructor.
Evaluation Methods: As arranged.
OPH 815Bp - Ophthalmology Skills Training
Dr. Donald R. Miles, MD, FACS (602-277-0454) dmiles@eyes.arizona.edu
2- 4 wks; maximum length of 4 wks; offered year round
Available in Phoenix only.
Maximum enrollment of 2
This is a patient care elective.
Prerequisites: Fourth year students, or third
year students who have completed PED 803 or MED 803 and have received
special permission from instructor.
Goals: To teach the medical student skills for
ophthalmic physical diagnosis including the use of the slit lamp, applanation
tonometer and direct ophthalmoscope. To provide an introductory overview
of diagnosis and treatment of common eye diseases, as well as the evaluation
and treatment of ophthalmic emergencies.
Format: For the first one and one-half weeks
of the elective period, the student will undergo intensive introduction
to anatomy, physiology and physical diagnosis. For the remaining two and
one-half weeks, the student will then perform history and physical exams,
develop a differential diagnosis and then make recommendations for treatment
for a number of common ophthalmic problems. There will be extensive one-on-one
time with the instructors. An introductory manual will be provided.
Evaluation Methods: Standard Division of Academic
Resources evaluation forms used.
OPH 815Cp-Ophthalmology at the Indian Health
Service
Dr. Shen and Dr. Bradley (course directors)
2, 3 or 4 weeks; offered year round
Directly supervised /Patient care
Maximum enrollment of 1
Prerequisites: Completion of third year clinical
clerkships
Goals: Provide teaching of basic examination
and ophthalmoscopy skills for handling red eye complaints, for the student
interested in a primary care career. Provide teaching of ophthalmology
skills with emphasis in caring for the Native American patient for the
student interested in ophthalmology as a career
Format: The course will be customized with the
student’s career goals in mind. Those students wanting a brief clinical
introduction may elect the two week course. A three or four week course
is highly recommended for students who have an interest in becoming more
facile with ophthalmology skills. The first week of rotation will be spent
primarily orienting the student to the Phoenix Indian Medical Center and
the PIMC Eye Clinic and becoming knowledgeable with terminology and examination
techniques unique to ophthalmology. The student will be expected to perform
history and physical exams on new and walk-in patients, develop differential
diagnoses, and make recommendation for treatment for a number of common
ophthalmic problems. These patients are examined in conjunction with members
of the faculty.
Evaluation: There will be extensive one-on-one
time with the instructors. Course knowledge will be assessed with a course
post-test comprised of 50 multiple questions. The course will be graded
on a pass/fail system that is highly dependent on attitude towards learning
patient care. Students will be asked to give instructor feedback at the
end of the course. Instructors will regularly provide feedback when they
work with students.
Information for Medical Students Interested
in an Ophthalmology Residency
Medical students considering ophthalmology as a career specialty are
encouraged to participate in the clinical and research electives offered
by this department or the equivalent at another institution. Faculty evaluations
based on direct contact through clinical work and research are important
considerations in the resident selection process.
Since residency applications must be submitted by the end of September,
clinical rotations should be completed prior to that time and research
projects must be initiated well before then. Third year students who are
serious about ophthalmology should consider an introductory 3-week rotation
available as one of their general surgery elective options to gain experience
and initiate projects prior to the beginning of the fourth year. Additional
recommended electives during medical school include neurology, dermatology,
neuroradiology, and anesthesiology. A post-graduate transition year is
required before beginning a residency in ophthalmology and applicants
should use this opportunity to obtain a broad-based foundation in general
medicine.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact individual faculty members
for information on specific clinical interests and research projects.
Please contact Dr. Cross
or Rosanna Canez for additional
general information on electives. More detailed information on the residency
program is available elsewhere on this site.
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