IU Student Electives
DERMATOLOGY

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93VA710	CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY
Course Director: Dr. Allison Klenk Other Faculty: Dr. Dillon Dr. Doughty Dr. Haggstrom Dr. Krishnan Dr. Lewis Dr. Mark Dr. Wolverton Dr. Zentov	Description: This elective course is designed to give the student exposure to clinical dermatology including the diagnosis and management of common skin diseases seen in general practice. Upon completion of this elective, the student will know the clinical features of the most commonly encountered skin diseases and will be familiar with the modalities available for their management. The student will get experience in the laboratory procedures used in the identification of fungus infections of the skin; and in the utilization of the electrocautery and cryosurgical units. Objectives: At the end of the elective, each student should: Be able to perform a directed history and physical examination to assess a patient with skin disease and to formulate a plan of action. Be able to accurately describe skin lesions. Be able to diagnose and manage the 20 most common skin diseases. Be able to perform the following procedures: KOH preparation, Tzanck smear, cytodiagnosis of molluscum contagiosum, scraping for ectoparasites, skin biopsy, electrodessication.	Hospital(s): Regenstrief Health Center, VA Medical Center, University Hospital AOC, Riley Pediatric, optional private practice opportunities around the state
		Availability: All year
		Number of units: 1 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit: 12
		Prerequisites: 4th year status
		Course components: 80% Clinical; 15% Lecture, 5% PowerPoint Presentation (optional)
		Competency offered: IV: Lifelong Learning

93VA720	DERMATOPATHOLOGY
Course Director: Dr. Simon Warren	Description: This elective is designed to provide the student who is interested in a career in dermatology and pathology with an in-depth experience in the pathology of the skin. During the month the student will participate in daily sign out, attend weekly Dermatopathology conferences, and correlate clinical and pathologic findings at the weekly Dermatology Grand Rounds and on the dermatology consultation service where appropriate.  Goals: This elective is primarily designed for medical students interested in pursuing a career in either pathology or dermatology. The objective of this course is to gain familiarity with the practice of dermatopathology and how to approach the diagnosis of skin diseases. [ TOP ]	Hospital(s): University Hospital (IUMC)
		Availability: All year
		Number of units: 1 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit: 2
		Prerequisites: 4th year status
		Course components: 75% Pathology; 25% Library
		Competency offered: I: Effective Communication

93VA990	SPECIAL ELECTIVE IN DERMATOLOGY
	Description: The student should refer to the section of the Preface entitled "Special Electives" for information concerning the availability of elective opportunities especially designed to meet his/her needs and interests. The "Special Electives" section will also identify the procedures for arranging and scheduling special elective courses. [ TOP ]

49VA721	DERMATOPATHOLOGY
Course Director: Dr. Hurwitz Other Faculty: Dr. Buckel Dr. Tomich Dr. D.J. Summerlin	Description: The course is designed for students who desire an in-depth study of pathology of the skin. A wide variety of material, including inflammatory and neoplastic diseases of the skin and mucous membranes, will be available to the student to study. Each student will have the opportunity to work individually with two certified dermatopathologists and two certified oral pathologists. This rotation is entirely, and limited to, the histologic study of skin diseases. There is some clinical dermatology in this elective. [ TOP ]	Hospital(s): 9292 N. Meridian, #210 (Indianapolis)
		Availability: All year
		Number of units: 1 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit: 3
		Prerequisites: 4th year status
		Course components: 70% Pathology; 7.5% Lecture 7.5% Library; 15% Clinical
		Competency offered: None

02VA701	DERMATOLOGY
Course Director: Dr. Danckaert Other Faculty: Dr. Kyler Dr. Sassmanns-Hausen	Description: This elective will provide the senior student with a clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of the common skin problems seen in the daily practice of medicine.  The major emphasis will be on outpatient or office management and will include laboratory experience.  The student will participate in the office surgical procedures-biopsy and/or treatment of skin problems. Due to a large number of requests for this rotation and a limited number of available faculty, there will be an occasional month when this rotation will not be available or will be canceled.  There may also be and occasional month when two persons could be accommodated. [ TOP ]	Hospital(s): Fort Wayne Center for Med Ed
		Availability: Please Note: This elective does not participate in the initial senior match.  Arrangements must be made through the Fort Wayne Med Ed program to confirm availability with course director at (260) 422-6573.
		Number of units: 1 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit:  1 (with course director approval)
		Prerequisites: 4th year status
		Course components: 85% Clinical; 5% Lecture; 10% Library
		Competency offered: None

71VA707	DERMATOLOGY
Course Director: Dr. H. Harris	Description: Students will gain experience in recognition and management of common skin diseases. Basic diagnostic procedures and differential diagnosis will be reviewed. Extensive skin cancer surgery is performed in the office and participation will be encouraged. Basic microscopic histopathologic correlation will be discussed and reviewed when pertinent. A recommended reading list will be available. [ TOP ]	Hospital(s): South Bend Clinic
		Availability: Only Jan, Mar, Sept, and Nov
		Number of units:  1 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit: 1
		Prerequisites:   4th year status
		Course components: 90% Clinical; 5% Lecture; 5% Literature Review
		Competency offered: None