Course dir:
Dr. Rudy Yung

Other Faculty:
Dr. Plager
Dr. Cantor
Dr. Purvin
Dr. Yee
Dr. WuDunn
Dr. Neely
Dr. Burgett
Dr. Valluri
Dr. Springs
Dr. Catoira
Dr. Gao
Dr. Peracha

Description:

Students taking this elective will gain knowledge of common eye problems that may be seen in family practice, the emergency room and in the ophthalmologist's office. They will learn to make a reasonable assessment of problems (eg. glaucoma, conjunctivitis, iritis, strabismus, diabetic retinopathy, trauma) and learn to insert the instruments essential to their diagnosis (ophthalmoscope, tonometer). Time will be spent in the general clinics, specialty clinics and observing surgery. Students will be supervised by the faculty and resident staff. They will be expected to attend lectures and conferences. Reading materials and study questions will be assigned. A quiz will be given at the end of the rotation. The purpose of this course is to expose participants to as much general ophthalmology as possible. It should be useful for those planning careers in general medicine, pediatrics, neurology, emergency room or ophthalmology.

Objectives:

Student upon completing this course should be able to perform a complete eye examination including the use of tonometer, slit lamp, indirect ophthalmoscope and be able to perform slit lamp biomicroscopy.

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Competency offered:
None

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 procedure for arranging and scheduling special elective courses.

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Course dir:
Dr. Purvin

Other Faculty:
Dr. Wilson
Dr. Johnson
Dr. Troyer
Dr. Martin
Dr. Minturn
Dr. Purvin
Dr. Nunery
Dr. Sprunger
Dr. Sondhi
Dr. Deitch
Dr. Burgett

Note: This course may be dropped or added up to the 15th day of the month preceding the elective month.

Description:

The student will be exposed to patients who have been referred by other ophthalmologists. Problems commonly seen by the primary care practitioner will not be emphasized. The student will be supervised by the faculty on a rotating basis. The specialties of cornea-external disease, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and retina will be presented both in the office and surgical suite. The student will not be required to take night call on this elective.

Goals:

By the end of the rotation the student should become familiar with: history-taking and the physical examination in patients with visual problems; ancillary testing used for visual disorders; common disease processes that affect vision; available medical and surgical modalities used to treat some of these disorders.

Any student wanting to drop or add this elective after the initial computer scheduling should contact Kathy Head at 962-5419.

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Competency offered:
None

Course dir:
Dr. Schwartz

Other Faculty:
Ophthalmology Staff

Description:

The elective's primary objective is for the student to feel comfortable examining the eye and recognizing various ocular disorders. The student will spend time in a private ophthalmology practice covering the following areas: glaucoma, strabismus, cornea/external diseases, laser surgery, retinal diseases, anterior segment diseases as well as pediatric eye disorders. Exposure to surgery is available if desired. Reading material is assigned.

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Competency offered:
None

Course dir:
Dr. Malitz

Description:

Students taking this elective will gain knowledge of common eye problems that may be seen in family practice, the emergency room, and in the ophthalmologist’s office. They will learn to make a reasonable assessment of problems (eg. glaucoma, conjunctivitis, iritis, strabismus, diabetic retinopathy, trauma) and learn to use the instruments essential to their diagnosis (ophthalmoscope, tonometer). Time will be spent in the office and observing surgery. Students will be supervised by the faculty. Reading materials and study questions will be assigned. The purpose of this course is to expose participants to as much general ophthalmology as possible. It should be useful for those planning careers in general medicine, pediatrics, neurology, emergency, or ophthalmology.

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Competency offered:
None