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Electives: Students are required to take at least 14 weeks of electives with at least 4 weeks at UMMC. Students will be able to choose from 100+ courses to satisfy this requirement. The Bulletin lists these courses. Students can find the Bulletin under The Office of Medical Education website.
Unscheduled Time: Once students have met the above requirements and scheduled all of the electives, students may then enter preferences for unscheduled time. Unscheduled time can be up to 12 weeks.
Note: If students are taking one extramural course (an away rotation with another institution), choose the 851 course. If students are taking two or three extramural courses in the same area, choose 851 and 852 and 853 (ex. SURG 851 and SURG 852). These courses must also be verified and handled through VSLO. TO DO AN EXTRAMURAL YOU MUST COMPLETE THE VSLO PROCESS.
Students cannot take the same course twice. The courses listed above that are not taken to satisfy one of your core requirements can be taken as an elective.
Arrangements for extramural courses to be taken for credit shall be made in advance by the student with the appropriate department, the associate dean for student affairs, and the Office of Enrollment Management.
Students will be certified for graduation only after all requirements for graduation are completed. These requirements include passing the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Skills Exams.
Medical students are not required to participate in any procedure or service for which they have religious objection. Students must attend all required educational sessions whether or not they have religious objection to the material discussed and are responsible for the educational content of the session. In addition, students may not refuse to provide care to a patient based on religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, patient diagnosis, or any other patient personal characteristic. It is required that students communicate with the course or clerkship director at the beginning of the course or clerkship when they are aware that procedures to which they object may occur.
Courses of Instruction
| Year 1 | ||||
| Course Listing and Title | Description | Hours | Delivery Modes | Instructional Formats |
| CONJ 612 - Introduction to the Medical Profession I | This core course for first-year students develops skills physicians must master to practice high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-centered medicine. Physicians in the twenty-first century must possess the ability to seek, evaluate, analyze, and assimilate new knowledge; to communicate efficiently and effectively with patients; to collect and document historical and physical information from their patients; and to meet the societal expectations of behavior for medical professionals. The course combines aspects of biostatistics, evidence-based medicine, community & population health, and patient care skills in a progressive curriculum to aid students in the mastery of these critical skills. | 12 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 601 - Medical Spanish | This course is designed to expose non-Spanish-speaking students to Hispanic culture and the Spanish language. After completing this course, students can communicate at a basic level in Spanish. Students will also gain a basic understanding of Spanish medical terminology and communicative skills. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 602 - Computers in Medicine | The Computers in Medicine elective course is designed to equip medical students with the essential skills to effectively utilize personal computers, software applications, and artificial intelligence (AI) in their future medical practice. This course focuses on practical applications such as Microsoft Excel, v-lookups, and creating interactive dashboards using PowerBI, statistical analysis techniques, and AI applications. Participants will enhance their data management, analysis, visualization, and AI integration capabilities through hands-on workshops, interactive tutorials, and real-world case scenarios. By the end of the course, participants will be empowered to leverage technology and AI for informed decision-making and improved patient care. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 603 - Service Learning | Medicine is a profession that dedicates itself to service to others that requires altruistic attitudes. Learning to be a physician requires students to develop a commitment to serving the health of their communities. In contrast, lifelong learning requires physicians to reflect upon their knowledge, skills, and attitudes within their experiences in providing care to patients and populations. Physicians must also take an active role in care teams. This course promotes these crucial skills through firsthand experiences. Students participate in community service activities related to health care and reflect upon how those experiences have changed their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and paradigm of being a medical professional. At least one of the experiences and reflections must be one in which the student serves on a team led by someone else. | 1 | In-Person | Service Learning |
| SOM 604 - End-of-Life Care | The End-of-Life Care elective course is designed to provide medical students with an introductory understanding of the principles, clinical skills, and challenges associated with caring for patients of all ages nearing the end of life. This course explores the multidimensional aspects of end-of-life care, including symptom management, communication, ethical considerations, psychosocial support, and the role of interdisciplinary teams in delivering quality care. Through a combination of didactic lectures, case discussions, readings and discussions, and practical exercises, students will develop the necessary knowledge and skills to provide compassionate and patient-centered care to individuals and their families during this sensitive period. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 605 - Improvisation for Communication | The Improvisation for Communication course offers a dynamic and interactive learning experience designed to equip medical students with essential improvisational skills to navigate the challenges and complexities of the healthcare context. This course combines the principles and techniques of improvisation with healthcare settings' unique demands and dynamics, fostering effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, and creativity. Improvisation, often associated with the performing arts, provides a valuable framework for medical students to develop and enhance their abilities to think on their feet, respond intuitively, and collaborate effectively in high-pressure situations. Through a series of engaging exercises, role-playing scenarios, and group activities, participants will acquire practical skills that promote effective problem-solving, empathetic communication, and confident decision-making. By the end of this course, participants will have acquired a diverse range of improvisational skills and techniques that can be directly applied to their healthcare practice. Whether responding to unforeseen circumstances, fostering effective teamwork, or communicating with empathy, this course empowers healthcare professionals to navigate the complexities of their work with confidence, adaptability, and a creative mindset. | 1 | In-Person | Workshop |
| SOM 606 - Race and Medicine | This course introduces medical students to important concepts regarding the intersection of Race and Medicine to increase knowledge and awareness on how race/ethnic variables may influence health, illness, and the giving and receiving of health care interventions. This course will address the history and social construction of race/ethnicity, the construction of race as a scientific concept, the role of race/ethnicity in treating specific disease conditions, and racial/ethnic health disparities. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to actively search for clinical applications to the issues raised. Disclaimer Discussions regarding race and ethnicity are often difficult, and we commend you for courageously enrolling in this course. To foster robust discussions and deeper understanding, we will practice respect and tolerance, thus creating a safe space to freely share ideas, questions, and research concepts. At the beginning of the course, the class, as a whole, will develop and agree upon a social contract that will guide class discussions and maintain a safe environment for all students as they develop into culturally sensitive future physicians. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 607 - Introduction to Women's Health | Women have unique healthcare needs and have historically been underserved by medicine. The Introduction to Women's Health elective offers medical students an exploration of various aspects of women's health, including clinical conditions, research advancements, and interdisciplinary perspectives. This course delves into topics such as menstrual disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), diabetes, menopause, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases in women, and more. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, research discussions, interactive sessions, and clinical experiences, students will gain a deeper understanding of the unique physiological, social, and psychological aspects of women's health. Additionally, students will explore current research trends, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies to enhance all aspects of women’s health, especially in Mississippi. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 608 - Gender and Sexual Minority Health | The Gender and Sexuality Minority Health elective course is designed to provide a comprehensive exploration of gender and sexual minority health to medical students. Students will delve into the terminology and demographics of gender and sexual minority populations, gaining an understanding of the legal landscape at local, national, and international levels. The course will also focus on the lived experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual individuals, fostering empathy and cultural competency among future healthcare providers. In addition, students will examine the health disparities faced by gender and sexual minority communities and develop the knowledge and skills required to provide gender-affirming care for all adult patients. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this course aims to equip students with the awareness and competence necessary to deliver inclusive and high-quality healthcare to all individuals, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. | 1 | In-Person | Discussion |
| SOM 609 - Introduction to Toxicology | The Fundamentals of Medical Toxicology elective offers medical students an in-depth exploration of the principles, mechanisms, and clinical implications of toxic substances on human health. This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of toxicology, including the identification, assessment, and management of poisonings and toxic exposures. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, students will gain insights into the diverse range of toxic agents, their effects on different organ systems, and evidence-based approaches to patient care. By delving into the field of toxicology, students will develop critical thinking skills and the ability to make informed clinical decisions in cases of toxic exposures. | 1 | In-Person | Discussion |
| SOM 610 - Fundamentals of Biomedical Science | This course introduces medical students to the fundamental knowledge of biomedical sciences necessary for the practice of medicine, including the structure, function, and development of the human in healthy and diseased states. | 16 | In-Person | Combination |
| SOM 611 - Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine | This course introduces medical students to the knowledge and skills necessary for evidence-based medicine. It includes training on the design of medical studies, data analysis using statistical tests, and dissemination of new knowledge through medical writing. During the course, students will utilize statistical software to analyze datasets from clinical research studies, perform literature searches, and compile an annotated bibliography related to a topic of interest to the individual student. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 612 - The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems | This course is an integrated study of the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems with a review of relevant embryology and anatomy and an introduction to the pathophysiology of dermatologic and musculoskeletal disorders with a focus on diagnostic and therapeutic principles. | 6 | In-Person | Combination |
| SOM 613 - The Cardiovascular System | This course is an integrated study of the cardiovascular system with a review of relevant embryology and anatomy and an introduction to the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders with a focus on diagnostic and therapeutic principles. | 8 | In-Person | Combination |
| SOM 614 - The Hematologic, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems | This course is an integrated study of the hematologic, lymphatic, & immune systems with a review of relevant embryology and anatomy and an introduction to the pathophysiology of hematologic and immunologic disorders with a focus on diagnostic and therapeutic principles. | 6 | In-Person | Combination |
| SOM 615 - The Renal and Genitourinary Systems | This course is an integrated study of the renal and genitourinary systems with a review of relevant embryology and anatomy and an introduction to the pathophysiology of nephrological and genitourinary disorders with a focus on diagnostic and therapeutic principles | 6 | In-Person | Combination |
| SOM 661 - Healthcare and Leadership | The Healthcare and Leadership elective course is specifically designed to equip preclinical medical students with essential knowledge and skills to excel as leaders in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. As future healthcare professionals, physicians must not only possess exceptional clinical acumen but also the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems, lead healthcare teams, and advocate for optimal patient care. Throughout this course, a combination of lectures, case studies, group discussions, guest speakers from various healthcare leadership roles, and a visit to the Mississippi legislator will provide a rich and diverse learning experience. By the end of this course, students will not only have a foundational understanding of healthcare leadership and management but will also be better prepared to assume leadership roles within the healthcare industry, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and the advancement of healthcare quality. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 662 - Introduction to Tropical Medicine | The Introduction to Tropical Medicine elective provides medical students with a comprehensive introduction to the unique challenges and diseases prevalent in tropical regions. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, students will explore the diverse spectrum of tropical diseases, their clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies. This course aims to equip students with a foundational understanding of tropical medicine, emphasizing the intersection of infectious diseases, global health, and cultural considerations. By delving into the complexities of tropical health, students will gain insights into the broader context of healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 663 - The US Health System: An Introduction to Providers, Regulators, and Policy | The introductory medicine and the law elective offers medical students an exploration of the intricate relationship between the practice of medicine and the legal framework that governs healthcare. This course delves into the ethical dilemmas, legal considerations, and regulatory aspects that medical professionals encounter throughout their careers. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, interactive discussions, and legal simulations, students will develop a nuanced understanding of healthcare law, patient rights, medical malpractice, and the intersections of medical practice and the legal system. By equipping students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to navigate complex legal and ethical scenarios, this course aims to foster responsible and patient-centered medical practice. | 1 - 11 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 600 - Survey of Medical Education | This course introduces medical students to important concepts in medical education, including the continuum of medical training, curriculum design & evaluation, student assessment, and various educational methods. Students will also be introduced to concepts surrounding the accreditation of medical schools and residencies and to the licensure and certification of physician competencies. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 660 - Behavior Change | The Behavior Change in Healthcare elective offers medical students the opportunity to explore the dynamic relationship between human behavior and health outcomes. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the theories, strategies, and interventions used to promote positive behavior change among patients. Through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, students will gain insights into the psychological, social, and cultural factors that influence health behaviors. By developing skills in motivational interviewing, patient engagement, barriers to change and effective communication, students will be better equipped to support patients in making sustainable behavior changes to improve their health and well-being. | 1 | In-Person | Independent Study |
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| Year 2 | ||||
| Course Listing and Title | Description | Hours | Delivery Modes | Instructional Formats |
| CONJ 622 - Intro to the Medical Profession II | This core second-year course builds on the concepts learned in Introduction to the Medical Profession I and further develops the skills needed to practice medicine in the twenty-first century. This course facilitates improvement in communication, teamwork, and clinical reasoning skills. Instruction includes history taking, physical examination, and clinical reasoning. This course continues to develop the students' skills in ethics, population health, and health systems science. | 14 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CONJ 628 - Medical Neuroscience and Behavior II | This core course introduces second-year students to neurology, psychopathology, and neuropharmacology. It highlights treatment options with an emphasis on clinical presentation and diagnosis. | 8 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 611 - Microbiology and Immunology | During this core course, second-year students learn the function and development of the human immune system and etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis, & treatment of pathogenic microbial agents. | 12 | In-Person | Combination |
| PATH 621 - General and Systemic Pathology | This core course provides second-year students a broad conceptual understanding of disease processes as they relate to the ill patient. This course primarily deals with disease processes from the perspective of anatomic and clinical pathology, with pathophysiologic principles emphasized throughout. Students are introduced to the principles of appropriate utilization of the anatomic and clinical pathology laboratories, as well as to the proper interpretation of laboratory results. | 14 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 620 - Introduction to Pharmacology & Therapeutics | During this core course, second-year students are introduced to the principles underlying the use of pharmacological agents in medical practice. Concepts related to drug distribution, drug-receptor interaction and drug metabolism are considered. In addition, the mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, adverse side-effects and common clinical applications of various drugs and drug classes are presented through a combination of lectures and clinical correlations. | 12 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 620 - The Gastrointestinal System | This foundational medical school course provides an in-depth exploration of the structure and function of the gastrointestinal system. Through a comprehensive study of the anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies of the digestive tract, students will gain essential knowledge to understand the mechanisms of digestion, absorption, and gastrointestinal disorders, setting the groundwork for clinical practice and further medical education. | 7 | In-Person | Combination |
| SOM 621 - The Respiratory System | This medical school course offers a comprehensive examination of the respiratory system, encompassing the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lungs and airways. Students will develop an understanding of respiratory function, diagnostics, and common pulmonary conditions, enabling them to diagnose and manage respiratory disorders and contribute to patient well-being in clinical practice. | 8 | In-Person | Combination |
| SOM 623 - The Neurological System and Human Behavior | This medical school course provides a comprehensive understanding of the neurological system and its influence on human behavior. Students will examine the neural basis of cognition, emotion, and behavior, as well as neurological disorders, enabling them to diagnose, treat, and support patients with neurological conditions while gaining insights into the intricate relationship between the brain and behavior in clinical practice. | 8 | In-Person | Combination |
| SOM 624 - Foundations of Science for Clinical Practice | This final course of the foundational sciences curriculum provides an opportunity for students to review knowledge necessary for the successful passage of USMLE Step 1, to develop further the critical reasoning skills necessary to apply foundational science knowledge to the practice of medicine and to demonstrate their development of the communication, documentation, and clinical skills necessary to begin supervised clinical practice as a third-year medical student. | 5 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 625 - Systems-Based Practice | This course will introduce the fundamentals of Business in Medicine and emphasize the importance of physician leadership in hospital administration and health policy. This course will specifically meet the objectives of the Systems-Based Practice demands of the curriculum. Our charge is to develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate a longitudinal curriculum for the business practices of medicine. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| SOM 622 - The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems | This medical school course delves into the intricate interplay of the endocrine and reproductive systems. Students will explore hormonal regulation, reproductive physiology, and the management of endocrine disorders, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for addressing a wide range of clinical scenarios in endocrinology and reproductive medicine. | 10 | In-Person | Combination |
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| Year 3 | ||||
| Course Listing and Title | Description | Hours | Delivery Modes | Instructional Formats |
| ANES 630 - Survey of Anesthesia | This is a two-week elective course for third-year students with an interest in anesthesiology. It introduces students to the daily practice of anesthesiology and improves understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of pain, including psychosocial and economic impacts of pain on the patient and society. Students spend time with the practitioners in several subspecialties (e.g., pediatrics, chronic pain management, general, and obstetrical anesthesia) learning about the specialty and discussing how anesthesia fits into and helps fulfill their life goals. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| CONJ 632F - Independent Study | This third-year elective is a self-paced course allows students to receive academic credit for Step 1 preparation or other projects approved by the course director. | 5 | Online | Independent Study |
| CONJ 633A - M3 Medical Student Research Program A | This elective is a 2-week research elective for students in the Medical Student Research Program (MSRP). During this rotation, 3rd-year students gain experience in designing a research project, conducting experiments, analyzing data, preparing manuscripts for submission, and preparing a poster presentation. At the end of the M3 year, all students present their research in a poster format at the MSRP Research Day. | 5 | In-Person | Research |
| CONJ 633B - M3 Medical Student Research Program B | This is 2-week research elective for students in the Medical Student Research Program (MSRP) who need additional time to complete their projects. During this rotation, 3rd-year students gain experience in designing a research project, conducting experiments, analyzing data, preparing manuscripts for submission, and preparing a poster presentation. At the end of the M3 year, all MSRP students present their research in a poster format at the MSRP Research Day. Prerequisite Course: CONJ 633A | 5 | In-Person | Research |
| CONJ 634 - Evolution in Health and Disease | During this elective, third-year students explore the relationship between concepts & principles of evolutionary biology & human evolution to medical practice and research, providing a deep understanding of health and disease in populations. | 5 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CONJ 636 - Public Health | During this elective, third-year students work with the Mississippi State Department of Health and learn the broad scope of public health as it relates to the individual and the community. Activities include restaurant and wastewater inspections, TB outreach activities, disease intervention investigations, and direct patient care in the MSDH clinics. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| CONJ 637 - M3 Boot Camp | This core course bridges the learning gap during the transition from the classroom setting to the clinical clerkships for third-year students. | 15 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CONJ 638 - Medical Neuroscience and Behavior III | This core clerkship introduces third-year students to the clinical practice of the medical neurosciences and practically reinforces the theoretical principles of the psychiatric interview, neurological examination, differential diagnosis, and individualized management plans for a wide variety of patients. | 16 | In-Person | Clinical |
| CONJ 639 - Global Health | This M3 elective is designed for students completing international health experiences as part of a medical mission/humanitarian aid trip or other medical educational experience outside the United States and its territories. During these experiences, students will reflect on how their activities differ from similar tasks within the US healthcare system. Approval of the clerkship director is required for students wishing to enroll in this course. Students must schedule their own experiences and coordinate and pay for their own travel arrangements. Before travel, students must provide proof of purchase of emergency evacuation and travel health insurance. Students may not receive credit for travel to any nation listed on the United States State Department List of State Sponsors of Terrorism or any region under a United States Travel Advisory System Level 3 or 4 alert. An exception may be made for students traveling to a nation with a State Department Level 3 warning if it is to provide relief for a natural disaster and the student is traveling as part of a well-established organization that can reasonably ensure their safety, such as the American Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, or World Health Organization. No credit will be given for travel to countries with a CDC Warning Level 3 under any circumstances. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| DERM 640 - Dermatology | During this elective, third-year students gain experience in the evaluation and treatment of the twenty most common dermatologic conditions encountered in ambulatory settings, as well as less common entities. Students are awarded increasing responsibility for obtaining histories, describing patients using dermatologic terminology, and synthesizing an initial differential diagnosis and learn to perform a KOH preparation and scabies preparation. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| DERM 641 - Rural Dermatology | This elective takes place at the Louisville clinic. Third-year students gain experience in the evaluation and treatment of the twenty most common dermatologic conditions encountered in the rural setting. Utilizing a team-based approach, students gain increasing responsibility for obtaining histories, describing physical findings, synthesizing a differential diagnosis, and contributing toward the treatment plan at a level appropriate to the student's training level. Students have exposure to procedures such as KOH & scabies preparations, local anesthesia, shave & punch biopsies, surgical excisions, and suturing. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| DERM 642 - Rural Dermatology Research | Third-year medical students devise a research topic several months before the start of this two-week elective with the anticipation that an article of publishable quality will be generated before the end of the two-week elective. No experience is necessary for interested medical students. Students are taught to perform focused library research, organize & outline an annotated bibliography, and write the first draft of a scientific paper. | 5 | In-Person | Research |
| EM 630 - Emergency Medicine: Life-Saving Skills | This elective prepares third-year students to master the rapid assessment and management of emergency medical conditions using simulations. Skill training modules teach adult airway management, vascular access, lumbar puncture, FAST exam, and key resuscitative concepts. Students manage patients in life-threatening conditions using high fidelity simulators and develop cognitive and hands-on skill necessary to participate in a team resuscitative effort. Emphasis is placed on urgent patient assessment, situational awareness, application of ACLS protocols, skilled and timely execution of life-saving interventions, usage of equipment (e.g., code cart, defibrillator), teamwork, and communication. The students also gain experience in examining and evaluating acutely ill patients in the adult emergency department. | 5 | In-Person | Combination |
| EM 632 - Emergency Medicine Clerkship | This is a two-week core clerkship in Emergency Medicine in which third-year students gain experience in the initial evaluation, stabilization, and management of undifferentiated patients, as well as acutely ill & injured patients. The aim is for students to learn how to approach the undifferentiated patient, differentiate patient acuity (i.e., sick versus not sick), perform simple procedures, and provide basic management of critical life-threatening emergencies. Students participate in patient care, as well as simulation training, procedural skills training, ultrasound training, didactics in core EM topics, and self-directed learning modules. | 6 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 631 - Family Medicine Clerkship | This core clerkship introduces the third-year student to the concepts of family medicine. Students complete a preceptorship working individually with a community family physician in the state. Students are matched with preceptors outside the Jackson metropolitan area and housing can be arranged if needed. Students also work with Department of Family Medicine faculty and residents at the Flowood Family Medical Center or Lakeland Family Medical Center. | 16 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 632 - M3 Elective in Medical Ethics | The 2-week elective in Medical Ethics provides 3rd-year students an overview of the ethical dilemmas that encountered in ambulatory and inpatient practice. Emphasis is placed on self-study and reflection to allow each student to explore and expand their own ethical principles. | 5 | In-Person | Discussion |
| MED 631 - Medicine Clerkship | This core clerkship includes subject matter basic to the practice of caring for the adult patient in Internal Medicine. Third-year students sharpen their assessment skills, record detailed histories, perform physical examinations, and participate in clinical evaluation and therapy of patients as an integral member of the treatment team. | 20 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 633 - Clinical Endocrinology | This elective develops third-year student's approach to the broad spectrum of endocrine disorders. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 634 - Outpatient Care of the Geriatric Patient | This elective provides third year students the opportunity to care for geriatric patients. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 635 - Hematology/Oncology | This elective exposes third-year students to a wide variety of patients with malignancies of solid organs, as well as benign and malignant diseases of the blood. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 636 - Infectious Disease | This elective provides third-year students the opportunity to develop history taking and physical exam skills pertinent to the evaluation of patients with an infectious disease. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 637 - Pulmonary Medicine | This course provides third-year students exposure to patients with pulmonary disorders in the ambulatory and inpatient environments. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 640 - Ambulatory Internal Medicine | During this elective, third-year students are exposed to a variety of pathologic conditions commonly encountered in the ambulatory setting. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 641 - Cardiology | This elective provides a combined ambulatory and inpatient experience for third-year students. Students obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, formulate differential diagnoses, order diagnostic studies, and formulate treatment plans. Students also participate in selected cardiology imaging studies including cardiac catheterization & echocardiography and receive focused training on electrocardiographic interpretation. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 651A - General Medicine Clerkship | This required senior rotation in medicine will be an extension of the Junior Medicine Clerkship. Students will be assigned to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center or the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Students will elicit histories, perform physical examinations, and carry out appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the supervision of the house staff and attending staff. Assignments will be made at the discretion of the Department of Medicine. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 652A - Ambulatory Medicine | In this course students will concentrate on evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of the ambulatory patient. Each student will spend time in a variety of ambulatory clinics, including general medicine and certain medicine subspecialty clinics. This approach allows the student to gain a breadth of knowledge regarding ambulatory medicine and the various subspecialties associated with Internal Medicine. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 653A - Special Medicine | Individualized programs for two or four weeks can be arranged with the course director's approval for students who are interested in obtaining experience in research or other areas of interest. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 653B - Special Medicine | In this course, senior medical students will have the opportunity to participate in research activities or other special activities as determined by the Education Office in the Department of Medicine. This rotation will allow each student to gain experience in research endeavors. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 654A - Cardiology | Students assigned to the Medical Center will work with the faculty and staff of the Division of Cardiology, participating in the work-up and care of patients admitted to the cardiology services. There will be continuing patient responsibility and students will be expected to become familiar with the uses and indications for cardiac catheterization and other procedures, including echocardiography, electrocardiography, and activities of the Cardiac Unit. Students will obtain experience in consultative cardiology. They will be expected to attend Cardiac Clinic and Cardiac Conferences. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 655A - Gastroenterology | In this elective, the student will be assigned three patients per week for complete evaluation and current literature search. The student participates in divisional activities, including twice daily rounds, weekly teaching rounds, reviews of biopsy specimens, and attends all procedures such as endoscopy, liver biopsy, esophageal motility, percutaneous cholangiogram, etc. The student will meet weekly with the director of the division or senior fellow to review specific subjects in gastroenterology about which he or she has read during the week. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 657A - Infectious Diseases | Diagnosis and therapy of a variety of infectious disease entities will be reviewed in detail with the student, who will be assigned to the infectious disease service of the University of Mississippi Medical Center or the VA Medical Center. The student will evaluate and follow consultation patients. The student will round daily with the service and attend and participate in weekly clinics and conferences at the VA Medical Center or UMMC. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 659A - Pulmonary Diseases/Critical Care Med | Students are assigned to the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine services at UMMC. At the University Hospital, the student will actively participate in the work-up and care of patients whose illnesses range from various respiratory diseases to the critically ill. Formal teaching rounds are held daily. Conferences and didactic lectures are held three times weekly. Students are introduced to pulmonary function testing, fiber optic bronchoscopy, hemodynamic monitoring, including invasive monitoring. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 659VA - Pulmonary Diseases/Critical Care Med VA | Students are assigned to the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine services at the VAMC. The VA ICU is a 10-bed critical care unit. The students will actively participate in the work-up and care of veterans whose illnesses range from various respiratory diseases to the critically ill. Students will work one on one with an attending to learn some of the core concepts in critical care and will be introduced to the manifestations and treatment of various pulmonary diseases. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 660B - Nephrology | The object of this elective is designed to familiarize the student with the evaluation, diagnosis, medical management, and follow-up of patients with diseases of the kidney. The student will be seeing patients on inpatient consult service and will participate in decision making and care related to these patients. In addition, the students will receive a series of lectures covering different aspects of the kidney. Students are encouraged to attend one half day a week outpatient clinic at Jackson Medical Mall. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 661A - Geriatrics/Gerontology | The goal of this elective will be to acquire experience and instruction in a multi-disciplinary approach to medical care in the older patient. The student will care for patients in multiple settings at UMMC including outpatient, in-hospital primary care, in-hospital consultation, and the Lakeland Nursing Center. The focus will be on common geriatric problems such as functional assessment, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, delirium, dementia, falls, urinary incontinence, geriatric pharmacology, and perioperative management. Additional emphasis will be directed towards a review of the physiological changes in aging that impact on disease manifestations in the elderly. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 663A - Ambulatory Med Amazon Jungles of Peru | This course consists of two weeks spent at UMMC and two weeks spent in Peru. During the first two weeks, students review tropical medicine with emphasis on parasitology, infectious diseases, and dermatology. During the last two weeks, students work with UMMC faculty to provide primary care to underserved residents of the province of Loreta in Peru. | 12 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MED 663B - Ambulatory Medicine in Peru | The objective of this elective is to familiarize the student with the principles of tropical infectious diseases and the practice of medicine in a less developed setting. This is a 2 week rotation consisting of a didactic course at UMMC followed by a practical field experience in Peru. The didactic portion of the course consists of a series of approximately 5 one hour lectures per day covering topics in parasitic, bacterial, viral, and fungal infectious diseases of importance in less developed countries and general concepts in the practice of international health. During the field experience, the student will be a member of a healthcare team consisting of other medical students, residents/fellows, pharmacists, dentists, and faculty to provide clinical care in communities along two large tributaries of the Amazon River in the province of Loreto, Peru. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 666A - Endocrinology | This elective is designed to demonstrate the application of basic endocrinology to patient care. The student participates in the care of patients, attending endocrine clinics at UMMC and VA Medical Centers, and the diabetic clinic and hypertension clinic at UMMC. In addition, the student sees consultations at both hospitals, participates in the supervised reading, and attends the endocrine conference. Research opportunities are available. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 666B - Endocrinology | This is a 2 week rotation in Endocrinology where fourth year medical students will gain experience in the evaluation and treatment of the most common endocrine and metabolic problems encountered in a general medicine practice setting. In this rotation, the fourth year medical student will join the residents, fellow and attending on service and participate in outpatient clinics as well as the inpatient consultations. Through regular close working with the team the student will be allowed to synthesize their own diagnostic and therapeutic plans for patients and discuss these with attending staff. Throughout the rotation the student will receive active teaching sessions with the fellow and attending as well as less structured learning on teaching rounds. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 667B - Medicine Consult Service Elective | This two-week elective provides the fourth-year student an opportunity to be part of the medical consult team. The assessment of surgical risk, common medical problems, and unusual medical complications are reviewed on daily rounds. A practical approach to patient management in consultation will be provided, with many opportunities for personal study in General Internal Medicine. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 668A - Rheumatology | This program will provide the student with experience in the clinical and laboratory assessment of patients with rheumatic diseases at the UMMC and VAMC. Students take an active role in the management of both ambulatory and hospitalized patients. The student will assume supervised primary care for those patients admitted to members of the rheumatology staff and will attend daily teaching rounds where the clinical, radiological, and laboratory aspects of patients' diseases are discussed. Students will assume supervised primary care for patients that are being followed in the arthritis and lupus clinics at UMMC. At the VAMC, the student will assume supervised primary care for arthritis patients on the service of the rheumatology staff, will attend the arthritis clinic at the hospital, and will assist in providing consultations. At both hospitals, the students will receive instruction in performing joint injection, aspiration, and in synovial fluid analyses. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 670A - Medical Oncology | The objective of this elective is to familiarize the student with the evaluation, medical management, and follow-up of patients with cancer in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The student will work closely with the inpatient attending and fellow to answer consults and will participate in decision-making and care related to these patients. In addition, the student will participate in the daily outpatient clinics with fellows and faculty for a broader exposure to patients with different malignancies. Self-assessment test material will be provided for student's use. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 673A - Ambul Internal Med in Econ Underservd MS | This course will concentrate on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the ambulatory patient in an underserved area in the state of Mississippi. Each student will spend time with a selected physician practicing primary care in an economically underserved area to obtain knowledge and experience in ambulatory medicine typical of primary care in these regions. Emphasis will be placed on arranging appropriate follow-up for each patient in the outpatient and inpatient settings. The training is focused on establishing a quality educational experience for the students in order to enhance recruitment of these future physicians into practice in these particular areas within our state. Times for participation dependent upon preceptor availability. Students should contact the department in advance to insure appropriate timing. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 674A - Hospital Medicine | The Division of Hospital Medicine provides an in-patient educational experience for all M-4 students as an elective. Students will work directly with the hospitalist on a non-resident service. Students will perform history and physicals on new admissions and will write daily notes on select patients. Students will also be responsible for recommending daily orders, communicating with patients and family, communicating with consulting services, assisting with procedures, and developing therapeutic plans. In addition to usual admissions typical to internal medicine (Congestive Heart failure, Pneumonia, DVT/PE, DKA, Acute Renal Failure, Sepsis, GI Bleed), students will also get to experience co-management of orthopedic, interventional radiology, and neurosurgical patients (Intracranial Hemorrhage, Preoperative and Postoperative management of hip fracture). | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 676A - M4 Allergy and Immunology | The 4 week rotation provides fourth year medical students with primarily outpatient clinical exposure to asthma, allergy, and clinical immunology. The students will work directly with faculty and fellows in outpatient clinic but may also see inpatient consults when available. The service treats both adult and pediatric patients with a variety of allergic diseases. The rotation will provide an introduction to the specialty and provide basic understanding of pathophysiology of common allergic conditions. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 676B - M4 Allergy and Immunology | The 2 week rotation provides fourth year medical students with primarily outpatient clinical exposure to asthma, allergy, and clinical immunology. The students will work directly with faculty and fellows in outpatient clinic but may also see inpatient consults when available. The service treats both adult and pediatric patients with a variety of allergic diseases. The rotation will provide an introduction to the specialty and provide basic understanding of pathophysiology of common allergic conditions. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 677B - Procedural Medicine | This two-week elective introduces the student to internal medicine procedures performed in the inpatient setting. Students learn procedural indications, contraindications, best practice techniques, patient safety topics, and follow-up care while under the supervision of faculty and residents on a procedural consult service. This hands-on rotation allows students to become knowledgeable in arthrocentesis, central venous access, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, and thoracentesis. Instruction is given in procedural simulation and introduction to ultrasound-based procedures in preparation for procedures that will be performed by the student under direct supervision. The student will act as a consultant to inpatient internal medicine teams throughout the hospital. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 678A - VA Pulmonary Diseases & Critical Care Medicine | During this critical care rotation, fourth-year students participate in the work-up and care of veterans whose illnesses include routine pulmonary disease and critical care conditions. Students are introduced to pulmonary function testing, fiber optic bronchoscopy, hemodynamic monitoring, including invasive monitoring, and the support & management of patients requiring critical care interventions. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 678B - VA Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine | During this critical care rotation, fourth-year students participate in the work-up and care of veterans whose illnesses include routine pulmonary disease and critical care conditions. Students are introduced to pulmonary function testing, fiber optic bronchoscopy, hemodynamic monitoring, including invasive monitoring, and the support & management of patients requiring critical care interventions. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 851 - Internal Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 851B - Internal Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 852 - Internal Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 852B - Internal Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 853 - Internal Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. Traditional - EL Clinical Rotation (10 hours) | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| MED 853B - Internal Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NEUR 633 - Clinical Neuroscience Elective | The clinical neuroscience elective is administratively managed by Neurology. During this elective, students will expand their clinical knowledge of neuroanatomical principles discussed during the M1 curriculum and learn how medical problems that affect the nervous system are diagnosed and treated. Students will be assigned to clinics and hospital services at UMMC. They will have a choice of NSICU, general service, neurosurgery, or stroke service. They can choose either one or two of these options during their two week elective. Emphasis will be placed on the neurologic history and clinical examination in patients with acute and chronic neurological diseases. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 630 - Neurosurgery 630 | The third-year neurosurgery elective is a two-week rotation in Neurosurgery where students gain experience in the evaluation and treatment of neurosurgical problems encountered. The course introduces students to the daily practice of neurosurgery and focuses on diagnosis and management of common neurosurgical problems, related surgical procedures, and consultation. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 631 - M3 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Elective | The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) elective is a two-week rotation where third-year medical students gain experience in the evaluation and treatment of patients who have suffered injuries or disabilities. The clerkship introduces students to the daily practice of PMR, including managing patients following a stroke or central nervous system injury, diagnosing, and treating acute & chronic pain, and treating musculoskeletal injuries suffered through falls, sports injuries, and workplace accidents. There is exposure to various procedures including Botox injections and fluoroscopic & ultrasound guided injections. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 631 - Obstetrics and Gynecology | The third-year core clerkship in obstetrics-gynecology provides a strong clinical base in normal and abnormal obstetrics and gynecology, along with exposure to subspecialties and health maintenance strategies for women. Students participate in all aspects of ambulatory and inpatient care and assist during surgical cases. Obstetrical delivery experience is provided as well. An interactive didactic lecture series is supplemented by weekly tutorial clinical problem-solving sessions with faculty. Students actively participate in teaching rounds and attend all departmental conferences. | 16 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OPHTH 630 - Introduction to Ophthalmology | This third-year elective provides a brief overview of the clinical and surgical practice of ophthalmologists, including the teaching of basic eye examination techniques and diagnoses, geared toward a primary care physician. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ORTHO 630 - Orthopedic Surgery | This two-week course provides third-year students exposure to the care of orthopedic patients in operative, ambulatory, and emergency room settings. Students become familiar with and gain a basic understanding of musculoskeletal orthopedic problems. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OTO 630 - Otolaryngology | During this third-year elective, students become familiar with the integration of otolaryngology with other medical and surgical specialties and gain hands-on exposure to the subspecialties of otolaryngology. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 630 - Anatomic Pathology | During this elective, third-year students are introduced to surgical pathology, autopsy, cytopathology, and subspecialties. Students should contact the department in advance to arrange scheduling. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 631 - Clinical Pathology | During this elective, the third-year student will develop a working knowledge of how the laboratory functions in providing results and the interpretation of results in clinical practice. Students should contact the department in advance to arrange scheduling. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 631 - Junior Pediatrics | During this core clerkship, third-year students work as clerks on inpatient services of the Children's Hospital and in ambulatory settings. Ward rounds, conferences, and lectures are regularly scheduled. Emphasis is placed on developing the skill of each student in history-taking and the physical examination of infants and children, particularly those with disorders that are most commonly seen in this age group. | 16 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 632 - Child Development and Behavioral Pediatric | This third-year elective focuses on the pediatrician's part in a multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of children and youth developmental and behavioral disorders including ADHD, learning disabilities, Tourette's Syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 633 - Pediatric Gastroenterology | This third-year elective introduces the evaluation and diagnosis of common pediatric gastrointestinal complaints in the ambulatory setting. The primary focus is on history taking and physical examination as a means for formulating a differential diagnosis for a given chief complaint. Treatment plans are formulated with the student to introduce them to nuances of developing patient-specific therapy. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 636 - Pediatric Allergy/Immunology | This third-year elective introduces common allergic disorders, including allergy rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergy, and evaluation for possible immune deficiency. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the diagnosis and management of the allergic disorders, physical exam skills, and lab testing for common immune defects in the outpatient setting. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 637 - Pediatric Neurology | During this elective, third-year students gain exposure to pediatric patients with epilepsy, headaches, static encephalopathy, tic disorders, and neuromuscular disease. Although primarily an ambulatory rotation, there is potential for inpatient exposure. The process includes participation in history taking and physical examination, focusing on the neurological examination, as well as exposure to neurological procedures, including lumbar puncture, electroencephalography, video electroencephalography, and electromyography/nerve conduction studies. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 631 - Intro to Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology | This elective introduces third-year students to all major imaging modalities and equips students with practical knowledge of anatomy, advantages and disadvantages of each imaging modality, safety issues related to medical imaging, and a basic approach to image interpretation. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 631 - Surgery | During this core clerkship, third-year students learn the application of anatomy and physiology to the recognition, evaluation, and operative treatment of common surgical diseases, along with pre and postoperative care of surgical patients. Students required to participate in all aspects of patient care and attend student-centered and departmental core conferences. Didactic and clinical experiences include material from all surgical specialties. | 20 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 632 - University Hospital General Surgery | During this elective, third-year students participate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with common general surgery problems. Students are assigned to a General Surgery service (e.g., A, B, Acute Care, or Transplant,), at the discretion of the course director, depending upon total number of students enrolled. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 633 - Veterans Administration General Surgery | During this elective, third-year students participate in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of general surgery problems. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 634 - Cardiothoracic Surgery | This elective is designed for third-year students with interests in adult or pediatric cardiothoracic disease. Students will be able to choose between two weeks on either the Pediatric or Adult Cardiothoracic services. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 635 - Pediatric Surgery | During this elective, the third-year student participates in the surgical management of pediatric patients with a variety of surgical problems. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 636 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | This elective introduces third-year students to the basics of plastic surgery including skin and tissue graphs, vascularized flaps and free flaps, craniofacial procedures and microsurgery. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 637 - Surgery Critical Care | During this elective, third-year students are an integral part of the team participating in the daily care of trauma and general surgery patients in the surgery intensive care unit. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 638 - Surgical Research | This elective is for third-year students who have had previous and ongoing research experience with a Department of Surgery faculty member and allows dedicated time to continue their research endeavors. A letter of ongoing research is required from the Department of Surgery faculty member prior to approval into this course. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 639 - Transplant Surgery | During this elective, third-year students are introduced to the basics of transplant surgery, including kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation, as well as participate in the care of hepatobiliary patients. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 640 - Trauma Surgery | This is an elective on which third-year students focus on the initial evaluation and management of the trauma patient by becoming a member of the trauma team and responding to trauma activations. Students have the choice of participating in daytime trauma service or the night-float service. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 641 - Urology | During this third-year elective, emphasis is placed on common urologic problems with initial evaluation in the clinic or hospital setting during this elective. Students participate in preoperative patient care, assist with urologic tests, procedures, and surgeries in clinic and in the operating room. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 642 - Vascular Surgery | On this elective, third-year students focus on medical and surgical management of peripheral and central vascular disease in the inpatient and ambulatory settling, as well as the operating room. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 632 - Junior Elective in Psychiatry | This elective deepens the exposure of 3rd-year students interested in psychiatry to the field. In addition, this course provides experience and training in the theoretical principles of the psychiatric interview, differential diagnosis, and individual treatment plans for a wide variety of patients. The bulk of time in this course is spent in clinical settings under the supervision of attending psychiatrists and psychologists. The remaining time is spent in discussions of advanced reading assignments with faculty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADONC 630 - Radiation Oncology | This elective introduces the third-year student to basic concepts of radiotherapy, not only for those considering radiation oncology as a career, but also for those who plan to go into a field such as family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, or surgery, where oncologic patients may be part of their practice. The student gains familiarity with the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer patients and in the use of radiant energy for treating malignant and non-malignant disease and participate in evaluation of patients with a wide variety of physical findings and attend tumor management conferences. | 4 | In-Person | Clinical |
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| Course Listing and Title | Description | Hours | Delivery Modes | Instructional Formats |
| ANAT 611 - Medical Gross and Developmental Anatomy | During this core course, first-year students study the human body using dissection with an emphasis on clinical applications of normal anatomy and the study of development from conception to birth with an emphasis on congenital defects. | 14 | In-Person | Combination |
| ANAT 651A - Review of Human Anatomy | Permission of the course director required. | 10 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| ANAT 652A - Review of Human Neurobiology | Intensive review of regions and systems with particular emphasis on clinical neurosciences. Permission of the course director required. | 10 | In-Person | Combination |
| ANAT 653A - Review of Histology w/Clinical Correlat | Microscopic review of tissues and organ systems emphasizing the integration of principles of histology and pathology with associated clinical cases. Permission of course director required. | 10 | In-Person | Combination |
| ANES 651A - Clinical Anesthesiology | An elective affording an overview of and introduction to anesthesiology. Under direct supervision, students will undertake \hands-on\ participation in all parts of anesthesia care with particular emphasis on: preoperative evaluation/preparation, vascular access, airway maintenance (including intubation), physiology and pharmacology of anesthesia care and patient homeostasis (including vasoactive drugs) monitoring, and immediate postoperative management. Attendance is required at all departmental didactic sessions and special student lectures. This course is oriented to the student who is seriously considering anesthesiology as a specialty. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ANES 652A - Pain Management | The purpose of this course is for medical students to develop an understanding of the knowledge and skills related to the practice of pain management and to facilitate a greater understanding of the contributions of pain management in the health care system. Students will participate in all aspects of pain management: acute, chronic and cancer pain. Students will learn the concept of pain as a multi- dimensional experience. They will participate in the evaluation and treatment of complex pain patients. This rotation is for any medical student with an interest in chronic pain management regardless of planned specialty. (1 student each block unless special permission is granted by course director. Available blocks 1-12.) | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ANES 851 - Anesthesia Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ANES 851B - Anesthesia Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ANES 852 - Anesthesia Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ANES 852B - Anesthesia Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ANES 853 - Anesthesia Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ANES 853B - Anesthesia Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| CONJ 653A - Bioethics, Persp Curr Iss Med & Soc | The fourth year elective course in bioethics is multifaceted and interactive. It is designed to acquaint students with various philosophical, ethical, and religious systems of thought and explore how they relate to complex ethical issues in the practice of medicine. This will help students develop critical thinking skills that can be used in the clinical setting and in future healthcare policy. This course seeks to develop an integrated or holistic approach to patient care that combines an understanding of the core principles of the belief, faith, and spirituality of the patient with sound clinical judgment and ethical decision making in light of advancing medical technology. This is facilitated by providing students with tools and insights to further develop as compassionate healers with a deeper foundation and understanding of the complexities of ethical decision-making. Utilizing an interactive format of lecture, discussion, practical on site experience, and case analysis helps | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| CONJ 654A - Primary Sports Medicine | The Primary Care Sports Medicine elective provides a unique experience for interested senior medical students. Students are given the opportunity to work one on one with the UMMC Sports Medicine faculty and athletic trainers. Students will attend various primary care orthopedic clinics, training room and selected sporting events. The student will also attend a weekly sports medicine lecture and injury conference that allows the student to interact with the Sports Medicine staff. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| CONJ 654B - Primary Sports Medicine | The Primary Care Sports Medicine elective provides a unique experience for interested senior medical students. Students are given the opportunity to work one on one with the UMMC Sports Medicine faculty and athletic trainers. Students will attend various primary care orthopedic clinics, training room, and selected sporting events. The student will also attend a weekly sports medicine lecture and injury conference that allows the student to interact with the Sports Medicine staff. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| CONJ 655A - Community Service | This course is intended to promote awareness of the importance of volunteer community service by the physician and to organize and document an extraordinarily high degree of volunteer service by the student. Credit for the course requires a minimum number of documented hours of volunteer service in pre-approved activities and maintenance by the student of a personal journal recording these activities. All students must pre-enroll with approval by course directors and the Community Service Board. | 10 | In-Person | Service Learning |
| CONJ 655B - Community Service | This course is intended to promote awareness of the importance of volunteer community service by the physician and to organize and document an extraordinarily high degree of volunteer service by the student. Credit for the course requires a minimum number of documented hours of volunteer service in pre-approved activities and maintenance by the student of a personal journal recording these activities. All students must pre-enroll with approval by course directors and the Community Service Board. | 5 | In-Person | Service Learning |
| CONJ 659A - M4-to-M2 Teaching Track | This longitudinal elective provides senior medical students interested in academic medicine an opportunity to acquire a better understanding and appreciation of the art of clinical education. The student will gain proficiency in teaching history and physical examinations skills and giving feedback to assigned sophomore ICM students. Senior medical students taking this course will be better prepared for the teaching responsibilities of residency. A standardized curriculum will consist of didactic and online sessions, assigned reading and online video resources in performance of the physical exam. Students interested in participating will be required to submit a nomination form signed by any member of the faculty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| CONJ 660A - M4 Medical Student Research Program | A research block required by students who are in the Medical Student Research Program (MSRP). During this rotation, fourth year medical students will gain experience in designing a research project, conducting experiments, analyzing data, preparing a manuscript for submission, and preparing a platform presentation. Students in the MSRP will work with their assigned mentor for the duration of the rotation. At the end of the M4 year, all fourth year MSRP students are expected to present their research in a platform presentation at the MSRP Research Day or similar activity. | 10 | In-Person | Research |
| CONJ 660B - Medical Student Research Program | A research block required by students who are in the Medical Student Research Program (MSRP). During this rotation, fourth year medical students will gain experience in designing a research project, conducting experiments, analyzing data, preparing a manuscript for submission, and preparing a platform presentation. Students in the MSRP will work with their assigned mentor for the duration of the rotation. At the end of the M4 year, all fourth-year MSRP students are expected to present their research in a platform presentation at the MSRP Research Day or similar activity. (Available blocks 1-11) | 5 | In-Person | Research |
| CONJ 663A - Business in Medicine | This course introduces the fundamentals of Business in Medicine and emphasizes the importance of physician leadership in hospital administration and health policy. | 10 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CONJ 667A - Dean's Fellowship in Healthcare Admin | This non-clinical elective provides the student a structured, faculty-mentored experience to explore many facets of healthcare leadership including academic medicine, hospital administration, and models of healthcare delivery. It draws upon the expertise of leaders for the various departments within the University Hospitals' administrative departments. Prior to acceptance, student must provide a copy of his/her CV to the course director, along with a cover letter explaining his/her interest in doing this elective and what he/she hopes to gain from the experience. | 10 | In-Person | Internship |
| CONJ 669A - Introduction to Clinical Ethics | This course is designed to expose medical students to the ethical issues found in clinical medicine, as well as to endow them with critique and evaluation skills to recognize ethical dilemmas, work through the problems, and attempt to find resolution. | 10 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CONJ 670A - Transition to Residency | This 4-week required course for each medical student during the spring of the senior year provides a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to allow the student to experience a smooth transition into residency training. Each student will be required to attend sessions related to general topics for a physician. Each student will also receive training in specific areas related to the chosen field of focus for residency training. A combination of traditional didactics, podcasted lectures, small group sessions, medical simulations, internet research, and standardized patients will be utilized in this experience. | 12 | In-Person | Combination |
| CONJ 671 - Introduction to the Medical Profession III | This course focuses on the principles of professional practice which inform 21st century care by building on the concepts learned in Introduction to the Medical Profession I & II. This course focuses on systems-based practice, threats to professionalism and integrity, and the interactions between society and the patient-physician relationship. | 16 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CONJ 672A - Global Health | This M4 elective is designed for students completing international health experiences as part of a medical mission/humanitarian aid trip or other medical educational experience outside the United States and its territories. During these experiences, students will reflect on how their activities differ from similar tasks within the US healthcare system. Approval of the clerkship director is required for students wishing to enroll in this course. Students must schedule their own experiences and coordinate and pay for their own travel arrangements. Before travel, students must provide proof of purchase of emergency evacuation and travel health insurance. Students may not receive credit for travel to any nation listed on the United States State Department List of State Sponsors of Terrorism or any region under a United States Travel Advisory System Level 3 or 4 alert. An exception may be made for students traveling to a nation with a State Department Level 3 warning if it is to provide relief for a natural disaster and the student is traveling as part of a well-established organization that can reasonably ensure their safety, such as the American Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, or World Health Organization. No credit will be given for travel to countries with a CDC Warning Level 3 under any circumstances. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| CONJ 672B - Global Health | This M4 elective is designed for students completing international health experiences as part of a medical mission/humanitarian aid trip or other medical educational experience outside the United States and its territories. During these experiences, students will reflect on how their activities differ from similar tasks within the US healthcare system. Approval of the clerkship director is required for students wishing to enroll in this course. Students must schedule their own experiences and coordinate and pay for their own travel arrangements. Before travel, students must provide proof of purchase of emergency evacuation and travel health insurance. Students may not receive credit for travel to any nation listed on the United States State Department List of State Sponsors of Terrorism or any region under a United States Travel Advisory System Level 3 or 4 alert. An exception may be made for students traveling to a nation with a State Department Level 3 warning if it is to provide relief for a natural disaster and the student is traveling as part of a well-established organization that can reasonably ensure their safety, such as the American Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, or World Health Organization. No credit will be given for travel to countries with a CDC Warning Level 3 under any circumstances. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| DERM 664A - Dermatology | The student will become familiar with the scope of dermatology and the integration of dermatology with other medical and surgical specialties. The student will gain exposure to pediatric, general, and surgical dermatology. The emphasis is on ambulatory components of the specialty and aims to help students gain a basic understanding of the diagnosis and management of common dermatologic problems. As part of the rotation, students will be expected to submit two short written case reports and attend any conferences offered. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| DERM 665A - Dermatology Research | Individualized programs for four weeks are arranged with the chairman's approval for senior students who would like to participate in dermatologic research or other special activities as determined by the program director's office in the Department of Dermatology. This rotation will allow each student to gain experience in research endeavors. | 10 | In-Person | Research |
| DERM 666A - Rural Dermatology Research | 10 | In-Person | Research | |
| DERM 667A - Rural Dermatology | This is a one-month Rural Dermatology (Louisville clinic) rotation where medical students will gain experience in the evaluation and treatment of the 20 most common dermatologic conditions encountered in the rural setting. The medical student will join the full-time dermatologist as well as any currently rotating residents and participate in outpatient dermatology clinics as well as inpatient consultations (at Winston Medical Center in Louisville). Utilizing a team-based approach, the students over the course of a month gain increasing responsibility for taking histories, describing physical findings, and synthesizing a differential diagnosis, and contributing toward the treatment plan at a level appropriate to the students training level. Students will also have exposure to procedures such as KOH preparation, scabies preparation, local anesthesia, shave and punch biopsies, surgical excisions, and suturing. Nightly reading is expected focused on enhancing the care for patients seen | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| DERM 851 - Dermatology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| DERM 851B - Dermatology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| DERM 852 - Dermatology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| DERM 852B - Dermatology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| DERM 853 - Dermatology Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in a dermatology elective at another institution. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| DERM 853B - Dermatology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| EM 680A - Emergency Medicine | The Emergency Medicine Clerkship is designed to allow students to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to recognize, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with an acute presentation of illness or injury while developing a better understanding of the role of emergency medicine in the healthcare system. This will be accomplished by involving the student in multiple activities: lectures, simulation activities, procedural skills lab, bedside teaching, and clinical shifts. Students will have the opportunity to work with/interact with attending physicians, resident physicians, advanced practice providers (PAs, NPs), nursing staff, and EMS personnel. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| EM 682A - Medical Toxicology | During this rotation senior medical students will serve as a member of the Medical Toxicology Consult Team at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The purpose of the rotation is to learn the basics of medical management of the poisoned patient and the acute and chronic effects of toxic exposures. The student will work approximately 4 hours per day at the Mississippi Poison Control Center (PCC) and spend the remaining time as a member of the Medical Toxicology Consult Service. The student will be responsible for evaluating patients for whom toxicology consults have been requested in the adult or Pediatric Emergency Department or hospital inpatients at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in conjunction with residents and the Medical Toxicology Facility. The student will also see patients during scheduled outpatient clinics. The student will participate in patient rounds, toxicology conferences, and will meet as scheduled with faculty and residents. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| EM 682B - Medical Toxicology | During this rotation senior medical students will serve as a member of the medical toxicology consult team at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The purpose of the rotation is to learn the basics of medical management of the poisoned patient and the acute and chronic effects of toxic exposures. The student will work approximately 4 hours per day at the Mississippi Poison Control Center (PCC) and spend the remaining time as a member of the medical toxicology consult service. The student will be responsible for evaluating patients for whom toxicology consults have been requested in the adult or Pediatric Emergency Department or hospital inpatients at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in conjunction with residents and the medical toxicology faculty. The student will also see patients during scheduled outpatient clinics. The student will participate in patient rounds, toxicology conferences, and will meet as scheduled with faculty and residents. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| EM 683A - Emergency Medicine Research | This senior medical student course is a research elective designed to include instruction in research methodology and medical literature. The student may participate in original research under faculty supervision or in on-going research projects with the faculty. There are opportunities for clinical studies as well as transitional bench work. (Two (2) students each block. Available all months.) | 10 | In-Person | Lecture |
| EM 683B - Emergency Medicine Research | This senior medical student course is a research elective designed to include instruction in research methodology and medical literature. The student may participate in original research under faculty supervision or in on-going research projects with the faculty. There are opportunities for clinical studies as well as transitional bench work. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| EM 686A - Wilderness and Disaster Medicine | This course is designed to familiarize the senior medical student with the unique aspects of providing medical care in austere environments. Didactics and practical exercises are specifically geared to provide the student with a fund of knowledge that allows for a logical, controlled, and competent approach to emergencies uniquely encountered in wilderness and disaster scenarios. Completion of specific certification requirements at the beginning of the course will allow students to electively participate in any deployments of the State Medical Assistance Team (SMAT) mobile hospital during the month of instruction and will allow for continued team membership for future deployments. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| EM 851 - Emergency Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| EM 851B - Emergency Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| EM 852 - Emergency Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| EM 852B - Emergency Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| EM 853 - Emergency Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| EM 853B - Emergency Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 651A - Family Medicine Preceptorship | During this four-week ambulatory clerkship, the fourth-year student works with a community preceptor within the state. Emphasis is placed on student responsibility for patient care and the development of treatment plans. The student is exposed to clinical, administrative, financial, and social aspects of the practice of Family Medicine. Students should contact the department in advance to ensure preceptor availability. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 656A - Family Medicine Inpatient Service | During this four-week subinternship, the student work with a team of family medicine residents and faculty. The student evaluates patients in the emergency room, admits patients for continuing care, and assumes primary responsibility for hospital care of patients to include coordination of care and consultation, as appropriate. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 656B - Family Medicine Inpatient Service | During this four-week subinternship, the student work with a team of family medicine residents and faculty. The student evaluates patients in the emergency room, admits patients for continuing care, and assumes primary responsibility for hospital care of patients to include coordination of care and consultation, as appropriate. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 658A - Medical Ethics | During this four-week elective the fourth-year student presents four topics involving ethical quandaries to the course director and other students, discussing ethical considerations regarding the topics and forming and defending their own viewpoints. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 663A - Rural Outpatient Family Medicine | 10 | In-Person | Clinical | |
| FM 851 - Family Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 851B - Family Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 852 - Family Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 852B - Family Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 853 - Family Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 853B - Family Medicine Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NEUR 651A - Clinical Neurology | This block may be set up to the student's preference. (651) Student may work with private neurologist, (651a) have a clinic or primarily outpatient rotation e.g. Muscular Dystrophy, Seizure, (651b) Neuro- ophthalmology or (651c) assist with answering inpatient consults at either VA or UMMC. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NEUR 651B - Clinical Neurology | This block may be set up to the student's preference. (651) Student may work with private neurologist, (651a) have a clinic or primarily outpatient rotation e.g. Muscular Dystrophy, Seizure, (651b) Neuro- ophthalmology or (651c) assist with answering inpatient consults at either VA or UMMC. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NEUR 652A - Clinical Neurology Acting Internship | Student will work under the supervision of house staff and attending staff on the inpatient Neurology services. This rotation provides supervised teaching and instructions on core neurological principles of localization, summarization and formulation of assessments an treatment plans uniquely tailored to patients with stroke or general neurological disorders such as epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, neuro-immunological disorders, neurodegenerative disorders and neuro-ophthalmological disorders, to name a few, that are of significant severity or acuity to require inpatient admission for diagnosis and/or treatment. Additionally, the student will experience the role of the subspecialist expert (the neurologist) as a consultant in the ED and various non-neurology inpatient services. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NEUR 652B - Clinical Neurology Acting Internship | Student will work under the supervision of house staff and attending staff on the inpatient neurology services. This rotation provides supervised teaching and instructions on core neurological principles of localization, summarization and formulation of assessments an treatment plans uniquely tailored to patients with stroke or general neurological disorders such as epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, neuro-immunological disorders, neurodegenerative disorders and neuro-ophthalmological disorders, to name a few, that are of significant severity or acuity to require inpatient admission for diagnosis and/or treatment. Additionally, the student will experience the role of the subspecialist expert (the neurologist) as a consultant in the ED and various non-neurology inpatient services. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NEUR 658A - Neuroscience Critical Care | This course is designed for the student considering neuroscience critical care or a closely related field as a discipline and will afford this experience as an acting internship. This clerkship was established to give future health care providers a unique insight into the overlap of Neurology, Internal Medicine and Surgery. In this clerkship students will experience the impact of medical illness on the nervous system in patients with certain medical risk factors that have led to a neurological illness such as stroke, CNS infection or CNS tumor. It will also explore special circumstances that necessitate alteration in the usual management of medical problems as a result of a patient's underlying neurological or neurosurgical problems/procedures as compared to the patients in a general ICU setting. Students will experience all inpatient critical care aspects of neuroscience with emphasis on developing understanding of the management of the critically ill patient in general and the ne | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NEUR 851 - Neurology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NEUR 852 - Neurology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NEUR 852B - Neurology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NEUR 853 - Neurology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. Traditional - EL Clinical Rotation (10 hours) | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NEUR 853B - Neurology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 655A - Neurosurgery | Four week rotation to be served at one of the Medical Center neurological services and will consist of patient care, diagnostic studies, surgery, as well as joint conferences and clinics. Independent study projects in areas of specific student interest will be assigned. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 655B - Neurosurgery | Rotation to be served at one of the Medical Center neurological services and will consist of patient care, diagnostic studies, surgery, as well as joint conferences and clinics. Independent study projects in areas of specific student interest will be assigned. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 656A - Neurosurgery II | This four-week elective consists of patient care, diagnostic studies, surgery, conferences, and clinics. Independent study projects in areas of specific student interest will be assigned. The material included in this course builds upon the material taught in Neurosurgery 1. Prerequisite: NS 655A | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 658A - M4 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Elective | This is a four-week in which fourth-year medical students gain experience in the evaluation and treatment of patients who have suffered injuries or disabilities. The clerkship advances student ability to manage patients following a stroke or central nervous system injury, diagnose and treat acute & chronic pain, and treat musculoskeletal injuries suffered through falls, sports injuries, and workplace accidents. The rotation will be split between acute inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient exposure of various musculoskeletal and spine conditions, pediatric rehabilitation, sports medicine, and orthotic and amputee medicine. There is exposure to various procedures including Botox injections and fluoroscopic & ultrasound guided injections. The student will be expected to participate in the evaluation, functional diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with significant impairment and disability who require long-term hospitalization to achieve maximal independence and integrate medical and surgical knowledge in the care of patient in the hospital for rehabilitation. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 851 - Neurosurgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 851B - Neurosurgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 852 - Neurosurgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 852B - Neurosurgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 853 - Neurosurgery Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| NS 853B - Neurosurgery 853B | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 653A - High Risk Obstetrics | The student will actively participate in the hospital management of high risk obstetric patients under the supervision of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine faculty and fellows. The student will also be involved with patients receiving genetic counseling and undergoing antenatal diagnosis. In addition to the clinical experience, tutorial sessions with perinatal faculty and fellows will provide the student with an understanding of current literature and an opportunity to explore a specific topic in-depth. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 655A - Labor and Delivery | Under the supervision of an obstetric resident and the faculty, the acting student will participate in the management of patients admitted to labor and delivery. In addition, the student intern will learn to recognize antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum complications as well as recognize and manage obstetric emergencies. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 656A - Operative Gynecology | Students will spend one calendar month with either the GYN A (benign gynecology) or the GYN B (urogynecology) service. They will participate in all activities undertaken by the respective service including ambulatory clinics, operative experiences, conferences/didactics, small group sessions, and care for unscheduled hospital admissions. The student will work closely with the residents and faculty as a vital member of the team, carrying the same patient load that is expected of a PGY-1. This should prepare the student for this level of service activity upon graduation. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 656B - Operative Gynecology | Students will spend one calendar month with either the GYN A (benign gynecology) or the GYN B (urogynecology) service. They will participate in all activities undertaken by the respective service including ambulatory clinics, operative experiences, conferences/didactics, small group sessions, and care for unscheduled hospital admissions. The student will work closely with the residents and faculty as a vital member of the team, carrying the same patient load that is expected of a PGY-1. This should prepare the student for this level of service activity upon graduation. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 658A - Gynecologic Oncology | The student will actively participate in the management of gynecologic oncology patients. This includes preoperative and postoperative management as well as assisting in radical surgery and medical admissions. An emphasis is placed on allowing an increased level of clinical responsibility and faculty interaction. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 659A - OB/GYN Ambulatory Care | Students are responsible for seeing new and return patients in the OB- GYN ambulatory care setting. On the first visit, a complete history is taken. On return patient visits, an interval note is recorded. All examinations, diagonoses and suggested treatments are supervised by the attending physician. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 661A - OB/GYN Research | This course is designed to teach M4 students research tools and their application to answering medically relevant research questions, specifically of interest to those specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecological research. (Ten (10) students each block. Available September only.) | 10 | In-Person | Research |
| OBGYN 661B - Ob/Gyn Research | This course is designed to teach M4 students research tools and their application to answering medically relevant research questions, specifically of interest to those specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecological research. (10 students each block. Available block 3.) | 5 | In-Person | Research |
| OBGYN 663A - OB/GYN Fund of Gynecol & Min Invas Surg | The course is designed for students pursuing a surgical career who are interested in increasing their knowledge of pelvic anatomy and fundamental surgical skills with an emphasis in minimally invasive surgery. The student will complete a structured curriculum that includes pelvic anatomy, surgical instrumentation, surgical instrumentation, surgical energy, and fundamental laparoscopic skills. The student will participate in clinical activities including observation in the operating room one- and one-half days a week and will be involved in direct patient care two half days in outpatient gynecology clinics. The remainder of the time will be in self-directed study and surgical simulation skills. The student will be assigned a mentor from the Gynecology Division to supervise the completion of the course. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 851 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 851B - Obstetrics and Gynecology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 852 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 852B - Obstetrics and Gynecology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 853 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OBGYN 853B - Obstetrics and Gynecology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OPHTH 659B - Ophthalmology I | The material covered includes ophthalmology for non-ophthalmologists especially as related to family practice, internal medicine, and pediatrics. Areas covered include ophthalmology in systemic disease, neuro-ophthalmology, visual field testing, motor field testing, pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, external disease, glaucoma screening and tonometry. This rotation will include the University and Veterans eye programs, with time spent in both clinics. Course content can be modified to meet the specific requirements of a given student. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OPHTH 660A - Ophthalmology II | Survey of ophthalmology as a specialty is primarily for those students considering it as a career. This course consists of office practice, slit lamp microscopy, refraction, contact lens fitting, glaucoma screening, tonometry, indirect binocular ophthalmoscopy and surgical ophthalmology as assistant in the operating room. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OPHTH 851 - Ophthalmology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OPHTH 851B - Ophthalmology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OPHTH 852 - Ophthalmology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OPHTH 852B - Ophthalmology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OPHTH 853 - Ophthalomology Extramural | 10 | In-Person | Clinical | |
| OPHTH 853B - Ophthalmology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ORTHO 657A - Orthopedic Surgery | This is a 4-week rotation that is designed for students considering a residency in orthopedic surgery. The student will be exposed to outpatient, inpatient and surgical aspects of orthopedics as a specialty. Total care of the orthopedic patient, children and adults, represents the focal point of this rotation. Preoperative care, as well as experience in the operating room, will receive emphasis. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ORTHO 658A - Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery | 12 | In-Person | Clinical | |
| ORTHO 659A - Orthopedic Research | This is a four-week rotation in Orthopedic Surgery in which fourth-year students gain experience in research design, including include instruction in research methodology and an extensive review of medical literature. Students have the option of to participate in original research or take part in ongoing research projects under faculty supervision. | 10 | Blended (valid until Summer 2024) | Research |
| ORTHO 659B - Orthopedic Research | This is a two-week rotation in Orthopedic Surgery in which fourth-year students gain experience in research design, including include instruction in research methodology and an extensive review of medical literature. Students have the option of to participate in original research or take part in ongoing research projects under faculty supervision. | 5 | Blended (valid until Summer 2024) | Research |
| ORTHO 851 - Orthopedic Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ORTHO 851B - Orthopedic Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ORTHO 852 - Orthopedic Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ORTHO 852B - Orthopedic Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ORTHO 853 - Orthopedic Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. Traditional - EL Clinical Rotation (10 hours) | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ORTHO 853A - Orthopedic Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| ORTHO 853B - Orthopedic Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OTO 661A - Otolaryngology - Surgical | This course is designed for students considering a residency in otolaryngology. The student will be exposed to all outpatient, inpatient and surgical aspects of otolaryngology. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of diagnosis and management of head and neck disorders. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OTO 662B - Primary Care Otolaryngology | This course is designed for those students pursuing primary care fields to gain a better understanding of basic ear, nose and throat problems. Emphasis will be placed on recognition of and first line treatment of common head and neck diseases and proper consultation guidelines. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OTO 663A - Otolaryngology - Research | The student will participate in clinical and/or laboratory research. The student will be assigned a research mentor to facilitate the learning of research design, research techniques, data collection, statistical analysis, manuscript development, and presentation skills. Students may join an existing project or submit original ideas. | 10 | In-Person | Research |
| OTO 851 - Otolaryngology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OTO 851B - Otolaryngology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OTO 852 - Otolaryngology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OTO 852B - Otolaryngology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OTO 853 - Otolaryngology Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| OTO 853B - Otolaryngology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 651A - Pathology, Anatomic | This elective is for students with an interest in anatomic pathology. The student will be introduced to the various disciplines in anatomic pathology, including general surgical pathology, autopsy, cytopathology, and subspecialties such as hematopathology, dermatopathology, neuropathology, and pediatric pathology to name a few. The student will learn the gross and microscopic pathology of surgical specimens and assist in performing an autopsy, including a review of history, examination of microscopic sections, and correlation of the pathologic findings with the clinical picture. This learning experience will be enhanced by attendance at conferences, where the student will review, as well as present interesting and unusual material. The student will be expected to complete all assignments for the month, including glass slide and digital image case studies, autopsy presentation, and review of pertinent and current literature. | 10 | In-Person | Combination |
| PATH 652A - Clinical Pathology | An elective designed to introduce the student to the practice of Clinical Pathology through participation in activities of each section including Chemistry, Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank), Microbiology, and Hematology. The student will develop a working knowledge of how the laboratory functions in providing laboratory results, and the interpretation of results in clinical practice. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 652B - Pathology, Clinical | An elective designed to introduce the student to the practice of Clinical Pathology through participation in activities of each section including Chemistry, Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank), Microbiology, and Hematology. The student will develop a working knowledge of how the laboratory functions in providing laboratory results, and the interpretation of results in clinical practice. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 851 - Pathology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 851B - Pathology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 852 - Pathology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 852B - Pathology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 853 - Pathology Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 853B - Pathology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 651A - Pediatric Ambulatory Care | Under the supervision of one attending, the student can practice history and physical exam skills as well as patient care skills during a wellness and acute care visit in our Pediatric Ambulatory Clinics. Will practice complete presentations, including possible differential diagnosis and treatment. Aquifer Pediatrics cases and basic pediatric lectures will review Core General Pediatrics. The rotation requires six half days a week. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 652A - Pediatric Externship | The extern functions as a first year house officer under the supervision of the resident and the attending staff. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 653A - Neonatal Medicine | Study and management of disorders which occur in the first 28 days of life including the sequelae of extreme prematurity. Experience is directed particularly toward the management of acute problems in the immediate newborn period such as stabilization and resuscitation, acid base-balance, ventilator management and nutrition. Students will function as an acting intern with a limited number of patients. Students will have four night calls during their month. Night call will end at 10:00 pm. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 654A - Child Development Clinic | The student participates as part of the clinic team. He/she works up patients referred to this clinic, follows some patients through psychological testing, speech evaluation, and hearing evaluation, biochemical screening, and final disposition and counseling. Designed for those interested in pediatrics, neurology, family practice and/or psychiatry. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 654B - Child Development Clinic | 5 | In-Person | Clinical | |
| PED 655A - Pediatric Cardiology | This course is an introduction to all aspects of congenital heart disease. Students function as externs (i.e. learners) and will work in pediatric cardiology clinic, pediatric CICU, and pediatric catheterization laboratory. Students will be actively engaged by PCAR staff with the primary goal of learning basic concepts in CHD pathophysiology, interpreting common cardiac tests (e.g. ECGS), developing thorough, age-appropriate differential diagnoses and basic treatment plans. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 655B - Pediatric Cardiology | This is a 2 week rotation in Pediatric Cardiology for fourth year medical students. The elective rotation will be spent primarily in the outpatient setting. The elective is intended to broaden the student's experience previously acquired when caring for patients hospitalized with cardiovascular conditions. The outpatient rotation provides the opportunity to follow such patients who are not in need of hospital care, but who require on-going evaluation to detect further complications of their conditions. In clinic, the student will participate in the initial evaluation and management of patients referred from other health-care providers, such as murmurs, chest pain, and syncope. The student will be afforded the opportunity to learn to interpret electrocardiograms, become familiar with patients who need to undergo or have undergone heart catheterizations, electrophysiologic studies, treadmill stress tests, tilt-table tests, and/or surgery. The student will become familiar with some basic | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 656A - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology | This four-week elective for fourth-year students consists of training in interpreting peripheral blood smears & bone marrow morphology, as well as participation in the inpatient and ambulatory care of pediatric patients with hematology-oncology problems. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 656B - Pediatric Hematology Oncology | Consists of training in normal and abnormal peripheral blood and bone marrow morphology and participation in the inpatient and outpatient care of pediatric patients with hematology-oncology problems. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 657A - Pediatric Endocrinology | During this four-week elective, the fourth-year student functions as an extern, seeing outpatients and inpatients, and gains knowledge in related function studies. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 657B - Pediatric Endocrinology | During this two-week elective, the fourth-year student functions as an extern, seeing outpatients and inpatients, and gains knowledge in related function studies. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 658A - Pediatric Neurology | The student functions as an extern with training involving normal development and care of acute and chronic neurologic problems in both inpatient and outpatient clinics. The student is also required to research a topic related to the nervous system and give an oral presentation. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 658B - Pediatric Neurology | The student functions as an extern with training involving normal development and care of acute and chronic neurologic problems in both inpatient and outpatient clinics. The student is also required to research a topic related to the nervous system and give an oral presentation. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 659A - Pediatric Allergy-Immunology | The student serves as an extern with training in the diagnosis and management of patients with allergic and congenital immunodeficiency disorders in the outpatient setting. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 660A - Pediatric Gastroenterology | The student will serve as an extern evaluating patients with digestive disorders. The emphasis of this elective will be to develop a practical, logical approach to the diagnosis and management of children with gastrointestinal dysfunction. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 660B - Pediatric Gastroenterology | The student will serve as an extern evaluating patients with digestive disorders. The emphasis of this elective will be to develop a practical, logical approach to the diagnosis and management of children with gastrointestinal dysfunction. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 662A - Special Pediatrics | Individualized programs for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the chairman of the department for students who are interested in obtaining experience in clinical blocks not offered at UMMC or who wish to engage in individualized pediatric programs at UMMC or other medical schools. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 662B - Special Pediatrics | Individualized programs for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the chairman of the department for students who are interested in obtaining experience in clinical blocks not offered at UMMC or who wish to engage in individualized Pediatric programs at UMMC or other medical schools. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 663A - Pediatric Infectious Diseases | Primary objective is to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of infectious diseases and infection control. The student will function as a house officer, i.e. answering consultations and attending I.D. conferences and journal club. Additional experiences will include microbiology laboratory rounds and instruction in the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 663B - Pediatric Infectious Diseases | Primary objective is to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of infectious diseases and infection control. The student will function as a house officer, i.e. answering consultations and attending I.D. conferences and journal club. Additional experiences will include microbiology laboratory rounds and instruction in the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 664A - Pediatric Nephrology | The student functions as an extern and participates in the evaluation and care of children with kidney diseases. Special emphasis is placed on the interpretation of diagnostic tests, natural history, and treatment of acute and chronic disorders of the kidney. Students are also exposed to children with end stage renal disease undergoing dialysis or transplantation. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 664B - Pediatric Nephrology | The student functions as an extern and participates in the evaluation and care of children with kidney diseases. Special emphasis is placed on the interpretation of diagnostic tests, natural history, and treatment of acute and chronic disorders of the kidney. Students are also exposed to children with end stage renal disease undergoing dialysis or transplantation. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 665A - Pediatric Emergency Room | The student functions as an extern seeing patients in the emergency department. Experience is directed at the management of acute pediatric illnesses and injuries. Students will perform an equal number of shifts as a pediatric intern (13-15/month). | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 668A - Pediatric Intensive Care | The student functions as an extern and participates in the daily care of patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The student will develop an approach to complex patients with multi system problems. Special emphasis is placed on respiratory, hemodynamic, and fluid management. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 673A - Pediatric Pulmonology | This elective will allow 4th year students to function as an extern and obtain training in the management of pediatric patients with pulmonary disorders, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Special emphasis is placed on the interpretation of diagnostic testing modalities, natural history and treatment of common pulmonary conditions. Student may also function as part of the bronchoscopic team. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 673B - Pediatric Pulmonology | This elective will allow 4th year students to function as an extern and obtain training in the management of pediatric patients with pulmonary disorders, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Special emphasis is placed on the interpretation of diagnostic testing modalities, natural history and treatment of common pulmonary conditions. Student may also function as part of the bronchoscopic team. (1 student each block. Available all blocks except for 6 and 7.) | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 674B - Pediatric Pallative Care | This is a 2 week elective rotation in Pediatric Palliative Care where fourth year medical students will gain experience in the diverse aspects of Palliative Medicine, including: discussion goals of care for patients and families dealing with serious illness; management of refractory symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, anxiety, and others, including end of life care; provision of supportive care through compassionate communication with patients and families grappling with uncertain or terminal prognosis; and a focus on the quality of life of the whole patient and family. Students will participate in the inpatient and outpatient visits of patients being cared for by the Pediatric Palliative Care team, including family conferences, bereavement meetings, and end-of-life/hospice management. There will also be occasional discussion-based lectures on topics central to Pediatric Palliative Care. In this rotation, it is hoped that students, through the experience of direct patient care and observa | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 675A - Pediatric Interventional Cardiology | This is a 4-week rotation. Interventional cardiology will allow students to be involved with the care of patients receiving cardiac interventional procedures. This will include training to improve coronary and peripheral circulation and alleviate valvular stenosis and treat structural heart disease. This offers the opportunity to be directly involved in patient care. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 851 - Pediatrics Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 851B - Pediatrics Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 852 - Pediatrics Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 852B - Pediatrics Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 853 - Pediatric Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PED 853B - Pediatrics Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PHARM 652A - Review of Pharmacology | This is an independent study course in which students are expected to identify a topic in pharmacology and therapeutics, retrieve pertinent basic and clinical data from the scientific literature, and prepare a written report in which those data are discussed in relation to the presentation of a disease, future directions for disease management and overcoming the limitations of existing (accepted) pharmacotherapy. The topic of the report should be a novel aspect of pharmacotherapy including, but not limited to, a discrepancy they have encountered in the clinical use of a drug/drug class, a novel therapy (ies) for a disease for which current drugs might not fully prevent disease progression or an emerging field of pharmacotherapy. Pharmacology 620 is a prerequisite. Inquiries concerning the course can be made with the department chair, director of the second-year medical pharmacology course or any other pharmacology faculty. Arrangements for taking the course must be made in advance . | 10 | In-Person | Independent Study |
| PHYSIO 651A - Physiology Senior Elective | This four-week elective allow fourth-year students to gain hands-on experience in nutrition, physical activity, weight management, stress reduction, and sleep management as tools in preventing and reversing chronic diseases and their complications. This rotation is designed for students who are interested in understanding and intervening in the root causes of the chronic disease epidemic in Mississippi and the country. | 10 | In-Person | Combination |
| PM 657A - Clinical Preventive Medicine | This is a four (4) week rotation in preventive medicine where fourth year medical students will gain hands on experience in nutrition, physical activity, weight management, stress reduction, and sleep management as tools in preventing and reversing chronic diseases and their complications. This rotation is designed for students who are interested in understanding and intervening in the root causes driving the chronic disease epidemic in Mississippi and the country. Utilizing case presentations, lectures, discussions, readings, and hands-on experiences, students will: 1) gain the knowledge to live a healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition, physical activity, weight management, stress reduction and smoking cessation, 2) achieve the ability to provide effective lifestyle counseling in the clinical setting and 3) identify and demonstrate understanding of the role of health care partners in achieving lifestyle changes for their patients. (2 students each block. Available all blocks.) | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PM 670B - Environmental Medicine | This elective provides 4th year medical students the opportunity to gain a basic foundational knowledge and experience about the role of environmental factors in disease and health. Through education about the interaction between humans and their environment, this course is designed to help promoting optimal health involving prevention, and safe and effective treatment of the causes of illness. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 653A - General Psychiatry | Students may propose their own plan of study which must be approved by the department prior to the start of the block. Opportunities are available for students to design, with guidance, a clinical elective that meets their specific needs, e.g., combining inpatient and outpatient work, or participating in ongoing clinically relevant basic research projects within the department. Such projects can be supervised by faculty members in any of the disciplines (psychiatry, psychology and research) represented within the department. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 658A - Sleep Disorders | The senior student spends four weeks assigned to the Sleep Disorders Center at UMMC. The rotation exposes the student to the evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders. Under close faculty supervision the student participates in initial patient evaluations, follow-up appointments, and reviewing polysomnograms. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 659A - Behavioral Health Specialty Clinics | The senior student spends four weeks assigned to the UMMC Behavior Health Specialty Clinics, where he/she receives training and experience in the treatment of patients with a wide range of acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. The student attends daily clinics, as well as scheduled teaching sessions. He/she gains experience in all modalities used in outpatient psychiatric care and performs initial evaluations on a select number of patients, and patients presenting for weekly follow- up visits. The student may also choose to participate in other clinic activities, e.g., groups. The student also learns about the coordination of ancillary services, including vocational rehabilitation, social services and becomes more familiar with other agencies offering service to psychiatric patients. The student assumes a higher level of responsibility and accountability within the limits set forth by the School of Medicine. The student is expected to be closely involved in the total care o | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 659B - Behavorial Health Specialty Clinics | The senior student assigned to the UMMC Behavior Health Specialty Clinics, where he/she receives training and experience in the treatment of patients with a wide range of acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. The student attends daily clinics, as well as scheduled teaching sessions. He/she gains experience in all modalities used in outpatient psychiatric care and performs initial evaluations on a select number of patients, and patients presenting for weekly follow-up visits. The student may also choose to participate in other clinic activities, e.g., groups. The student also learns about the coordination of ancillary services, including vocational rehabilitation, social services and becomes more familiar with other agencies offering service to psychiatric patients. The student assumes a higher level of responsibility and accountability within the limits set forth by the School of Medicine. The student is expected to be closely involved in the total care of each patient including me | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 661A - Senior Elective in Acute Care Psychiatry | This course is designed to provide senior medical students interested in the clinical practice of psychiatry with the opportunity to extend and deepen their exposure to consult/liaison psychiatry and psychiatric emergency services. Students will function as sub interns conducting independent interviews, proposing individualized treatment plans, arranging admission to psychiatric inpatient facilities when necessary, and developing transfer plans. In addition, senior medical students serve as mentors to junior clerks, reviewing notes and presentations prior to review by residents and attendings. The bulk of time in this course (80%) will be spent in clinical settings under the supervision of attending psychiatrists and psychologists as well as senior residents in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. The remaining time (20%) will be spent on a capstone project assignment. The topic of the project will be identified at the start of the elective in collaboration with unit atte | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 661B - Senior Elective in Acute Care Psychiatry | This course is designed to provide senior medical students interested in the clinical practice of psychiatry with the opportunity to extend and deepen their exposure to consult/liaison psychiatry and psychiatric emergency services. Students will function as sub interns conducting independent interviews, proposing individualized treatment plans, arranging admission to psychiatric inpatient facilities when necessary, and developing transfer plans. In addition, senior medical students serve as mentors to junior clerks, reviewing notes and presentations prior to review by residents and attendings. The bulk of time in this course (80%) will be spent in clinical settings under the supervision of attending psychiatrists and psychologists as well as senior residents in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. The remaining time (20%) will be spent on a capstone project assignment. The topic of the project will be identified at the start of the elective in collaboration with unit at | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 662A - Senior Elective in Inpatient Psychiatry | This month-long course of approximately 160 hours is designed to provide senior medical students interested in the clinical practice of psychiatry with the opportunity to extend and deepen their exposure to adult inpatient psychiatry. Students will function as sub interns managing 4-5 patients and conducting independent interviews, proposing individualized treatment plans, arranging social work meetings and family conferences, and developing aftercare plans. In addition, senior medical students serve as mentors to junior clerks, reviewing notes and presentations prior to review by residents and attendings. The bulk of time in this course (80%) will be spent in clinical settings under the supervision of attending psychiatrists and psychologists as well as senior residents in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. The remaining time (20%) will be spent on a capstone project assignment. The topic of the project will be identified at the start of the elective in collaboration | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 662B - Inpatient Psychiatry | This course is designed to provide senior medical students interested in the clinical practice of psychiatry with the opportunity to extend and deepen their exposure to adult inpatient psychiatry. Students will function as sub interns managing 4-5 patients and conducting independent interviews, proposing individualized treatment plans, arranging social work meetings and family conferences, and developing aftercare plans. In addition, senior medical students serve as mentors to junior clerks, reviewing notes and presentations prior to review by residents and attendings. The bulk of time in this course (80%) will be spent in clinical settings under the supervision of attending psychiatrists and psychologists as well as senior residents in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. The remaining time (20%) will be spent on a capstone project assignment. The topic of the project will be identified at the start of the elective in collaboration with unit attendings and will focus on | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 851 - Psychiatry Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 851B - Psychiatry Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 852 - Psychiatry Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 852B - Psychiatry Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 853 - Psychiatry Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 853B - Psychiatry Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 651A - Senior Radiology | This elective is for ALL students, including students pursuing a career in radiology as well as students seeking to become more sophisticated, better-informed users of imaging services. Completion of the third-year course, RADIO 631, is NOT a pre-requisite. All students will sharpen their skills in selecting appropriate imaging studies and in recognizing and communicating the most important findings on those studies. One of the goals of this expanded elective is to prepare students for their remaining senior clerkships and for on-call duties during internship. Toward this end, critical imaging findings and typical emergency imaging work-ups are reviewed and emphasized. In addition to improving proficiency in the interpretation of chest radiographs, the student will also learn a basic approach to the interpretation of cross-sectional imaging studies, with an emphasis on CT. The student spends four weeks rotating through the various subspecialties of radiology: Body CT (where CT's of t | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 651B - Senior Radiology | This elective is for ALL students, including students pursuing a career in radiology as well as students seeking to become more sophisticated, better-informed users of imaging services. Completion of the third-year course, RADIO 631, is NOT a pre-requisite. All students will sharpen their skills in selecting appropriate imaging studies and in recognizing and communicating the most important findings on those studies. One of the goals of this expanded elective is to prepare students for their remaining senior clerkships and for on-call duties during internship. Toward this end, critical imaging findings and typical emergency imaging work-ups are reviewed and emphasized. In addition to improving proficiency in the interpretation of chest radiographs, the student will also learn a basic approach to the interpretation of cross-sectional imaging studies, with an emphasis on CT. The student spends four weeks rotating through the various subspecialties of radiology: Body CT (where CT's of | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 656A - Special Radiology Elective | A self-designated rotation on radiology clinical areas in which the student will rotate through one or two subspecialty areas of interest. Attendance is required, and must be appropriately recorded to pass this block. The student will also present an interesting case observed during their rotation (15-20 minutes in length) at a departmental conference (as scheduled, or to the course director or his designate). Additional requirements may vary based on chosen subspecialty area. Completion of RADIO 651 is a pre-requisite. At the discretion of the course director, this pre-requisite may be waived, in certain circumstances. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 656B - Special Radiology Elective | A self-designated rotation on radiology clinical areas in which the student will rotate through one or two subspecialty areas of interest. Attendance is required, and must be appropriately recorded to pass this block. The student will also present an interesting case observed during their rotation (15-20 minutes in length) at a departmental conference (as scheduled, or to the course director or his designate). Additional requirements may vary based on chosen subspecialty area. Completion of RADIO 651 is a pre-requisite. At the discretion of the course director, this pre-requisite may be waived, in certain circumstances. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 657A - Interventional Radiology | This is a 4 week rotation. Interventional Radiology covers vascular, GI, GU and biliary procedures under fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance. We also perform ultrasound and CT scanner guided interventions. This offers the opportunity to be directly involved in patient care. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 658A - Medical 3D Printing | This is a four-week rotation in Radiology where fourth year medical students will gain experience in medical 3D printing. In this rotation, students will have the opportunity to learn to operate common 3D printers, use associated slicing and mixing software, and convert medical CT images into 3D printed models. | 10 | In-Person | Combination |
| RADIO 851 - Radiology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 851B - Radiology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 852 - Radiology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 852B - Radiology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 853 - Radiology Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADIO 853B - Radiology Extramrural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADONC 651A - Senior Radiation Oncology | This course is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts of radiotherapy, not only for those considering radiation oncology as a career, but also for those who are going to pursue medical or surgical oncology as their residencies. Students will participate in evaluation of patients with a wide variety of physical findings, under direct supervision of several faculty radiation oncologists. Ambulatory patients in treatment or follow-up clinics will be seen in addition to new consultations. Students will follow at least one new patient each week through simulation, administration of informed consent, patient teaching, treatment planning and implementation. Attendance at pediatric and adult tumor conferences will emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to cancer management. A reading list will be provided. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADONC 851 - Radiation Oncology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADONC 851B - Radiation Oncology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADONC 852 - Radiation Oncology Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADONC 852B - Radiology Oncology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADONC 853 - Radiology Oncology Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| RADONC 853B - Radiology Oncology Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 652A - General Surgery | This course allows the medical student to spend one month on an adult general surgery service functioning as a sub-intern. The student will be assigned significant patient care responsibilities with faculty and senior house staff supervision. Students will be allowed to choose between four general surgery services (Surgery A, Surgery B, Acute Care Surgery, and Veterans Administration), and will be given priority to a service on a first come, first serve basis. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 653A - Cardiothoracic Surgery | Particularly stressed is major heart surgery, and the pre and postoperative care of these patients. Angiography, cardiac catheterization and other diagnostic testing are emphasized. Congenital heart diseases and their therapy is part of the course as well. The student will also be exposed to a broad spectrum of thoracic surgical problems related to pulmonary, esophageal and chest wall abnormalities. Ward rounds, patient management, cardiac conferences, chest conferences, clinic follow-up and surgical assistance comprise the spectrum of duties. Ambulatory CT surgery would consist of all clinics, consults and operations performed during the daytime. Research opportunities available. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 653B - Cardiothoracic Surgery | Particularly stressed is major heart surgery, and the pre and postoperative care of these patients. Angiography, cardiac catheterization and other diagnostic testing are emphasized. Congenital heart diseases and their therapy is part of the course as well. The student will also be exposed to a broad spectrum of thoracic surgical problems related to pulmonary, esophageal and chest wall abnormalities. Ward rounds, patient management, cardiac conferences, chest conferences, clinic follow-up and surgical assistance comprise the spectrum of duties. Ambulatory CT surgery would consist of all clinics, consults and operations performed during the daytime. Research opportunities available. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 654A - Surgical Critical Care | The student will be an integral part of the team participating in the daily management of patients in either the Surgical Intensive Care Unit or the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (based upon their residency area of interest). Emphasis will be placed on cardiopulmonary physiology, ventilator management, nutrition, and critical care management. Ethical and medical legal issues pertaining to critical care medicine will be discussed. Participation will be under the guidance of the ICU faculty. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 655A - Pediatric Surgery | The student will assume, with close senior resident and faculty supervision, a significant role in the total management of pediatric surgical patients. The student will have the opportunity to integrate fetal physiology and embryology knowledge into clinical care. The student will elect either an ambulatory or inpatient focus and the didactic and clinical expectations will be specific to the focus chosen. Most pediatric surgery has become ambulatory in nature in terms of operations and clinic as well as daytime consultations. Departmental core conference attendance is required for all students. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 655B - Pediatric Surgery | The student will assume, with close senior resident and faculty supervision, a significant role in the total management of pediatric surgical patients. The student will have the opportunity to integrate fetal physiology and embryology knowledge into clinical care. The student will elect either an ambulatory or inpatient focus and the didactic and clinical expectations will be specific to the focus chosen. Most pediatric surgery has become ambulatory in nature in terms of operations and clinic as well as daytime consultations. Departmental core conference attendance is required for all students. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 656A - Vascular Surgery | The students will have the opportunity to participate in the management and work up of patients with vascular disease. The settings will include the VAMC and University Hospital clinics and OR's. The students will understand the physiology and anatomy of the circulatory system in health and disease and will learn to take an appropriate history and physical exam. Ambulatory focus will revolve around endovascular interventions, clinics and outpatient or daytime surgery. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 656B - Vascular Surgery | The students will have the opportunity to participate in the management and work up of patients with vascular disease. The settings will include the VAMC and University Hospital clinics and OR's. The students will understand the physiology and anatomy of the circulatory system in health and disease and will learn to take an appropriate history and physical exam. Ambulatory focus will revolve around endovascular interventions, clinics and outpatient or daytime surgery. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 657A - Trauma Surgery | Students will participate in the care of injured patients in the ER and the OR and understand the principles of ATLS teaching. In addition, the students will have the opportunity to follow patients in an outpatient setting to understand the outcomes of trauma. The ambulatory focus will be limited to the clinics at the medical mall and daytime emergency room consults, especially those seen and subsequently either discharged or admitted to another service. Students will have the choice of participating in the daytime trauma service with night time call, or our on-call night float team working 5 nights per week for the month. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 657B - Trauma Surgery | Students will participate in the care of injured patients in the ER and the OR and understand the principles of ATLS teaching. In addition, the students will have the opportunity to follow patients in an outpatient setting to understand the outcomes of trauma. The ambulatory focus will be limited to the clinics at the medical mall and daytime emergency room consults, especially those seen and subsequently either discharged or admitted to another service. Students will have the choice of participating in the daytime trauma service with night time call, or our on-call night float team working 5 nights per week for the month. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 658A - Urology | Emphasis is placed upon clinical experience and responsibility. Students will participate in patient care in the hospital, operating rooms and clinics. Independent reading is encouraged and time is provided for formal teaching sessions. Research projects such as chart reviews and case reports are supported and encouraged. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 658B - Urology | Emphasis is placed upon clinical experience and responsibility. Students will participate in patient care in the hospital, operating rooms and clinics. Independent reading is encouraged, and time is provided for formal teaching sessions. Research projects such as chart reviews and case reports are supported and encouraged. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 659A - Surgical Research | This elective is designed for students who have had previous and ongoing research experience with a Department of Surgery faculty member to allow dedicated time to continue their research endeavors. A letter of ongoing research is required from the Department of Surgery faculty member prior to approval into this four-week elective. | 10 | In-Person | Research |
| SURG 660A - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | The objectives of this course include introduction to the elements of plastic surgery (grafts, flaps, craniofacial procedures and microsurgery) and their application to traumatic wounds, infection, cancer, reconstruction and congenital abnormalities. Participation by the student in clinical services allows for understanding of the planning, perioperative and overall management of these patients. Ambulatory care is based in the clinics and outpatient surgery. The student is expected to participate in all conferences and educational opportunities to expose the student to academic and research concepts in plastic surgery. Student projects and presentations will be strongly encouraged. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 660B - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | The objectives of this course include introduction to the elements of plastic surgery (grafts, flaps, craniofacial procedures and microsurgery) and their application to traumatic wounds, infection, cancer, reconstruction and congenital abnormalities. Participation by the student in clinical services allows for understanding of the planning, perioperative and overall management of these patients. Ambulatory care is based in the clinics and outpatient surgery. The student is expected to participate in all conferences and educational opportunities to expose the student to academic and research concepts in plastic surgery. Student projects and presentations will be strongly encouraged. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 665A - Breast Surgery | This course is focused on surgical diseases of the breast. Students will assist with the initial evaluation of patients with breast pathology and learn the diagnostic skills required to treat breast disease, determine when surgery is indicated and assist with postoperative care. Students will also participate in the operating room, and ward rounds when patients are hospitalized. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 665B - Breast Surgery | This course is focused on surgical diseases of the breast. Students will assist with the initial evaluation of patients with breast pathology and learn the diagnostic skills required to treat breast disease, determine when surgery is indicated and assist with postoperative care. Students will also participate in the operating room, and ward rounds when patients are hospitalized. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 666A - Outpatient Surgery Clinic | This course is designed to expose 4th year students to outpatient surgical patients across a variety of subspecialties. Students will evaluate surgical patient preoperatively determining the indications for surgical intervention and postoperatively to distinguish a normal versus a complicated postoperative course. Clinic schedule will be assigned by course director, taking into account student's areas of interest when possible. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 666B - Outpatient Surgery Clinic | This course is designed to expose 4th year students to outpatient surgical patients across a variety of subspecialties. Students will evaluate surgical patient preoperatively determining the indications for surgical intervention and postoperatively to distinguish a normal versus a complicated postoperative course. Clinic schedule will be assigned by course director, taking into account student's areas of interest when possible. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 668A - Transplant Surgery | Students will participate in the care of kidney, pancreas, and liver transplant patients, as well as hepatobiliary patients. Participation in at least one organ donor recover procedure is strongly encouraged. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 668B - Transplant Surgery | Students will participate in the care of kidney, pancreas, and liver transplant patients, as well as hepatobiliary patients. Participation in at least one organ donor recover procedure is strongly encouraged. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 669B - Surgery Resident Prep Course | This is a course that is designed to provide students with the practical information and skills needed to prepare for the intern year as a surgical resident. Students will participate in hands-on simulation, such as suturing, laparoscopic skills and other clinical skills; on call phone scenarios; and didactic lectures and workshops. This course is an M4 elective and only offered in the month of March. The maximum number of students is 12. Preference will be given to students who applied for general surgery or a surgical subspecialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 670A - Surgery Outpatient Wound Care | This is an elective surgery rotation where fourth year medical students will gain experience in outpatient chronic wound care. This ambulatory core or elective is designed to expose fourth year medical students to outpatient chronic wound care. The student will be in the outpatient wound care clinic from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday working with our full time wound care physician, nurse practitioner or surgeon. The student will evaluate the patient to determine medical history that is contributing to the chronic wound, as well as, learn wound evaluation, diagnostic testing, diagnosis and management of the wound. The student will also become competent in dressing selection to aid the wound in healing. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 670B - Surgery Outpatient Wound Care | This is an elective surgery rotation where fourth year medical students will gain experience in outpatient chronic wound care. This ambulatory core or elective is designed to expose fourth year medical students to outpatient chronic wound care. The student will be in the outpatient wound care clinic from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday working with our full time wound care physician, nurse practitioner or surgeon. The student will evaluate the patient to determine medical history that is contributing to the chronic wound, as well as, learn wound evaluation, diagnostic testing, diagnosis and management of the wound. The student will also become competent in dressing selection to aid the wound in healing. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 851 - Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 851B - Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 852 - Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 852B - Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 853 - Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 853 A - Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for four weeks or longer can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students who are interested in the specialty. | 10 | In-Person | Clinical |
| SURG 853B - Surgery Extramural | Extramural rotations for two weeks can be arranged with the course director or chair's approval for students interested in the specialty. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
| FM 652A - Family Medicine Clerkship | During this four-week ambulatory clerkship, the fourth-year student works in the department's residency clinics and sees ambulatory patients. Emphasis is placed on student responsibility for patient care and development of treatment plans. Students also participate in departmental conferences. | 12 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PSYCH 653B - General Psychiatry | Students may propose their own plan of study which must be approved by the department prior to the start of the block. Opportunities are available for students to design, with guidance, a clinical elective that meets their specific needs, e.g., combining inpatient and outpatient work, or participating in ongoing clinically relevant basic research projects within the department. Such projects can be supervised by faculty members in any of the disciplines (psychiatry, psychology and research) represented within the department. | 5 | In-Person | Clinical |
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