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Dermatology
140.01: CLINICAL CLERKSHIP
- Kanade Shinkai, M.D.
Tier 1B.
In this introductory clerkship, students have daily,
direct patient contacts in various outpatient dermatology
clinics, providing broad exposure to common dermatologic
problems as well as complex, referral
based dermatologic care. The experience is supplemented by
didactic lectures, web-based learning modules and textbook readings, as well as
presentation of cases to faculty preceptors.
Course Objectives:
Develop familiarity with dermatologic vocabulary.
Learn to recognize and initiate therapy of common
dermatologic disorders. Become cognizant of uncommon
or complicated dermatologic problems that require
specialty care.
Common Problems/Diseases:
Skin cancers, including basal and squamous cell
carcinomas and melanoma. Inflammatory skin diseases,
including atopic and contact dermatitis and psoriasis.
Infections and infestations of the skin. Diseases
affecting skin appendages, such as acne and alopecia.
Benign tumors, such as melanocytic nevi, seborrheic
keratoses, and common birthmarks. Skin involvement
in systemic disease, such as HIV infection and lupus
erythematosis.
Recommended Text or Reading:
Lookingbill and Marks, Principles of Dermatology.
(You may borrow the text from the Reserve Desk at the library.)
Team Composition:
In clinics, students are supervised by faculty attendings
and dermatology residents and fellows. During their
elective, students meet with their faculty preceptor for
one or more case presentation conferences.
Call Schedule/Weekends:
No night or weekend call.
Grading:
Pass/Fail
Quarters Taught: Su, Fa 1 & 2 & 3, Wi 1 & 2 & 3B, Sp
Location: Taught at various locations
Minimum Weeks Offered: 2
Maximum Students per Block: 4
Contact Name: Chris Walker
Contact Phone: 353-7880
Location to report to: 11am; 1701 Divisadero, Room 3100
Comments: Students desiring more clinical exposure to dermatology
may also sign up for 140.08 Advanced Clinical Dermatology. Usually full all year with
UCSF students -- two spots reserved each two-week period for visiting students 7/6/2009 to 11/6/2009. Visiting students may also sign up for 140.08 Advanced Clinical Dermatology to make a 4-week elective. NOT OFFERED 3/2/2009 - 3/13/2009; 11/23/2009-12/4/2009 and 12/21/2009-1/1/2010. PLEASE NOTE: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO TAKE THIS ELECTIVE IF YOU HAVE ANY RESIDENCY INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED.
140.03: CLINICAL CLERKSHIP
- Regina Hamlin, M.D.
Tier 2.
The activities of the students are determined after the initial interview with the instructor. This course emphasizes routine outpatient and inpatient care and research methods according to individual interest.
Grading:
Pass/Fail
Prerequisites:
Medicine 110 and the consent of the instructor.
Quarters Taught: Su, Fa, Wi, Sp
Location: Fresno
Minimum Weeks Offered: 2
Maximum Students per Block: 1
Contact Name: BrittanyRiojas
Contact Phone: (559) 499-6524
Location to report to: UCSF Fresno Medical Education & Research Center
Comments: NOTE: Do not use the Online Clerkship Application found on this site for any Fresno electives. For more information about this course, please refer to the Fresno website at www.fresno.ucsf.edu. You may apply online at: http://www.fresno.ucsf.edu/undergrad/forms.htm.
140.06: PHOTOTHERAPY AND PSORIASIS THERAPY
- John Koo, M.D.
Tier 1B.
Clinical experience in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema and other skin disorders including phototherapy, Goekerman therapy and combined use of topical, photo and systemic therapies. There is an opportunity for an independent research project possibly leading to publication.
Grading:
Pass/Fail/Honors
Prerequisites:
This course is open to both 3rd and 4th year medical students. There are NO prerequisites required.
Quarters Taught: Su, Fa, Wi, Sp
Location: San Francisco
Minimum Weeks Offered: 4
Contact Name: JohnKoo, MD
Contact Phone: fax 415-502-4126
Location to report to: 515 Spruce St. - Psoriasis Day Care Center
Comments: 4 weeks minimum but prefer 6 weeks.
140.07: CLINICAL CLERKSHIP
- Timothy Berger, M.D.; Ilona Frieden, M.D.; Toby Maurer, M.D.
Tier 1B.
Elective in one of the following areas: pediatric dermatology; dermatology surgery; collagen-vascular and wound healing; cutaneous oncology; contact dermatitis/cutaneous pharm; HIV/SFGH; hair disease; and dermatopathology. 50% clinical (supervised patient care) and 50% research with publishable project assigned at beginning of rotation.
Course Objectives:
Describe skin lesions and give a reasonable differential diagnosis for common skin conditions. Have an in-depth knowledge (at the level of a first-year dermatology resident) of one targeted area of dermatology. This includes understanding the clinical conditions, basic science relative to the pathogenesis of those conditions, and first-line therapies for those conditions.
Grading:
Pass/Fail
Prerequisites:
Fourth-year standing. 140.01 Clinical Dermatology is required. Enrollment is limited. UCSF medical students planning a career in dermatology only.
Quarters Taught: Su, Fa, Wi, Sp
Location: San Francisco
Minimum Weeks Offered: 4
Maximum Students per Block: 2
Contact Name: ChrisWalker
Contact Phone: 353-7880
Comments: Not in elective lottery - by arrangement only.
140.08: SPECIALTIES
- Timothy Berger, M.D.; Lindy Fox, M.D.
Tier 1B.
An advanced clinical dermatology elective (not research) in one of five subspecialty areas of dermatology. The student will have a supervised patient care experience with targeted faculty. Upon completion, students will have in-depth clinical knowledge equivalent to a first-year dermatology resident, which includes understanding clinical conditions, basic science relative to disease pathogenesis and first-line therapies for conditions in the chosen dermatologic subspecialty.
Course Objectives:
1. Take a complete targeted history and perform a complete physical exam at the level of a first-year dermatology resident in one subspecialty area of dermatology.
2. Give a complete differential diagnosis for the common presentations in one area of subspecialty dermatology.
3. Understand the diagnostic algorithm for one area of complex dermatology (psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, cutaneous oncology, pediatric dermatology, autoimmune dermatology, inpatient dermatology, hair and nail diseases).
Team Composition:
During this two week elective, students are supervised by a dermatology resident and 2-3 dermatology attendings who specialize in the chosen area.
Call Schedule/Weekends:
No night or weekend call.
Grading:
Pass/Fail
Prerequisites:
140.01 Clinical Dermatology is required. Medical students planning a career in dermatology only.
Quarters Taught: Su, Fa, Wi, Sp
Location: Taught at various locations
Minimum Weeks Offered: 2
Contact Name: ChrisWalker
Contact Phone: 353-7880
Comments: Subspecialty choice to be arranged with the dermatology academic office, and limited by availability.
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