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INT 461 - Cardiology Electrophysiology
This elective is designed for the student who has particular interest in cardiac rhythm disturbances, particularly in more advanced EKG interpretation, evaluation of complex arrhythmias to include atrial tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, Supraventricular tachycardia, Premature Ventricular Contractions/Ventricular tachycardia. The student will be observing the evaluation and management of patients requiring antiarrhythmic drug therapy. There will be direct observation and assessment of patients undergoing electrophysiologic studies and ablation procedures to include endovascular and epicardial/surgical techniques. This rotation also involves evaluation of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and resynchronization devices, including patient selection, observation of implantation procedures, and participation in the outpatient clinic.
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INT 468 - Clinical HIV/AIDS
This elective includes a comprehensive approach to HIV/AIDS care beginning with initial diagnosis, moving through preventative care, and dealing with end-stage processes and death related issues. There is a strong focus on outpatient experience but hospital care/teaching will also be provided. Teaching will be on a one-on-one basis for patient care. Reading topics and slide collections will be provided.
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INT 469 - Clinical Cardiology
The student will work directly with attending Cardiologists in general cardiology consultations, outpatient cardiology clinics, observation of and interpretation of electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, echocardiography, exercise stress testing and nuclear stress testing. Emphasis will be on the indications and use of cardiac physical diagnosis and non-invasive cardiac testing in the management of common cardiac problems one would encounter in primary care or general internal medicine. The student will also attend noon conferences and Grand Rounds at the VAMC. The student will be encouraged to develop a cardiac topic and present to the Cardiology section or a noon conference.
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INT 470 - Internal Medicine/Geriatrics
The course is designed for senior medical students interested in a career in primary care internal medicine or family medicine with an emphasis on geriatrics and who wish to pursue an elective prior to the beginning of internship and residency. The elective provides diverse exposure to older patients in various settings of care: long-term care, skilled nursing facility, continuing care retirement community, memory consultation clinic, and assisted living facility. These settings allow for a rich assortment of patients and health care professionals with whom the student can interact. Daily rounds with the attending physician, opportunities to work and learn with multiple levels of trainees, and direct patient care responsibilities provide the foundation for the experience. Students should also expect to consult with members of the interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, SW, nursing, dietary, speech and language) and participate in therapy sessions, care planning conferences and family meetings. Students will attend morning reports, didactic sessions, interdisciplinary conferences, and develop and give presentations of both patients and topics to supervisory physicians, colleagues, other health professions students and staff. The student will receive the current edition of Geriatrics At Your Fingertips and attend all Glennan Center education programs and other didactics as assigned during the rotation. Development of a clinical research or library-based research project or paper and presentation at the Glennan Center Geriatric Conference is required for Honors. Glennan Center faculty, including Drs. Aravich, Galicia-Castillo, Kannarkat, Mazzurco, Morris, Okhravi, Palmer and Smith serve as advisors for student projects and are involved in teaching the geriatric elective. Students should seek consultation during week one of the rotation regarding Honors expectations to determine the student’s project goals and objectives and to map out a timeline for completion of the honor’s project.
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INT 472 - Critical Care Medicine
Fourth year students involved in the Intensive Care Unit Rotation will be expected to round with the Intensive Care Unit Team. Students will work under the supervision of upper level residents and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Faculty. This rotation will allow students to see critically ill patients and gain experience in managing mechanical ventilation, interventions, such as nutritional support.
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INT 473 - Internal Medicine/Palliative Care
The course is designed for senior medical students whose careers might include patient and family discussions about life and death decisions, treatment of difficult pain and other symptoms, and working with interdisciplinary teams. The Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Palliative Care Service consists of a physician; a nurse practitioner, a nurse specialized in neuroethics, and a social worker. While the primary teaching site is Sentara Norfolk General, students are also scheduled time with the Palliative Care Consult Service at Sentara CarePlex and Chesapeake Rehab and Care Center. This rotation allows the student the opportunity to experience the human side of tertiary care medicine, to integrate science with humanities and to test the waters for a fellowship or career in the new field of hospice and palliative care. The rotation aims to give future physician the opportunity to care for the sickest of the sick patient, to acquire new skills and work with a dynamic interdisciplinary team. Palliative care consults are generated on patients with serious illness, often with multi-system failure and suffering. The team evaluates patients, conducts family conferences and attempts to set goals of care. In addition, the team tries to control suffering. Conferences frequently include other physicians, consultants, chaplains and nurses in addition to the palliative care team. The student will participate in daily conferences to learn about patients and to plan the day and Team meetings. Students will be mentored by Dr. Marissa Galicia-Castillo, Dr. Lauren Mazzurco or Dr. Deborah Morris on the Palliative Care Team and/or other team members (social worker, nurse practitioner), observe evaluations and family meetings, and participate in the debriefings in which the team discusses family dynamics, and decision-making. Depending on interest and skills, students may begin to work independently and conduct family meetings, learn to work collaboratively with nurses, social workers and chaplains and to lead debriefings. There will be an opportunity to read and compose patient reports to present at team meetings or other forums. Often the student will interact with the ethics team and attend the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Ethics Committee Meeting as scheduled. Students attend one Grief Counseling/Support Group session with the social worker. Students receive a syllabus with links to key readings and articles. Students are also required to select a topic and give a presentation no longer than 30 minutes to the Palliative Care team in the last week of the rotation. Any Palliative Care Team member or the course director may offer guidance about the topic.
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INT 474 - Clinical Gastroenterology
An introductory clinical experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, involving both the evaluation of out-patients and common gastroenterology problems and in-patient consultation in patients that include multi-system disease. The student will have exposure to all Gastroenterologic and Endoscopic procedures, along with the chance to correlate clinical endoscopic and radiographic findings.
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INT 476 - Clinical Endocrinology
The endocrine elective will expose the student to a comprehensive spectrum of endocrine conditions. The student will see a broad spectrum of endocrine diseases, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their complications, thyroid disorders, conditions affecting both male and female reproduction, obesity, adrenal and pituitary gland disease, neuroendocrine tumors and their associated syndromes, and conditions involving bone and calcium metabolism. Students will be involved in both initial patient visits in the clinic and in follow-up visits. They will also participate as a member of the endocrine consult service for a portion of the elective, and will write and present patient notes to the consult attending. Students are encouraged to attend a variety of endocrine-focused conferences during their elective time, including endocrine grand rounds, the endocrine core lecture series, journal club and endocrine case conference.
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INT 478 - Nephrology
The student will make clinical rounds on patients on the inpatient EVMS Renal and Nephrology Assoc. Consult Service at their assigned hospital. Hospitals are assigned by the program on a first come basis. The student will also be given selected lectures and will be responsible for presenting a clinical topic or journal article at one of our division renal conferences.
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INT 479 - Internal Medicine
Through direct observation and practicing medicine under the supervision of Internal Medicine preceptors, the student will develop an accurate understanding of internal medicine as a discipline and potential career choice.
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INT 480 - Internal Medicine
Through direct observation and practicing medicine under the supervision of Internal Medicine preceptors, the student will develop an accurate understanding of internal medicine as a discipline and potential career choice.
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INT 481 - Internal Medicine
Through direct observation and practicing medicine under the supervision of Internal Medicine preceptors, the student will develop an accurate understanding of internal medicine as a discipline and potential career choice.
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INT 482 - Internal Medicine
Through direct observation and practicing medicine under the supervision of Internal Medicine preceptors, the student will develop an accurate understanding of internal medicine as a discipline and potential career choice.
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INT 486 - Pulmonary Medicine
Supervise inpatient and outpatient evaluation and treatment of patients with pulmonary diseases. Interpretation of radiography, pulmonary function studies and other diagnostic tests. Regular didactic sessions with pulmonary staff and scheduled conferences covering selected aspects of pulmonary medicine.
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INT 491 - Critical Care Medicine
Fourth Year student involved in the Intensive Care Unit rotation will be expected to round with the Intensive Care Unit Team. Students will work under the supervision of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Faculty. This rotation will allow students to see critically ill patients and gain experience in managing mechanical ventilation, interventions- such as vasopressors, nutritional support, and sedation.
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INT 492 - Critical Care Medicine
Fourth Year student involved in the Intensive Care Unit rotation will be expected to round with the Intensive Care Unit Team. Students will work under the supervision of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Faculty. This rotation will allow students to see critically ill patients and gain experience in managing mechanical ventilation, interventions- such as vasopressors, nutritional support, and sedation.
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INT 493 - Internal Medicine at KP Gaithersburg
Through direct observation and practicing medicine under the supervision of Internal Medicine preceptors, the student will develop an accurate understanding of internal medicine as a discipline and potential career choice. Students will have the opportunity to work with Kaiser Permanente Internal Medicine program faculty and residents.
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INT 494 - Virtual Adult Critical Care
Designed to prepare students to better participate in their intensive care unit (ICU) rounds. This virtual course features professionally-narrated modules with clear learning objectives, engaging case studies, interactive questions, and a list of additional resources for further exploration. An extensive topic selection is covered with lectures developed by content experts on each subject. There are two components to this course: 1.Online Modules 2.Skills-Based SessionsStudents will need to successfully complete both components of the course. The skills-based sessions will be available as sessions during the TIPS: Residency weeks in Block 10.
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INT 998 - Internal Medicine
Non-site-specific elective with a member of the EVMS faculty
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INT 999 - Internal Medicine
Away elective
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Interprofessional Education |
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IPE 700 - Inter Professional Education online
1 Credit Hours
A safe, effective and value-driven healthcare system requires teams of professionals working in unison to benefit patients and improve outcomes. The School of Health Professions has developed an online course for the PathA students to evoke awareness of the importance of Inter professional interactions across the following disciplines: Pathologists’ Assistant, Medical technologist, Histotechnicians. Students will be required to study didactic and case-based learning modules presented online. Students are expected to demonstrate basic knowledge of the workings of cross-discipline programs and fundamental understanding of inter professional education (IPE). Each session will be presented by PowerPoint and/or video format and peer-to-peer interaction facilitated by Blackboard forum discussions and postings. The course will use the World Health Organization definition of IPE: “When students from two or more disciplines learn about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes.”
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ITD 998 - Interdisciplinary
Non-site-specific elective with a member of the EVMS faculty
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ITD 999 - Interdisciplinary
Away elective
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MLAS 502 - Laboratory Animal Husbandry, Care, & Ethic
3 Credit Hours
This course will discuss husbandry practices, proper nutrition and enrichment requirements for different species; environmental parameters, such as proper housing, temperatures, humidity and lighting. Humane handling, restraint and overall well-being of laboratory animals will also be covered.
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MLAS 503 - Journal Club
1 Credit Hours
This course will review the selected publications in related fields such as animal models in research, new technologies, etc.
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MLAS 504 - Diseases of Laboratory Animals I
3 Credit Hours
These courses will cover the biology, husbandry, diseases, pathology, treatments and main research uses of main laboratory animal species.
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MLAS 505 - Diseases of Laboratory Animals II
3 Credit Hours
These courses will cover the biology, husbandry, diseases, pathology, treatments and main research uses of main laboratory animal species.
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MLAS 506 - Anesthesia & Surgery
2 Credit Hours
This course will review techniques and procedures used in surgery and anesthesia, including instruments and equipment preparation and identification, handling of instruments and supplies during surgery, anesthesia induction and monitoring, post-surgical care, clean up and surgical record keeping.
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MLAS 508 - Internship
2 Credit Hours
During this course, students will have hands-on experience on various aspects and techniques and on multiple laboratory animal species. This course is for one week (40 hours) on the EVMS campus in Norfolk, VA.
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MLAS 509 - Biotechnology & Diagnostic Techniques
3 Credit Hours
This course will cover various topics such as molecular analysis and detection systems including ELISA, PCR and real time PCR, basics of cell culture, laboratory blood, urine processing and basics of imaging techniques such as ultrasound, etc.
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MLAS 511 - Facility Management
3 Credit Hours
This course provides both technical and Non-technical skills necessary for the successful laboratory animal facility managers such as; understanding of facility equipment, personnel management and scheduling, supply procurement, space allocation, animal production management, communication with researchers and senior management, conflict resolution, hiring and firing, critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation, finance/budgeting and vendor management skills.
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MLAS 512 - Graduate Seminar
2 Credit Hours
During this course students will be assigned to one topic of interest which will be presented to the whole group. Students will review the recent publications in their assigned topic and with recommendation and suggestions of their selected expert mentors, will prepare and present their presentation.
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MLAS 513 - Comparative Anatomy & Physiology
4 Credit Hours
This course will cover anatomy and physiology of laboratory animals including study of body systems such as skeletal, muscular, circulatory, digestive, nervous, respiratory, reproductive and special sense organs and principles of diseases.
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MLAS 514 - Applied Biostatistics & Research Design
3 Credit Hours
This course will cover the fundamentals of research design, including the use of literature search, the formulation of testable hypotheses, selection of the appropriate methodology and statistics to evaluate these hypotheses and the generation and interpretation of experimental outcomes. Students will learn to critique published studies, as well as to create and evaluate their own studies and protocols.
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MLAS 515 - Laboratory Animal Behavior and Behavioral Management
1 Credit Hours
This course will provide students with behavioral biology of species commonly used in laboratories. The course will also cover behavioral management, including enrichment and positive reinforcement training and will introduce students to some behavioral tests utilized to model human behavior.
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MLAS 516 - Cryopreservation
1 Credit Hours
Cell freezing is now a well-established laboratory activity in both clinical and research facilities. This course is designed to teach technically complex process of cryopreservation by explaining the procedure of cryopreservation (freezing) of cells.
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Medical & Health Professions Education |
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CHAE 801 - Advanced Medical Imaging in the Digital Environment
3 Credit Hours
This course provides the principles and applications of medical imaging and clinical-case scenarios using evidence-based approaches and peer-reviewed materials that contribute to the integration of concepts relating to the major medical diagnostic techniques used to examine the different regions of the human body. The learning experience in this course fosters self-directed and independent study and builds clinical problem-solving skills. This educational approach will also help students to develop skills such as recognition and interpretation of human structures and the variations presented in medical imaging. Students will learn to apply these skills in an educational and/or scientific research environment. The format of this course is aligned with the educational framework established in CHAE 800.
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CHAE 900 - Research
Varies 2, 4, or 6 Credit Hours
The goal of this course is submission of the doctoral candidate’s research proposal to IRB and receiving approval to collect data.
Prerequisites Advisor approval required.
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MHPE 600 - Applied Learning Theories
3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: MHPE 800
This course is an exploration of adult learning theory. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Learners successfully completing this course will explore major theorists in the field of adult learning and create an educational philosophy. Learners will create artifacts in an electronic portfolio to exemplify the application of seven areas of learning theory: assessment of prior knowledge, encoding and retrieval of knowledge, motivation for learning, mastery of learning, feedback and practice, course climate, and self-directed learning.
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MHPE 601 - Instructional Methods
3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: MHPE 801
This course prepares students with theoretic foundations and best practices to plan, apply, design, and evaluate appropriate instructional methods to enhance learner achievement. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Learners analyze a wide range of instructional methods including team-based, problem-based, inter-professional, outcome-based, experiential, indirect, and interactive in a variety of educational settings including small- and large-groups, clinical, bedside, ambulatory, community, rural, and distance.
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MHPE 602 - Curriculum Development
3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: MHPE 802
This course teaches a systematic curriculum development approach. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Educators and curriculum leaders will gain knowledge, skills, and experiences in multiple facets of curriculum development including curricula planning, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement/revision. Learners will also explore the benefits and challenges related to the collaborative nature of curriculum development through practical examples and application of curriculum planning models.
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MHPE 603 - Assessment of Learning
3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: MHPE 803
This course prepares learners to design evidence-based assessment strategies to improve instructional effectiveness for faculty and learning outcomes for students. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. A wide array of formative and summative assessment instruments and techniques will be explored and applied through practical application.
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MHPE 606 - Mixed Methods Research Designs
3 Credit Hours
Learners will explore general qualitative/quantitative research methods used in medical and health professions education research. The goal of the course is acquisition of skills needed to understand, plan, manage, analyze and interpret studies where data is mixed (qualitative and quantitative).
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MHPE 608 - Socicultural Contexts of Teaching and Learning
3 Credit Hours
The goals of this course are to provide learners with a strong background for designing educational experiences, planning educational programs, and conducting research on a variety of teaching and learning-related questions. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. The course is designed to help participants consider the meaning of learning and the various contextual factors that influence the learning process in higher education. This course explores the application of learning science in the design of learning environments. Learners evaluate inclusive, diverse, and equitable educational environments and use insights to improve practices, as well as the technologies higher education institutions use to document and assess learning.
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MHPE 609 - Designing Educational Experiences
3 Credit Hours
This course prepares learners with theoretic foundations and best practices to plan, apply, design, and evaluate appropriate instructional methods to enhance learner achievement. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Learners will analyze a wide range of instructional methods and then design an array of formative and summative assessments utilizing evidence-based assessment instruments and techniques.
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MHPE 610 - Practicum
3 Credit Hours
The practicum provides learners with an in-depth supervised opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained in the two MHPE core teaching courses - Sociocultural Contexts of Teaching and Learning and Designing Educational Experiences. Working as part of a simulated faculty team, learners will completely develop all components of an online course. This is a virtual practicum.
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MHPE 614 - Organization & Management in Higher Education
3 Credit Hours
Learners will research and understand higher education organizational structures and issues of oversight and will develop an understanding of how colleges and universities are governed. Who are the key decision-makers at these institutions? What roles do various constituents such as board members, presidents, deans, faculty, staff, and students play? Learners will explore how organizational structures, culture, context, and characteristics influence institutional governance and decision making. Learners will become knowledgeable about the history of and current trends in the management and operations of higher education institutions with a focus on academic health centers. This course will make use of case studies, debates, and discussion of current events as a means to better understand higher education organization and management.
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MHPE 615 - Current Issues in Higher Education
3 Credit Hours
Learners identify and reflect on core issues in higher education and investigate competencies necessary for educational leaders to demonstrate effectiveness in leadership around these issues. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Topics related to academic and student affairs will be identified and examined. Learners are expected to develop a professional development plan for addressing gaps in knowledge, skills, and abilities around identified issues.
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MHPE 700 - Leadership and Professionalism
3 Credit Hours
This course will expose learners to effective leadership approaches and skill sets. Topics will include fundamentals of leadership, leadership and professionalism self-assessment, leadership philosophy, professionalism, essential leadership and professionalism skills, modeling best leadership practices and behaviors, ethics in leadership, institutional and program accreditation, handling conflict, and emerging issues. Learners will apply this learning to their professional life through a series of practical exercises.
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MHPE 702 - Program Evaluation
3 Credit Hours
Program evaluation is a relatively young discipline in the formal sense of systematically collecting data for the purpose of informing decision-making. Program evaluation builds on many other disciplines to include social sciences, education, and statistics. In this course, we will explore the philosophical and theoretical roots of evaluation and the bridge between those roots and evaluation practice. In particular, we will discuss the meaning of evaluation and its historical roots; philosophical and theoretical orientations that provide guidance for thinking about evaluation; and finally, we will cover the specifics of planning, implementing, and managing the evaluation process.
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MHPE 704 - Simulation in Healthcare
3 Credit Hours
This course will examine the use of medical modeling and simulation as instructional and assessment tools of the modern health professions educator. Participants will explore the key features of simulation-based healthcare education that lead to effective learning, evaluate the range of simulation methodologies, and critically review current research and trends in simulation-based education and assessment. Participants will apply learning with a systematic instructional design process to develop a practical simulation-based teaching and/or assessment project by the end of the course.
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MHPE 705 - Applied Statistics
3 Credit Hours
Learners will gain an understanding of the statistical tests used in medical and health professions education research. The focus is on understanding why a particular test is used and how to interpret and apply results obtained from each test. Utilizing SPSS statistical analysis software, learners will perform all statistical procedures related to descriptive statistics and inferential statistics such as t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, correlation, regression, and chi-square. Visual representation of data will also be covered.
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MHPE 707 - Practicum
3 Credit Hours
The practicum provides students with an in-depth supervised opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained in the four MHPE core teaching courses - Applied Learning Theories, Instructional Methods, Curriculum Development, and Assessment of Learning. Working as part of a simulated faculty team, students will completely develop all components of an online course. This is a virtual practicum.
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MHPE 708 - Capstone
1 Credit Hours
The capstone experience provides the learner the opportunity to present a program portfolio demonstrating achievement of all program goals and student learning outcomes.
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MHPE 710 - Organization and Management in Higher Education
3 Credit Hours
Learners will research and understand higher education organizational structures and issues of oversight and will develop an understanding of how colleges and universities are governed. Who are the key decision makers at these institutions? What roles do various constituents such as board members, presidents, deans, faculty, staff, and students play? Learners will explore how organizational structures, culture, context, and characteristics influence institutional governance and decision-making. Learners will become knowledgeable about the history of and current trends in the management and operations of higher education institutions with a focus on academic health centers. This course will make use of case studies, debates, and discussion of current events as a means to better understand higher education organization and management.
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MHPE 712 - Simulation Tool and Techniques
3 Credit Hours
Healthcare simulationists have access to myriad simulation tools and techniques to support simulation-based learning. While some tools are commercially available, there are an assortment of tools that can be “home-grown.” This course will explore the broad scope of commercial and “home-grown” simulation tools and techniques available to the modern educator.
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MHPE 715 - Educational Scholarship Methods
3 Credit Hours
Within the context of Boyer’s four models of scholarship, this course provides the knowledge necessary to understand the purposes and processes of research using an expanded definition of scholarship that goes beyond the scholarship of discovery (research) to include the scholarship of integration, the scholarship of application, and the scholarship of teaching. The course will also introduce students to quantitative and qualitative design approaches, examine foundational issues of research from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives, and build skills for interpreting and evaluating research including criteria for evaluating empirical studies, particularly in the social sciences and in education.
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MHPE 720 - Diversity in Higher Education
3 Credit Hours
Learners will reflect upon and articulate an understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity in higher education. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Learners will research and determine ways to address issues such as equity, unconscious bias, and access to high quality education and develop effective teaching strategies illustrating best practices in establishing ideal learning environments.
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MHPE 725 - Business of Simulation
3 Credit Hours
Today’s simulation centers are analogous to small businesses, in that they involve small teams leveraging limited resources to support the mission critical needs of clients (students, faculty, residents, practicing clinicians, etc.). Often, simulation centers are established without an understanding of the long-term resource requirements - be they market share, funding, staff, equipment, or space. This course will explore the core business principles required to help leaders both better manage their center and develop or hone their business model.
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MHPE 727 - Organizational Management
3 Credit Hours
A study of management theory and organizational management as related to leadership, organizational design, culture, workforce strategy and change management with an emphasis on the application of management theory and research to organizational management. This course provides an opportunity to explore conceptual frameworks addressing organizational development, leadership, strategy and management of change.
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MHPE 730 - Simulation Program Design
3 Credit Hours
This capstone course provides students with an in-depth, supervised opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained in the first three courses. Students will focus on improving an existing simulation program, solving a problem in an existing simulation program, or building a simulation program from scratch based on what is most relevant to them.
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MHPE 800 - Applied Learning Theories
3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: MHPE 600
This course is an exploration of adult learning theory. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Learners successfully completing this course will explore major theorists in the field of adult learning and create an educational philosophy. Learners will create artifacts in an electronic portfolio to exemplify the application of seven areas of learning theory: assessment of prior knowledge, encoding and retrieval and knowledge, motivation for learning, mastery of learning, feedback and practice, course climate, and self-directed learning.
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MHPE 801 - Instructional Methods
3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: MHPE 601
This course prepares students with theoretic foundations and best practices to plan, apply, design, and evaluate appropriate instructional methods to enhance learner achievement. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Learners analyze a wide range of instructional methods including team-based, problem-based, inter-professional, outcome-based, experiential, indirect, and interactive in a variety of educational settings including small- and large-groups, clinical, bedside, ambulatory, community, rural, and distance.
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MHPE 802 - Curriculum Development
3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: MHPE 602
This course teaches a systematic curriculum development approach. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Educators and curriculum leaders will gain knowledge, skills, and experiences in multiple facets of curriculum development including curricula planning, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement/revision. Learners will also explore the benefits and challenges related to the collaborative nature of curriculum development through practical examples and application of curricular planning models.
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MHPE 803 - Assessment of Learning
3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: MHPE 603
This course prepares learners to design evidence-based assessment strategies to improve instructional effectiveness for faculty and learning outcomes for students. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. A wide array of formative and summative assessment instruments and techniques will be explored and applied through practical application.
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MHPE 804 - Educational Scholarship Seminar
1 Credit Hours
The goals of the educational scholarship seminar are to explore opportunities for educational scholarship within medical and health professions education and to provide the student the opportunity to strengthen foundational skills necessary to achieve candidacy and subsequent successful completion of a contemporary scholarly project. Proposal writing, Institutional Review Board (IRB), manuscript preparation and options, publication in scholarly journals, educator portfolios, and grant preparation are core topics. The course will be repeated for a total of three credits.
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MHPE 805 - Applied Statistics
3 Credit Hours
Learners will gain an understanding of the statistical tests used in medical and health professions education research. The focus is on understanding why a particular test is used and how to interpret and apply results obtained from each test. Utilizing SPSS statistical analysis software, learners will perform all statistical procedures related to descriptive statistics and inferential statistics such as t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation, regression, and chi-square. Visual representation of data will also be covered.
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MHPE 806 - Mixed Methods Research Design
3 Credit Hours
Learners will explore general qualitative/quantitative research methods used in medical and health professions education research. The goal of the course is acquisition of skills needed to understand, plan, manage, analyze and interpret studies where data is mixed (qualitative and quantitative).
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MHPE 806 - Mixed Methods Research Designs
3 Credit Hours
Learners will explore general qualitative/quantitative research methods used in medical and health professions education research. The course will include investigation of quantitative and qualitative research approaches, sampling techniques, validity, and ethical considerations. The goal of the course is acquisition of skills needed to understand, plan, manage, analyze and interpret studies where data is mixed (qualitative and quantitative).
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MHPE 807 - Emergent Research Methods (PhD)
3 Credit Hours
Learners will explore emerging research methods in an effort to answer new research questions brought on by the increasingly globalized world and rapidly changing health care industry. Learners will identify emergent qualitative and quantitative research designs used in medical and health professions education research e.g. document research, ethnography, arts based research, structural equation modeling, and internet research. Learners will gain the skills and knowledge needed to design and conduct research studies that examine complex issues in a rapidly changing world.
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MHPE 808 - Sociocultural Contexts of Teaching and Learning
3 Credit Hours
The goal of the course is to provide learners with a strong background for designing educational experiences, planning educational programs, and conducting research on a variety of teaching and learning-related questions. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. The course is designed to help participants consider the meaning of learning and the various contextual factors that influence the learning process in higher education. This course explores the application of the learning science in the design of learning environments. Learners evaluate inclusive, diverse, and equitable educational environments and use insights to improve practices, as well as the technologies higher education institutions use to document and assess learning.
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MHPE 809 - Designing Educational Experiences
3 Credit Hours
This course prepares learners with theoretic foundations and best practices to plan, apply, design, and evaluate appropriate instructional methods to enhance learner achievement. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Learners will analyze a wide range of instructional methods and then design an array of formative and summative assessments utilizing evidence-based assessment instruments and techniques.
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MHPE 810 - Practicum
3 Credit Hours
The practicum provides students with an in-depth supervised opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained in the MHPE core teaching courses - Sociocultural Contexts of Teaching and Learning and Designing Educational Experiences. Working as part of a simulated faculty team, learners will completely develop all components of an online course. This is a virtual practicum.
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MHPE 814 - Organization & Management in Higher Education
3 Credit Hours
Learners will research and understand higher education organizational structures and issues of oversight. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Topics will include law and governance, finance, accreditation, professional ethics and leadership, faculty issues, and intellectual property, copyright and outside funding.
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MHPE 815 - Current Issues in Higher Education
3 Credit Hours
Learners will explore issues of contemporary concern among higher education practitioners, faculty, and administrators. The course utilizes a historical perspective to establish the background for the discussion of the issues influencing higher education today. Topics related to academic and student affairs in academic health centers will be identified and examined. Coursework and readings provide a nuanced understanding of differing perspectives on complex issues. Learners will utilize higher education research to examine issues, identify pros and cons, and challenge assumptions. Doctoral-level writing is emphasized.
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MHPE 815 - Current Issues in Higher Education
3 Credit Hours
Learners identify and reflect on core issues in higher education and investigate competencies necessary for educational leaders to demonstrate effectiveness in leadership around these issues. Application of principles to medical and health professions education is expected. Topics related to academic and student affairs will be identified and examined. Learners are expected to develop a professional development plan for addressing gaps in knowledge, skills, and abilities around identified issues.
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MHPE 820 - Diversity in Higher Education
3 Credit Hours
Learners will reflect upon and articulate an understanding of representation of individuals (primarily students and faculty) from diverse backgrounds in institutions of higher education. The social, legal, and political discourse that has shaped education (knowledge making) in the United States and its impact on diversity in higher education will be explored. Learners will research and determine ways to address issues such as equity, bias, and access to high quality education and develop effective teaching strategies illustrating best practices in establishing ideal learning environments. Historical (seminal texts dating back early as 1900) and dynamic, “real-time” literature and media will be explored and further enriched through our active participation. Therefore, you are advised to follow the course through Blackboard (particularly Course Materials and Discussion Board) as assignments, requirements, and information may be updated.
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MHPE 825 - Data-based Decision Making
3 Credit Hours
Learners will gain a perspective on institutional research and data-driven decision making by exploring real-world institutional problems. The goal of the course is to help the learner acquire skills in asking data-driven questions, collecting and preparing data, mining data for patterns, developing institutional knowledge, and creating real predictive models.
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MHPE 830 - Candidacy Seminar
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to thoroughly evaluate the learner’s knowledge of medical and health professions education and their concentration using combined written and oral evaluation strategies and an evaluation of the learner’s educator portfolio. A preliminary research proposal must be presented and approved and dissemination outlet identified. Learners must successfully complete this course before moving on to complete their research.
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MHPE 900 - Research
Varies 2, 4, or 6 Credit Hours
The goal of this course is submission of the doctoral candidate’s research proposal to IRB and receiving approval to collect data.
Prerequisites Advisor approval required.
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USIE 800 - Advanced Imaging, Physics & Instrumentation
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed as an online/live offering for students to improve their understanding of medical imaging modalities including CT, MRI, X-ray and most importantly Ultrasound. Each student must successfully pass a practice SPI (Sonographic Physics & Instrumentation) examination to complete the course successfully. For those that have not achieved a passing grade in the national SPI (Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation) examination they will attain eligibility status to sit the SPI exam if they wish. In addition to preparing students for the SPI examination, they will explore other medical imaging modalities as well. As a major project a student will develop an online imaging module and prepare a series of relevant assessments for the module. Each student will prepare and deliver a live lecture for faculty focused on an area of imaging that demonstrates their understanding and mastery of the area.
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USIE 801 - Ultrasound Competency and Assessment
1 Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to the concepts of skills acquisition, measurement and assessment in UGME and GME education (Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education). Students will look at the literature around how POCUS has influenced and been influenced by the prevailing literature on competency. Students will look at various curricula associated with medical ultrasound and how they differ in their approaches of assessing sonographic-skills, and sonographic knowledge of learners. It will look at how rubrics, feedback and OSCE’s (objectively structured clinical examinations) are utilized as tools of skills assessments in relationship to ultrasound program delivery.
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USIE 802 - POCUS Scanning & Educational Approaches: Limbs nd Head & Neck
3 Credit Hours
This course will require students to look at the existing literature as it relates to teaching ultrasound in the regions of Musculoskeletal, Head and Neck, and procedures that are performed with POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound). After surveying some of the literature, students will demonstrate ultrasound skills and submit weekly images for feedback and assessment from specific regions. Students will work on developing tools for the delivery of an approved ultrasound module of their choice. This will include the knowledge component, the lab/sonoskills component and the assessment and feedback components.
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USIE 803 - POCUS Scanning & Educational Approaches: Cavities and Program Management
3 Credit Hours
This course will require students to look at the existing literature as it relates to teaching ultrasound of the cavities and includes scanning in the regions of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis as it relates to focused exams and clinical decision making. After surveying some of the literature, students will acquire and submit ultrasound images weekly for feedback and assessment from specific regions. Students will then shift focus to discussing the development and management of an ultrasound program. This will include budgeting, staffing proposals, resources allocation and equipment considerations. In addition it will cover some of the marketing and aligning the program within the goals and culture of the institution.
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MED 100 - Foundational Science
The Foundational Sciences 1 module introduces students to the molecular and biochemical underpinnings of cellular structure and function and initiates the foundations of clinical practice through the conductance of a patient-centered interview. Students will apply the principles of cell structure and function to clinical scenarios. Also, this module addresses the fundamentals of organ structure and function and builds upon the foundations of clinical practice laid in earlier in the module. Students will be able to apply the principles and process of organ structure and function to effective practice.
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MED 102 - Human Structure
Our Human Structure module gives a foundation in clinically relevant concepts of gross anatomy, microanatomy and human embryology. In addition, students use several modes of medical imaging (ultrasound in particular) to help them fully see what is before them. Students will develop good manual dissection skills.
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MED 103 - General Mechanisms of Disease
The General Mechanisms of Disease module serves as a transition from the foundational modules to the organ systems modules. It focuses on the general mechanisms of disease, introducing students to microbiology and infectious disease, principles for discriminating healthy from unhealthy conditions and predicting clinical manifestations from available data. Students will interpret clinical data and prioritize differential diagnoses and management plans. Students will also conduct integrated and focused physical examinations based on chief complaint and history.
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MED 104 - Skin, Muscle and Bone
The Skin, Muscle and Bone module provides students with the tools to recognize the causes and potential diseases of the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems. Through integration of these systems, the students will develop the ability to diagnose and create management plans for diseases of skin, muscle and bones based on signs, symptoms, complaints and diagnostic results.
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MED 105 - Gastrointestinal System and Metabolism
The Gastrointestinal System and Metabolism module provides students with the tools to recognize causes and potential gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. Students will develop the ability to develop diagnoses and management plans for gastrointestinal system and metabolic diseases based on signs, symptoms, complaints and diagnostic results.
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MED 200 - Heart, Lung and Kidney
In the Heart, Lung and Kidney module students will learn about the disease processes which affect the cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems in a fully integrated manner. This module builds upon students’ prior understanding of the structure of these systems and provides students with the tools to recognize causes and potential diseases and the ability to develop diagnoses and management plans for diseases of heart, lungs and kidneys based on signs, symptoms, complaints and diagnostic results. Intricate working relationships between these three organs will be reinforced by discussing disease states such as acid-base imbalances, hypertension, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and atherosclerosis. Through use of clinical cases, students will integrate basic science and clinical concepts related to these systems. In addition, appropriate medical imaging and diagnostic techniques are introduced, including ultrasound, pulmonary function testing and EKG recording and interpretation.
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MED 201 - Hormones and Reproductive Health
Students will apply their knowledge of embryology and anatomy to the endocrine and reproductive systems and will acquire knowledge of internal homeostasis, the role of hormones in metabolism, pregnancy, development and aging. Students will develop their examination skills of female and male reproductive organs and develop diagnoses and management plans for diseases of the endocrine and reproductive systems based on signs, symptoms, complaints and diagnostic results.
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MED 202 - Brain, Mind and Behavior
The Brain, Mind and Behavior module provides students with the skills to differentiate between normal and abnormal processes and behavior and to interpret diagnostic tests or findings specific to neurology and psychiatry. Students will be able to generate a differential diagnosis and create an effective management plan for neurological and psychiatric diseases.
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MED 203 - Multisystem Disorders
The Multisystem Disorders module provides students with the tools to effectively manage diseases that affect multiple organ systems. Examples include Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Diabetes. Students will identify the underlying biochemistry, pathology, pathophysiology, immunology and genetics related to abnormal process of multisystem diseases and be able to identify and manage the interactions created within the multiple systems.
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NEU 404 - Clinical Adult Neurology
Clinical neurology in the outpatient and inpatient settings in cooperating hospitals. The students will evaluate and follow neurology consultations in the hospital and assist in the neurology clinic. Specific reviews of various neurological illnesses will be made. Opportunities exist for observation in diagnostic laboratories (e.g. Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Autonomic Lab, EMG Lab, Music Medicine, etc.)
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NEU 998 - Neurology
Non-site-specific elective with a member of the EVMS faculty
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NEU 999 - Neurology
Away elective
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OBG 300 - Obsetrics/Gynecology
The EVMS Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship provides students with clinical experience in labor and delivery, gynecology and the outpatient clinic at EVMS and our community partners. Our faculty and residents contribute to medical student education through direct observation in the clinical setting, bedside teaching, interactive case-based didactics, standardized patient encounters, and student mentoring and advising. Students will develop the ability to perform the medical interview and physical examination of women and incorporate ethical, social, and diverse perspectives to provide culturally competent health care.
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OBG 400 - Advanced Clerkship in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
This elective permits the assumption of greater patient responsibility on the part of the medical student both in the outpatient and inpatient settings. This elective is recommended if a student is interested in pursuing a residency in OB/GYN and desire more in depth exposure to the specialty. The faculty will be pleased to attempt to tailor a program to the student’s particular interest, but the basic usual expectation should be advanced clinical management and reinforcement of cognitive material and problem solving skills. The student will function as an “acting intern.”
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OBG 401 - Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
The experience teaches introductory concepts of homeostasis, hormone synthesis, structure/function and hormonal signal transduction; the key hormones and growth factors and their roles in reproduction; basic female and male reproductive anatomy; physiology of the ovulatory cycle, menstruation and menopause; pharmacological control of follicular development of fertility treatment and contraception; disorders of fertility and pathology of the reproduction system; ovarian stimulation protocols; and the role of GnRH agonists and antagonists in ART. There is opportunity to be involved with surgery depending on experience and desire of the student.
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OBG 402 - High Risk Obstetrics - Advanced Clerkship
The student will participate in the care of the high risk obstetrical patient, working directly with the faculty members of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and the residents on the Academic Obstetrics Service at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. In-patient care is stressed. However, the student will attend patients at a weekly high-risk clinic and participate in outpatient high risk ob clinic and ultrasound. At the completion of the elective, the student should have an understanding of the approach to diagnosis (including special laboratory and ultrasound) and decision-making in complicated obstetrics.
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