Multidisciplinary: MD-MD253.10 - Clinical Elective in Chennai, India (Not viewable in on-line catalog) Course Type 200 Elective - Advanced Clinical Prerequisites: Restriction days: 0 Keywords: Course Objectives: Location Course Chair Student Coordinator Supporting Faculty Report To College Affiliation Duration Available to Visiting Students Initial Enrollment Weeks Offered Course Description Common Diseases/Problems ASSOC (Chennai, India) Sundaram Medical Foundation: Dr. Rangarajan Memorial Hospital Gitanjli Arora, MD garora@mednet.ucla.edu (310) 963-3554 Traci Wells twells@mednet.ucla.edu (310) 825-2215 Lee Miller, MD Swathi Pandankatti at 9:00 am at Sundaram Medical Foundation Primary Care College 3 Weeks No By Arrangement TBA. There is an application and interview process for this elective. Sundaram Medical Foundation was founded with the goal of providing quality health care that is cost-effective and community centered. It is a multispecialty hospital with electives available in Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Orthopedics. Students will have clinical exposure to a variety of medical conditions not present in the US, diseases in late stages of presentation, and complex medical conditions. This rotation also has a teaching and training component. IAPA, The International Alliance for the Prevention of AIDS, is an NGO whose aim is to work with partners in Chennai to provide medical education and training on HIV/AIDS. 1. HIV/AIDS 2. Tuberculosis 3. Malaria 4. Dengue 5. Pregnancy in setting limited prenatal care 6. Asthma 7. Diarrhea disease 8. Cancer Created: 06/08/2015 11:04:41 AM 1
MD-MD253.10 continued... % of Inpatient vs. Outpatient 50% vs. 50% % of Consultation vs. Primary Care Close Contact With Evaluated/Week by Student Eval./Each Week by Service 50% vs. 50% X FULL TIME FACULTY X CLINICAL FACULTY X FELLOWS X RESIDENTS X INTERNS X OTHERS: International Alliance for the Prevention of AIDS staff N/A 280 Max. & Min. # of Students Max: 3 - Min: 1 Typical Monday Typical Tuesday Typical Wednesday Typical Thursday Typical Friday On-Call Schedule Weekend Activities Additional Comments/Special Requirements Students will receive $2,000 in support for the India clinical rotation. These funds are awarded to contribute to the costs of roundtrip airfare and in-country accommodation and food. Students will need to cover the remaining portion of expenses from other funds. Created: 06/08/2015 11:04:41 AM 2
Multidisciplinary: MD-MD253.11 - Clinical Elective KwaZulu-Natal Province, (Not viewable in on-line catalog) Course Type 200 Elective - Advanced Clinical Prerequisites: Restriction days: 0 Keywords: Course Objectives: Location Course Chair Student Coordinator Supporting Faculty Report To College Affiliation Duration Available to Visiting Students Initial Enrollment Weeks Offered Course Description Common Diseases/Problems ASSOC: Bethesda Hospital in South Africa Lee Miller, MD ltmiller@mednet.ucla.edu (310) 206-8468 Traci Wells twells@mednet.ucla.edu (310) 825-2215 Cyril Nkabinde, MD, Patrick Rogers, MD TBD Primary Care College 3 Weeks No By Arrangement TBA. There is an application and interview process for this elective. Bethesda Hospital is a rural health care facility in the northeastern corner of KwaZulu-Natal in the small village of Ubombo, in South Africa. Senior medical students have a wonderful opportunity to participate in all aspects of care in this combined inpatient-outpatient facility. In addition to learning about disease processes endemic to the region, students will gain a greater understanding of the challenge, of patient care in resource-limited settings, and an introduction to the role of primary care physicians in such settings. 1. HIV/AIDS 2. Tuberculosis 3. Malaria 4. Malnutrition 5. Diarrhea and dehydration 6. Pneumonia 7. Parasitic diseases % of Inpatient vs. Outpatient 50% vs. 50% % of Consultation vs. Primary Care 50% vs. 50% Created: 06/08/2015 10:50:47 AM 1
MD-MD253.11 continued... Close Contact With Evaluated/Week by Student Eval./Each Week by Service X FULL TIME FACULTY X CLINICAL FACULTY FELLOWS RESIDENTS RESIDENTS INTERNS OTHERS: 20+ N/A Max. & Min. # of Students Max: 2 - Min: 2 Typical Monday Typical Tuesday Typical Wednesday Typical Thursday Typical Friday On-Call Schedule Weekend Activities Additional Comments/Special Requirements Students will receive $2,500 in support for the rural South Africa clinical rotation. These funds are awarded to contribute to the costs of roundtrip airfare and in-country accommodation and food. Students will need to cover the remaining portion of expenses from other funds. Created: 06/08/2015 10:50:47 AM 2
Medicine: ME-ME275.05 - Arthritis and Rheumatology (Not viewable in on-line catalog) Course Type 200 Elective - Advanced Clinical Prerequisites: Restriction days: 0 Keywords: Course Objectives: 1. Knowledge of the epidemiology, genetics, natural history, clinical expression, pathology, and disease pathogenesis of rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease. 2. Clinical history, relevant review of systems, assessment of functional status of patients, and physical examination of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease symptoms. 3. Medical decision making, analysis of medical data, and synthesis of information for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease. 4. Mechanism of action, utility, and adverse effects of medications commonly used to treat rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease. 5. Biologic rationale, methods for performing, and utility/limitations of laboratory tests used in diagnosis and monitoring rheumatic disease. 6. Indications, risks, and benefits for procedures such as joint arthrocentesis and injection, soft tissue injections, musculoskeletal imaging. Course Chair Student Coordinator Supporting Faculty Report To College Affiliation Duration Available to Visiting Students Initial Enrollment Weeks Offered Course Description Meika A. Fang, M.D. meika.fang@va.gov (310) 268-4503 Gloria Mejia gloria.mejia@va.gov (310) 268-3633 Jay E. Persselin, M.D., Ari Weinreb, M.D. Meika A. Fang, M.D. @ 8:30 am. (Site will be communicated via E-mail) Academic Medicine College 3 weeks Yes Lottery 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48 or by arrangement Students will learn to differentiate the clinical presentations, evaluation, and management of a broad spectrum of inflammatory Created: 06/08/2015 11:03:15 AM 1
ME-ME275.05 continued... Course Description cont. Common Diseases/Problems and mechanical arthropathies and soft tissue rheumatic syndromes. Teaching by rheumatology faculty and fellows will take place during inpatient consultations and in the outpatient rheumatology clinics. Joint injection models and DVDs are available for instruction in arthrocentesis. 1. Crystal arthropathies (gout, CPPD) 2. Rheumatoid arthritis 3. Psoriatic arthritis 4. Ankylosing spondylitis 5. Osteoarthritis 6. Soft tissue rheumatic syndromes 7. Systemic lupus erythematosus 8. Osteoporosis % of Inpatient vs. Outpatient 25% vs. 75% % of Consultation vs. Primary Care Close Contact With Evaluated/Week by Student Eval./Each Week by Service 25% vs. 75% X FULL TIME FACULTY CLINICAL FACULTY X FELLOWS X RESIDENTS X INTERNS OTHERS: 12 100 Max. & Min. # of Students Min: 1 - Max: 2 Typical Monday Typical Tuesday Typical Wednesday Typical Thursday Typical Friday On-Call Schedule Weekend Activities 8:30 am - 12:00 pm - WLA Rheumatology Clinic 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Medicine Noon Conference 1:30 pm - Inpatient Rounds 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - SACC Rheumatology Clinic 1:30 pm - Inpatient Rounds 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - SACC Rheumatology Clinic 1:30 pm - Inpatient Rounds 4:00 pm - UCLA Journal Club/Research Conference 8:30 am - 12:00 pm - WLA Rheumatology Clinic 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Medicine Noon Conference 1:30 pm - Inpatient Rounds 8:30 am - 10:30 am - Library/research 11:00 am - UCLA Rheumatology Grand Rounds 1:30 pm - Inpatient Rounds Created: 06/08/2015 11:03:15 AM 2
ME-ME275.05 continued... Additional Comments/Special Requirements Opportunities available to write case reports or reviews. Created: 06/08/2015 11:03:15 AM 3
Ophthalmology: OP-OP250.08 - Advanced Opthalmology Elective @ Doheny (Not viewable in on-line catalog) Course Type 200 Elective - Advanced Clinical Prerequisites: Restriction days: 0 Keywords: Course Objectives: 1. Perform direct ophthalmoscopy, subjective visual acuity testing, assess for afferent pupillary defect using swinging flashlight test, perform extraocular motility examination and visual field examination by confrontation. 2. Recognize ophthalmologic emergencies. 3. Describe care of common ophthalmologic conditions: red eye, glaucoma, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, strabismus and ocular injuries. Location Course Chair Student Coordinator Supporting Faculty Report To College Affiliation Duration Available to Visiting Students Initial Enrollment Course Description DOHENY Alfredo Sadun, M.D. PhD sadun@jsei.ucla.edu (626) 817-4704 Michelle Cox mmcox@mednet.ucla.edu (626) 817-4703 Hugo Shu, MD; John Irvine, MD; Olivia Lee; Alex Huang, MD; Brian Francis, MD; James Tan, MD; James Tan, MD; Vikas Chopra, MD; Alfredo Sadun, MD; Peter Quiros, MD; Anne Kao, MD; Daniel Rootman, MD; Gadi Heiwell, MD and Srinavas Sadda, MD. Michelle Cox on day 1 @ 9:00am to 800 Fairmount Ave. Suite 215 Pasadena, CA 91105 Applied Anatomy College 3 Weeks Yes Lottery The elective will include evaluation and management of patients with ophthalmologic disease and those presenting for an ophthalmologic examination. The students will develop clinical ophthalmologic skills by way of clinical instruction and participation in clinical activities. The students will be assigned to a faculty member and fully participate in patient care in the clinic. Students will observe and draw fundus examinations. Created: 06/08/2015 11:25:10 AM 1
OP-OP250.08 continued... Common Diseases/Problems 1. Glaucoma 2. Cataract 3. Iritis 4. Diabetic Retinopathy 5. Macular Degeneration 6. Double Vision 7. Optic Neuropathy 8. Eyelid Abnormalities % of Inpatient vs. Outpatient 0% vs. 100% % of Consultation vs. Primary Care Close Contact With Evaluated/Week by Student Eval./Each Week by Service 100% vs. 0% X FULL TIME FACULTY X CLINICAL FACULTY X FELLOWS RESIDENTS INTERNS OTHERS: 10 150 Max. & Min. # of Students Min: 1 - Max: 2 Typical Monday Typical Tuesday Typical Wednesday Typical Thursday Typical Friday On-Call Schedule Weekend Activities Additional Comments/Special Requirements a.m. - Outpt Clinic p.m. - Outpt Clinic a.m. - Outpt Clinic p.m. - Outpt Clinic a.m. - Outpatient Clinic p.m. - Grand Rounds a.m. - Outpt Clinic p.m. - Outpt Clinic a.m. - Outpt Clinic p.m. - Outpt Clinic Students will rotate through each service spending two days with each service (Cornea, Glaucoma, Retina, Neuro, Orbit/Plastics). Created: 06/08/2015 11:25:11 AM 2