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Title: Department of Ophthalmology Clerkship Selectives


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Department of OphthalmologyClerkship Selectives
  • By Michael Wu, M.D., Clerkship Program
    Director
  • Dorrie Quirante, Clerkship Program
    Administrator
  • Clerkship website
  • http//depts.washington.edu/ophthweb/clerkship.htm
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Ophthalmology Clerkships
  • ? Two-week clerkship rotations
  • (UWMC, HMC, VA, CHRMC, GHC, Spokane)
  • ? Special electives away electives Outside
    UW
  • (by approval only)
  • ? WWAMI sites
  • (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho)
  • ? Other (e.g., other academic medical centers)

3
Instructional Materials
  • Syllabus
  • Textbook Basic Ophthalmology for Med Student and
    Primary Care Residents (8th Edition, AAO)
  • Self-Instruction Slides, tapes, and workbooks
    are available for viewing in the Ophthalmology
    Dept. at the UWMC (Room BB-824)
  • Ophthalmology Library Books cannot be checked
    out, but are available for your use in the
    library and clinic.

4
Course Offerings
  • Autumn, winter, spring, and summer quarters
  • Total enrollment is 1 per site. Overbooking is by
    special arrangement, with clerkship directors
    approval.
  • Special electives by specific arrangement for
    qualified students. Interested students should
    obtain a Credit for clerkship forms" from the
    Deans Office at least two months before
    registration.

5
Goals
  • Develop skills in commonly used eye examination
    techniques, applicable to primary care physicians
    or ophthalmologists.
  • Gain experience in understanding and
    communicating ocular findings to physicians and
    patients.
  • Practical experience with adult and/or pediatric
    patients. These clerkships provide a balance of
    outpatient, ER, and OR experience.
  • Introduction and discussion of controversial and
    cutting-edge areas of ophthalmology.

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Objectives
  • Broad Educational Objectives
  • To develop confidence in specific examination
    techniques commonly used by ophthalmologists.
  • To assist students in describing and
    communicating ocular findings with other
    physicians.
  • To provide a first-time experience for students
    exposure to eye care in an ophthalmology practice
    setting.
  • a. The application of basic science and
    clinical knowledge to specific eye
    problems

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  • b. Gaining practical experience and insight
    into the communication skills,
    examination techniques, and treatments
    used in the practice of ophthalmology.
  • c. Deciding on ophthalmology as a career.
  • 4. To introduce students to controversial
    areas of ophthalmology in order to stimulate
    reading and investigation into these topics.

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  • Process or Skill Objectives
  • To develop skill in reading an ophthalmologic
    consultation which requires a knowledge of
    specific terminology and abbreviations.
  • 2. To develop and demonstrate satisfactory
    skill in performing the following procedures
  • a. Ophthalmic history
  • b. Visual acuity assessment at near and
    distance
  • c. Examination of the extraocular muscles
    (including the cover test) and
    intraocular muscles (accommodation
    and pupillary reactions)

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  • d. Hand light and slit lamp examinations of
    the external structures of the eye, lids,
    and lacrimal apparatus
  • e. Examination of the cornea, anterior
    chamber, iris, lens anterior vitreous
    with a slit lamp
  • f. Ophthalmoscopic examination of the media
    (cornea, anterior chamber, lens, vitreous)
    and fundus (optic disc, macula, and
    vessels)
  • g. Confrontation examination of the peripheral
    visual fields
  • 3. To prepare the student to provide initial
  • management of eye emergencies.

10
Ophthalmology Courses
  • ? 681 HMC
  • ? 683 CHRMC
  • ? 685 VAPSHCS
  • ? 686 GHC
  • ? 687 UWMC
  • ? 688 Alaska
  • ? 689 Spokane
  • ? 690 Missoula
  • ? 697 Away Elective (other institutions out of
    states)
  • ? 699 Special Electives (WWAMI region)

11
Clerkship Quiz
  • ? Quiz will be given on the 2nd Thursday of the
    two-week rotation.
  • ? Total of 14 questions (multiple choices).
  • ? This is one of the requirements for the
    completion of a two-week clerkship.

12
Honors Grade Requirements
  • A. Obtain satisfactory clinical evaluations
    consistent with an honors grade.
  • B. To be considered for an HONORS grade, you
    must submit a written paper
  • ? A topic related to the eye and visual
    system, chosen after discussing with
    a faculty member.
  • ? Paper is due four weeks after the last day
    of your ophthalmology clerkship
    rotation.
  • ? To receive an honors grade for two
    clerkships, you may do an 8-page
    (excluding references)
  • on approved topic.

13
Teaching/Lectures/Conferences
  • ? Introductory didactic lectures on first Monday
    of two-week clerkship rotation.
  • ? Thursday Morning Lectures These are held in
    room BB-824 UW/HSB, from 800am to 1200noon.
    Review the Thursday morning lecture topics with a
    resident at your site by the preceding Wednesday.
  • ? Grand rounds at 700am to 800am.
  • ? Case Studies All clerkship students meet with
    one of the faculty clinicians on the second
    Thursday of each rotation. Student need to
    familiarize themselves with the cases presented
    in the booklet prior to the case studies
    discussion.

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Clinical Evaluations Grading
  • In order to receive a Pass, the student must
    complete satisfactorily a two-week clinical
    rotation.
  • The highest grade student will receive is High
    Pass, if no clerkship honors paper is submitted.
  • Honors will only be granted to students who
    submit a paper and receive an honors grade after
    this was reviewed by a faculty member.
  • A written exam will be given on the second
    Thursday of your rotation. It is crucial to pass
    this test for the completion of a two-week
    clinical rotation.
  • If you fail your two-week clinical rotation and
    submit an honor quality paper, the highest grade
    you will receive is Pass.

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Q A
  • 1. Who is the contact person for the
    Ophthalmology Department?
  • Dorrie Quirante, Program Administrator, (206)
    685-1969
  • E-mail dorrieq_at_u.washington.edu
  • 2. Who is the contact person for Academic Affairs
    Office?
  • Laura Ellis/Kim Nathane (206) 543-5560
  • 3. Does the student need a pager?
  • No, and we do not provide one.
  • 4. What duty hours are expected?
  • From 800am to 500pm Mon. through Fri.
  • (No clinic on Sat, Sun, and holidays)
  • 5. Can I miss a day or two while on two-week
    clerkship rotation? Yes, for emergencies.
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