University of South Florida (College of Medicine)

FIRST YEAR COURSES : * The Profession of Medicine : his three-week course placed at the beginning of the medical school curriculum will introduce students to principles that will be used through the entire medical school education and beyond. Basic scientists and clinicians present it in an integrated approach. * Medical Ethics & Humanities : This course will introduce the students to basic ethical principles and to apply this information to the moral and ethical problems to which medicine collectively and the physician individually face. The exposure to the humanities (literature, art, music, etc.) will be used to illustrate and define the moral and ethical problems and to reinforce these basic concepts. The course is intended to show how medical ethics with a knowledge of humanities are appropriate, for they are integral to the art of medicine and this contributes to the development of a complete physician. * Molecular, Cellular & Genetic Basis of Medicine : The objectives of this course are to provide students with a fundamental understanding of biological and genetic principles basic to pathophysiological processes; to explain the molecular mechanisms that underlie the cellular aberrations in clinical disorders; and to examine the associated genetic alterations in human tissues and organs. Clinical correlations are emphasized throughout the course by way of case studies, small group and class discussions. * Physical Diagnosis I : Physical Diagnosis students gain knowledge of the physical exam using a Web-based course that contains lecture material, assessment tools and online testing. Students participate in small group sessions to develop physical exam skills. . * Colloquium I : During years one and two, the colloquia will emphasize clinically relevant topics related to the basic sciences and areas of medicine that cross-traditional boundaries. Sessions will involve interaction between year one and year two students.. * Imaging for Anatomy : The goal of this course is to apply the knowledge gained in anatomy, physiology, and physical examination to basic medical imaging, which is relevant to the practice of clinical medicine. Anatomic correlation will be performed using plain film radiography, angiography, and cross-sectional imaging. Whenever possible, physiologic correlation will also be made using funtional imaging modalities including nuclear medicine imaging. * Anatomy : Anatomy is a survey course which includes the integration of human development. Dissection of human cadaver material forms the basis of the course and additional skeletal material, plastic embedded cross sections, models, and audiovisual aids are available to enhance learning of both anatomical and functional relationships. Cross sections of cadavers are supplemented by computed axial tomography (CAT) scans and magnetic resonance images (MRI). Lectures clarify difficult areas and emphasize important relationships. Clinical correlation of anatomical landmarks is presented in laboratories and lectures * Physiology : This course is designed to accomplish three primary objectives: (1) to provide instruction in physiology at the cellular, organ and systemic levels; (2) to illustrate and emphasize the existing interrelated functional aspects of human physiology at the level of general systems, e.g., cardiovascular and endocrine systems; (3) to compare the relationships of normal physiological function to those deranged by disease (pathophysiology) in conceptual terms. Clinical correlation is an essential part of the course of instruction, which will revolve around the physiology of the human insofar as it is possible. Lectures, case demonstrations by clinicians, laboratory sessions, demonstrations and small-group conferences will be employed in the teaching program. The department will present the essential importance of physiology to the students so they may realize that disease and abnormal conditions must be contrasted with well-known concepts of normal physiology. * Longitudinal Clinical Experience I : The Longitudinal Clinical Experience (LCE) Program�s mission is to introduce students to clinical medicine during the first two years of medical school. The program pairs first and second year medical students with College of Medicine faculty and private medical practice preceptors, for one half day each week in a clinical setting. Over the course of two years, each student works with three different preceptors, beginning in observation mode and working up to evaluating patients at a pace determined by the preceptor. Preceptors represent specialty areas as well as primary care which provides students with a unique opportunity to explore medicine in a variety of practice areas early in their medical education. * Medical Neuroscience : Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary study of structure and function in the human nervous system. It is designed to enable students to learn basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neurochemistry of the nervous system in an integrated manner. Organization of the course illustrates the clinical importance of basic science knowledge with selected case studies, clinical correlations and an introduction to the neurological examination. Students will be engaged in problem solving situations that draw upon recently acquired knowledge of the nervous system. The overall objectives are to 1) prepare students to progress to more advanced clinical studies of the nervous system, 2) to lay the foundation for lifelong learning in the neurosciences by beginning to develop the necessary background, ability and confidence for students to independently and critically add new basic and clinical information to their knowledge base. * Behavioral Medicine : This course focuses on introducing the students to behavioral science and how it can be applied in medical practice. The course also provides an orientation to the major emotional disorders and how they effect patients and their health care. The course also discusses human development and how patients respond to medical interventions at different stages of their life cycle. Issues regarding personality structure and family dynamics are reviewed, with emphasis placed on how they effect the patients clinical presentation and the doctor/patient relationship. Emphasis is placed on areas of psychiatry and behavioral medicine relevant to the general practice of medicine and the integration between psychiatry and the other medical disciplines. SECOND YEAR COURSES : * Clinical Diagnosis and Reasoning : This course aims to provide the student with the opportunity to �think like a physician�. Central to this is acquiring an understanding of the components of the diagnostic reasoning process and how they are built upon comprehension of pathophysiology of disease as well as collection and interpretation of data. This course will provide the venue to integrate clinical diagnosis and reasoning strategies with the complementary aspects of clinical problem solving, physical diagnosis and evidence based medicine. * Principles of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases : This course consists of lectures, laboratory, and small-group conferences. Principles of infectious disease are presented with emphasis on both the characteristics of the causative agent (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) and the host response to colonization activities. Laboratory sessions are designed to examine aspects of important micro- or immunobiologic phenomena or to demonstrate the usefulness of procedures as diagnostic aids. Considerable time is devoted to discussion of the immune response, both protective and non-beneficial aspects. Correlation sessions are included, with clinical material presented and discussed at every opportunity. * Pharmacology : This course for second year medical students is a learning experience designed to provide a current knowledge base and to promote and encourage life-long learning in pharmacology. Lectures, clinical conferences, laboratory demonstrations, problem-solving sessions, interactions with faculty, and examinations are utilized to stimulate and to evaluate the knowledge base of students in the discipline of pharmacology. In an effort to provide a cohesive approach to the learning process, prototypical agents in each class of therapeutic compounds are presented and discussed in detail; the pharmacokinetic profile, mechanism of action, therapeutic use, pharmacological and toxicological effects, and contraindications of these compounds are emphasized. * Pathology & Laboratory Medicine : This course is designed to provide the students with basic concepts of general and systemic pathology, general principles of clinical pathologic correlation, and principles and interpretation of laboratory tests. The course involves integration of interrelated lectures in pathology and laboratory medicine including clinical laboratory hematology. The course includes lectures, case presentation, clinicopathologic conferences and laboratory sessions in pathology and laboratory medicine that involve the study of gross pathology, microscopic pathology including laboratory hematology and cytopathology, case presentations and group discussions. The students will be given reading assignments and lecture handouts. Students will actively participate in autopsies on a rotation basis and attend clinical pathological conferences. * Physical Diagnosis II : Physical Diagnosis students gain knowledge of the physical exam using a Web-based course that contains lecture material, assessment tools and online testing. Students participate in small group sessions to develop physical exam skills. The first year course emphasizes basic skills, whereas second-year students also learn advanced skills, maneuvers, and techniques, building on the foundation skills taught to first-year students. * Clinical Problem Solving : This multidisciplinary course is offered during the organ system blocks. Students learn clinical reasoning through tutorial sessions and student case conferences. * Colloquium II : During years one and two, the colloquia will emphasize clinically relevant topics related to the basic sciences and areas of medicine that cross-traditional boundaries. Sessions will involve interaction between year one and year two students. * Longitudinal Clinical Experience II : The Longitudinal Clinical Experience (LCE) Program�s mission is to introduce students to clinical medicine during the first two years of medical school. The program pairs first and second year medical students with College of Medicine faculty and private medical practice preceptors, for one half day each week in a clinical setting. Over the course of two years, each student works with three different preceptors, beginning in observation mode and working up to evaluating patients at a pace determined by the preceptor. Preceptors represent specialty areas as well as primary care which provides students with a unique opportunity to explore medicine in a variety of practice areas early in their medical education. * Evidence Based Medicine : An essential course for learning the principles of applied clinical epidemiology and how to use an evidence-based approach to the practice of medicine. �Evidence based medicine is the integration of best research evidence with clinical experience and patient values� Sackett, Straus, et al � Evidence Based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach EBM, 2nd Ed. THIRD YEAR COURSES : * Family Medicine Clerkship : The Family Medicine Clerkship is eight weeks in duration. The program allows students to conduct examinations, consult with physicians, and learn clinical skills in a variety of settings. Training occurs in an outpatient academic setting, private physicians� offices, community health centers, and various community residencies. During the first four-week period, students spend half the time in a private physician�s office or community health center, and the other half at the University of South Florida Family Practice Clinic. Students meet with faculty one day a week for didactic sessions. During the second four-week period, students receive outpatient and inpatient training at one of the affiliated Family Practice residency programs.: Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Morton Plant Mease Hospital in Clearwater, Florida Hospital in Orlando, Halifax Medical Center in Daytona, St. Vincent�s Hospital in Jacksonville, and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee. * Internal Medicine Clerkship : The Medicine Clerkship is 8 weeks in duration and is conducted in the affiliated hospitals and ambulatory clinics. The experience emphasizes the history, physical examination and diagnostic procedures leading to an appropriate database for diagnosis and therapeutic intervention. The students acquire a firm knowledge base of the pathophysiology of disease as they participate as members of a team in rounds, discussion sessions and conferences. * Obstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship : The Obstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship is an eight-week clinical clerkship. Students are assigned to patient care in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gynecological Oncology, Labor & Delivery, Outpatient and Inpatient Care. A strong emphasis is placed on ambulatory care particularly in the attending supervised resident outpatient ambulatory center, Genesis. During the Clerkship students are expected to participate in deliveries, surgeries, rounds, tutorial sessions, obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound and urogynecology. This broad based clinical clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a well-rounded clinical experience into the overall health care of the female patient. * Pediatric Clerkship : The Pediatric Clerkship is an eight-week clinical experience emphasizing health care delivery to children in both an inpatient and an ambulatory setting. Medical management of common pediatric illnesses, approaches to children and their families, general growth and development, disease prevention and anticipatory guidance are stressed. Knowledge attained on rotations in the newborn nursery, general pediatric ward, emergency room and a variety of ambulatory clinic settings is solidified with weekly case discussions. * Psychiatry Clerkship : The Psychiatry Clerkship is eight weeks in duration. Students are assigned to one general adult psychiatry unit for one month and to a second month on a consultation liaison service (Psychiatry in Primary Care). Students are assigned to two of the four following sites for their one-month rotations: The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, the Bay Pines Veterans Hospital and the Moffitt Cancer Center. Part-time assignments to outpatient services and seminars supplement the clinical experience. The clerkship is designed to acquaint students with the major forms of psychiatric illness, to give them responsibility for directly participating in the treatment of patients suffering from these illnesses, and to increase their interpersonal skills in the management of illness in general. * Surgery Clerkship : The Surgery Clerkship is eight-weeks in duration. The students serve on the surgical services in the affiliated hospitals. Each student is an integral part of the patient treatment team is required to accomplish supervised work-ups, participate in the performance of surgical procedures and patient follow-up. Each student is assigned to a particular hospital service, under the direction of specific residents and faculty, where they are required to function as a member of the surgical team. This rotation includes experience in general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, and otolaryngology. One day will be spent in a laboratory demonstrating acute pulmonary and cardiovascular physiology. * Colloquium III : During the third year, the colloquium will emphasize cutting edge basic science and its applications to the clinical years. FOURTH YEAR COURSES : * Critical Care Clerkship : The Senior Critical Care clerkship is eight weeks in duration and is conducted in affiliated hospitals. The course is presented in an integrated, interdepartmental fashion linking basic and clinical sciences. During this course, students rotate through a number of critical care units, including cardiac intensive care, pulmonary/medical intensive care, surgical intensive care, anesthesia intensive care, pediatric/neonatal intensive care. The course includes the following components in addition to the clinical rotations: � Basic Science Conference � Radiology Conference � Unique Seminars � Competent conferences emphasizing review and interpretations of the literature in evidence based medicine � Electrocardiography After completion of the course, students should be comfortable in the initial assessment and management of the critically ill patient. * Integrated Clinical Neuroscience Clerkship : The Integrated Clinical Neuroscience clerkship is an integrated, interdepartmental, interdisciplinary clerkship that emphasized score principles of neurology, neurosurgery, and pediatric neurology, as well as the basic science principles relevant to the practice of these specialties. There is a combination of clinical experiences in the inpatient and outpatient arena as well as conferences emphasizing a core curriculum in neurology as appropriate for medical students. Students will have the opportunities to reinforce and improve their exam skills in neurology, and will improve their knowledge and skills related to common neurologic syndromes. *Colloquium IV : During the fourth year, activities will prepare students for lifelong learning and continuing education.

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School name: University of South Florida (College of Medicine)
Address: 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd
Zip & city: FL 33612 Tampa
Phone: 813-974-2229
Web: http://hsc.usf.edu/medicine

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