Ophthalmology (OPHTHO)

Department:	Ophthalmology
Course Number:	OPHTHO-401
Course Title:	Ophthalmology Outpatient & Surgery Elective
No. of Students:	6
Site:	LUMC/HVA
Supervisor:	Anuradha Khanna, MD
Duration:	4.0 weeks
Periods Offered:	Year round. See special note below.
Prerequisite:	Available to third and fourth year students.
Special Note:	June through September only for fourth year medical students who are preparing for the ophthalmology application.
Description:	Attend general and subspecialty clinics and examine patients under the supervision of residents and faculty Observe OR procedures and clinic minor procedures including laser procedures Attend grand rounds and other teaching seminars
Objectives:	Learn how to complete an eye history Learn how to perform a basic eye exam using the equipment in the eye clinic Learn how to use the direct ophthalmoscope to examine the fundus Become familiar with common eye diseases and their treatment Become familiar with eye manifestations of systemic disease Examine patients under the supervision of residents and practice presenting history and clinical exam
Method of Evaluation:	Observation by attendings and residents in the clinic and operating room for enthusiasm, promptness, cooperation and effectiveness Evaluation structure will be based on H/HP/P/F.

Department:	Ophthalmology
Course Number:	OPHTHO-401
Course Title:	Ophthalmology Outpatient & Surgery Elective
No. of Students:	6
Site:	LUMC/HVA
Supervisor:	Anuradha Khanna, MD
Duration:	4.0 weeks
Periods Offered:	Year round. See special note below.
Prerequisite:	Available to third and fourth year students.
Special Note:	June through September only for fourth year medical students who are preparing for the ophthalmology application.
Description:	Attend general and subspecialty clinics and examine patients under the supervision of residents and faculty Observe OR procedures and clinic minor procedures including laser procedures Attend grand rounds and other teaching seminars
Objectives:	Learn how to complete an eye history Learn how to perform a basic eye exam using the equipment in the eye clinic Learn how to use the direct ophthalmoscope to examine the fundus Become familiar with common eye diseases and their treatment Become familiar with eye manifestations of systemic disease Examine patients under the supervision of residents and practice presenting history and clinical exam
Method of Evaluation:	Observation by attendings and residents in the clinic and operating room for enthusiasm, promptness, cooperation and effectiveness Evaluation structure will be based on H/HP/P/F.

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