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92. Internship (1-4) I, II, III, IV. Last
Internship--3-12 hours. Prerequisite: lower division standing and consent of instructor. Supervised internship in internal medicine and related fields. (P/NP grading only.)
98. Directed Group Study (1-2) I, II, III, IV. Last
Seminar--1-2 hours. Prerequisite: lower division standing and consent of instructor. Directed group study in medicine and related fields. (P/NP grading only.)
99. Undergraduate Research in Medicine: Molecular and Cell Biology (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Last
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
192. Internship in Internal Medicine (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Supervised work experience in internal medicine and related fields. (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-2) I, II, III, IV. Last
Seminar--1-2 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Directed group study in medicine and related fields. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: upper division standing; consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
401A-401B-401C-401D. Physical Diagnosis Practicum B (1-2-2-2) I, II, III, IV. Bonekat
Fieldwork--2 hours; lecture--1 hour; laboratory/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Provides students with an overall framework for performance of a history and physical exam and with identification of abnormal physical findings. (Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence.)
419. Introduction to Clinical Nutrition (3) III. Halsted, Phinney, Rucker and staff
Lecture--5 hours; lecture/discussion--1.5 hours; laboratory/discussion--0.5 hours (for 4 weeks). Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. A 28-hour course that integrates basic and clinical concepts of human nutrition. The course emphasizes nutrient homeostasis and regulation and current perspectives on the role of nutrition in disease. Format is partly lectures, partly discussion/case study. (Same course as Biological Chemistry 419.)
420A. Hematology (4) I. MacKenzie
Lecture--4 hours (for five weeks); laboratory--6 hours; discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Topics include normal hematopoiesis and basic disorders of blood cells, transfusion therapy, immunoglobulin disorders, and hemostasis. Laboratory exercises cover normal and abnormal blood cells and the interpretation of common laboratory tests and are staffed by clinical hematologists.
420B. Gastrointestinal System (3.5) III. Leung
Lecture/discussion--36 hours (over a 4-week period). Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Basic pathophysiologic principles of digestive diseases on which clinical concepts and judgements can be developed. Emphasis on pathophysiologic basis of gastroenterological and hepatic disorders, with case discussions and symposia presented to exemplify basic principles.
420C. Respiratory System (4) II. Louie
Lecture--38 hours; discussion--10 hours (48 hours total). Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Lectures, demonstrations and small group case discussions of respiratory pathophysiology. Includes review of certain clinical aspects of respiratory anatomy, physiology and pathology; introduction to diagnostic procedures; and description of the major respiratory diseases.
420D. Cardiovascular System (3.5) II. Laslett and staff
Lecture--28 hours; discussion--8 hours (36 hours total). Prerequisite: medical student and approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion; or graduate student and Animal Physiology 113, Human Physiology 200, or the equivalent, and consent of instructor. Introduction to principles of etiology, mechanisms, diagnosis and management of the major diseases of the cardiovascular system, including ischemic, valvular, hypertensive, cardiomyopathic, pericardial, and electrical disorders. Lectures and small group discussions are employed.
420E. Nephrology (2.5) III. Kaysen
Lecture--4 hours; laboratory--2 hours (over a 6-week period). Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Fundamental aspects of (a) disorders of body water, electrolytes and acid/base balance; (b) major categories and mechanisms of parenchymal renal diseases; (c) urinary tract infections.
420F. Metabolic Regulatory System (3.5) III. Soeldner
Lecture--4 hours; discussion--2 hours (over 8-week period). Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Basic understanding of pathophysiological processes in organs and tissues primarily involved in metabolic regulation and sufficient factual base so that clinical and laboratory findings, diagnosis, and elementary management of patients with endocrinological disorders can be rationalized.
430. Medicine Clerkship (12) I, II, III, IV. Lawrence
Clinical activity--45 hours. Prerequisite: medical students with approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Clerkship is divided into two four-week blocks, one each at UCDMC and at Kaiser Hospitals. Time is spent in direct patient care situations under the guidance of faculty. On-going patient write-ups, rounds, conferences are required.
433. Internal Medicine Continuum Clerkship (6) I, II, III, IV. Lawrence
Clinical activity--full time (for 4 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of all required coursework of first and second year medical curriculum. Four-week internal medicine clerkship in either UCDMC or Kaiser Hospitals. Direct patient care situations under the guidance of faculty. On-going patient write-ups, rounds, conferences are required.
440. Ambulatory Medicine Clerkship (3-12) I, II, III, IV. Desmul
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 8 weeks). Fourth-year medicine clerkship. Two- to eight-week ambulatory medicine experience in an internal medicine setting. Students learn to evaluate and treat patients with common ambulatory medical problems in an urban acute-care setting. This will occur within the "fast track" area of the UCDMC Emergency Department.
459. Oncology: Research and Treatment of Cancer (2) I. DeGregorio
Lecture/discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: second-, third-, or fourth-year medical student and/or consent of instructor. Comprehensive review of current treatment practices of cancer and state of the art research impacting treatment and prevention of cancer. Emphasis on epidemiology, molecular biology, and pharmacology. (S/U grading only.)
460. Correctional Health Care Clerkship (1-4) I, II, III, IV. Silva, Shepard
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student in good academic standing. Covers Correctional Health delivery and the effects of detention and incarceration on health status. Special emphasis on problems unique to health care delivery in a prison setting. Student will spend time in clinical settings at three prison facilities.
461. Problems in Internal Medicine (6 or 9) I, II, III, IV. Laughlin
Clinical activity--full time (4 or 6 weeks). Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of third year of medical school; consent of instructor. Study of inpatients hospitalized on Medical Service. Experience in Internal Medicine at Woodland Clinic and Hospital. Daily rounds, mornings with instructor, Monday through Friday; afternoons patient assignments. Teaching conferences and combined radiology-pathology medicine seminars. Weekly allied specialty conference.
462. Externship in Medicine (1-21) I, II, III, IV. Fitzgerald and staff
Externship--full time (4, 8, or 12 weeks). Prerequisite: Medical Sciences 431; demonstrated ability to accept responsibility; consent of instructor. Student assumes role of acting intern and will be primary physician on medical ward under direction of medical resident and staff. Responsibility for patients admitted to acting intern and take call every fourth night. Limited enrollment.
463. Acting Internship in Medicine Intensive Care Unit (MICU) (9) I, II, III, IV. Albertson
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: completion of third year in medical school; consent of Director of MICU. At UCD Medical Center, student functions as acting intern on MICU service under direction of medical resident and staff. Responsibility for patients admitted to MICU. On call in hospital every third night. Limited enrollment.
498. Group Study in Internal Medicine (1-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Silva in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Special study for medical students which may involve laboratory or library research, ambulatory or inpatient care responsibility on campus, at UCD Medical Center or off campus by specific arrangement. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
192. Internship in Cardiology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Longhurst and staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project by preceptor prior to internship. Supervised work experience in cardiology. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Cardiology Research (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Special study by individual arrangement in cardiovascular medicine. Work will include directed readings, laboratory and discussions. (P/NP grading only.)
220. Basic Science in Cardiology (1) III. Kaufman
Lecture--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate or medical student status. Fundamentals underlying cardiovascular medicine. Including hemodynamics, neural control of the circulation, biochemistry and some experimental design and statistics. Experts in each of these fields will give current information in their areas. Offered in alternate years. (S/U grading only.)
401. Clinical Cardiology Clerkship: Kaiser (3-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity (4 weeks)--8-12 hours (hospital); 1-5 hours (clinics). Prerequisite: third- and fourth-year medical students with advance approval by Division of Cardiology. Emphasis placed on history taking and physical examination of pediatric and adult patients with congenital and acquired cardiovascular disease. Hospital rounds in CCU and elsewhere. The roles of ECG, PCG, and cardiac fluoroscopy, etc., in office cardiology will be evaluated. May be repeated for credit. Limited enrollment.
460. Cardiology Clinical Clerkship (3-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--full time (2-12 weeks). Prerequisite: Internal Medicine 430, third- and fourth-year medical students in good academic standing with consent of instructor. Participation with members of subspecialty consultation service in initial clinical evaluation, work-up, management, and follow-up of patients with cardiologic disorders. Two outpatient clinics per week. May be repeated for credit. Limited enrollment.
461. Management of Coronary Artery Disease: Coronary Care Unit (3-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity (inpatient service)--full time (4 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of second year of medical school and advance approval by Division of Cardiology. Research in laboratory and exercise testing to be determined by instructor. Current methods of clinical research involving certain aspects of diagnosis and treatment. Includes acute coronary care, hemodynamic monitoring, stress testing, cardiac catheterization, pathologic correlations and the modern approach to therapy, both medical and surgical, based on pathophysiologic mechanisms. May be repeated for credit. Limited enrollment.
464. Preventive Cardiology (3-6) I, II, III, IV. Amsterdam
Seminar--2 hours (for 2-4 weeks); clinical activity--full time (2-4 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of third year of medical school. Clinical experience, weekly seminar and reading on primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Will be carried out in Lipid and Hypertension Clinics, Exercise Laboratory, Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiac Catheterization, and Cardiac Surgery services.
480. Insights in Cardiology (1-3) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--3-9 hours. Prerequisite: medical student in good academic standing and approval by Division of Cardiology. Students attend one or more cardiovascular medicine clinics: general, hypertension, arrhythmia. Introduction to the diagnosis/treatment of common cardiovascular problems. (S/U grading only.)
498. Special Group Study: EKG Unit (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Special study--2-week sessions. Prerequisite: medical students with advance approval by monthly attending faculty. Special group study in cardiology for medical students in EKG unit. May include lectures, directed reading, and/or discussion groups. May be repeated for credit. Limited enrollment. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: approval by Division of Cardiology. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
192. Internship in Clinical Nutrition (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Halsted, Phinney, and staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project by preceptor prior to internship. Supervised work experience in nutrition. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)
290C. Clinical Nutrition Research Conference (1) I, II, III. Halsted, Phinney, Davis
Seminar--1 hour. Weekly seminar presented by a graduate student, taking the form of research completed or in progress, topic review or journal review from current journal. (S/U grading only.)
461. Nutrition Clinical Clerkship (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Halsted, Phinney, and staff
Lecture--2 hours; clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). In-depth experience in assessment and monitoring of nutritional support of adult patients at UCD Medical Center whose illnesses are complicated by malnutrition, and of patients attending the Nutrition Clinic with problems in under-nutrition due to various illnesses.
480. Insights in Clinical Nutrition (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Halsted, Phinney, and staff
Clinical activity--3-9 hours. Prerequisite: student in good standing; consent of instructor. Student will attend weekly clinical nutrition consult rounds (four evenings) and/or Nutrition Clinic (one day). Introduction to diagnosis and treatment of common nutritional problems. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research in Nutrition (9-18) I, II, III, IV. Halsted, Phinney, Davis
Prerequisite: medical student in good standing; consent of instructor. Participation in on-going clinical or basic nutrition research. Student may devise own project depending upon time commitments.
*Course not offered this academic year.
192. Internship in Emergency Medicine (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Sakles and staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project by preceptor prior to internship. Supervised work experience in emergency medicine. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)
401. Preceptorship in Emergency Medicine (1-4) I, II, III, IV. Sakles
Clinical activity--6 hours; tutorial--2 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Exposure to the specialty of Emergency Medicine and observation of a wide array of patients in the Emergency Department. A literature review of an Emergency Medicine topic of interest to the student must be performed and discussed. (S/U grading only.)
430. Introduction to Medical Toxicology (3) I, II, III, IV. Horowitz
Independent study--24 hours; lecture/discussion--4 hours; fieldwork--12 hours. Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student with consent of instructor. Student will become familiar with the resources available to manage exposure and poison cases. Hands-on training in the use of PoisindexR and computer database. Additional readings from medical literature required.
440. Emergency Medicine Required Clerkship (6) I, II, III, IV. Sakles
Clinical activity--46 hours; lecture/discussion--8 hours. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of Medicine, Surgery, and Pediatric Clerkship. Student will see patients primarily in the Emergency Department under the supervision of an Emergency Medicine Attending. Emphasis will be on the recognition and management of acute life threats, as well as the treatment of common medical and surgical conditions.
465. Acting Internship in Emergency Medicine (3-6) I, II, II, IV. Sakles
Clinical activity--36 hours; lecture/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of Medicine, Surgery, Pediatric and Emergency Clerkship. The student will function as an Acting Intern and treat a wide variety of patients and problems under the supervision of the Emergency Medicine Attending. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research (2-18) I, II, III, IV. Derlet
Laboratory--full time (1 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Elective where topics may be selected in either basic or clinical research areas of Emergency and/or Critical Care Medicine. The goals will be tailored to each individual student. Enrollment requires prior discussion and consent of instructor.
*Course not offered this academic year.
192. Internship in Endocrinology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Prescott and staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project by preceptor prior to internship. Supervised work experience in endocrinology. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Prescott in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Endocrinology research. (S/U grading only.)
460. Endocrinology Clinical Clerkship (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Prescott and staff
Clinical activity (inpatient-outpatient service)--full time (3 days per unit). Prerequisite: Internal Medicine 430 and/or consent of instructor. Participation with members of subspecialty service in the initial evaluation, work-up, management and follow-up of patients with endocrinologic disorders. Limited enrollment.
480. Insights in Endocrinology (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Prescott and staff
Clinical activity--3-9 hours; oral presentation. Prerequisite: student in good academic standing and consent of instructor. First- or second-year students observe in morning Endocrine and Diabetes clinics and attend bi-weekly noon and afternoon endocrine conferences. They also give brief endocrine physiology oral presentation to the endocrine group. (S/U grading only).
499. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Prescott in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
192. Internship in Gastroenterology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Leung and staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project by preceptor prior to internship. Supervised work experience in gastroenterology. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Pimstone
Research in gastroenterology. (S/U grading only.)
460. Clinical Clerkship (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Leung and staff
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of third-year of medical school. Work-up, manage, and follow-up new patients on active inpatient consulting service. Gastroenterology/Hepatology patients. Daily rounds with attending physician.
480. Insights in Gastroenterology (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Leung, Hsu
Clinical activity--3-9 hours. Prerequisite: student in good academic standing and consent of instructor. To gain insight in clinical activities of Gastroenterology Division through attendance at any of the following: endoscopic procedures, ward rounds, outpatient clinic, and G.I. grand rounds. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Leung, Pimstone, Prindiville, Lee, Hsu. Lam
Clinical activity: varied. Prerequisite: medical student status; consent of instructor. Part-time participation in active clinical and basic research projects. Some will involve both patient care and relevant laboratory procedures. Basic research includes liver metabolism, cancer markers, porphyrias diet and cancer, folate metabolism. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
192. Internship in General Medicine (1-12) I, II, III, IV. J. Robbins and staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project by preceptor prior to internship. Supervised work experience in general medicine. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)
440. Introduction to AIDS and Related Disorders (2) I, II, III, IV. Flynn
Clinical activity--30 hours; discussion--10 hours. Prerequisite: first- and second-year medical students in good academic standing and consent of instructor. Familiarizes students with the diagnosis and treatment of individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. Students will interview patients, observe patient care and participate in ongoing clinic research as well as examine alternative life styles. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
460. General Medicine Consults (1-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Division Chief in charge)
Clinical activity (inpatient-outpatient service)--40 hours. Prerequisite: fourth-year medical students with consent of instructor; a general medicine clerkship. Supervised opportunity to see entire spectrum of medical problems encountered by a general internist. Student spends time in General Medicine Clinic and on the General Medicine Consult Service. Consultation Service is particularly concerned with medical evaluation of surgical patients. Limited enrollment.
471. Clinical Care of the HIV-Infected Patient (6-8) I, II, III, IV. Lawrence and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4-6 weeks). Prerequisite: successful completion of Internal Medicine 430. Participation in evaluation and management of HIV-infected individuals at all stages of their disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Includes consultations, attendance at HIV and infectious disease clinics and multidisciplinary conferences.
480. Insights in General Medicine (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Robbins
Clinical activity--one to nine 4-hour sessions; rounds--one to nine 2- to 4-hour sessions. Prerequisite: student in good academic standing and consent of instructor. Student will observe work-up, diagnostic evaluation and management of common general internal medicine problems in ambulatory and inpatient settings; be supevised by attending physician while attending General Medicine Clinic and/or Consult Rounds; and make brief presentations to consult service. (S/U grading only.)
499. General Medicine Research (1-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Discussion--3 hours; clinical research--8-40 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. The student will be involved in a clinical research problem within the areas, interest and expertise of members of Division of General Internal Medicine. Alternatively, the research effort will be directed toward investigation of a clinical problem of general medical interest. May be repeated for credit.
*Course not offered this academic year.
199. Research in HematologyOncology (1-5) I, II, III, IV. Powell and staff
Laboratory--hours variable. Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. Experience in laboratory research. (P/NP grading only.)
298. Topics in Hematology (1-4) I, II, III, IV. Meyers and staff
Prerequisite: one year of graduate work and/or consent of instructor. Basic concepts of the physiology of the hematopoietic organ, the pathophysiology of hematopoietic disease, and concepts of therapeutics will be offered for study. The specific topics to be dictated by the interest and background of the students.
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Meyers and staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Laboratory investigation contributing to the dissertation for a graduate degree. (S/U grading only.)
460. HematologyOncology Acting Internship (6-18) I, II, III, IV. Meyers and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4-12 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student in good academic standing. Acting intern on inpatient hematology/oncology ward service. May be repeated for credit. Limited enrollment.
461. HematologyOncology Consult Clerkship (6-12) I, II, III, IV. Meyers and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4-8 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student in good academic standing. Student is an integral member of the inpatient hematology and oncology consult service, the bone marrow service, and will attend all conferences sponsored by the Division. May be repeated for credit. Limited enrollment.
462. HematologyOncology Ambulatory Clerkship (6-18) I, II, III, IV. Meyers and staff
Clinical activity (inpatient/outpatient service)--full time (4 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student in good academic standing. Outpatient rotations in related clinics. Participation with members of the subspecialty service in the initial clinical evaluation, work-up, management and follow-up of the patient with hematologic or oncologic disorders. May be repeated for credit. Limited enrollment.
490. Practicum in Care for the Terminally Ill (6) I, II, III, IV. Meyers
Clinical activity--40 hours/week for 4 weeks. Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student and an interview with program Medical Director. Work with hospice team to gain experience in symptom relief, psychosocial care and bereavement counseling. A written report will be a major component used in grading. This course fulfills the Ambulatory Care requirement.
499. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Meyers and staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
141. Infectious Diseases of Humans (1) I. Dandekar
Lecture--1 hour. Prerequisite: introductory knowledge in biology and chemistry recommended. Course integrates information on biological and molecular nature of the causative organism, modern diagnostics, treatment and prevention strategies, and the role of infectious diseases in contemporary society and throughout human history. (P/NP grading only.)
192. Research Internship in Internal Medicine (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Lawrence and staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Supervised work experience in the division of Infectious Diseases. Undergraduates will have an opportunity to acquire research experience in clinical settings. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Infectious Diseases Research (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Lawrence in charge)
Prerequisite: chemistry through organic chemistry (in addition, physical and biochemistry preferred), biology through basic bacteriology (in addition, microbiology and immunology preferred); and consent of instructor. Discrete problem requiring reading and actual manual effort in solution will be assigned to each student. Progress and results will be reviewed at intervals with instructor and via seminar presentation. (P/NP grading only.)
280. Molecular Pathobiology for Diagnosis and Therapy of Human and Animal Diseases (3) III. Dandekar
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Presentation of molecular pathobiology of human and animal viruses. Emphasis on molecular diagnostics at cellular/tissue level, and therapy including vaccines and gene transfer using recombinant DNA technology. Offered in alternate years.
299. Research in Infectious Diseases (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Lawrence in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Laboratory investigation contributing to the dissertation for a graduate degree. (S/U grading only.)
460. Infectious Diseases Clinical Clerkship (3-6) I, II, III, IV. Lawrence
Clinical activity. Prerequisite: successful completion of two years of study in an accredited medical school. Limited enrollment with priority to fourth-year medical students. Patients ill with infectious diseases, including AIDS, will be evaluated and presented at rounds and case conferences. Patients are also seen in the Infectious Diseases Clinic. Instruction in clinical microbiology and the proper use of the laboratory will be provided.
499. Research Topics in Infectious Disease (2-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Lawrence in charge)
Prerequisite: successful completion of the first year of study in School of Medicine, graduate students (approved for graduate credit), and/or consent of instructor. Discrete problem requiring reading and actual manual effort in solution will be assigned to each student. Progress and results to be reviewed at intervals with instructor and via seminar presentation. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
192. Internship in Nephrology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Kaysen and staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project by preceptor prior to internship. Supervised work experience in nephrology. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)
460. Nephrology and Fluid Balance (6-12) I, II, III, IV. Kaysen and staff
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: completion of third year of medical school; consent of instructor. Active participation in all inpatient/outpatient clinical activities, attendance at specific lectures and conferences at UCD Medical Center covering the field of nephrology and fluid-electrolyte disorders. Limited enrollment.
499. Research in Nephrology (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Kaysen
Prerequisite: individual arrangement and consent of instructor. Independent laboratory research on a specific problem related to biochemical or immunologic causes of renal disease and/or uremic disorders in humans or animals. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
480. Insights in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Schenker
Clinical activity--3-9 hours; small research projects. Prerequisite: first- or second-year medical student in good standing; consent of instructor. Students will observe and participate in research and clinical activities in occupational and environmental medicine which include conferences, occupational and environmental medicine clinical activities and field visits. Students develop and present small individual research projects. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
192. Internship in Pulmonary Medicine (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Albertson and staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project by preceptor prior to internship. Supervised work experience in pulmonary medicine. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)
210. Grant and Scientific Paper Writing (1) I, II, III, IV. Last
Discussion--2 hours. Basics of scientific writing for grants and papers. Each student will prepare a grant or paper for critique and tutorial feedback.
299. Pulmonary Disease Research
(1-12) I, II, III, IV. Cross
Laboratory. Prerequisite: by arrangement only. Pulmonary disease research activity with focus in inhalation toxicity, oxidants or lung biochemistry, and cell and molecular biology. (S/U grading only.)
460. Pulmonary Clinical Clerkship (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Albertson and staff
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: Medical Sciences 431. At UCD Medical Center participating and rounding with Pulmonary fellows and consultation staff. Also includes pulmonary function test interpretation, outpatient assignments in outpatient clinic and preparation and presentation of material at weekly conferences.
462. Pulmonary Clinical Clerkship (3-12) I, II, III, IV. Bonekat
Clinical activity--full time (2-8 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of second year of medical school and/or consent of instructor. Participation at the Sacramento VA clinic with members of the subspecialty service initial clinical evaluation, work-up, management, and follow-up of patients with pulmonary disorders. Includes experience in Pulmonary Function Laboratory, and pulmonary diagnostic processes. Limited enrollment.
480. Pulmonary-Critical Care Medicine Insights (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Albertson
Clinical activity--3-9 hours. Prerequisite: student in good academic standing and consent of instructor. Student will attend respiratory outpatient clinics and in-patient pulmonary consultation rounds and medical intensive care rounds. Introduction to diagnosis and treatment of common pulmonary problems. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Cross in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
99. Directed Research in Immunology (1-5) I, II, III, IV. Gershwin
Laboratory. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Independent research will be encouraged in basic immunology, including the role of the cellular immune system in oncogenesis. (P/NP grading only.)
192. Internship in Rheumatology-Allergy (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Gershwin and staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project by preceptor prior to internship. Supervised work experience in rheumatology-allergy. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Directed Research in Immunology (1-5) I, II, III, IV. Gershwin
Laboratory. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Independent research will be encouraged in basic immunology, including the role of the cellular immune system in oncogenesis. (P/NP grading only.)
281. Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology (4) III. Gershwin, Robbins
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: Medical Microbiology 107 or Veterinary Microbiology 270, or consent of instructor. Descriptive analysis of animal and human pathologic processes that interact with the immune system. Emphasis on infections, genetics, transplantation, allergy and autoimmunity. Offered in alternate years.
298. Topics in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology (1-5) I, II, III, IV. Gershwin
Laboratory. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Library and/or laboratory work as required. (S/U grading only.)
299. Research in Autoimmune Disease (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Gershwin
Laboratory. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Independent research will be encouraged in both animal models of human disease (including congenitally athymic [nude], asplenic, and New Zealand mice) and the cellular immune system of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, polymyositis and drug hypersensitivity. (S/U grading only.)
460. Rheumatology Clinical Clerkship (1-18) I, II, III, IV. Leek and staff
Clinical activity (inpatient-outpatient service)--full time. Prerequisite: Medical Sciences 431 and consent of instructor. Participation with members of the subspecialty service in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients with rheumatologic diseases.
461. Allergy Clinical Clerkship (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Teuber and staff
Clinical activity (inpatient-outpatient service)--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of second year of medical school and consent of instructor. Student will work with practicing allergist in daily work with patients and participate in weekly allergy clinic and teaching conferences. Study of the literature. Will see patients with problems in clinical immunology, immunodeficiency, asthma, allergic rhinitis.
480. Insights in Rheumatology (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Leek
Clinical activity--39 hours. Prerequisite: student in good academic standing and consent of instructor. Participation in rheumatology consultation rounds, rheumatic disease clinics and conferences with supervised readings in rheumatology. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Gershwin in charge)
Prerequisite: medical student with consent of instructor. Part-time participation in active clinical and basic research projects which can involve both patient care and relevant laboratory procedures. Students can gain experience in clinical medicine and clinical investigation. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
107. Chemical and Cellular Immunology (4) II. Scibienski
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 101 and 102 or consent of instructor. Chemical and cellular basis of immunity: structure-function relationship of antigens, antibodies and their interactions; molecular basis of antibody diversity; cellular basis of immunity; immunochemical and cellular aspects of hypersensitivity; immunogenetics and regulation of the immune response. (Same course as 407.)
115. Ecological Parasitology (3) II. Theis
Lecture--3 hours. Study of humankind's influence on environmental factors, behavior, geography that effect the development and spread of parasitic agents.
116. Parasitology for Wildlife Biologists (2) III. Theis
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing in wildlife biology or biological sciences or ecology. Emphasis on the role diseases and parasites play in wildlife dynamics. Lectures on techniques of collection, preservation and methods of surveying wildlife for parasites and the pathogenesis, ecology and zoonotic potential of parasites encountered by wildlife biologists.
*130. Medical Mycology (2) II. Pappagianis
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: a course in pathogenic microbiology; consent of instructor. Various aspects of pathogenic fungi, particularly affecting humans, will be discussed including epidemiology, pathogenesis and pathology, diagnosis and therapy. Offered in alternate years. (Same course as 430.)
192. Internship in Medical Microbiology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Beaman in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project prior to period of internship. Supervised work experience in medical microbiology and related fields.(P/NP grading only.)
198. Group Study in Medical Microbiology (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Beaman in charge)
Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. Directed reading and discussion and/or laboratory investigation on selected topics. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Research in Medical Microbiology (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Beaman in charge)
Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. Individual research. (P/NP grading only.)
200D. Mechanisms for Microbial Interactions with Hosts (3) II. Beaman
Lecture/discussion--3 hours. Prerequisite: Microbiology 200A or consent of instructor. Study of mechanisms involved in microbial interactions within a host environment. The following principles are basic to understanding these interactions: host recognition, invasion, competition and growth, and host defense.
209. Current Immunology (2) I, II, III. Van de Water
Discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Current developments in various aspects of immunology and their interrelationships. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.) (Same course as 409.)
*215. Medical Parasitology (5) I. Theis
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate students with consent of instructor. Epidemiological, pathogenesis, diagnostic methods and laboratory studies of protozoa, helminths and arthropods of medical importance. Offered in alternate years. (Same course as 415.)
220. Current Concepts in Bacterial Ultrastructure (2) III. Beaman
Discussion--2 hours; student presentations; term paper. Prerequisite: Microbiology 105 or consent of instructor. Critical evaluation of current literature dealing with all aspects of bacterial ultrastructure. Discussion of selected and assigned reading and formal student presentations of assigned topics.
298. Group Study in Medical Microbiology and Immunology
(1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Beaman in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor; open to graduate students. Directed reading and discussion and/or laboratory investigation on selected topics. (Sections 1, 2, 4, 5: S/U grading only.)
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III. The Staff (Beaman in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor; open to graduate students. Laboratory investigation contributing to the dissertation for a graduate degree. (S/U grading only.)
407. Chemical and Cellular Immunology (4) II. Scibienski
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: medical student with consent of instructor. Chemical and cellular basis of immunity: structure-function relationship of antigens, antibodies and their interactions; molecular basis of antibody diversity; cellular basis of immunity; immunochemical and cellular aspects of hypersensitivity; immunogenetics and regulation of the immune response. (S/U grading only.) (Same course as 107.)
409. Current Immunology (2) I, II, III.
Discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Current developments in various aspects of immunology and their interrelationships. (Same course as 209.) May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
*415. Medical Parasitology (5) I. Theis
Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: medical student with consent of instructor. Approved for graduate degree credit. Epidemiological, pathogenesis, diagnostic methods and laboratory studies of protozoa, helminths and arthropods of medical importance. Offered in alternate years. (S/U grading only.) (Same course as 215.)
420. Current Concepts in Bacterial Ultrastructure (2) III. Beaman
Discussion--2 hours; formal presentation or term paper. Prerequisite: medical students with consent of instructor. Evaluation of current status of bacterial ultrastructure with an emphasis on host-parasite interactions through discussions and assigned readings. (S/U grading only.)
*430. Medical Mycology (2) II. Pappagianis
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: a course in pathogenic microbiology; consent of instructor. Various aspects of pathogenic fungi, particularly affecting humans, will be discussed including epidemiology, pathogenesis and pathology, diagnosis and therapy. Offered in alternate years. (Same course as 130.)
480A. Medical Immunology (2.5) III. Scibienski
Lecture--7 hours (four weeks only). Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Presents the structure and function of the molecules, cells, and tissues involved in immunity, and their interactions in health and disease.
480B. Pathogenic Microbiology (6.5) I. Beaman
Lecture--7 hours for 9 weeks; laboratory--20 hours per quarter. Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. The biology of pathogenic microorganisms with emphasis on their role in human disease.
497T. Tutoring in Medical Microbiology (1-5) I, II, III, IV. Beaman and staff
Tutoring--3-15 hours. Prerequisite: appropriate preparation in subject matter and consent of instructor. Assist instructor by tutoring medical students in one of the departmental courses that is a component of the required curriculum of the School of Medicine. (S/U grading only.)
498. Group Study in Medical Microbiology and Immunology (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Beaman in charge)
Prerequisite: medical students with consent of instructor. Directed reading and discussion and/or laboratory investigation on selected topics. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Beaman in charge)
Prerequisite: medical students with consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
92. Internship in Pharmacology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: lower division student with good academic standing; approval of project prior to period of internship. Supervised work experience in pharmacology and related fields. (P/NP grading only.)
99. Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: lower division standing. (P/NP grading only.)
100. Survey of Pharmacology (2) I. Hollinger
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: introductory physiology or the equivalent, or consent of instructor. Survey of the principles underlying the action of drugs; consideration of the pharmacology of prescription and non-prescription drugs commonly used to treat medical conditions in children of school age; pharmacological aspects of drug dependency and related topics. Offered in alternate years.
192. Internship in Pharmacology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project prior to period of internship. Supervised work experience in pharmacology and related fields. (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
200A. Advanced General Pharmacology (3) I. Hance and staff
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: upper division courses in biochemistry (101A-101B) and mammalian physiology (111A-111B and 112-113) or the equivalent (may be taken concurrently). Core course in human pharmacology designed for graduate and medical students. Principles in pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism and the actions, use and toxicity of the major classes of drugs.
200B. Advanced General Pharmacology (4) II. Stark and staff
Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: upper division courses in biochemistry (101A-101B) and mammalian physiology (111A-111B and 112-113) or the equivalent (may be taken concurrently). Core course in human pharmacology designed for graduate and medical students. The actions, use and toxicity of major classes of drugs. Continuation of course 200A.
203. Pharmacology of the Nervous System: Stimulants and Anticonvulsants (2) II. Stark
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: courses 200A-200B or 400A-400B, or the equivalent. Pharmacology of stimulant and convulsant agents, anticonvulsant agents and their evaluation in animal models. Offered in alternate years.
204. Pharmacology of the Nervous System: Drug Alteration of Behavior (1-3) II. K.F. Killam
Prerequisite: courses 200A-200B or 400A-400B, or the equivalent. Activity of drugs altering mood and behavior; psychopharmacologic agents, hallucinogens, antidepressants. Offered in alternate years.
206. Pharmacokinetics (2) I. Henderson
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: courses 200A, 200B. Physiochemical and physiological factors affecting absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs. Mathematical and graphical methods for determining pharmacokinetic parameters. Calculation of dose regimens. Offered in alternate years.
206L. Pharmacokinetics Laboratory (2) I. Henderson
Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 206 (may be taken concurrently). Laboratory procedures for determining pharmacokinetic values in experimental animals. Exercises designed to follow subject matter sequence of course 206. Offered in alternate years.
297T. Tutoring in Pharmacology (1-3) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Tutorial--3-9 hours. Prerequisite: courses 200A-200B and 200AL-200BL, or the equivalent; consent of instructor. Under supervision of the instructor, students assist in preparation and teaching of courses in Pharmacology. (S/U grading only.)
298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
400A. Principles of Pharmacology (2.5) I. Hance and staff
Lecture--6 hours for 4 weeks; discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Principles in pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism and the actions, uses and toxicities of the major classes of drugs.
400B. Principles of Pharmacology (6) II. Stark and staff
Lecture--38 hours total; discussion--28 hours total. Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. The actions, uses and toxicities of the major classes of drugs. Continuation of 400A.
490. Seminar in Pharmacology for Medical Students (1) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Seminar in pharmacology for medical students.
497T. Tutoring in Pharmacology (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Tutoring--3-15 hours. Prerequisite: advanced standing or consent of instructor. Assist instructor by tutoring medical students in preparation for one of the departmental courses that is a component of the required curriculum of the School of Medicine. (S/U grading only.)
498. Special Study for Medical Students (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Lecture, directed reading, and/or discussion groups--3-15 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Special study in pharmacology for medical students. (S/U grading only.)
499. Directed Research for Medical Students (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Laboratory--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Directed research in pharmacology for medical students. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
199. Individual Special Study and Research (1-4) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Individual special study in neurophysiology and biomedical engineering is offered to qualified students. Studies on psychophysics, single-unit electrophysiology and instrumentation are offered in Davis. (P/NP grading only.)
201. Human Behavioral Neurobiology (2) I. Robertson
Lecture/discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: Cell Biology and Human Anatomy 203; Psychology 108 or 136. Neurobiology of normal and abnormal behavior of humans, based on specific neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, and cognitive parameters. Evaluation of these parameters will be, for example, by application of clinical neurologic, neuropsychologic, and neuroimaging tests.
202. Visuomotor Neurobiology (2) III. Rafal
Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: course 201, Cell Biology and Human Anatomy 203. An overview of neural mechanisms of visually guided behavior in humans will examine the integration of visual attention and eye movements. Performance of normal humans and neurologic patients in reflexive orienting, visual search, reading and reaching will be considered. Offered in alternate years.
290. Seminar in Selected Topics (1) I, II, III, IV. Gorin, Tait
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Selected topics in Neuroscience will be offered. (S/U grading only.)
298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Gabor in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. For graduate students desiring to explore particular topics in depth. Lectures and conferences may be involved. (S/U grading only.)
299. Individual Special Study and Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Staff (Richman in charge)
Laboratory--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Individual special study and research in Neurophysiology and Biomedical engineering is offered at both Davis and Sacramento Medical Center. (S/U grading only.)
420. Clinical Neurosciences (4) II. Remler and staff
Lecture--6 hours; laboratory/discussion--5 hours (for five weeks total). Prerequisite: medical student with approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Lectures and case discussions of pathophysiology underlying neurological disorders including disorders of development, muscle, nerve, cerebral circulation, metabolism, myelin, cortical function, movement, cerebro-spinal fluid, autonomic function and special senses. Anatomical basis of clinical testing, nervous system infection, neoplasia and trauma will be discussed.
450. Clinical Neurology Clerkship (3-6) I, II, III, IV. Richman and staff
Clinic--full time (4 weeks at UCDMC). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student. Essentials of a detailed neurological examination and principles of differential neurological diagnosis. Emphasis on common neurological disorders encountered in practice.
451. Clinical Neurology Clerkship (3-6) I, II, III, IV. Remler and staff
Clinical activity--full time (2-4 weeks at Highland General Hospital, Oakland). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student. Essentials of detailed neurological examination and principles of differential neurological diagnosis. Emphasis on common neurological disorders encountered in practice.
452. Advanced Clinical Neurology (6) I, II, III, IV. Richman and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of four-week Neurology selective and consent of instructor. Extension of basic Neurology clerkship. Designed for students with special interest in medical disorders of nervous system. By arrangement with department, student may serve as an acting intern. Principles of neurological differential diagnosis and therapeutics emphasized.
453. Advanced Clinical Neurology (6) I, II, III, IV. Remler and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 weeks at Highland General Hospital, Oakland). Prerequisite: completion of four-week Neurology selective and consent of instructor. Extension of basic Neurology clerkship. Designed for students with special interest in medical disorders of the nervous system. By arrangement with department, student may serve as an acting intern. Principles of neurological differential diagnosis and therapeutics emphasized.
454. Electroencephalography and Evoked Potentials (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Gabor, Seyal
Clinical activity--full time (2-12 weeks) technique and interpretation. Prerequisite: four-week Neurology clerkship and consent of instructor. Principles of electroencephalographic diagnosis including technical basis of electroencephalography and evoked potentials. Emphasis placed on how these studies are applied to neurological diagnosis.
455. Child Neurology (6) I, II, III, IV. Gospe
Clinical activity--full time (4 weeks). Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of Internal Medicine 430, Obstetrics and Gynecology 430, Pediatrics 430 and consent of instructor. Student exposed to children with disorders of the nervous system, both in outpatient and inpatient services. Cases presented to a member of full-time faculty who will discuss clinical findings, differential diagnosis, management and therapy. This course satisfies the fourth year neuroscience requirement.
456. Cortical Neurology (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Remler, Knight
Clinical neurological research--full time (12 weeks at Highland General Hospital, Oakland). Prerequisite: course 451 or the equivalent; consent of instructor. Student will pursue a small project in clinical neurologic research on higher cortical functions. The focus is on scientific analysis of behavior in disease states. Study may be arranged for from two weeks to twelve weeks, with units corresponding to length of course.
457. Special Topics in Neurology (3-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: course 450, 451 or consent of instructor. Students study areas of special interest in tutorial manner under supervision of member of faculty with expertise and interest in elected field. Students may elect tutorial clinical experience with member of staff.
458. Introduction to Cognitive and Communication Disorders (3) I. Dronkers
Lecture--3 hours; observations, individual projects. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Introduction to cognitive and communication disorders. Includes a survey of disorders subsequent to brain damage; management by neurology, neuropsychology, and speech pathology; and current research on appraisal, diagnosis, and treatment. (S/U grading only.)
459. Independent Study in Neurogenic Communication Disorders (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Dronkers
Conference, observation and data collection--3-9 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Independent study of neurogenic communication disorders--aphasia, dementia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria. Designed for individual interest and includes discussion, directed reading, research design, data collection, and preparation of results. (S/U grading only.)
464. Clinical Neurology (3-18) IV, I, II, III. The Staff (Richman in charge)
Clinical activity--full time (minimum of one-half quarter). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student or third-year medical student with completion of a medical clerkship; consent of Chairperson. Clerkship in neurology to be arranged at another institution with accredited residency programs in neurology under proper supervision.
468. Special Clinical Elective in Neurology (6-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student or third-year medical student with clerkship in medicine and pediatrics. Emphasis will be on mastering the neurologic examination and on introduction to neurologic evaluation, diagnosis and therapy.
480. Insights in Neurology (1-3) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Discussion--3 hours; clinical activity--3 to 9 hours. Prerequisite: student in good academic standing; consent of instructor. Attendance at neurology grand rounds and regular rounds following. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Richman in charge)
Laboratory--2-24 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Approved for graduate degree credit. Laboratory investigation on selected topics. (S/U grading only for graduate and medical students.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
199. Special Study in Neurosurgery for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: advanced undergraduate standing with consent of instructor. Students may participate in ongoing neurosurgical projects or may pursue and design independent projects. (P/NP grading only.)
299. Neurosurgery Research (3-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: graduate student with consent of instructor. Student may participate in ongoing neurosurgical projects or may pursue and design independent projects. (S/U grading only.)
451. Neurosurgical Critical Care Clerkship (3) I, II, III. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Clinical activity--full time (2 weeks). Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year medical student having completed a neurosurgical clerkship or consent of instructor. Students participate in the care of neurosurgical patients in the NSICU and in the admission and surgical management of patients admitted through the Emergency Room.
455. Clinical Pediatric Neurosurgery (6) I, II, III, IV. Pang
Clinical activity--full time (4 weeks). Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year medical students who have satisfactorily completed course 460, consent of the instructor. Admission and follow-up of pediatric patients. Neurological history, examination, and diagnostic procedures are emphasized. Students will participate in surgical procedures and are required to attend all pediatric neurosurgery conferences.
460. Clinical Neurosurgery (6-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Clinical activity--full time (3 days per unit; 4 weeks minimum). Prerequisite: third- and fourth-year medical students; consent of instructor. Approved for graduate degree credit. Admission and follow-up of patients. Neurological history, examination and further diagnostic procedures emphasized. Students participate in meaningful aspects of surgical procedures and attend listed conferences, rounds, and seminars.
464. Externship (6-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Clinical activity--full time (4-12 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student having completed a neurosurgical clerkship or consent of instructor. Clerkship in neurosurgery to be arranged at another institution with accredited residency program in neurosurgery under proper supervision.
470. Advanced Clinical Neurosurgery (6-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Clinical activity--full time (4-12 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student in good academic standing. Student will function as acting intern on neurosurgery service. Admission and management of patients. Neurological history, examination, diagnostic procedures, and surgical management are emphasized. Students participate in meaningful aspects of surgical procedures and attend required conferences and rounds.
480. Insights in Neurosurgery (1-3) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--3 to 9 hours. Prerequisite: first- and second-year medical students in good academic standing; consent of instructor. Observation of neurosurgical care in emergency room, operating room and hospital floors, including manner of treatment of a variety of chronic and acute neurological diseases. (S/U grading only.)
499. Neurosurgery Research (1-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: medical student with consent of instructor. Student may participate in ongoing neurosurgical projects or may pursue and design independent projects. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
190. Seminar in Early Mammalian Development (1) I, II, III. Wiley
Seminar--1 hour; short paper. Prerequisite: Zoology 100 or the equivalent. Each student will present paper from the recent scientific literature on various research topics in early mammalian development. Short paper will be required at the end of course.
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
290. Current Topics in Research (1) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Selected topics in reproductive biology. (S/U grading only.)
291. Seminar in Early Mammalian Development (1) I, II, III, IV. Wiley
Seminar--1 hour. Each student will be asked to present a paper from the recent scientific literature on various research topics in early mammalian development. Short paper will be required at the end of course.
298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. Overstreet
Prerequisite: graduate standing; consent of instructor.
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Overstreet
Prerequisite: graduate standing; consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
420. Human Reproduction (2) IV. Wiley
Lecture--4 hours (for 6 weeks). Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Course serves as a bridge between the basic science aspects and clinical aspects of human reproduction. Provides clinically relevant extensions of material introduced in the sciences basic to medicine in anatomy, reproductive physiology and molecular biology/genetics.
430. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship (12) I, II, III, IV. Birdsong
Clinical activity--45 hours. Prerequisite: medical students with approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Obstetric, gynecologic and gynecological oncology experience in the delivery room, operating room, clinics and wards at UCDMC and affiliated sites. Rounds, conferences, interactive student presentations and seminars ongoing.
433. Obstetrics and Gynecology Continuum Clerkship (6) I, II, III, IV. Birdsong
Clinical activity--full time (for 4 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of all required coursework of first and second year medical curriculum. Obstetric, gynecologic and gynecological oncology experience in the delivery room, operating room, clinics and wards at UCDMC or affiliated sites. Rounds, conferences, interactive student presentations and seminars ongoing.
465. Elective Clerkship (4-18) I, II, III, IV. Birdsong
Clinical activity--full time (3 days per unit). Prerequisite: third- and fourth-year medical student; course 430 (or the equivalent); consent of instructor. Active participation in inpatient and outpatient care. Attendance at specified conferences; student-faculty member informal conferences. May be repeated for credit.
470. Acting Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology (6-8) I, II, III, IV. Leiserowitz
Clinical activity--full time (4-6 weeks). Prerequisite: third- and fourth-year medical students who have completed course 430; consent of instructor. Student will perform as intern and expect the following experience: Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2 weeks each; perform inpatient care; be on call every third night; attend scheduled conferences one half-day per week. Round daily with attending.
471. Ambulatory Gynecology and Obstetrics (6-8) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--full time (4-6 weeks). Prerequisite: third- and fourth-year medical students who have completed course 430; consent of instructor. Student to participate in following clinics each week: General Gynecology, New and Return Obstetrics, Post-Partum, High-Risk Obstetrics, Pre-Operative Clinic, other specialty clinics as assigned. Student will conduct examinations, present patients to staff and will be able to discuss treatment regimens. Night call in Labor and Delivery Suite every third night.
499. Research in Obstetrics and Gynecology (4-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: medical student with consent of instructor. Student will pursue a research problem of her/his own choosing, selected with help of the faculty. Integration with ongoing faculty research projects recommended. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
192. Research Internship (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project prior to period of internship by preceptor. Supervised work experience in ophthalmology research. Research staff in Ophthalmology have programs in cell biology, electron microscopy, biochemistry, immunology and visual psychophysics. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
299. Basic Research in Visual Science (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
440. Ophthalmology Required Clerkship (3) I, II, III, IV. J. Brandt
Clinical activity--full time (2 weeks). Prerequisite: consent by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Fundamental knowledge of ophthalmic diagnosis and principles; basic ophthalmic instruments ; understanding of treatment for eye problems manageable by a primary care physician; knowledge of what patients should be referred for ophthalmic care.
461. Basic Clinical Ophthalmology (4.5) I, II, III, IV. J. Brandt
Clinical activity--to be arranged (2 weeks). Prerequisite: medical students who have completed either Medical Sciences 430 or course 440 (in third or fourth year); consent of instructor. Provides an acquaintance with the fundamentals of routine clinical ophthalmology.
465. Advanced Subspecialty Ophthalmology (6 or 9) I, II, III, IV. Mannis, Keltner, J. Brandt
Clinical activity--to be arranged (4 weeks off campus or 6 weeks at UCD Medical Center). Prerequisite: medical students who have completed Internal Medicine 430 (in third or fourth year); consent of instructor. Participation in disciplines of neuro-ophthalmology/pediatric ophthalmology, diseases of the cornea and external eye, glaucoma and retina. Rotations at UCD Medical Center may be arranged in 6-week units of one service alone, or in combination, as arranged with instructors.
480. Insights in Ophthalmology (1-3) I, II, III, IV. J. Brandt and staff
Clinical activity--3 to 9 hours. Prerequisite: first- and second-year medical students in good academic standing; consent of instructor. Clinical exposure in ophthalmology including slide-tape program, patient exposure, and department conferences (i.e., grand rounds and subspecialty conference). (S/U grading only.)
498. Group Study (1-3) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (J. Brandt in charge)
Prerequisite: medical students with consent of instructor. Directed reading and discussion. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research in Ophthalmology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
To be arranged--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: medical students with consent of instructor. Individual research on selected topics in optics and visual physiology, cornea and external disease. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
*99. Special Studies for Undergraduates (1-4) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Martin in charge)
Prerequisite: lower division standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
*199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Martin in charge)
Prerequisite: upper division standing; consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
421. The Musculoskeletal System (2.5) The Staff
Lecture--5 hours (for 5 weeks); laboratory/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. An introduction to the basic and clinical science of orthopaedic surgery and rheumatology.
428. Ambulatory Orthopaedics (3-6) I, II, III, IV. Moehring
Clinical activity--full time (2-4 weeks). Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year medical student in good standing and consent of instructor. Introduction to general orthopaedic problems and trauma and their management in an outpatient environment, including the emergency room. Students will conduct orthopaedic examinations, present patients to staff, and lead discussions of treatment regimens. Emphasis placed on orthopaedic physical exam and interpretation of x-rays. Limited enrollment.
462. Community Preceptorship (3-6) I, II, III, IV. Moehring
Clinical activity--full time (4 weeks). Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year student in good academic standing and consent of instructor. Designed to acquaint student with private practice of orthopaedics in the community setting. Opportunity to observe and assist private practitioners in office, emergency room and inpatient environment. Preceptorships available in Sacramento and surrounding areas. Student must provide own transportation.
464. Acting Internship (6) I, II, III, IV. Moehring
Clinical activity--full time (4 weeks). Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year student in good academic standing; and consent of instructor. Rotation designed to increase basic knowledge of musculoskeletal abnormalities at clinical level. Attention focused on selective case material. For those students who demonstrate proficiency, responsibility will be similar to that of intern.
480. Insights in Orthopaedic Surgery (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Szabo
Clinical activity--3-9 hours. Prerequisite: first- and second-year medical students in good academic standing; consent of instructor. Exposure to aims, methods and procedures in orthopaedic surgery via attendance at grand rounds, patient care conferences, and group discussions. (S/U grading only.)
481. History of Medicine for Medical Students (1.5) I. Benson
Lecture/discussion--2.5 hours (for six weeks). Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year students in the School of Medicine or second-year students with consent of instructor. Overview of the history of medicine throughout the world to introduce medical students to landmark accomplishments and key figures in the development of health care and to provide an expanded philosophical perspective on the ever-changing field of modern medicine. (S/U grading only.)
499. Orthopaedics Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Rodrigo in charge)
Clinical activity--3 hours to full time (to be arranged with individual faculty). Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year student in good academic standing; consent of instructor. Laboratory or clinical investigation on selected topics. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
*192. Internship in Otolaryngology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Chairperson in charge
Internship--3 to 36 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project prior to period of internship by preceptor. Supervised work experience in otolaryngology and related fields. Final project report. (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study in Otolaryngology for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: advanced undergraduate with consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
290C. Research Conference in Otolaryngology (1) I, II. The Staff
Lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate students; medical students; advanced undergraduates with consent of instructor. Presentation and discussion of faculty and student research in otolaryngology. (S/U grading only.)
291. Principles of Speech, Hearing and Equilibrium (3) II. The Staff
Lecture/discussion--3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate students; medical students; advanced undergraduates with consent of instructor. Presentations by faculty and guest lecturers on anatomy, physiology, and behaviors involved in speech production, hearing, and equilibrium. Each student will be expected to make one class presentation.
298. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
(S/U grading.)
299. Individual Study in Otolaryngology for Advanced Graduate Students (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Chole and staff
Prerequisite: advanced graduate student with consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
401. Clinical Examinations in Otolaryngology (1) I, II, III, IV. Chole
Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--1 hour; practical--1 hour total. Prerequisite: second-year medical students with consent of instructor; open to graduate students. Approved for graduate degree credit. Obtaining the history, applied anatomy of the regions, and the art of the examination. Head mirror required.
402. Otolaryngology in Family Practice (1) I, II, III, IV.
Lecture--10 hours total. Prerequisite: fourth-year medical students and family practitioners with consent of instructor; open to graduate students. Approved for graduate degree credit. Planned as a refresher course for those already possessing a background of knowledge in the specialty.
403. Basic Principles of Reconstructive Surgery (1) II. Donald
Lecture--four 2-hour sessions; laboratory--one 2-hour session (5 weeks). Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year medical student with consent of instructor. Formal presentations covering basic principles of reconstructive surgery, including wound healing, treatment of lacerations, skin and bone grafts, flaps, Z-plasties and revision of scars. Laboratory session utilizing animal tissues.
440. Otolaryngology Required Clerkship (3) I, II, III, IV. Brodie
Clinical activity--full time (2 weeks). Prerequisite: consent by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Provides fundamental knowledge of otolaryngologic diagnosis and principles, develops facility with basic Ear, Nose and Throat instruments, provides an understanding of treatment for ear, nose and throat problems manageable by a primary care physician, provides knowledge of what patients should be referred for otolaryngologic care.
460. Clinical Otolaryngology Elective (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Brodie
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: third- and fourth-year medical students with consent of instructor; open to graduate students. Approved for graduate degree credit. Total involvement in clinical activities of the department.
480. Insights in Otolaryngology (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Brodie
Clinical activity--3 to 9 hours. Prerequisite: first- and second-year medical students in good academic standing; consent of instructor. Individualized activities (depending upon time available and previous exposure to Ear, Nose and Throat) including observing patient exams, ward rounds and attendance at lectures and grand rounds. (S/U grading only.)
*490. Journal Seminar (1) I, II, III, IV. Donald, Chole
Lecture/discussion--10 hours total (course given three times per quarter). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical students with consent of instructor; open to graduate students. Approved for graduate degree credit. Monthly review of current otolaryngologic and related literature and recent advances.
498. Individual or Group Study (1-5) I, II, III. The Staff
Lecture/discussion--1-2 hours; laboratory--1-4 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Introduction to basic research in Otolaryngology. Lectures, discussion and laboratory study of sensory and motor systems. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: medical students with consent of instructor; open to graduate students. Approved for graduate degree credit. Participation in ongoing projects. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
192. Internship in Human Pathology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Internship--3-36 hours; final project report. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project prior to period of internship by preceptor. Supervised work experience in pathology and related fields. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study in Pathology for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: advanced undergraduates and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
202. Current Topics in Tumor Biology (2) I, II, III, IV. Cardiff
Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Discussion of current topics in tumor biology by invited speakers and members of the class. A forum for presentation of proposed and completed experiments by persons interested in tumor biology. (S/U grading only.)
207. Introduction to Nervous System Pathology (1-4) I, II, III, IV. Ellis
Seminar--1-4 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor; open to advanced undergraduate, graduate, veterinary medical, and medical students. Study of nervous system tissue responses to injury, infection, neoplasia, and malformation in both the human and experimental animal. Seminars include correlation of clinical, gross and microscopic findings. Discussions provide instruction in microscopic techniques.
210. Introduction to Human Pathology (4.5) III. C. Miller
Lecture/discussion--8 hours; laboratory--4 hours (5 weeks). Prerequisite: graduate or upper division students with background in gross and microscopic anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. Lectures, laboratory, and computer-assisted learning. Introduces basic human disease processes. Stresses mastery of pathophysiology and vocabulary. Examining gross and microscopic tissue sections is taught. (Course given second five weeks of spring and taken with first-year medical students enrolled in course 410A.) Course not intended for veterinary medical or medical students.
298. Advanced Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
404. Forensic Pathology (2) I, II, III, IV . Ellis
Laboratory--3-10 hours. Prerequisite: medical student or consent of instructor. Systematic study of current forensic cases with emphasis on differential diagnosis, preservation of evidence, and medical-legal procedures. Introduction to histopathologic diagnosis, ballistics, and toxicology. (S/U grading only.)
*405. Brain-Cutting Conference (1-4) I, II, III, IV. Ellis
Prerequisite: third- and fourth-year medical students or consent of instructor. Current specimens are sectioned, discussed, and clinical correlations proposed.
*407. Diseases of the Nervous System (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Ellis
Lecture--1 hour; discussion--1 hour; seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: third- and fourth-year medical students or special training in pathology or neurological sciences; consent of instructor. Study of human nervous system reactions to disease including infection, neoplasia and maldevelopment; application of experimental models to human disease; and clinical correlations. Seminars emphasize microscopic findings in current cases; discussions include individualized experience in neuropathologic techniques. Given jointly with the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.
408. Basic Diagnostic Anatomic Pathology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Howell
Discussion--1-4 hours; laboratory--3-24 hours. Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year medical student and consent of instructor. Rotation through autopsy, surgical pathology, and cytology services with participation in diagnostic activities under supervision. Additional correlative discussions of case studies with clinical material, gross, microscopic, and laboratory findings. (S/U grading only.)
410A-410B. General/Systemic Pathology (4.5, 7.5) III-IV. Miller, Jensen
Lecture--30, 30 hours total; laboratory/discussion--25, 90 hours total; autotutorial--0, 5 hours total. Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. In-depth study of disease and its causes related to the general mechanisms of disease and each of the specific human organ systems. Concepts of pathophysiology applicable and required for clinical diagnosis. (Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence.)
464. Advanced Surgical Pathology (6-12) I, II, III, IV. Gandour-Edwards
Clinical activity--full time (4-8 weeks). Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year medical student and consent of instructor. Designed to provide an intensive experience in surgical pathology with emphasis on applications to clinical practice. Students will participate in grossing specimens, frozen sections, microscopic sign-out, conferences, and clinico-pathologic correlations. (S/U grading only.)
465. Applied Clinical Laboratory Medicine (6-9) II, III. Kost
Clinical activity--full time (4-6 weeks). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Emphasis upon laboratory techniques, procedures, and interpretation of laboratory results. Students will be expected to participate fully and in all laboratory operations including bench techniques, laboratory management and quality control.
497T. Tutoring in Pathology (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Tutoring--3-15 hours. Prerequisite: advanced standing or consent of instructor. Assist instructor by tutoring medical students in preparation for one of the departmental courses that is a component of the required curriculum of the School of Medicine. (S/U grading only.)
498. Advanced Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: medical student and consent of instructor. Group study in variety of advanced topics in general, special, experimental, or comparative pathology. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research (1-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: medical student with consent of instructor. Research in experimental, molecular, comparative, and applied pathology. Limited enrollment. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
199. Special Study in Pediatric Research (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: undergraduate student with consent of instructor based upon adequate preparation as determined by instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
299. Pediatric Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: graduate students who are candidates for a degree in some area of biology or behavioral sciences; consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
401. Preceptorship in Pediatrics (2) I, II, III, IV. Chairperson in charge
Preceptorship--half time. Prerequisite: second-year medical student or first-year medical student with consent of instructor. Opportunity to observe and participate in primary medical care in a practicing pediatrician's office. Participation in history-taking and physical examination will be at discretion of preceptor and dependent on student's experience. Evaluation by student.
402. Clinical Experience in Private Practice (1-18) I, II, III, IV. Chairperson in charge
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: third-or fourth-year medical student; course 430; consent of preceptor and Chairperson. Opportunity to participate in practice of preceptor, performing such tasks as history taking, physical examination, and patient management.
430. Pediatric Clerkship (12) I, II, III, IV. Hansen
Clinical activity--45 hours. Prerequisite: medical students with approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Eight-week clinical clerkship providing students with the opportunity to learn fundamentals of caring for the pediatric patient by participating in nursery, ambulatory and inpatient services at UCDMC and affiliated clinical sites. Rounds, conferences, student presentations ongoing.
433. Pediatric Continuum Clerkship (6) I, II, III, IV. Hansen
Clinical activity--full time (for 4 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of all required coursework of first and second year medical curriculum. Four-week clinical clerkship providing opportunity to learn fundamentals of caring for the pediatric patient by participating in nursery/ambulatory or inpatient services at UCDMC and affiliated clinical sites. Rounds, conferences, student presentations ongoing.
460A. Acting Internship: General Inpatient Pediatric Clerkship (6-18) I, II, III, IV. Connors
Clinical activity--full time (4 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of course 430 with grade of B or better; letter of recommendation from Pediatrics faculty member. The Ward Acting Intern functions in a manner similar to that of a pediatric intern. The Acting Intern takes admissions in the regular sequence and is expected to take night call. The Acting Intern can expect to manage between six and ten patients at a time. Limited enrollment.
460B. Acting Internship: Outpatient Pediatrics (3-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of course 430 with grade of B or better; letter of recommendation from Pediatrics faculty member. Supervised experience in pediatric care on outpatient service at UCD Medical Center. Student functions as "Acting Intern" with appropriate supervision by residents and attending faculty. Limited enrollment.
461. Elective in Hematology/Oncology (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Ducore
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of course 430; consent of instructor. Inpatient and outpatient experience in diagnosis and management of hematologic disorders in children. Laboratory experience and participation in clinical investigation may be arranged. Limited enrollment.
462. Elective in Pediatric Endocrinology (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Connors and staff
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of second-year study or the equivalent; consent of instructor. Inpatient and outpatient experience in diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders in children. Laboratory experience and participation in clinical investigation may be arranged. Limited enrollment.
464. Acting Internship in Neonatology (6-18) I, II, III, IV. Merritt
Clinical activity--full time (4 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of course 430 with grade of B or better; letter of recommendation from Pediatrics faculty member. Diagnostic and therapeutic aspect of the medical and surgical high-risk neonate. Student expected to take night call. Limited enrollment.
465. Pediatric Specialty Clinic Elective (3-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of course 430; consent of instructor. Supervised experience in a variety of pediatric subspecialty clinics. Limited enrollment.
466. Elective in Pediatric Cardiology (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Parrish
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of course 430. Inpatient and outpatient experience in diagnosis and management of cardiologic disorders in children. Laboratory experience and participation in clinical investigation may be arranged.
467. Elective in Pulmonary Medicine (3-18) I, II, III, IV. McDonald, Joad
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks); daily rounds, two weekly half-day clinics. Prerequisite: pediatric clerkship. Inpatient and outpatient management of pediatric patients with pulmonary diseases. These will include but will not be limited to cystic fibrosis, asthma, and other forms of chronic pulmonary diseases as well as congenital abnormalities.
468. Elective in Pediatric Nephrology (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Makker
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of course 430; consent of instructor. Inpatient and outpatient experience in diagnosis and management of renal disorders in children. Laboratory experience and participation in clinical investigation may be arranged. Limited enrollment.
469. Elective in Pediatric Infectious Disease (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Wenman
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of course 430; consent of instructor. Inpatient and outpatient experience in diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease of infants and children. Laboratory and clinical investigation may be arranged. Limited enrollment.
470. Elective in Pediatric Neurology (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Gospe
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of course 430, Internal Medicine 430 and Pediatrics 430 and consent of instructor. Inpatient and outpatient experience in diagnosis and management of neurological disorders in children. Students will also participate in other pediatric subspecialty clinics which serve children with neurological disorders. This course does not satisfy the fourth year neurology requirement. Limited enrollment.
471. Elective in Pediatric Gastroenterology (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Marlowe
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of course 430; consent of instructor. Inpatient and outpatient experience in diagnosis and management of gastroenterology disorders in children. Laboratory experience and participation in clinical investigation may be arranged. Limited enrollment.
476. Acting Internship in Pediatric Intensive Care (6-18) I, II, III, IV. Dimand
Clinical activity--full time (4 to 12 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of course 430 with grade of A or consent of instructor of record; letter of recommendation from Pediatrics faculty member. Evaluation and support of critically ill infants and children. In general, student expected to take night call every third night during rotation. Limited enrollment.
*499. Research Topics in Pediatrics (1-18) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Styne in charge)
Prerequisite: student in Medical School with consent of instructor. Individual research project in pediatric subspecialty areas (cardiology, endocrinology, hematology, metabolism, newborn physiology and others) may be arranged with faculty member. Independent research by student will be emphasized and long-term projects are possible. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: advanced standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: advanced standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
*299. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
440. Rehabilitation Medicine Clerkship (3) I, II, III, IV. McDonald
Clinical activity--full time (2 weeks). Prerequisite: Third- or fourth-year medical student; approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Rehabilitation medicine and geriatrics relating to comprehensive care of the physically disabled and the physical medicine management of neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders. Physiological effects, indications and contraindications of the therapeutic modalities and their application to common musculoskeletal disorders.
461. Rehabilitation Medicine Clinical Elective (5-18) I, II, III, IV. Kilmer
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: completion of third year in Medical School; Internal Medicine 430, Surgery 430. Intended for non-UC medical students. Emphasis on evaluation of patients with neurological or orthopaedic problems requiring rehabilitative techniques for their management. Introduction to management of such patients. Fourth-year student may function as acting intern on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation service.
462. Rehabilitation Medicine Clinical Elective (5-18) I, II, III, IV. Kilmer
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: Internal Medicine 430, Surgery 430; completion of third year in Medical School. Emphasis on evaluation of patients with neurological or orthopaedic problems requiring rehabilitative techniques for their management. Introduction to management of such patients. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at off-campus facility must be approved by Chairperson.
498. Advanced Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Study and experience for medical students in any of a number of areas in physical medicine and rehabilitation. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research for Medical Students (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Research on any of a variety of topics in physical medicine and rehabilitation. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
460. Clinical Plastic Surgery Elective (1-18) I, II, III, IV. Stevenson
Clinical activity--full time (approximately 40 hours per week). Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year medical students; Surgery 430; consent of instructor. Total involvement in patient care involving surgical preparation, treatment, operative care, and follow-up. Developing and understanding reconstruction and aesthetic plastic surgery. Microvascular surgery included. Student rotation.
*461. Dentistry for Future Physicians and Surgeons (6-8) I, II, III, IV. Thaller
Discussion/seminar--3 hours; laboratory--2 hours; clinic activity--full time (4-6 weeks). Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year medical students. General practitioners must recognize dental-related problems, have the ability to alleviate potential pain, and be able to refer these problems for further definitive evaluation and treatment. Students will have basic knowledge of dentistry; recognize potential dental problems; provide emergency care; have knowledge of where to refer these problems. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Servis in charge)
Prerequisite: advanced standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Servis in charge)
Prerequisite: advanced standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
*226. Psychiatric Implications of Legal Intervention (2) I, III. Yarvis
Discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. The influence of laws on human behavior, and vice versa, will be explored. Particular emphasis on youth and juvenile court procedure. Moot court demonstrations.
298. Directed Group Study For Graduate Students (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Servis in charge)
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
299. Special Study for Graduate Students (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Servis in charge)
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
401. Medicine and the Mind: An Introduction to Psychiatry (2) I. Keasey
Lecture/discussion--3 hours. Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Introduction to concepts and clinical applications of psychiatry throughout the human life cycle. Includes tutorials tailored to individual student interests which will explore the biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors influencing health and illness. Includes lecture and video presentations as well as group discussion.
402. Human Sexuality (1) VI. Keasey
Lecture--2 hours; discussion--2 hours (4 weeks). Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Normal and variant human sexuality. The focus will be on understanding human sexual function in health and illness. (S/U grading only.)
403. Psychopathology (3.5) VI. Feinberg and Leamon
Lecture--6 hours; discussion--2 hours (5 weeks). Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Introduction to basic aspects in mental/emotional dysfunction. Focus on understanding the development and symptomatology of major forms of psychiatric dysfunction.
412. Psychiatry Grand Rounds (1) II, III, IV. Cox and staff
Lecture--1 hour. Prerequisite: medical students or staff or other qualified mental health professionals with consent of instructor. Weekly conference at UCD Medical Center for presentation of selected clinical cases, presentation of lecture and research reports.
413. Outpatient Psychiatry Clerkship (6-12) I, II, III, IV. Cox and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 to 8 weeks). Prerequisite: course 430 (Psychiatry Core Clerkship) and/or consent of coordinator. Experience in clinical management/treatment of adult outpatients with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders; crisis management/intervention, evaluation/development of diagnosis and treatment plan; emphasis on outpatient psychopharmacology/brief psychotherapy; observation of group therapy. Individual supervision by faculty/residents.
414. Consultation-Liaison Clerkship (6-12) I, II, III, IV. Cox and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 to 8 weeks). Prerequisite: course 430 (Psychiatry Core Clerkship) and/or consent of instructor. Student functions as member of the team in evaluation, management, and psychiatric liaison with other medical specialties. Intensive supervision from senior staff and psychiatric residents.
415. Substance Abuse: Diagnosis and Treatment (3) I, II, III, IV. Barglow
Clinical activity--20 hours; independent study--15 hours; lecture/discussion--5 hours. Prerequisite: medical student with consent of instructor. Two-week selective offering supervised contact with patients addicted to alcohol, opioids, cannabis, or psychostimulants. Sites: Travis Air Force Base and regional Methadone and Alcohol Treatment Programs. Pharmacological, psychosocial, "12-step" and behavioral treatments will be demonstrated. (S/U grading only.)
416. Child Psychiatry Clerkship (6-12) I, II, III, IV. Cox and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 to 8 weeks). Prerequisite: course 430 (Psychiatry Core Clerkship) and/or consent of instructor. Didactic and clinical inpatient, outpatient, and consultation-liaison experiences with children, adolescents and families. Clinical observations, diagnostic assessment, and treatment will be undertaken with close supervision. Literature review and case conferences presented on a regular basis.
417. Jail Psychiatric Clerkship (6 or 12) I, II, III, IV. Cox and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 to 8 weeks). Prerequisite: course 430 (Psychiatry Core Clerkship) and/or consent of course coordinator. Students gain experience, under close faculty supervision, assessing acute and chronic mentally ill inmates in both inpatient and clinic settings.
418. Off-Campus Clinical Experience (6-12) I, II, III, IV. Cox and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 or 8 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical students; consent of instructor. Clinical or research elective in off-campus medical school or mental health setting. To be arranged with advance approval of instructor and individual in charge of off-campus setting.
420. Acting Internship in Psychiatry (6-12) I, II, III, IV. Cox and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 to 8 weeks). Prerequisite: course 430 (Psychiatry Core Clerkship) and/or consent of course coordinator. Acting intern position with close faculty supervision with emphasis on biological psychiatry, psychopharmacology and psychodynamic aspects appropriate to diagnostic and long-term patient management.
422. Readings in Psychiatry (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Cox and staff
Readings/discussion--3 to 9 hours. Independent reading of a selected topic in psychiatry. Supervision and discussion with a psychiatry faculty member. (S/U grading only.)
430. Psychiatry Clinical Clerkship (12) I, II, III, IV. Cox
Clinical activity--45 hours. Prerequisite: medical students with approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Students are assigned to clinical settings; building upon the skills gained in preclinical years; emphasis on diagnostic, therapeutic and interpersonal skills. Focus on patient management, interviewing skills, mental status exam, differential diagnosis, basic psychopharmacology, crisis assessment and intervention.
433. Psychiatry Continuum Clerkship (6) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--full time (for 4 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of all required coursework of first and second year medical curriculum. Practice in clinical settings, building upon the skills gained in preclinical years, with an emphasis on diagnostic, therapeutic, and interpersonal skills. Areas of focus: patient management, interviewing skills, mental status exam, differential diagnosis, basic psychopharmacology, crisis assessment, and intervention.
480. Insights in Psychiatry (1-3) I, II, III, IV. Cox
Clinical activity--39 hours. Prerequisite: first- or second-year medical student in good academic standing; consent of instructor. On individual basis, student provided with an opportunity for gaining insight into various clinical activities in the practice of psychiatry. (S/U grading only.)
498. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. Servis and staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Approved for graduate degree credit. Medical students desiring to explore particular topics in depth. (S/U grading only for graduate or medical students.)
499. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Maddock and staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Approved for graduate degree credit. Individual research on selected topics or research projects. (S/U grading only for graduate or medical students.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
299. Independent Study and Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: enrollment with Biophysics Group for Ph.D. candidacy, and consent of group adviser and sponsor. (S/U grading only.)
463. Radiation Oncology Clerkship (3-9) I, II, III, IV. Castro, Ryu, Wilder
Clinical activity--full time (2-6 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of Medical Sciences 430, 431; third-year clinical clerkship, consent of instructor required. Introduction to radiation oncology. Students will participate in workup and treatment planning for radiation oncology patients and will be introduced to the concepts involved in clinical radiation oncology, radiation biology, and radiation physics.
498. Group Study in Therapeutic Radiology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Approved for graduate degree credit. (S/U grading only for medical students.)
499. Research in Therapeutic Radiology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Approved for graduate degree credit. (S/U grading only for medical students.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
413. Radiological Diagnosis II (Physics of Diagnostic Radiology) (5) I. Seibert, Boone
Lecture--49 hours total; laboratory--6 hours total. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Physics of diagnostic imaging; x-ray production and interaction; image formation; modulation transfer function; fluoroscopy; cine fluoroscopy; stereoscopy; xeroradiography; computerized and geometrical tomography; magnetic resonance and ultrasound. Principles of radiation protection in imaging will be covered. (S/U grading only.)
414. Medical Radiation Biology (3) III. Bushberg
Lecture--27 hours total. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Medical radiation biology; molecular cellular and organ system response to acute and chronic irradiation; radiation carcinogenesis and genetic effects; radiation risk assessment; diagnostic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging health effects. Medical/legal considerations of radiation exposure. Offered in even numbered years only. (S/U grading only.)
*415. Radiopharmacy (3) III. Vera
Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Fundamentals of radiopharmaceutical science including radiochemistry; radiopharmaceutical production; theory; applications; mechanisms of localization, radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical drug applications and related regulatory aspects. Offered in alternate years. (S/U grading only.)
461. Clinical Clerkship in Diagnostic Radiology (1-18) I, II, III, IV. Greenspan
Clinical activity--full time (3 days per unit). Prerequisite: completion of third year of Medical School; consent of instructor. Student works with radiologists at UCD Medical Center in film reading sessions and radiological procedures; includes fluoroscopy, vascular radiology and special investigations. Includes daily individual teaching sessions with faculty radiologists, radiology learning laboratory, and all-radiology conferences and seminars. Limited enrollment.
498. Group Study in Diagnostic Radiology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research in Diagnostic Radiology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Approved for graduate degree credit. (S/U grading only for medical students.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
101. Biomedical Radiochemistry (3) III. The Staff
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Course is designed to combine basic nuclear physics, chemistry, and biology into a comprehensive and vigorous lecture-laboratory experience in biomedical nuclear chemistry. Subjects include choice and purification of appropriate gamma and beta radioisotopes, compounding biological pharmaco-dynamics and radioimmunoassay. (Same course as 401.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (S. DeNardo in charge)
Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Stadalnik in charge)
Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
299. Research: Special Study for Graduate Students (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Director in charge)
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
401. Biomedical Radiochemistry (3) III. The Staff
Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: open to graduate and medical students; consent of instructor. Approved for graduate degree credit. Course is designed to combine basic nuclear physics, chemistry, and biology into a comprehensive and vigorous lecture-laboratory experience in biomedical nuclear chemistry. Subjects include choice and purification of appropriate gamma and beta radioisotopes, compounding biological pharmacodynamics and radioimmunoassay. (Same course as 101.)
411. Radiological Physics I (Physics of Nuclear Medicine) (5) I. Bushberg, Vera
Lecture--43 hours total; laboratory--12 hours total. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Physics of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine, nuclear physics, radioactive decay; interaction of ionizing radiation; dosimeters; attenuation; internal and external dosimetry; health physics; radiation detection and imaging, scintillation cameras, computerized planar and tomographic imaging. Offered at UC Davis Medical Center. Offered in alternate years. (S/U grading only.)
463. Clinical Clerkship in Nuclear Medicine (9 or 18) I, II, III, IV. Shelton
Clinical activity--full time (3 days per unit). Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of second year of Medical School or the equivalent; consent of instructor. Clerkship correlates radioisotopic methods with clinical, pathophysiologic, and other diagnostic aspects of the patient's care. Each patient reviewed with student by faculty member. Reading assignments, informal projects, and research techniques available. Limited enrollment with preference to students enrolling for 18 units.
498. Group Study in Nuclear Medicine (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Approved for graduate degree credit. (S/U grading only for medical students.)
499. Research in Nuclear Medicine (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Chairperson in charge)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Approved for graduate degree credit. (S/U grading only for medical students.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
192. Internship in General Surgery (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing; approval of project prior to period of internship by preceptor. Supervised work experience in general surgery and related fields. (P/NP grading only.)
199. Special Study in General Surgery for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: advanced undergraduate student with consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
299. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Wolfe in charge
Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor. (S/U grading only.)
419. Introduction to Clinical Surgery (1-6) I, II, III, IV. Ward
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: second-year medical student with consent of instructor. Designed to introduce medical students to basic principles of surgical practice and the most common surgical diseases. Course will afford opportunity to review surgical patients and discuss them with members of staff.
430. Surgery Clerkship (12) I, II, III, IV. Holcroft
Clinical activity--45 hours. Prerequisite: medical students with approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Eight-week general surgery clerkship includes GI, Burn, Oncology, Plastics, Vascular Cardiothoracic, consult, transplant and trauma. Clerkship assignments are at UCDMC and Highland. Daily core material presentations and reading assignments. Student involvement includes work-up and care of surgical patients.
433. Surgery Continuum Clerkship (6) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--full time (for 4 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of all required coursework of first and second year medical curriculum. Four-week general surgery clerkship which may include GI, Burn, Oncology, Plastics, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Consult, Transplant and Trauma. Clerkship assignments are at UCDMC and Highland. Daily core material presentations and reading assignments. Student involvement includes work up and care of surgical patients.
460A. Clinical Surgical Elective (6-18) I, II, III, IV. Benfield
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student or third-year medical student with completion of course 430. Rotation through Surgery Specialty Clinics: Vascular, GI, GU, Thoracic, Plastic, Radiotherapy. Student works up one new and two return patients. Presents consult to on-site faculty. Weekly review with preceptor and course director. Reading assignments to add perspective for in-depth discussions.
461. Surgery Burn Unit Clerkship (6 or 9) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 or 6 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student, or third-year medical student with completion of course 430. Student functions as an extern in the eight-bed Burn Unit; learns principles of critical care, fluid and electrolyte resuscitation and management of surgical wounds.
462. Surgery Trauma Service Clerkship (6 or 9) I, II, III, IV. Blaisdell and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 or 6 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student, or third-year medical student with completion of course 430. Student works as an extern on one of the two general surgery Trauma teams, participating in resuscitation and management of critically injured patients. Team hours consist of 24 hours on, and 24 hours off.
463. Surgery Intensive Care Unit (6 or 9) I, II, III, IV. Holcroft and staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 or 6 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student, or third-year medical student with completion of course 430. Student participates in direct supervision of critically ill surgical patients in a twelve-bed surgery ICU. Each student is closely supervised. Provides in-depth experience with management of critically ill patients.
464. General Surgery Clerkship: Kaiser Hospital (6 or 9) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--full time (4 or 6 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student, or third-year medical student with completion of course 430. Student participates with University residents on the teaching services at Kaiser Hospital, Sacramento. Opportunity to see larger number of practical, general surgical problems and participate in their care.
466. General Surgery Clerkship: Travis AF Base Hospital (6 or 9) I, II, III, IV. Kline, Holcroft
Clinical activity--full time (4 or 6 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student, or third-year medical student with completion of course 430. Opportunity to participate on the surgical service of our affiliated Air Force Hospital. The program has a large number of general surgery problems and provides a broad clinical experience in surgery.
467. Surgical Oncology (3-9) I, II, III, IV. Goodnight and staff.
Clinical activity--full time (2 to 6 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student or third-year medical student with completion of course 430. Students actively participate in management of patients requiring surgery for cancer, endocrine disease and selected general surgical problems. Cases include malignant melanoma, sarcomas, gastrointestinal cancer, head and neck pathology, and metastatic malignancies. Attending rounds daily. Four teaching conferences weekly.
468. Cardiothoracic Surgery Clerkship (6-9) I, II, III, IV. Benfield
Clinical activity--full time (4 to 6 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student or third-year medical student with completion of course 430. Student works as an extern on the Cardiothoracic Surgical Service, participating in perioperative management and operations on the heart, lungs, mediastinum, and other thoracic structures. Regularly scheduled teaching conferences are conducted.
469. Trauma Service: East Bay (6-9) I, II, III, IV. Organ and staff
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student or third-year medical student with completion of course 430 and Internal Medicine 430. Student works as an extern on the Trauma Service at Highland General Hospital (Oakland) participating in resuscitation and management of critically injured patients. Team hours consist of 24 hours on and 24 hours off.
470. General Surgery: East Bay (6-9) I, II, III, IV. Organ
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student or third-year medical student with completion of course 430. Student will work as an extern on one of the two general surgery services and participate in the pre-operative evaluation, intra-operative management, and post-operative care of surgical patients.
473. Surgery Intensive Care Unit (6-9) I, II, III, IV. Organ
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student or third-year medical student with completion of course 430 and Internal Medicine 430. Student functions as an extern on the surgical ICU service, participating in the clinical management of critically ill patients in the SICU and participating in ICU procedures with appropriate supervision.
478. Surgical Preceptorship: Off Campus (6-18) I, II, III, IV. Holcroft
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student and consent of instructor. Student participates in the preoperative, operative and postoperative care of surgical patients under the supervision of attending staff.
480. Insights in Surgery (1-3) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--3 to 9 hours. Prerequisite: medical student in good academic standing and consent of instructor. Individualized activities, including ward rounds, subspecialty clinics and conferences, grand rounds, and observation of a variety of surgical procedures. (S/U grading only.)
494H. Fourth-Year Surgical Honors Program (18) I, II, III, IV. Holcroft
Prerequisite: completion of third year of Medical School with superior performance on course 430; consent of instructor. To provide intensive and comprehensive training in surgery to students interested in postgraduate surgical career, that would enable them to succeed during the internship and residency training. (S/U grading only.)
498. Group Study (1-5) I, II, III, IV.
Prerequisite: medical student; consent of instructor. Directed reading and discussion and/or laboratory investigation on selected topics. (S/U grading only.)
499. Laboratory Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Holcroft and staff
Laboratory--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: completion of second year of medical school; consent of instructor. Laboratory research on surgically related problems. Participation in projects to include the following: burn, nutrition, oncology, transplant and others. (S/U grading only.)
*Course not offered this academic year.
199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. deVere White
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
400. Office Urology (1) I, II, III, IV. deVere White
Clinical activity--4 hours in afternoons (6 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical students with consent of instructor. Introduction to ambulatory care of urologic patients including basic therapeutic and diagnostic procedures from case material referred to private clinic. Management of urinary tract infection will be emphasized.
460. Urology Clinical Clerkship (5-18) IV, I, II, III. deVere White
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: second-year medical student; physical diagnosis or the equivalent; consent of instructor. Clinical experience in diagnosis and treatment of urologic disease. Student will work closely with house staff, participate in conferences and surgery, and perform initial patient evaluation on new patients. May be repeated for credit. Limited enrollment.
461. Externship in Urology (5-18) I, II, III, IV. deVere White
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: fourth-year medical students with consent of instructor. Under supervision, student acting as intern will assume full inpatient responsibility including admission history, physical examination, management of hospitalization, and participate in surgical procedures, outpatient clinic and learning diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. May be repeated for credit.
499. Research in Urology (1-12) I, II, III, IV. deVere White
Research--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: medical or veterinary medical students with consent of instructor. Research in oncology, male infertility, urodynamics, neurogenic bladder. Unique opportunity to apply recent technologies (nuclear medicine resonance, flow cytometry, recombinant DNA) in investigation, diagnosis and treatment of GU cancer, infectious disease, male infertility and development of genitourinary bioprosthetics.
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