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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.)
*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: 4th-year medical student in good academic standing and consent of instructor. Introduction to general orthopaedic problems and trauma and their management in an outpatient environment, including the emergency room. Student will conduct orthopaedic examinations, present patients to staff rotating through trauma, hand, pediatrics, adult and foot clinics. Orthopaedic physical examination and interpretation of x-rays. Limited enrollment.
462. Community Preceptorship (3-6) I, II, III, IV. Moehring
Clinical activity--full time (2-4 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student in good academic standing with consent of instructor. Acquaints student with private practice of orthopaedics in the community setting. Opportunity to observe and assist private practitioners in office, emergency room, operating room and inpatient environment. Student must provide own transportation.
464. Acting Internship (6) I, II, III, IV. Moehring
Clinical activity--full time (4 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical 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. Limited enrollment. May be repeated for credit.
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 medical student in good academic standing; consent of instructor. Laboratory or clinical investigation on selected topics. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
UC Davis 1998-99 Online General Catalog. Posted July 31, 1998.
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