SURG661HM.01 (Reno)
Ophthalmology
Office of Medical Education
- Course Name: Ophthalmology
- Short Name: SURG661HM.01 Ophthalmology
- Course Number: SURG661HM.01
- Location: Reno
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Department Contact: Tonia Higginbotham
- Phone: (775) 682-7713
- Email: toniah@med.unr.edu
- Type: Clinical
- Length: 2 weeks
- Preceptor: Steve Chang, M.D. and Department Faculty at VAMC
Please contact the department to verify elective availability.
Goals/Objectives
- This course establishes a direct relationship with the surgical patient so that the student will understand the signs and symptoms of disease and trauma;
- the methods that are useful in diagnosis;
- the management of these problems in the operating room and on the hospital ward;
- and the basic scientific background relative to the clinical features of these illnesses.
Description of Rotation
The student will participate in both hospital and outpatient evaluations, examinations and procedures.
References/Materials
Newell. Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts. Saunders Basic Ophthalmology,
8th edition. American Academy of Ophthalmology
Evaluation Method
An oral examination and a written evaluation by the faculty preceptor.
Grade
- Honors: An exceptional performance which exceeds all course objectives
- High Pass: A performance which exceeds most course objectives
- Pass: A performance which meets the course objectives
- Fail: A performance which does not meet the course objectives
Special Notes
Please contact the department to verify elective availability. Availability is extremely limited.