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.