Prerequisite: Phase II
To participate in all activities of Surgical Pathology. Students will function as supervised residents. They will participate in the examination of tissues and the rendering of diagnoses to clinicians. Students will be part of modern surgical pathology. Limited responsibility under supervision will be commensurate with ability.
Understanding general principles of transfusion therapy and therapeutic apheresis.
Blood donation and Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell (HPC) therapy/collection principles.
Prerequisites: Phase II
Cytogenetics is an important part of Pathology. It is
now well documented that cytogenetic analysis is an
independent diagnostic and prognostic indicator in
human cancer, particularly leukemia and lymphoma
(and a few solid tumors). This program is designed to
acquaint the student to cancer cytogenetics and its
clinical application in diagnosis and in the management
of the cancer patient
Prerequisite: Phase II
This elective is based on the practical application of clinical laboratory methods and evaluation of results. This objective will be pursued through patient rounds, interpretation of laboratory data, participation in patient treatment, particularly the use of blood and blood components, the development of tests and their evaluation as to future clinical utilization. An opportunity to learn the techniques of Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Microscopy, Immunohematology and Blood Banking will be available. This elective includes hands-on instruction.
Prerequisite: Phase II
This is a basic neuropathology course designed only for a student who intends to choose pathology, neurosurgery, neurology, or other neurological science related fields as a subspecialty in his medical career.
Prerequisite: Phase II
There will be opportunity to work in selected areas of Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology, including such fields as Surgical Pathology, Autopsy, Hematology, Blood Banking, and Microbiology in specified programs arranged with an offering pathologist. Students will have the opportunity to participate in intra- and inter-departmental conferences.
Prerequisite: Phase II Pathology
This elective will provide the student opportunity to work with a preceptor who will give the student training in their field of specialty and in the practice of Pathology.
Goal is to help students develop a basic familiarity with needle biopsies of the liver and endoscopic biopsies of the alimentary tract. Objectives are to obtain knowledge of Gastrointestinal Pathology. Students will participate in routine microscopic sign-out of biopsies and surgical specimens.
Prerequisite: A Medical Microbiology Course
An area of mutual interest will be explored through research, literature review, hands-on evaluation, discussions with other laboratories, etc. A written document of the findings will be produced for internal use and ideally for presentation and publication. Alternately, practical training in one or more areas of clinical microbiology can be arranged to meet the individual needs of each student.
Prerequisites: Phase II
To structurally cover cardiology and vascular
diseases, both adult and congenital within
context of their specific pathologic
manifestations.
Prerequisite: Phase II Pathology
This elective consists of research experience in selected areas of pathology through special arrangement with a member of the faculty of the department of Pathology. Arrangements should be made by the student with a member of the faculty. A description of the proposed project must be submitted to and approved by Dr. Stephen Peiper, Ext 2923. A copy of the description must accompany the Green Sheet. If the duration of the elective is more than one month, students only receive credit for a one month elective.
Provides students with an opportunity to rotate through a busy pathology department and experience the full array of daily functions undertaken in such a department.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 9
Repeat Status: No
College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Level Restrictions: Professional Semester
Prerequisite: None
This elective will acquaint the student to cancer cytogenetics and its clinical application in the management of the cancer patient. The student will be exposed to modern cytogenetic techniques, including cell culturing and harvesting procedures for obtaining chromosome slides, performing various chromosome banding techniques, microscopic analysis to identify normal and abnormal chromosomes, photography and computer-assisted karyotyping.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase II
This six week pediatric clerkship provides basic education in child health. The recognition of normal developmental patterns, as well as the impact of age upon the expression of history taking, physical assessment, and laboratory interpretation within the various age groups that comprise pediatric practice. A lecture conference series accompanies the clinical rotations (nursery, ward and clinics) and is designed to teach the students how to approach common pediatric conditions including health maintenance.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 15 Lecture Hours: 28 Other Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisite: PED 5000
The student will serve in the same capacity as a first year house officer being directly responsible for patients admitted to the Neonatal Nurseries. The student will be supervised by the senior NICU resident, the neonatal fellow, neonatal nurse practitioner and the NICU attending. Evaluation and management of high risk infants will be emphasized and special techniques and procedures used in the care of the sick newborn will be employed.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 50
Prerequisite: PED 5000
This special elective is offered to provide the student with experience in pediatrics in an off campus setting. It can be served either in a hospital or in a preceptor’s office by prior arrangement with them and the department. Selection of a setting can be best accomplished through counsel with your advisor.
Prerequisite: PED 5000
This course offers experience in the study of congenital and acquired heart disease with emphasis on the clinical manifestations and findings, and interpretation of diagnostic tests. Correlation of the anatomic malformation with the physiologic alterations are emphasized as well as the natural history and prognosis. A series of tutorial sessions and a course of ECG interpretation will be provided as well as the opportunity to attend teaching sessions within the section. Each day begins with a tutorial. The remainder of the day is devoted to the evaluation and management of infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease seen in the pediatric cardiology practice site.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40