Dermatology

ELEC 602 / PDRM 602

Department
Dermatology

Clinical or Non-Clinical Course
Clinical

Physician Assessed Patient Facing
Yes

Prerequisites
None

Goal
This dermatology elective is designed to provide a basic knowledge of the common skin lesions seen in practice. Students will learn how to perform a thorough skin examination, identify physical exam findings that determine improvement or deterioration in a dermatosis and wound healing. They will also gain knowledge in the approach to and management of common dermatologic conditions seen in ambulatory settings. They will also recognize and learn the skills need to counsel and instruct patients and their families on the cause, management and prevention of the common skin conditions.

The students will be expected to complete the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) online core curriculum. This is a comprehensive resource composed of 26 modules covering a broad range of dermatologic disease with additional features. Each module and its brief exam component would take approximately one hour to complete. These modules also include videos of various procedures including biopsy techniques, pathology form completion etc.

The students will spend time with faculty dermatologists in private practice in Peoria and/or Galesburg, Bloomington locations in addition to the Family Practice Dermatology Clinic in Peoria, as arranged for each rotation. Depending upon interest, opportunities will also be available for the students to work with faculty dermatopathologists and discuss clinical pathologic correlations on skin biopsies.

Objectives
At the end of this rotation, the student will be able to:

  1. Perform a thorough skin examination (including hair, nails, and mucous membranes).
  2. Describe the skin lesions using precise dermatologic language.
  3. Formulate a differential diagnosis based on the morphology of the skin lesions.
  4. Recognize and diagnose life threatening dermatosis and identify the available therapeutic options for these life-threatening dermatosis.
  5. Discuss the indications and contraindicates to perform the various biopsy techniques.

Method of Assessment
Standard Clinical 2wk Elective Evaluation - Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Director
Joshua Kentosh, DO

Course Coordinator
Stephanie Thomas
smaho3@uic.edu
309-680-8641

Location
Core Dermatology and other Peoria locations

Setting
Outpatient
Inpatient

Night Call
No

Laboratory
Yes
Please Specify
Dermatopathology

Weekends
No

House Staff
No

Number of Learners per Block
1

Duration
2 weeks

Who is this elective available to
Both M3s and M4s

Blocks Available
All blocks except 8b and 9