Urology – Midwest Urological

ELEC683.2 / PSRG 614.2

Department
Surgery

Clinical or Non-Clinical Course
Clinical

Physician Assessed Patient Facing
Yes

Prerequisites
Completion of Phase 1

Other
CHM orientation

Goal
This elective is available to any student wishing to learn more about urology. Although a small sub-specialty, the field of urology includes the treatment of many conditions seen in clinical practice. Included in this field is the treatment of urinary tract infection. This course will include both medical and surgical treatment of urologic problems. The student will work closely with the attending urologists and their patients that are treated at the Methodist Medical Center. Teaching will be individualized on a patient-by-patient basis. While working with the urologist, the student will gain some hands-on experience with the anatomy, pathophysiology, treatment and prognosis of these illnesses.

Objectives
Upon completion of this elective, the student will be able to:

  1. Recognize the anatomy and pathophysiology of the urinary tract and how it relates to urologic illnesses.
  2. Administer general urologic examinations and identify special diagnostic techniques, including uroradiology, cystourethrography, and urodynamic evaluations.
  3. Describe neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract and evaluate and manage urinary incontinence.
  4. Recognize physiology of erection and pathophysiology of impotence.
  5. Identify the pathophysiology and treatment of urolithiasis.
  6. Develop manual skills and dexterity in basic urologic manipulations such as urethral catheterization
    and prostatic massage.

Method of Assessment

  • Standard Clinical 2wk Elective Evaluation - Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
  • Standard Clinical 4wk Elective Evaluation - Honors/High Pass/Pass/Fail

Additional Methods
The faculty will base their evaluation on:
1. Informal discussions with student by attending urologist.
2. Completion of Standard Clinical Evaluation Form by attending urologist.

Course Director
Joseph Banno, M.D.

Course Coordinator
Jennifer Young
jakyoung@uic.edu
309-655-6454

Location
Carle Health – Midwest Urological 7309 N Knoxville, Peoria

Setting
Outpatient
Inpatient

Night Call
No

Laboratory
Yes

Weekends
No

House Staff
No

Number of Learners per Block
1

Duration
2 or 4 weeks

Who is this elective available to
Both M3s and M4s

Blocks Available
All except winter break.