IUSM Elective Course Listing

IU Student Electives
UROLOGY

93UR720	ADULT UROLOGIC ELECTIVE
*Course Director:* Dr. Koch *Other Faculty:* Dr. Beck Dr. Bihrle Dr. Foster Dr. Gardner Dr. Sundaram	*Description: Extension of clinical experience beyond the core clerkship level to include patient diagnosis and care. There is a heavy emphasis on urologic cancer, laparoscopy, and reconstruction. Students also rotate through the urology clinics one on one with the faculty. Goal:* To provide a broad exposure to the surgical and medical management of urologic diseases.	*Hospital(s):* IUMC, VA Hospital, Wishard Hospital
		*Availability*: All year
		*Number of units:* 1-8 Full time
		*Max Students/Unit:* 2
		*Prerequisites:* 4th year status
		*Course components:* 100% Clinical
		*Competency offered:* None

93UR730	PEDIATRIC UROLOGY
*Course Director:* Dr. Rink *Other Faculty:* Dr. Cain Dr. Kaefer Dr. Meldrum Dr. Misseri	*Description: Patient care (both inpatient and outpatient) in urologic diagnosis and management, operative experience and bedside rounds on inpatients, with follow-up and treatment outpatient contacts comprise the major effort. Low ratio of student to instructor makes lecture quite informal. Objective:* This course is designed to give an in-depth look at clinical Pediatric Urology in a busy academic center. It is primarily for those interested in pursuing a Urology residency and want more exposure to Pediatric Urology. TOP	*Hospital(s):* Riley Hospital (IUMC)
		*Availability*: All year
		*Number of units:* 1-10 Full Time
		*Max Students/Unit:* 3
		*Prerequisites:* 3rd or 4th year status
		*Course components:* 80% Clinical; 10% Lecture; 10% Library
		*Competency offered:* None

93UR750	BASIC LAPAROSCOPY AND UROLOGIC LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY
*Course Director:* Dr. C. Sundaram *Other Faculty:* Dr. Gardner Dr. Koch	*Description: This elective was designed to expose medical students to basic laparoscopic techniques and advanced laparoscopy in urology. It will be of particular interest to students who are interested in pursuing a career in general surgery, urology, or gynecology. The elective is flexible and can be tailored to meet the individual student’s objectives. There will be one-on-one interaction with faculty throughout the elective period with almost no inpatient work. Clinical:* One day per week will be in the urology clinic primarily involved with evaluation of renal, adrenal, and prostate conditions, including malignancy. Knowledge in Laparoscopy: This month long elective is designed to expose a student to basic principles of laparoscopy including insufflation of pneumoperitoneum, trocar insertion, electro surgery and hemostatic and suturing techniques. Each student will take a CD based laparoscopy course with self-assessment. Surgical Skills: The student will also have an opportunity to test his/her skills on a laparoscopic simulator and improve those skills during specific exercises. Each student is expected to perform a total of 5 hours of specific laparoscopic exercises and maintain a training log with performance scores. These exercises are designed to select students who perform at a higher level. It may help them select their specialty for residency. Surgical operative technique: The student will observe advanced laparoscopic procedures of the kidney adrenal and prostate. Clinical research: Selected students who are interested may assist with ongoing research in collaboration with the laparoscopy fellow. Students who are further interested in this specialty may do an additional month during which he/she will be involved with the clinical research. TOP	*Hospital(s):* University Hospital
		*Availability*: All year
		*Number of units:* 1
		*Max Students/Unit:* 2
		*Prerequisites:* 3rd or 4th year status
		*Course components:* 60% Clinical; 10% Research; 10% Library; 20% Laparoscopy exercises
		*Competency offered:* II: Basic Clinical Skills

49UR706	UROLOGY
*Course Director:* Dr. Ramsey *Other Faculty:* Dr. J. Butterworth Dr. K. Copeland Dr. S. Farnham Dr. T. Holland Dr. M. Hostetter Dr. M. Mutone Dr. K. Ney Dr. S. Pike Dr. J. Schleuter Dr. W. Shirrell	NOTE: THIS COURSE DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE INITIAL MATCH. DETAILS OF THE ELECTIVE MUST BE SPECIALLY ARRANGED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF LISA ALLEN, ELECTIVES COORDINATOR (PHONE 338-2282), E-MAIL: LDALLEN1@STVINCENT.ORG. *Description: The student will take active participation in the management of a large variety of hospitalized urologic patients; including the pre and postoperative orders, workups and overall patient care. The student will assist in all cystoscopic and surgical cases; and will be instructed and allowed to perform certain instrumentalized procedures. There will be daily exposure to urological radiography. The student will be involved in the general fundamentals of urology offices, and the offices are adjacent to St. Vincent Hospital Services. Objectives:* The student will take active participation in the management of a large variety of office and hospitalized patients; including pre and postoperative evaluations, orders, and overall patient care. He/She will assist in cystoscopic and open surgical cases and be instructed and allowed to perform certain urologic procedures. There will be daily exposure to urologic radiography. TOP	*Hospital(s):* St. Vincent Hospital (Indianapolis)
		*Availability*: All year
		*Number of units:* 1-2 Full Time
		*Max Students/Unit:* 1
		*Prerequisites:* 3rd or 4th year status
		*Course components:* 80% Clinical; 5-10% X-ray; 5-10% Office; 10% Reading
		*Competency offered:* None

53UR721	UROLOGY
*Course Director:* Dr. Eric Smith *Other Faculty:* Dr. Bryan Hoff Dr. B. Logue Dr. Greg Walker	*Description*: Students will actively participate in a community urology practice. They will care for a variety of patients in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Students will assist in surgery and learn fundamental surgical principles, as well as patient evaluation and perioperative care. Urologic radiography will be emphasized.	*Hospital(s):* Bloomington Hospital
		*Availability*: All year
		*Number of units:* 1-2 Full time
		*Max Students/Unit:* 1
		*Prerequisites:* 3rd or 4th year status
		*Course components:* 90% Clinical; 5% Lecture; 5% Library
		*Competency offered:* VIII: Problem Solving

93UR990

SPECIAL ELECTIVE IN UROLOGY

The student should refer to the section of the Preface entitled "Special Electives" for information concerning the availability of elective opportunities especially designed to meet his/her needs and interests. The "Special Electives" section will also identify the procedures for arranging and scheduling special elective courses.

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