Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Clinical Ophthalmology
OPTH 30300 | 100 Units
- Elective Type: Clinical
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Susan Ksiazek
- Contact: Toni Taylor | (773) 702-1864 | ttaylor4@bsd.uchicago.edu
- Location on first day: DCAM 1B
- Included in Lottery: Yes
- Last Reviewed: March 26, 2008
Overview
This course is offered to Third and Fourth year medical students and focuses on the fundamentals of clinical ophthalmology. Through observation, patient examination, and conferences in the outpatient department, students will participate in the diagnosis and management of patients.
Objectives
To provide students with a variety of opportunities to learn the fundamentals of ophthalmology. By the end of the elective, the student should be able to perform ophthalmoscopy and recognize the more common eye diseases. Students will be expected to present a case during grand rounds at the end of rotation.
Evaluation
The student will be evaluated on their ability to do the following: ophthalmoscopy, knowledge of the diagnoses of glaucoma, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.
Offered:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Schedule Notes
"Basic Ophthalmology for Medical Students and Primary Care Physicians, 8th Edition"
Obtain book from Toni Taylor for use during rotation.
Arranged with instructor.
Locations: Both at Weiss and DCAM.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 4
- Eligibility:
- Third & Fourth year
- Visiting Student (from LCME Accredited Medical Schools Only)
- Prerequisites:
- Consent of Instructor