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General Catalog Fall 2012
Posted Mar 02, 2012

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7020  Dermatology Organ System (1) Recommended Prerequisite: Medical students only.
   Formal classroom and some practical training in the physiology and diseases of skin including hair, nails, and oral mucosa. Dermatologic emergencies and skin cancer is discussed.

7500  Dermatology Career Track (2 to 12) Recommended Prerequisite: Medical students only.
   The Dermatology Career Track is designed for medical students interested in a career in dermatology. Research is a requirement and additional time will be spent attending dermatology clinics and grand rounds, as well as working on a clinical or research-related publication throughout the student's senior year.

7690  Dermatology Clinical Clerkship (2 to 8) Recommended Prerequisite: Medical students only.
   The clinical dermatology clerkship provides a comprehensive overview of outpatient dermatology with biopsy training and integrated lectures.

7700  Medical Dermatology (2 to 4) Prerequisite: DERM 7690.
   This is a Dermatology course for students that have completed the general dermatology elective who would like an expanded exposure to general and medical dermatology. The focus will be on the identification and treatment of complex medical dermatology including diseases such as lupus, dermatomyositis, bullous diseases, pyoderma gangrenosum, psoriasis, vasculitis, and others. The interested medical student will be scheduled to work in clinics with faculty members who have an interest in medical dermatology. Can be taken as 2 or 4 week rotation.

7900  Research Problems in Dermatology (2 to 12) Recommended Prerequisite: Medical students only.
   Basic science research in the field of Dermatology can be arranged for 4-8 weeks with a faculy member during a student's senior year.


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