Faculty Instructors:
Doctors Bouchard; Badlani; Barnes; Cronin; Daily; Davis; de Alba; Gable; Jay; Khanna; Larson; McDonnell; Patel, Perlman; Reck; Russo; Sung; Tidow; Williams; Yoo.

Full Time/Part Time:   Full Time.
Duration:  Two Weeks.
Periods Offered:  Year Round

No. of Students: 
Three the first two weeks of the period.
Three the second two weeks of the period.
(Students will be assigned by the Ophthalmology Dept. to the Hines VA or Loyola Outpatient Center)

Prerequisite:  Physical Diagnosis

Special Note:  Grading System:  PASS/FAIL only.

Visiting Students:  This course is not available to Visiting Students.

Description of Content Covered:
The student will see instructional videotapes covering ophthalmology examination techniques and also ophthalmology sub-specialty topics which include:  clinical optics; pediatric ophthalmology; glaucoma; neuro-ophthalmology & oculoplastics; and cornea.  The student will participate in the Ophthalmology Clinic examining patients under the supervision of the residents and attending staff.  The student will  attend all scheduled resident lectures which are held on a daily basis and also the weekly  Ophthalmology Grand Rounds.  Students will have the opportunity to observe major and minor surgical procedures.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will learn how to take a complete eye history.
2. The student will learn how to perform a basic eye examination, including visual acuity testing, external exam, slit lamp exam, visual field testing, tension taking and fundus examination.
3. The student will become adept at using the direct ophthalmoscope in examining the fundus.
4. The student will acquire knowledge of common eye diseases and their treatment.

Method of Evaluation:

1. Level of knowledge attained.
2. Cooperation with attending and resident staff in the clinical care of patients.
3. Ability to deal with patients.
4. Results of the examination given at the end of this elective.

Additional Instructors:
Doctors Bouchard; Badlani; Barnes; Cronin; Daily; Davis; de Alba; Gable; Jay; Khanna; Larson; McDonnell; Patel; Perlman; Reck; Russo; Sung; Tidow; Williams; Yoo.

Full Time/Part Time:   Full Time.
Duration:  Four Weeks.
Periods Offered:  Year Round.
No. of Students: Three.
Students will be assigned  to the Hines VA for two weeks and the Loyola Outpatient Center for two weeks.

Prerequisite:  Physical Diagnosis

Visiting Students:  Contact Darlene DeMent in the Ophthalmology Department for Visiting Student registration dates.

Description of Content Covered:
The student will see instructional videotapes covering ophthalmology examination techniques and also ophthalmology sub-specialty topics which include:  clinical optics; pediatric ophthalmology; glaucoma; neuro ophthalmology & oculoplastics; and cornea.  The student will participate in the Ophthalmology Clinic examining patients under the supervision of the residents and attending staff.  The student will  attend all scheduled resident lectures which are held on a daily basis and also the weekly Ophthalmology Grand Rounds.  Students will have the opportunity to observe major and minor surgical procedures.

Course Objectives:

1. The student will learn how to take a complete eye history.
2. The student will learn how to perform a basic eye examination, including visual acuity testing, external exam, slit lamp exam, visual field testing, tension taking and fundus examination.
3. The student will become adept at using the direct ophthalmoscope in examining the fundus.
4. The student will acquire knowledge of common eye diseases and their treatment.

Method of Evaluation:

1. Level of knowledge attained.
2. Cooperation with attending and resident staff in the clinical care of patients.
3. Ability to deal with patients.
4. Results of the examination given at the end of this elective.
5. Promptness and diligence in attending teaching sessions and clinics.

Full Time/Part Time:  Full Time.
Duration:  One to Three Months.
Periods Offered:  As Available.
No. of Students: One to Two.

Prerequisite:  Physical Diagnosis

Special Note:  Students must obtain prior approval from the Department of Ophthalmology to register for this course.  Contact Darlene DeMent at 708-216-4161.

Description of Content Covered:
This elective in ophthalmology research will provide the student with exposure to basic investigative techniques including:

1. The development of an appropriate hypothesis;
2. Designing a specific protocol to test the hypothesis;
3. Ordering/obtaining specific materials and animals to test the hypothesis;
4. Performing the research;
5. Writing a final paper for publication.

The student will work primarily with one of the residents in addition to one of the attendings.  The latter will serve as the preceptor for the specific project. 

Steps 1-3 must be completed a) before the start of the elective if taken for one months' credit; or b) within the first month if taken for two or three months' credit.  This will require multiple meetings with the specific preceptor prior to the beginning of the elective.  Step 5 may take place following the end of the elective time.  All projects will require a written summary of the specific work completed during this rotation.

Some research projects may be "in progress" and a student may elect to participate in an on-going project.  Specific goals for the elective will then be submitted and discussed with the research preceptor prior to the start of the elective.

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