Stritch School of Medicine - Elective Course Catalog

Introduction

Ophthalmology (OPHTHO)

Dept. Contact	Darlene Dement
Location	LUH - North Entrance 2675
Phone	708-216-4161
Email	ddement@lumc.edu

Department: Ophthalmology

Course Number: OPHTHO-401

Course Title: Ophthalmology Outpt/Inpt

No. of Students: 3

Site: LUMC

Supervisor: Amy Lin, MD

Duration: 4.0 weeks

Periods Offered: Year round

Prerequisite: Available to third and fourth year students.

Special Note: Visiting students cannot apply for this elective until two months prior to the beginning date of each period.

Description:

Attend general and subspecialty clinics and examine patients under the supervision of residents and faculty

Observe OR procedures and clinic minor procedures including laser procedures

Attend resident lectures, grand rounds or other teaching seminars

Objectives:

Learn how to complete an eye history

Learn how to perform a basic eye exam using the equipment in the eye clinic

Learn how to use the direct ophthalmoscope to examine the fundus

Become familiar with common eye diseases and their treatment

Become familiar with eye manifestions of systemic disease

Examine patients under the supervision of residents and practice presenting history and clinical exam

Method of Evaluation:

Observation by attendings and residents in the clinic and operating room for enthusiasm, promptness, cooperation and effectiveness

Written exam given at the end of the rotation