Research in Dermatology

Course No.:  DERM 701A
Duration:  Varies
Credits:  4-12
Term:  Any
Prereq:  MS3 or above
Contact:  Dr. Jon Hanifin, 4-5603

Students may conduct research under the direction of a faculty mentor in selected areas of ongoing research or carry out pilot studies to initiate new research projects.

Clinical Dermatology

Course No.:  DERM 709A
Duration:  4 weeks
Credits:  6
Term:  Any
Prereq:  MS3 or above
Contact:  Kathleen Kautz or Dr. Benjamin Ehst, 4-7007

This elective provides students with an introduction to all aspects of Dermatology.  Students will participate in clinics with various adult and pediatric medical and surgical dermatology faculty, attend weekly Grand Rounds and educational conferences, and receive student-directed didactic sessions.  The rotation includes one week of dermatologic surgery, including exposure to the Mohs procedure, as well as an introduction to dermatopathology.  This is a full-time elective and the department can accommodate 4 students per rotation.

Dermatopathology

Course No.:  DERM 709B
Duration:  2-4 weeks
Credits:  3-6
Term:  Any
Prereq:  MS3 or above
Contact:  Kathleen Kautz or Dr. Benjamin Ehst, 4-7007

Students on this elective preview all slides which pass through dermatopathology alongside a dermatology resident, then participate in daily sign-outs of each case with the faculty dermatopathologist at the microscope.  Depending on availability, students may also have an opportunity to attend morning medical dermatology faculty clinics allowing them to examine the clinical disease state prior to reading each biopsy.  Students attend all departmental conferences, Grand Rounds and occasional didactics alongside the students in DERM 709A.  This elective is available on either a full- or part-time basis, and the department can usually accommodate 2 students per rotation.

Dermatology Special Elective

Course No.:  DERM 709X
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Contact:  Kathleen Kautz or Dr. Benjamin Ehst, 4-7007

Students may make special arrangements with the department for individual programs of study.

Clinical Dermatology/Away

Course No.:  DERM 709Z
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Medical students are responsible for making their own arrangements for an away rotation, including receiving the department's review and approval prior to leaving for the rotation. The student must submit approval forms to Education and Student Affairs Office prior to leaving for rotation.

Dermatology - Sacred Heart, Eugene

Course No.:  DERM
Duration:  4 weeks
Credits:  6
Term:  Any
Prereq:  MS3 or above
Contact:  Irene Sogge, 541-686-7173

Students are expected to learn the basic clinical approach to diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of common and some uncommon dermatologic diseases.  Students will have the opportunity to observe patients in a private clinic setting and in a multi-specialty group clinic.  The standard dermatologic lexicon will be emphasized and mastered.  Students will learn the basics and perform or assist in minor dermatologic procedures like KOH slide preparation, skin biopsies, and excisions.  Conferences include a clinical case conference and regular meetings with preceptor.  Written evaluation and oral feedback are provided based on observed case presentations and knowledge acquired.