The student will attend 7 clinics per week, weekly management conferences and grand rounds, the Miami
Dermatology Society meetings (which are held 6 times a year), journal club, and slide conferences. The student will
participate in outpatient dermatologic care, under supervision of the Chief Resident and a member of the faculty,
at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Hospital. Development of history-taking, diagnostic
skills, and ambulatory management of dermatological diseases will be emphasized in this elective program. Basic
diagnostic procedures, including punch and shave biopsies, Tzanck, scabies, and potassium hydroxide
preparations will be taught. There will also be opportunities to observe surgical therapy and the Dermatology
inpatient service. All students will be required to participate in slide reading session with Dr. Elgart.
Course Director Contact Information
AMaderal@med.miami.edu
kxw800@med.miami.edu
jrm605@med.miami.edu
