MDR 970: Ophthalmology for the Non-Ophthalmologist

The two-week clinical elective in ophthalmology is geared toward fourth year medical students NOT pursuing a career in ophthalmology with an interest in obtaining a basic understanding of fundamental ophthalmology for students. Students will rotate through the emergency room, operating room, and various subspecialty clinics at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute where they will shadow attendings and house staff. Students will be required to keep a patient log and will be expected to complete an online course. Students will also be required to submit a case presentation power point based on a patient case seen during the course by the end of the rotation. Students are also welcome to attend weekly grand rounds and imaging conferences as well as daily resident lectures during the rotation. Students will also be required to submit a PowerPoint slide presentation of one (1) patient case that they have observed and/or participated in the care of during the rotation by the last day. This should follow the format of a typical “Grand Rounds” case presentation (PowerPoint template will be sent to students by the course coordinator prior to the start of the rotation). The students will only be required to submit the slides; they will not be presenting it.