Gastroenterology Elective – Sandusky AHEC (2 Weeks)
Title of Course: Gastroenterology Elective – Sandusky AHEC (4 Weeks)
Elective Year(s): Fourth-Year Elective
Department: Internal Medicine
Type of Elective: Clinical
Course Site: Sandusky, Ohio
Course Number: MEDI 749
Blocks Available: All, when preceptors are available
Number of Students/Block: 1
Faculty: Imad Asaad, M.D., Cameron Ditty, M.D.
Elective Description/Requirements: This course provides a focused opportunity for the senior student to study gastroenterologic and hepatologic diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Length of Course: 2 weeks
Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of this elective, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to discuss the differential diagnosis of common gastroenterologic/hepatologic problems such as GI bleeding, abdominal pain, diarrhea, jaundice, and hepatitis. (EPOs: MK-4, PC-1, PC-3, PC-6, PC-7)
- Propose an efficient course of evaluation of the differential and interpret the results of the evaluation. (EPOs: PC-6)
- Show sensitivity to the patient’s concerns regarding the illness and also respect for the role of the referring primary service in the patient’s care. (EPOs: PB-3, IPC-2)
Professionalism: UT/COM students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in the current Educational Program Objectives and the current Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department.
Instructional Methods:
- Small Group – clinical skills
- Interpretation of lab data
- Diagnostic tests – use/interpretation
- Lecture/media
- Independent study
- Inpatient rounds
- Outpatient rounds
Assessment Methods:
- M4 Clinical Assessment
Prerequisites: Successful completion of required Internal Medicine Clerkship
Clerkship Director: Mani Askari, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Dawn Jagodzinski
Phone Number: 419-383-5022
Email: Dawn.jagodzinski@utoledo.edu
AHEC Office Contact: Sophie Aldrich
Phone Number: 1-419-359-5877
Email: SAHEC@CHSOhio.com
Special Requirements: None
ECC Approved
Februaary 2026