Advanced Urology Acting Internship – UTMC
Title of Clerkship: Advanced Urology Acting Internship – UTMC
Elective Year(s): Fourth-Year Elective Acting Internship
Department: Urology
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: The University of Toledo Medical Center
Course Number: UROL 702
Blocks Available: 2
Number of Students/Block: 1
Faculty: Dr. Rabets and other Urology Faculty
Elective Description/Requirements: This clerkship is designed to expose students to a variety of urologic disorders seen in an outpatient setting. Designed for students considering a career in Urology or a surgical discipline. Students will be designated as an Acting Intern with increased responsibility for patient management – under supervision. The student will also be exposed to the variety and complexity of urologic diagnostic testing and surgical intervention.
Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks
Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of this elective, the student will be able to:
- Describe the normal anatomy of the urinary tract as it applies to urologic disorders. (EPO: MK-1)
- Describe common diseases presenting to the Urologist. (EPO: MK-1)
- Demonstrate ability to judiciously use radiographic and laboratory testing in evaluation and treatment of urologic disorders. (EPOs: PC-1, PC-6)
- Demonstrate the ability to obtain a history from patients, including sensitive areas such as sexual function and incontinence. (EPOs: PC-1, PC-3)
- Demonstrate a comprehensive urologic physical examination. (EPOs: PC-1)
- Assist in urologic diagnostic instrumentation and common urologic operations. (EPO: PC-6,)
- Describe common reasons for referral to urologic care by primary care physicians. (EPOs: IPC-2, PC-9)
- Demonstrate appropriate demeanor in the treatment of urologic disorders: Elicit a meaningful voiding, impotence and incontinence listing. (EPOs: PC-6, PB-3)
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:
- Office evaluation by students with guidance and review with preceptor.
- Operating room observation and instruction, commensurate with knowledge and experience
- Inpatient rounds with preceptor
- Seeing consults in the ER & Inpatient Setting
Evaluation Methods:
- Formative review of clinical performance
- Faculty observation and evaluation
- Professional assessments
- Attendance
- End of rotation presentation at conference
Prerequisites: Successful completion of third year required clerkships.
Clerkship Director: John Rabets, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Aubreigh Miller
Phone Number: 419-383-53584
Email: aubreigh.miller@utoledo.edu
Special Requirements: On call and other special requirements will be at the discretion of your preceptor. The student will be required to be in the physician’s office during office hours each day unless otherwise specified by the preceptor
ECC Approved
January 2025