Urology Elective – UTMC (4 week)
Title of Clerkship: Urology Elective – UTMC (4 week)
Elective Year(s): Fourth-Year Elective
Department: Urology
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: The University of Toledo Medical Center
Course Number: UROL 701
Blocks Available: 1
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 urological disorders, primarily in outpatient office setting. Teaching is conducted in preceptor’s office and in and outpatient operating rooms, as well as on outpatient rounds. Patients may present with a variety of disorders including but not limited to voiding problems, urinary tract pain, impotence, erectile dysfunction and renal failure.
Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks
Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of this elective, the student will be able to:
- Explain 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-1PC-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 (EPO: PC-1)
- Assist in urologic diagnostic instrumentation and common urologic operations, including ability to catheterize the bladder. (EPO: PC-6)
- Discuss appropriate urologic care by the primary care physician and disorders requiring referral to a Urologist. (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.
Evaluation Methods:
- Clinical performance
- Faculty observation and evaluation
- Professional assessments
- Attendance
Prerequisites: Successful completion of years 1 & 2, and passing score on USLME Step 1
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