Laboratory Medicine Vignettes
TITLE: Laboratory Medicine Vignettes
COURSE NO.: SOMN 673
DEPARTMENT: Pathology
DURATION: Fall or Spring Semester
DIRECTOR: Amira Gohara, M.D.
SEMESTERS AVAILABLE: Fall and Spring
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 5
LOCATION: Department of Pathology
COORDINATOR: Theresa Imre
FACULTY: Department Staff
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Clinical case discussions revolving around interpretation and appropriate cost-effective utilization of laboratory tests. Students will meet twice per week to discuss pre-assigned cases.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
- Present, discuss and provide clinical pathologic correlations on various disease processes (EPOs: MK-4, MK-7)
- Interpret lab tests related to various diseases (EPOs: MK-4)
- Utilize lab tests to diagnose and manage various diseases (EPOs: MK-4, MK-6)
PROFESSIONALISM:
UT/COMLS 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 Department of Pathology.
METHODS OF TEACHING:
- Small group clinical skills
- Interpretation of lab data
- Problem-solving exercises
METHODS OF EVALUATION AND STUDENT FEEDBACK:
- Attendance
- Formative problem-solving exercises
- Participation in discussions
- Professionalism assessment
HOT TOPICS IN MEDICINE:
- Clinical pathology
- Clinical problem-solving/decision making
- Communication skills
- Evidenced-based medicine
PREREQUISITES: First or second-year medical student in good academic standing.
ECC Approved
July 2023
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