Title: Urology
Preceptor: William Huang, M.D.

Course Code:18-01

Telephone #: 646 825-6343

Prerequisites: Surgery & Medicine Clerkships

Description:
Clinical electives in the Department of Urology are offered for senior students for periods of four weeks. The elective is available at Tisch Hospital and the VA Hospital. Students will function at a subintern level. The senior student may be required to take in house call with the Urology PGY3 and PGY6 every third night. Student will be encouraged to prepare a presentation of a Urologic topic of their choice at the end of the rotation. Students will be encouraged to attend all scheduled didactic conferences and Grand Rounds.

Objectives of the Elective:
This elective will aim to educate the student in various aspects of urology (outpatient, inpatient, surgery) and expose the students to all aspects of urology with hands on experience.

Key Responsibilities of the student while on Elective:
To attend rounds, assist in surgery, attend Tutorials and to attend Didactic Resident Conferences. In addition, to prepare and present a chosen topic usually at the completion of the rotation.

Didactic Program:

Week 1 and 2

Monday
6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. - Patients Rounds - 13th Floor - Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - O.R. - 6th Floor - Tisch Hospital or Minimally Invasive Urology Unit
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Lecture Series – Skirball 4th floor Seminar Room

Tuesday
6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds - 13th Floor - Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - O.R. - 6th Floor - Tisch Hospital or Minimally Invasive Urology Unit

Wednesday
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Urology Grand Rounds – Skirball 4th Floor Conference Room
8:30 a.m.–9:00 am – Meet with Dr. William Huang** – Skirball 4th fl.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 MIUU (HCC 2nd flr.) - Tisch Hospital OR
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. – VA Hospital Clinic with Dr. Ojas Shah **

Thursday
6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds - 13th Floor - Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. - (lst & 3rd Thurs.)O.R.- MIUU (HCC 2nd flr.) – Tisch

Friday
6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds - 13th Floor - Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – MIUU or Tisch O.R.

WEEK 3

Monday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. – Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Clinic at 150 East 32nd Street
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Lecture Series, Skirball Conference Room 4th floor

Tuesday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. – Patient Rounds – 13th floor – Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Clinic at 150 East 32nd Street

Wednesday
6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Conference & Grand Rounds – Skirball 4th floor Seminar
9:00 am-5:00 pm – Clinic at 150 E. 32nd Street

Thursday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. – Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
*8:00 am-9:00 am – WEEK 3 ONLY – meet with Dr. Rosenblum,** Bellevue Am Care – lst floor
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Clinic at 150 East 32nd Street

Friday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. – Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.–Clinic at 150 East 32nd Street
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Bellevue Pediatric Clinic with Dr. Shapiro** (1 south)

WEEK 4

Monday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Bellevue Cysto Clinic – 11th floor
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Lecture Series - Skirball Conference Room 4th floor

Tuesday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – VA Medical Ctr – 423 E. 23rd St. -5th floor clinic

Wednesday
6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Conference & Grand Rounds – Skirball 4th floor Seminar
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – VA Cysto Clinic – 5th floor*

Thursday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Bellevue Clinic

Friday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – VA Hosp. OR
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Bellevue Pediatric Clinic

*Must confirm with residents before reporting to Bellevue and VA clinics
**Must contact faculty member to confirm

Method of Evaluation:
The Urology attending staff and residents provide information leading to an overall evaluation of the student which is based on performance, fund of knowledge, histories and physicals, interest, response to instruction, behavior and interpersonal relationships, professional demeanor and reliability and maturity on a scale ranging from outstanding to inadequate.

Scheduling Information:
Months Offered: All Year

Report To: 7 a.m., 13th floor Tisch Hospital>

Students Per Period: 2

Duration: Four Weeks

Comments:

• First Day - Medical Students should meet the Chief Urology Resident, Tisch Hospital 13 East @ 6:30 a.m.
• Medical Students should check with Chief Resident if they have any questions about the schedule.
• Medical Students should call Department (ext.74427) on first day to confirm attendance.
• Medical Students should also report to Registrar/Student Records to confirm attendance and pay fee.

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Title: Urology Research
Preceptor: Samir Taneja, M.D.

Course Code:18-02

Telephone #: 646 825-6344

Prerequisites:None

Description:
Clinical and basic science research electives are offered by the Department of Urology. Basic science research projects require a three month commitment. Basic Science projects will be available in molecular biology, physiology and pharmacology of the genitourinary tract. Clinical research electives are offered for one to three months. Areas of investigation include prostate disease, minimally invasive surgery, pediatric urology, genitourinary trauma, stone disease, male sexual dysfunction and infertility.

Objectives of the Elective:
Students will participate in ongoing clinical trials and will be encouraged to engage in an independent clinical research project sponsored by a faculty member. In addition, for Basic Science Research the student will be required to commit to at least 4 weeks of clinical elective.

Key Responsibilities of the student while on Elective:
1. To be established by the project preceptor.

2. Student will be expected to present his work to residents and faculty at the end of the project.

Method of Evaluation:
Evaluation is to be done by the preceptor based on clinical performance, fund of knowledge, interest, response to instruction, behavior and interpersonal relationships, professional demeanor to inadequate.

Scheduling Information:
Months Offered: All Year

Report To: To be arranged

Students Per Period: To be arranged

Duration: Four Weeks

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Title: Urology
Preceptor: William Huang, M.D.

Course Code:19-14

Telephone #: 646 825-6343

Prerequisites: None

Description:
Clinical electives in the Department of Urology are offered for periods of two weeks. The elective is available at Tisch Hospital or the VA Medical Center. The elective offers didactic lectures in Urology by the attending staff, observation of Urologic Procedures, observation of outpatient urologic care and involvement in the daily hospital management of Urology patients. Emphasis is placed on maximizing the student's exposure to all aspects of Urology and interaction with faculty members.

Objectives of the Elective:
Students will gain in depth exposure to outpatient urology, urologic surgery, inpatient care, and uro-radiology. Students will also gain knowledge in urologic subspecialty areas such as Uro-Oncology, Pediatric Urology, Female Urology, Stone Disease, Male Sexual Function and Fertility. This will help the student focus on a career choice.

Key Responsibilities of the sDescription:
Clinical electives in the Department of Urology are offered for periods of two weeks. The elective is available at Tisch Hospital or the VA Medical Center. The elective offers didactic lectures in Urology by the attending staff, observation of Urologic Procedures, observation of outpatient urologic care and involvement in the daily hospital management of Urology patients. Emphasis is placed on maximizing the student's exposure to all aspects of Urology and interaction with faculty members.

Objectives of the Elective:
Students will gain in depth exposure to outpatient urology, urologic surgery, inpatient care, and uro-radiology. Students will also gain knowledge in urologic subspecialty areas such as Uro-Oncology, Pediatric Urology, Female Urology, Stone Disease, Male Sexual Function and Fertility. This will help the student focus on a career choice.

Key Responsibilities of the student while on Elective:
The student will be an integral part of the inpatient team. The student will evaluate patients under resident supervision, participate in Surgery and participate in outpatient care.

Didactic Program:
Week 1

Monday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - MIUU (HCC 2nd flr.) - Tisch Hospital OR
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm – Lecture Series – Skirball 4th floor Conference Room

Tuesday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Tisch Hospital OR –

Wednesday
6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Lecture and Grand Rounds – Skirball 4th floor Seminar Rm.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – meet with Dr. Bill Huang @ Skirball 4th flr
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Urology Clinic @ 150 E. 32nd Street

Thursday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - MIUU (HCC 2nd flr.) - Tisch Hospital OR

Friday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - MIUU (HCC 2nd flr.) - Tisch Hospital OR

Week 2

Monday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Clinic = 150 East 32nd Street
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Lecture Series – Skirball 4th floor Conference Room

Tuesday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 am - Clinic at VA Medical Center with 1 hr for didactic **

Wednesday
6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Lecture and Grand Rounds – Skirball 4th floor Seminar Rm.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Clinic = 150 East 32nd Street
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Didactic with Dr. Bill Huang – to be determined **

Thursday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
8:00 a.m. – Bellevue Clinic with Dr. Nirit Rosenblum

Friday
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 13th floor Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Clinic – 150 E. 32nd Street
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Bellevue Pediatric Clinic – 1-S*

*Must confirm with residents before reporting to Bellevue and VA clinics
**Must contact faculty member to confirm

Method of Evaluation:
Evaluation is to be done by the preceptor based on clinical performance, fund of knowledge, histories and physicals, interest, response to instruction, behavior and interpersonal relationships, professional demeanor and reliability and maturity on a scale ranging from outstanding to inadequate.

Scheduling Information:
Months Offered: All Year

Report To: 7 a.m., Tisch Hospital, 13th floor

Students per Period: 2

Duration: Two Weeks

Comments:

• First Day - Medical students should meet the Chief Urology Resident, Tisch Hospital, 13 East @ 6:30 a.m.
• Medical Students should check with the Chief Resident if they have any questions about the schedule.

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