DERM 764: Introduction to Clinical Dermatology Clerkship

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Course Description

Clinical clerkship. Introduction to a variety of general-dermatologic clinic exposures and patient care, including surgical assist for cancer procedures. Shared time spent between surgical and general dermatology. (Two weeks). 

Location: Bozeman, MT 

Goals & Objectives

  • Use the language of dermatology to effectively and accurately describe skin conditions or lesions.  

  • Complete two focused histories, physical examinations, and oral and written presentations of a patient presenting with a dermatologic complaint in the inpatient or outpatient setting.  

  • Outline a basic approach to the diagnosis and management of common skin conditions including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis. 

  • Apply the basic principles and practice of oral and topical dermatologic therapy including the appropriate use of emollients, topical steroids, antipruritic therapies, and systemic immunosuppressants.  

  • Correctly identify common skin tumors such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma; outline basic management plans including the method of biopsy, appropriate surgical management, and patient follow up intervals. 

Site(s)

SkinCareMT - Bozeman, MT 

Registration Information

  • Credits: 4 
  • Pre-Reqs: Successful completion of Internal Medicine clerkship. 
  • Grading: Pass/Fail 
  • Notes: Does not require permission – availability in E*Value