ELECTIVES FOR YEARS 1 and 2
(This form is required for the Elective Website)
Title:
Semester & Year:
Meeting Time(s):
Meeting Location(s):
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IMPORTANT: Italics and red ink denote suggestions, examples.
Remove all italicized items (in red) before distribution.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Director Name & Title:
Department:
Address:
Office Phone:
Fax Number:
Email:
Additional Faculty Name(s) & Title(s):
Department(s):
ELECTIVE DESCRIPTION and GOALS:
1. Provide a description and rationale for the elective.
2. Specify how the elective will benefit the student.
3. Specify the type(s) of knowledge and abilities that will be emphasized (e.g., Will
students need to memorize facts primarily, to become familiar with applications, to
develop skills?)
4. Describe the learning activities that you have planned for the elective (e.g., lectures,
simulations, projects, presentations, readings, discussions, research, etc.), and where
and when each will take place.
OBJECTIVES:
All electives must have learning objectives. Learning objectives should be student-centered,
and state the anticipated outcomes of learning, including:
 what the students will gain from your course,
 what students are expected to be able to do following the course.
Please align your objectives with the School of Medicine competencies and institutional
learning objectives listed on pages 3-4 of this syllabus.
Course learning objectives: (please add rows as needed)
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Tulane University School of Medicine Elective Syllabus
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ELECTIVE CONTENT, OUTLINE AND MATERIALS:
List any required and/or optional materials that will help students complete the elective
successfully. Examples:
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Text(s): Author, Title, Edition, Publisher, ISBN
Other Materials: (e.g., Required Readings/Texts, Suggested Readings, Course
Packs)
Web-based resources and other types of help (e.g., URLs, E-mail account, other
instructional technologies, library reserves, etc.)
CRITERIA FOR RECEIVING ELECTIVE CREDIT:
Students either receive credit or do not receive credit for electives. There is not a “grade”.
Specify how students will be assessed and the criteria to receive credit for the elective.
SOM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OBJECTIVES and COMPETENCIES:
In the table on the following pages, place a checkmark beside each objective that applies
to your elective. In the appropriate column and row, enter the number of your learning
objective that applies to each Educational Program Objective that you have selected; and
indicate how you plan to assess students' Knowledge, Attitudes/Behaviors, and/or Skills in
each area. Please link each course objective with only one Educational Program Objective.
http://tulane.edu/som/ome/upload/Tulane_SOM_Learning_Objectives_Phase_1_-_21.pdf
Please remember to delete all text in red before submitting your syllabus to the
Electives Subcommittee for review.
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Tulane University School of Medicine Elective Syllabus
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AAMC Competencies and Associated
Tulane Educational Program Objectives
K = Knowledge
S = Skill
AB = Attitude/Behavior
Specify the one
course objective
that aligns best
with each Program
Objective that you
select.
Assessment
Method(s)
Check all objectives that relate to your elective.
PC = Patient Care
K4: become familiar with all components of the medical interview and physical examination (1.1)
S3: perform a reliable history and physical exam (1.1)
S4: generate a basic "problem list" based on the history and physical exam (1.1)
S9: apply BLS training (1.1)
KP = Knowledge for Practice
K1: apply basic scientific principles of cellular and molecular medicine (2.2)
K2: recognize normal structure, function and pathophysiology of all organ systems (2.1)
K3: apply the scientific basis of modern therapeutics (2.3)
K5: recognize fundamental issues of environmental health (2.4)
K6a: apply principles of scientific literature (2.3)
K7: recognize the foundations of evidence-based medicine (2.1)
S1: apply basic knowledge in a clinical scenario or setting (2.2)
S8: demonstrate critical thinking (2.1)
PBL= Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
K6b: apply clinical and translational research (3.6)
K8: use modern information technology (3.7)
S7: navigate biomedical information resources (3.6)
S10: use effective learning techniques (3.3)
S11: use learning resources, including mentors, effectively (3.3)
S12: evaluate and remedy personal deficiencies (3.3)
S13: develop effective test-taking skills (3.3)
ICS = Interpersonal and Communication Skills
S2: establish rapport with patients (4.1)
S5a: demonstrate effective oral communication skills (4.1)
S5b: demonstrate effective written communication skills (4.5)
S6: work collaboratively in problem-solving (4.2)
AB6: exhibit teamwork and collegiality (4.3)
P = Professionalism
K9: describe the basic principles and practice of medical ethics (5.6)
AB1: act with integrity, honesty and candor (5.1)
AB2: treat the patient as a person (5.5)
AB3: view medicine as a service profession (5.4)
AB4: maintain confidentiality about patients, colleagues, faculty, etc. (5.3)
AB5: practice humanism, courtesy, and social decorum (5.1)
AB7: demonstrate respect for diversity (5.5)
AB8: promote equity (5.5)
SBP = Systems-Based Practice
K10: describe the usefulness of community resources (6.2)
IPC = Interprofessional Collaboration
S32: work effectively with others on the healthcare team (7.1)
PPD = Personal and Professional Development
S14: manage time effectively (8.3)
S15: balance personal and professional life (8.3)
AB9: work through ambiguity and uncertainty (8.8)
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