SYLLABUS
College of Medicine
AY 2015-2016
Course title and number
Term (e.g., Fall 200X)
Meeting times and location
IMED 883-00T Dermatology
June through December VSAS and students seeking a Dermatology
career 4 week only. January through May is open to all TAMHSC-COM
students - 2 or 4 weeks
Scott & White Northside Dermatology Clinic Front Desk – 8 am
Course Description and Prerequisites
This elective is designed to provide a broad overview of the clinical presentation and
management of common Dermatologic conditions seen in a large group practice. Opportunity
for self-study is provided as well. Housing is not provided and there is no required night call.
The Faculty will strive to provide the student with the opportunity to develop skills and
demonstrate understanding in various areas of Clinical Dermatology:
Instructor Information
Elective Director
Katherine Fiala M.D.
Name
254-724-7313
Telephone number
kfiala@sw.org
Email address
By appointment
Office hours
Scott & White
Northside Dermatology
Office location
Clinic 409 W. Adams
Temple, Tx 76501
Coordinator
Stephanie Campbell
Name
254-724-7313
Telephone number
sccampbell@sw.org
Email address
By appointment
Office hours
Scott & White
Northside Dermatology
Office location
Clinic 409 W. Adams
Temple, Tx 76501
Learning Outcomes & Objectives
COM Competency Based Learning Objectives: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/academicaffairs/curriculum/objectives/
Principles and Guidelines for Curriculum Development:
http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/policies/pdf/curriculum-principles-guidelines.pdf
Course Objective:
1. Properly use common
dermatologic terminology for
recording the history and
physical examination of the
patient with skin disease.
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COM Competency
Based Learning
Objectives
(CBLO):
MK1:
Demonstrate
knowledge of
normal human
structure and
Taught (T)
and/or
Evaluated (E):
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Evaluated
Evaluation:
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
2. Discuss the anatomy and basic
physiology of normal skin and
the pathologic changes that
occur in common skin
disorders.
3. Recognize and outline basic
principles of therapy in
common skin problems
including papulosquamous,
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function at the
organ-system,
tissue, cellular
and molecular
level; and of the
interaction of
human systems in
maintaining
homeostasis
PC1: Obtain both
complete and
system-focused
medical histories
that include
psychosocial and
behavioral
determinants of
health
MK1:
Demonstrate
knowledge of
normal human
structure and
function at the
organ-system,
tissue, cellular
and molecular
level; and of the
interaction of
human systems in
maintaining
homeostasis
MK2: Describe
the basic
mechanisms
involved in the
causation of
human disease
and their
influence on
clinical
presentation and
therapy
MK5:
Demonstrate an
understanding of
the epidemiology
of common
diseases within a
population and
the approaches
which are useful
in reducing their
incidence and
prevalence
MK1:
Demonstrate
knowledge of
normal human
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
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Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
vesiculobullous, eczematous,
and urticarial eruptions.
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structure and
function at the
organ-system,
tissue, cellular
and molecular
level; and of the
interaction of
human systems in
maintaining
homeostasis
MK2: Describe
the basic
mechanisms
involved in the
causation of
human disease
and their
influence on
clinical
presentation and
therapy
MK5:
Demonstrate an
understanding of
the epidemiology
of common
diseases within a
population and
the approaches
which are useful
in reducing their
incidence and
prevalence
PC4: Develop
contextual and
individualized
diagnostic and
treatment plans
based upon
collected clinical
information
PC5: Interpret the
results of
commonly used
laboratory and
radiologic studies
PC8:
Demonstrate an
understanding of
the principles
involved in the
care of patients
across the
spectrum of the
human life cycle
PC10: Discuss
the principles of
pain management
and formulate a
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
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Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
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Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
4. Recognize other common
cutaneous disorders including
viral, bacterial, and fungal
infections; drug reactions; acne
and sebhorrheic disorders; and
cutaneous manifestations of
internal disease.
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basic
multidisciplinary
care plan
MK1:
Demonstrate
knowledge of
normal human
structure and
function at the
organ-system,
tissue, cellular
and molecular
level; and of the
interaction of
human systems in
maintaining
homeostasis
MK2: Describe
the basic
mechanisms
involved in the
causation of
human disease
and their
influence on
clinical
presentation and
therapy
MK5:
Demonstrate an
understanding of
the epidemiology
of common
diseases within a
population and
the approaches
which are useful
in reducing their
incidence and
prevalence
PC4: Develop
contextual and
individualized
diagnostic and
treatment plans
based upon
collected clinical
information
PC5: Interpret the
results of
commonly used
laboratory and
radiologic studies
PC8:
Demonstrate an
understanding of
the principles
involved in the
care of patients
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
across the
spectrum of the
human life cycle
PC10: Discuss
the principles of
pain management
and formulate a
basic
multidisciplinary
care plan
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Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Textbook and/or Resource Material
1. Departmental Library containing textbooks, journals, etc., on site.
2. Departmental Atlases and clinical photographs available on site.
3. American Academy of Dermatology Medical Student Core Curriculum- required reading
http://aad.org/education/medical-student-core-curriculum/learners-guide-for-students
Grading Policies
GRADING SCALE
Satisfactory
70-100
Unsatisfactory
69 and below
Should the course director determine remediation is required, the remediation plan will be at the
discretion of the course director and on a case by case basis depending on the issues involved.
Remediation plans could entail some (or all) of the following examples: Additional clinical shifts,
research papers, presentations, article reviews, exams, directed reading, web-based modules, etc. If the
student performance results in a failure of the elective, it will be recommended that the elective be taken
again in its entirety.
Attendance and Make-up Policies
The Department of Internal Medicine adheres to attendance policies and duty hours as set forth
in the College of Medicine Student Handbook, http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule07 In the case
of personal illness, critical illness within your immediate family, family death, or other
circumstances where you will not be able to participate in required activities, you must contact
the Internal Medicine Medical Education Coordinator and contact the attending Faculty.
Students who miss more than 20% of a 4th year elective for any reason (2 weekdays during a
two-week rotation or 4 weekdays during a 4-week rotation), will require a remediation plan.
The Course Director will consider student attendance and remediation if the student is
requesting extended time off during interview season.
Course Topics, Calendar of Activities, Major Assignment Dates
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Evaluate outpatients for review by Faculty at the Scott and White Northside Clinic.
Attend case presentation conferences in the clinic.
See and examine selected cases with the Faculty in the outpatient clinic.
Attend scheduled lectures and didactic presentations in the clinic.
Engage in independent study using selected audiovisual materials and provided reading
materials
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides
comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation
requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for
reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637. For
additional information visit http://disability.tamu.edu
Any student with a disability who needs accommodation should inform the instructor at the beginning of
the course.
Academic Integrity
For additional information please visit: http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.”
College of Medicine
Professionalism and integrity Statement (Academic Honesty and Plagiarism)
All College of Medicine students are required to comply with the student code of conduct and the academic integrity and
honesty standards published in each component’s Student Handbook. Disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with
the policies of each component. Students found guilty of Academic Dishonesty will receive an “F”/Unsatisfactory in the
course. For a full list of actions qualifying as academic dishonesty, please review the College of Medicine Student
Handbook at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf.
According to the Aggie Honor System Office, plagiarism is defined as the appropriation of another person's ideas,
processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit. Intentionally, knowingly, or carelessly presenting the work of
another as one’s own (i.e., without crediting the author or creator). Plagiarism and other academic misconduct definitions
can be viewed on the Aggie Honor System Office website;
http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu/RulesAndProcedures/HonorSystemRules.aspx#definitions.
E-mail Access and FERPA
The College of Medicine is communicating all official information to students through the students’ TAMHSC e-mail
accounts. Please check the account frequently during the semester for updates.
This course is supported with web-based and/or e-mail activities. In order to take advantage of these additional resources
and participate fully in the course, you have been assigned an e-mail address by the Texas A&M Health Science Center.
This e-mail address is for internal use only, so that faculty may communicate with you and the entire class. By registering
for this course, you are agreeing to allow your classmates to have access to this e-mail address. Should you have any
questions, please contact the TAMU’s Office of the Registrar at 979-845-1031.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), which the HSC complies fully, is intended to protect the
privacy of education records, to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their education records and to
provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also
have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office of the Department of Education
in Washington, D.C., concerning alleged failures by the HSC to comply with the act.
Mistreatment of Students
The College of Medicine is committed to providing a positive learning environment in which students can meet their
academic goals based on mutual respect in the teacher/learner relationship. Both parties must be sensitive to the needs
of others and differences in gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. As outlined in the Student
Handbook under the section titled Standards of Conduct in the Teacher-Learner Relationship, belittlement, intimidation
and humiliation are unacceptable for effective learning and undermine self-esteem. Breaches involving student
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mistreatment may result in a faculty or staff member being sanctioned or the loss of faculty and/or staff appointment.
These policies address student mistreatment involving College of Medicine employees, residents, affiliate staff, or
patients. Mistreatment may be reported through the College of Medicine telephone hotline, 1(855)-397-9835 or through
an online form at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/current/student-mistreatment-form.html. For a full list of reporting avenues,
please refer to the Student Handbook under the Mistreatment Policy.
Exposure and Occupational Hazard
The Needle Stick Policy and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure information for Medical Students may be accessed in the
Student Handbook at: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf
Note: More information is available on the aforementioned topics to all students on the College of Medicine website.
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