SYLLABUS
College of Medicine
Course title and number
Term (e.g., Fall 200X)
Meeting times and location
SURG 848 Ophthalmology
All year
Report to the Eye Pavilion at 8am the morning of rotation and ask for
Tammy Stallings (254)724-1058.
Course Description and Prerequisites
Course Description (from HSC Course Catalogue) and Overview
http://www.tamhsc.edu/education/catalog/
(You may also include a Course Overview in this section if you wish. Course overview is a
narrative description of the course. It can be customized by the course directors based on the
Course Description. Ideally, the course overview would be limited to no more than two
paragraphs, about 200 words)
VI. Course Objectives and Evaluation Method
For Course Objectives:
1. Understanding concepts of ocular history taking
2. Ability to perform a general ocular examination to including visual acuity screening,
external examination, motility, tonometry, and ophthalmoscopy
3. Fundamentals of glaucoma screening
4. Proper evaluation of the red eye and external disease to including diagnosis and
management
5. Systematic evaluation of ocular emergencies to include corneal abrasion, foreign bodies,
concussive injuries, penetrating injuries, hyphema, blow out fractures, chemical injuries,
appropriate management and referral
6. Concepts of medical ophthalmology and systemic disease relationships
7. Basic elements of neuro-ophthalmology including visual disturbances, motility
disorders, visual field defects, disc abnormalities, pupillary disorders
8. Understanding the fundamentals of strabismus and its diagnosis, to include ability to
measure or estimate visual acuity in the young child, detection of strabismus,
classification of strabismus
For Evaluation Methods:
1. Each student will be given a brief oral examination by a member of the staff at the end
of the rotation.
2. The ophthalmology staff will evaluate each student's performance at the end of the
rotation.
3. Basis for evaluation will include staff opinion on a completed checklist evaluation form
to include at least attitude and interest, reliability, fund of knowledge, patient relations
and care.
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4. A pass/fail grade will be submitted
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Instructor Information
Name
Telephone number
Email address
Office hours
Office location
Course Director
Joseph Newman, M.D.
(254)724-1058
jnewman@sw.org
By appointment
S&W Eye Institute
@Paviliom
Clerkship Director
Name
Telephone number
Email address
Office hours
Office location
Coordinator
Tammy Stallings
(254)724-1058
tstallings@sw.org
By appointment
S&W Eye Institute @
Pavilion
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Learning Outcomes & Objectives
1. Audiovisual presentations covering a wide spectrum of ophthalmology topics
2. Daily time spent with ophthalmology staff examining patients and seeing specific
pathology demonstrated in patients under staff guidance. This will be done at Scott and
White and the VA
3. Attend scheduled resident conferences, grand rounds, journal clubs, etc.
4. Rotation at VAH Eye Clinic during the two week rotation to further clinical exposure
and experience
5. Required reading assignments to be based on the handbook Ophthalmology Study Guide
for Students and Practitioners of Medicine published by the American Academy of
Ophthalmology. (See below)
(Applies to 4 week elective only) Each student will be required to prepare a 5-10 minute lecture
on an ophthalmology topic of his/her choice in consultation with the Elective Administrator
Textbooks (Required and Recommended Resources)
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:
Understanding concepts of ocular
history taking.
Ability to perform a general ocular
examination to including visual
acuity screening, external
examination, motility, tonometry,
and ophthalmoscopy.
Fundamentals of glaucoma
screening.
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COM Competency
Based Learning
Objectives
(CBLO):
PC1: Obtain both
complete and
system-focused
medical histories
that include
psychosocial and
behavioral
determinants of
health
PC2: Perform
both complete
and systemfocused physical
examinations
PC3: Develop
appropriate
differential
diagnoses by
integrating
collected clinical
information
PC4: Develop
contextual and
individualized
diagnostic and
treatment plans
based upon
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Taught (T)
and/or
Evaluated (E):
Evaluation:
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
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Proper evaluation of the red eye and
external disease to including
diagnosis and management.
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Systematic evaluation of ocular
emergencies to include corneal
abrasion, foreign bodies, concussive
injuries, penetrating injuries,
hyphema, blow out fractures,
chemical injuries, appropriate
management and referral.
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Concepts of medical ophthalmology
and systemic disease relationships.
collected clinical
information
PC5: Interpret the
results of
commonly used
laboratory and
radiologic studies
PC6: Recognize
common
immediately lifethreatening
conditions and
initiate therapy
PC7: Formulate
an initial
management plan
for critically ill
patients
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
basic
multidisciplinary
care plan
PC6: Recognize
common
immediately lifethreatening
conditions and
initiate therapy
PC7: Formulate
an initial
management plan
for critically ill
patients
PC8:
Demonstrate an
understanding of
the principles
involved in the
care of patients
across the
spectrum of the
human life cycle
PC6: Recognize
common
immediately lifethreatening
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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
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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Basic elements of neuroophthalmology including visual
disturbances, motility disorders,
visual field defects, disc
abnormalities, pupillary disorders.
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Understanding the fundamentals of
strabismus and its diagnosis, to
include ability to measure or
conditions and
initiate therapy
PC7: Formulate
an initial
management plan
for critically ill
patients
PC12: Educate
patients in
personalized
health
maintenance
PC13: Perform
basic health risk
assessment and
formulate
appropriate
screening plans
PC14: Properly
utilize clinical,
laboratory,
radiologic, and
pathologic
examinations to
diagnose and
treat common
maladies
PC15: Formulate
preventive,
curative,
rehabilitative, and
palliative
therapeutic
strategies for
common
disorders
PC3: Develop
appropriate
differential
diagnoses by
integrating
collected clinical
information
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
PC1: Obtain both
complete and
system-focused
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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
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Taught AND
Evaluated
Taught AND
Evaluated
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
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child, detection of strabismus,
classifications of strabismus.
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Understanding the fundamentals of
retina and its diagnosis, to include
ability to measure or estimate visual
acuity in the young child, detection
of retinal problems, classifications of
retinal diseases.
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medical histories
that include
psychosocial and
behavioral
determinants of
health
PC2: Perform
both complete
and systemfocused physical
examinations
PC3: Develop
appropriate
differential
diagnoses by
integrating
collected clinical
information
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
PC6: Recognize
common
immediately lifethreatening
conditions and
initiate therapy
PC7: Formulate
an initial
management plan
for critically ill
patients
PC8:
Demonstrate an
understanding of
the principles
involved in the
care of patients
across the
spectrum of the
human life cycle
PC9: Perform
technical
procedures
including:
venipuncture and
arterial puncture;
insertion of
intravenous,
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central venous,
and urethral
catheters;
insertion of a
nasogastric tube;
lumbar puncture;
basic suturing;
and basic airway
management
PC11: Assist in
the provision of
appropriate endof-life care within
a multidisciplinary
team
PC12: Educate
patients in
personalized
health
maintenance
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Textbook and/or Resource Material
1. No special equipment will be required of the student. He should feel free to obtain his
own ophthalmoscope.
2. Ophthalmology Study Guild, American Academy of Ophthalmology, latest edition
required text (• A copy of this text will be loaned to each student for the duration of the
elective.)
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
A component of professionalism is to be present, prepared, and punctual. In the event of a
personal illness, critical illness within your immediate family, family death, or other
extenuating events, please communicate this to the clerkship director or administrator in a
timely manner. TAMHSC – COM student handbook states: Students who miss more than 20%
of a 4th year elective for any reason (2 weekdays during a two-week rotation or 4 weekdays for
4 week rotation) will require a remediation plan. Elective director will consider students
attendance and remediation if the student is requesting extended time off during interview
season.
Students will adhere to the same work schedules as the attendings and/or residents. Students
are required to attend morning report, patient rounds and Journal review.
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Resources: Texas A&M Health Science Center Medical Student Handbook.
VIII. Policies and Procedures (generic information for all campuses)
Responsibilities and Expectation of Students
Students are expected to be present for the various clerkship activities that will be
noted by your residents and staff.
Attendance is expected at the various clinical activities including morning ward rounds,
operating room when assigned, third year lecture series, afternoon rounds,
conferences, and any activity specifically requested by your attending.
Students are expected to be punctual for all of the various activities noted on the
weekly schedule. Failure to adhere to the schedule will result in undue delays and
inconveniences to patients, students and faculty. However, your tolerance of any last
minute schedule changes in lectures is asked. Sometimes trying to arrange a lecture
series with surgeons is full of unforeseen scheduling changes
Dress and Appearance: In order to be accepted as a member of the health care team, it is
important to assume the same basic manner of dress, appearance and conduct as the other
members of the team. A picture name identification tag must be readily visible on your shirt or
coat collar, with introduction of your full name including “Ms.” or “Mr.” or “medical student”.
If the parent/patient refers to the student as a “doctor”, it is the student’s duty to correct this
error. One should not misrepresent his/her role.
Resource: Texas A&M Health Science Center Medical Student Handbook.
Course Topics, Calendar of Activities, Major Assignment Dates
(List major didactics, simulations, and test dates by week. Must include dates on which major exams will
be given and assignments will be due and should not be changed without notification of all students in
the course. Include a statement that all dates are subject to change. Include major topics, assignments,
etc. Reference where an up to date schedule can be accessed. INCLUDE an INITIAL or
REPRESENTATIVE schedule in the appendix. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PLACED HERE FOR
REFERENCE ONLY. PLEASE REMOVE BEFORE PREPARING SYLLABUS.)
Week
Topic
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Required Reading
Other Pertinent Course Information
Ophthalmology is a 2or 4 week rotation. Students will adhere to the same work schedule as the
attending and/or resident.
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.”
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.
TAMHSC 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.
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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
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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