SYLLABUS
College of Medicine
Course title and number
Term (e.g., Fall 200X)
Meeting times and
location
Gastroenterology IMED 807-00B
Continuous
Bryan/College Station
Course Description and Prerequisites
This course will offer daily experience with a practicing gastroenterologist including office practice,
inpatient rounds, and procedures. Goals include education in basic gastroenterology as well as allowing the
student to experience the daily activities of a busy gastroenterology practice. The course will introduce the
student to subspecialty consulting, with special focus on working cooperatively with primary care physicians
and other subspecialists for the benefit of the patient. Hours are typically Monday-Friday 0700-1800. There
is no night or weekend call.
Instructor Information
Name
Telephone number
Email address
Office hours
Office location
Elective Director
Henry Pham, M.D.
979-776-4600
cbrewer@suddenlinkmail.com
By Appt.
2206 E. Villa Maria Rd. Bryan,
TX 77802
Name
Telephone number
Email address
Office hours
Office location
Coordinator
Arthur Castro
979-845-1805
acastro@medicine.tamhsc.edu
By Appt.
SJRHC
Learning Outcomes & Objectives
Upon completion of the rotation, the student is expected to be able to:
1. Be able to perform a focused H&P relating to the gastrointestinal system
2. Introduce the student to the specialized diagnostic procedures relating to gastrointestinal disorders
with emphasis on their indications and interpretations, limitations, and risks
3. Discuss the indications for upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopy, liver biopsy, retrograde
cannulation of the hepatic and pancreatic ducts systems and list the type of information available
from these procedures and understand the role and limitations of endoscopy procedures
4. Plan a treatment program for a patient with the more common gastrointestinal disorders
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COM Competency Based Learning Objectives: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/academicaffairs/curriculum/objectives/
Principles and Guidelines for Curriculum Development: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/policies/pdf/curriculumprinciples-guidelines.pdf
Course Objective:
1.
Be able to perform a focused H&P
relating to the gastrointestinal system
2.
Introduce the student to the
specialized diagnostic procedures relating
to gastrointestinal disorders with emphasis
on their indications and interpretations,
limitations, and risks
3.
Discuss the indications for upper GI
endoscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopy, liver
biopsy, retrograde cannulation of the
hepatic and pancreatic ducts systems and
list the type of information available from
these procedures and understand the role
and limitations of endoscopy procedures
4.
Plan a treatment program for a
patient with the more common
gastrointestinal disorders
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COM
Competen
cy Based
Learning
Objectives
(CBLO):
Taught (T)
and/or
Evaluated (E):
Evaluation:
MK1-3,
PC1-5, PC
8,PC10,
PC14
ICS14,PROF46, SBP1
Taught AND
Evaluated
Multisource Assessment
(360 eval)
Textbook and/or Resource Material
The following books and case study materials will be used in this course.
Title: Textbook of Gastroenterology, 2 Volume Set
Author: Tadataka Yamada, David H. Alpers, Anthony N. Kalloo, Neil Kaplowitz, Chung Owyang,
Don W. Powell
Edition/Copyright: 2nd ed
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 5 edition (December 3, 2008)
ISBN: 1405169117
1. Web resource: www.gastro.com
2. Endoscopic procedure observation
3. Assigned selected journal review articles
Campus specific information needs to be provided by course coordinator.
Grading Policies
M4 courses are Pass/Fail, but the elective director may utilize multiple assessment methods to create a grade.
In some cases, this may assist faculty with having additional ways to evaluate the student in addition to an
clinical evaluation. For example, a paper, presentation or project would give the faculty the ability to
evaluate knowledge even when the student spends a limited amount of time in the elective.
The final course grade will be based on the following:
Standard clinical evaluation form
based on observations of supervising
faculty.
100%
Attendance and Make-up Policies
Responsibilities and Expectation of Students
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. However because elective schedules often vary considerably from a standard
academic schedule, and students are often requesting extended time off during the interview season, each
elective director is encouraged to consider your own attendance and remediation policy
Students are expected to be present for the various elective activities that will be noted by your staff.
Attendance is expected at the various clinical activities including morning ward rounds, operating room
when assigned, 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.
The development and maintenance of a professional attitude is an ongoing responsibility of each student.
Professional behavior is expected at all times. All students will be expected to dress in an appropriate
manner, convey a professional appearance or image, and are encouraged to be neat and clean. For further
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information please see Student Code of Conduct requirements here:
http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/dean/policies/student-policies/student-code-conduct.html
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
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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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