SYLLABUS
College of Medicine
Course title and number
Term (e.g., Fall 200X)
Meeting times and location
Clinical Cardiology and Electrocardiography IMED 803-00B
Continuous
Bryan/College Station
Course Description and Prerequisites
This course will introduce the students to the clinical management of hospitalized
cardiovascular patients. It will strengthen the student's abilities in cardiovascular history
and physical examination and introduce and/or reinforce skills in electrocardiographic
interpretations. Lastly it will introduce students to certain non-invasive cardiac
techniques including echocardiography, phonocardiography, and nuclear cardiology.
Students will have the opportunity to experience a balance of inpatient and outpatient
exposure according to student preference and be expected to make rounds daily with the
Cardiology Service (Staff and Interns). The student will be expected to work up
approximately one patient daily and participate in the care of that patient to the point of
discharge. The student will participate with the Staff assigned to EKG interpretation in
the daily readings of EKG's. Lastly, the student will also have the opportunity to observe
the performance and interpretation of non-invasive studies such as: echocardiography,
nuclear cardiology, and systolic time intervals.
Instructor Information
Elective Director
Daniel J Larsen
979-691-3750
Telephone number
Name
Email address
Office hours
Office location
dlarsen@sw.org
By Appointment
Scott & White
Name
Telephone
number
Email address
Office hours
Office location
Coordinator
Arthur Castro
979-845-1805
acastro@medicine.tamhsc.edu
By Appointment
SJRHC
Learning Outcomes & Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Perform a history and physical examination on patients with primary cardiovascular
disorder. Plan diagnostic evaluation and initiate appropriate therapy for cardiovascular
in-patient problems. Demonstrate a reasonable level of skill in interpretation of EKG's.
Demonstrate proficiency in arrhythmia recognition. Discuss the important aspects of
preventive cardiology. Be acquainted with indications for and basic interpretations of
echo cardiograms, plethysmogram, myocardial scan, treadmill exercise test, and
coronary angiogram.
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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/curriculum-principles-guidelines.pdf
COM Competency
Based Learning
Objectives
(CBLO):
Course Objective:
1.
Perform a history and
physical examination on patients
with primary cardiovascular
disorder.
2.
Plan diagnostic evaluation
and initiate appropriate therapy for
cardiovascular in-patient problems.
3.
Demonstrate a reasonable
level of skill in interpretation of
EKG's.
4.
Demonstrate proficiency in
arrhythmia recognition.
5.
Discuss the important
aspects of preventive cardiology.
6.
Be acquainted with
indications for and basic
interpretations of echo cardiograms,
plethysmogram, myocardial scan,
treadmill exercise test, and coronary
angiogram.
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MK1-4, PC1-8,
PC12-14, ICS1-4,
PROF4
Taught (T)
and/or
Evaluated (E):
Taught AND
Evaluated
Evaluation:
Clinical
Performance
Rating/Checklist
Textbook and/or Resource Material
The following books and case study materials will be used in this course.
1. Complete set of American College of Cardiology cassette tapes (located in the student
reference library at St. Joseph)
2. Observation of echo, nuclear cardios, and coronary CT angiography.
3. Selected video cassettes of cardiac evaluations.
4. Basic cardiology journal reference file (compiled by Dr. Watson).
5. Cardiac sound simulator.
6. Any major cardiology textbook, Brannwold, Hurst, Crawford.
7. Up to date online available at SJRHC and SW Clinic.
8. Dubin ECG textbook, (optional - reference copy available)
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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
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.
Other Pertinent Course Information
Responsibilities and Expectation of Students
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 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
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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
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
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Note: More information is available on the aforementioned topics to all students on the College of Medicine website.
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