Electives
There are many opportunities for medical students to further their education by participating in exciting electives here at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center.
Below are some descriptions about our most popular electives for year 1 and year 2
medical students.
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Description: This MS2 elective, Intro to Anesthesiology, will introduce the students to the specialty of anesthesia. The student will attend different types of anesthesia in various patient groups. They will participate in a pre-operative patient assessment for anesthesia, assessment of the airway and will learn basic airway management skills through hands-on sessions in the SimLife Center. The students will be introduced to pharmacology and physiology concepts applied to anesthesia. The will have the opportunity to follow anesthesia residents on the ICU, in OB, observe pain procedures and observe regional anesthesia procedures including brief orientation of the sono-anatomy of certain nerve blocks.
Course Number: MSCI 6404
Description: Creative artistic expression has positive effects on many aspects of human life. It has been shown to promote better problem-solvingcapabilities, an increased capacity to learn new concepts, and more resound emotional coping mechanisms when confronting life’s stresses. The relationship between artistic engagement and patients’ health has also been well documented. Multiple studies strongly suggest that artistic engagementhas a positive effect on health. For this reason, many health professionals have begun implementing creative exercises as a form of health-care into their practice. This course will help medical students to learn how the arts can help them develop both critical thinking and empathy to better understand their patients’ illness experiences, the medical team-patient relationships, physician self-care, and various other aspects of healthcare.
Course Number: MSCI 5417/MSCI 6417
Duration: September through February
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Maximum number of students who can take this elective is 30.
Those interested in being a part of this elective must submit an application, responding to the prompt: Why do you wish to complete the Art in Medicine elective? Please include a description of any prior experiences you think are relevant and use your artistic impagination to weave a completing story for your inclusion in this elective. Applications are due in September.
Required Textbook: Vision and Art: The Biology of Seeing (2008) by Margaret S. Livingstone
- Students will learn how the relationship between art and medicine has evolved over
the course of history.
- Students will gain an appreciation for how art can be integrated into their medical
practice.
- Students will develop their artistic acumen and learn to use art as a coping mechanism
for the stresses of life as a medical student and physician.
- Students will create a work of art that will be presented in a show upon completion of the course.
Course Director: Betsy Jones, EdD
Description: Enrichment of the medical school curriculum and student experience through remote, educational experiences with a focus in Cardiology. The elective will introduce first- and second-year medical students to the diverse and competitive field of cardiology through online lectures and workshops. Online collaborative events with other student organizations will allow members to stay connected to a larger group of peers. Topics such as congenital heart disease, arrhythmias, ECG and chest auscultation will be presented at appropriate times during the year to supplement school lectures on these topics. An emphasis will be placed on improving HPI writing throughout the course. Student's HPI's will be critiqued after submission based on online modules of patient H&P's. Students will request Cerner access and complete a case study remotely on a patient. Case studies will be presented online amongst members. A pass/fail grade will be assigned at the end of the elective based on meeting attendance requirements and completion of HPI writing assignments and case study.
Course Number: MIDS 5422/MIDS 6422
Duration: Fall to Spring
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Maximum number of students who can take this elective is 20.
1. Educate future physicians on how lifestyle choices affect the heart. In hopes, they will one day be able to educate their patient better.
2. Supplement understanding of heart development and possible congenital abnormalities.
3. Learn about the most common arrhythmias and their management.
4. Improve physical exam skills by watching modules.
5. Exposure to the multiple sub-specialties within Cardiology and receive insight on the way to manage work-life balance.
6. Improve understanding of the electrophysiology of the heart and ECG interpretation.
7. Introductory exposure to the risks, benefits, and costs of choosing specific diagnostic tests or imaging to manage certain conditions using Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) and Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE).
8. Exposure to the newest innovations in Cardiology
9. Guidance on how to write case studies and use of library resources for research.
10. Increase HPI writing proficiency
11. Learn about the heightened awareness between emotional health and physical health in specific relation to cardiac function.
Course Director: Scott Shurmur, MD
Description: At the beginning of Intro to Clinical Research, each MS2 student will be assigned to a nurse coordinator and will be increasingly involved in working with that coordinator on the studies they are running. An opportunity will be given for the students to choose between various ongoing studies, but this must be done early since they must have passed the CITI training program and have IRB approval to participate in individual studies. Each student should be involved both with studies involving human subjects and those involving chart reviews. It would be anticipated that the students would receive authorship on any publication resulting from studies on which they are involved, provided that their participation is meaningful. Early in the elective, there will be an emphasis on didactic material beginning with discussions about the regulations and ethical considerations related to research in humans, the background for these and the role played by the IRB and an Office of Research Integrity. This will be followed by sessions on how to develop the proposal for a research project from conception of the idea through formulation of a hypothesis and specific aims, compiling the background, constructing the appropriate methods and analysis of results and, finally, a discussion of the potential significance. It will be expected that each student will develop a proposal/protocol during the elective with an ongoing active critique process.
Course Number: MSCI 6401
Description: This elective course will complement the curriculum for medical students by providing a nutritional interactive component so that they will learn valuable cooking skills, the benefits of certain foods and how to incorporate them into a meal, and how to educate patients about healthy habits. Students will also learn about different dietary restrictions associated with common diseases. The course will incorporate lectures accompanied by evening cooking classes and open discussions.
Course Number: MSCI 5409/MSCI 6409
Duration: September through December
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Maximum number of students who can take this elective is 35. Those interested in being a part of this elective must submit an application, which will go under consideration by the course directors.
Course Director: Nancy Beck, MD
Description: This course, Diversity and Inclusivity in Clinical Practice, is designed by medical students for medical students to help prepare us during our pre-clinical years to anticipate the needs of diverse patient populations including patients of color, patients with mental/physical disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and ESL patients. Students will attend informative lectures on clinical realities faced by marginalized communities and then have the opportunity to practice clinical skills such as history taking, vitals, and physical exams with intentionally diverse/challenging SP encounters.
Course Number: MIDS 5425/MIDS 6425
Duration: August through April
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum.
1. Introduce medical students to working with diverse patient populations during the
pre-clinical years through standardized patient encounters
2. Cultivate patient empathy through debrief sessions focused on understanding different
barriers that specific patients might encounter
3. Offer more regular opportunities to learn and practice basic clinical skills -
taking vitals, patient interviewing, physical examination - that complement DOCS sessions
but provide an intentionally diverse patient interaction
Course Director: Jeff Dennis, PhD
Description: The Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine Elective will educate first and second year medical students about one of the major routes in which patients enter the healthcare field, namely the emergency room. Students will gain knowledge about what the patient encounters, beginning with first responders, through each subsequent step prior to hospital admission, and thus have a better understanding of the comprehensive care that a patient receives before they present to the ED physician. This educational goal is invaluable to those who are interested in a future career as Emergency Medicine physicians.
Course Number: MIDS 5403/MIDS 6403
Duration: TBD
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Maximum number of students who can take this elective is 40. Students are selected through an application process.
- Present an overview of the history, current status, and future outlook of Emergency
Medicine.
- Train students in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) techniques, including
but not limited to: managing the patient's airway, initiating IV access, interpreting
ECGs, and understanding emergency pharmacology.
- Train students in spinal injury and fracture management, including immobilization
and safe transport.
- Review important anatomical structures and understand locations for various types of injections.
Course Director: Tom Xu, MD
Description: The Medical Ethics and Humanities Society will sponsor students who do not want to commit to a four-year certificate to take classes in Medical Humanities and Bioethics on a class by class basis during MS1 and MS2 years. This course will help medical students learn how Clinical Bioethics and Doctors in Film can help them develop both critical thinking and empathy to better understand their patients' illness experiences, the medical team-patient relationships, physician selfcare, and various other aspects of healthcare.
Course Number: MIDS 5420/MIDS 6420
Duration: TBD
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MS1 and MS2 students who do not want to commit to a four year certification.
Course materials will be underwritten and provided by the MEHS in collboration with the Center for Ethics, Humanities and Spirituality.
Course Director: Cheryl Erwin, PhD
Description: This elective teaches preclinical medical students to incorporate fitness and nutrition education in healthcare through interactive lectures and community outreach events. Preventive medicine is crucial in every medical specialty because it increases patient autonomy, improves healthcare outcomes, and decreases medical costs. This elective will equip future physicians with the knowledge to apply preventive care in their practices.
Course Number: MIDS 5423/MIDS 6423
Duration: TBD
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Those interested in being a part of this elective must submit an application.
1. Discuss incorporation of fitness and nutrition in preventative healthcare practices.
2. Be able to provide patient education nutrition and fitness.
3. Discuss the physiology and biochemistry of specifics foods and diets and their treatment in specific illnesses.
4. Encourage medical students to incorporate positive fitness and nutrition practices into their own daily lives.
5. Increase awareness about the effect of varying socioeconomic statuses on availability proper nutrition and positive fitness practices.
Course Directors: Nancy Beck, MD and John Pelley, PhD
Description: First and second year medical students enrolled in this elective will attend lectures about the background of The Free Clinic and its current operating scheme, plan and implement a project for the clinic, as well as volunteer with the clinic on four assigned Wednesdays throughout the academic year. This course allows students to gain and apply clinical skills specifically targeting populations in need. The elective also offers learning experiences (e.g., ultrasound and EKG workshops) that enhance students ’skillsets and aid their efficiency as clinic volunteers.
Course Number: MIDS 5424/MIDS 6424
Duration: TBD
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Those interested in being a part of this elective must submit an application, which will go under consideration by the course directors.
- Students will demonstrate commitment and consistency in volunteering with the TTUHSC
Free Clinic.
- Students will learn about the history of the clinic, its integration with other specialties,
professions, and community partners, and the many projects implemented during its
operation.
- Students will utilize the knowledge gained from workshops to enhance their utility
and efficiency when volunteering at clinic.
- Studentswill gain additional cultural and socioeconomic competency that will allow
them to serve populations in need.
- Students will have the opportunity to improve their clinical skills and gain direct
patient experience.
- Students will have the opportunity to plan and implement a project for the benefit of The Free Clinic’s patient population.
Course Directors: Fiona Prabhu, MD and Kelly Bennett, MD
Description: The medical field is rapidly changing. The goal of this elective is to familiarize students with today’s cutting-edge technology and with the prototypes of what we will be using tomorrow. We will be using lecture and hands-on activities to expose us to different innovations that span varied specialties and stimulate a discussion about what these changes mean for the healthcare field. We hope to promote interest in research and entrepreneurship as vectors to further advance the field. Also known as Technology in Medicine.
Course Number: MIDS 5405/MIDS 6405
Duration: Fall to Spring
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Those interested in being a part of this elective must submit an application, which will go under consideration by the course directors.
1. To develop competency in the uses and availability of medical technology.
2. To increase awareness of the growing needs and changes in medical technology.
3. To understand the challenges and benefits involving the use of technology in healthcare.
OR certification is required for both the da Vinci Robotic Surgery and the Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging Focus. Class wide OR certification begins in Spring, but OR access will be provided to those who have signed up for the da Vinci focus session in the Fall.
Course Director: Simon Williams, PhD
Description: There is a growing interest among students in the healthcare professions in the field of global health. Faculty and students alike are seeking opportunities for global health experiences and developing future humanitarian involvement within their careers. The primary goal of this course is designed to introduce students to major topics in global health, but also tailor the knowledge to include theory and real-world practice. Students will discuss topics that range from poverty, socioeconomics, and policy to relevant health care issues associated with disease and nutrition. The overall view for this course is: “when it comes to global health, there is no ‘them’ only ‘us’ “–Global Health Council. Students who participate in this course will be expected to read a book that explores global trends and the need to rethink our approach to global health based on these trends. The book addresses instincts and perceptions which can hinder one’s ability to think critically and accurately about global health.
Course Number: MIDS 5404/MIDS 6404
Duration: TBD
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Those interested in being a part of this elective must submit an application, which will go under consideration by the course directors.
- Define global health
- Explain the impact of global health on global public health.
- Explore the role of poverty on global health
- Describe the challenges associated with effective treatment of common global issues
such as disease and malnutrition
- Demonstrate possible solutions to global healthcare for long term improvement in global
health status
- Improve upon the knowledge base and desire for TTUHSC students to maintain global health/humanitarian focus in their future careers
Course Directors: Simon Williams, PhD, Chris O'Dell and Michelle Ensminger
Description: This student led elective will educate interested medical, nursing, and health profession students about healthcare public policy in the US. This course will cover a broad range of topics including: advocacy at the national, local and state level, impact of policy on physician-patient relationships, medical malpractice, rural healthcare and medical student involvement in government relations.
Course Number: MIDS 5411/MIDS 6411
Duration: Fall to Spring
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum.
1. Expose TTUHSC students to various aspects of healthcare public policy and how it impacts local, state, and national interests.
2. Help students to better understand the history and breadth of healthcare policy.
3. Discuss the best routes of communication and contact with applicable public policy representatives.
4. Develop a basic understanding of topics such as: advocacy at the national, local, and state level, impact of policy on physician-patient relationships, medical malpractice, rural healthcare, medical student involvement in government relations.
Course Director: Rita Tecmire
Description: This elective course will complement the curriculum for medical students by providing a discussion based seminar series in raising awareness on the topic of human trafficking. This course will incorporate lectures from professionals that have firsthand experience in assisting victims and survivors of human trafficking.
Course Number: MIDS 5418/MIDS 6418
Duration: Fall to Spring
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Those interested in being a part of this elective must submit an application, which will go under consideration by the course directors.
- Understand the terminology of sex trafficking
- Discuss the epidemiology data and statistics of human trafficking
- Understand current resources for victims and survivors, and the roles of first responders
- Understand the role of a medical student and physician when identifying a victim,
and the available options
- Incorporate volunteering opportunities at the Voice of Hope Organization
Course Directors: Anastasia Ruiz, MD and Sarah Wakefield, MD
Description: This elective aims to deliver informative research content addressing the barriers of limited knowledge in research foundations, institutinoal opportunities and scholastic commitment. This content covers introduction to research types, IRB process, project development, literature searching, mentor finding, scientific writing and overall research importance to medical students. This elective is meant to provide an appropriate transition for new medical students wanting to persue research.
Course Number: MIDS 5421/MIDS 6421
Duration: Fall to Spring
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum.
1. Students will learn basic principles in research including performing a literature
search,
writing a manuscript, statistical analysis, presenting scientific research.
2. Students will be introduced to various TTUHSC research faculty & be presented examples
of
various examples of research designs.
3. Students will be prepared to conduct research and participate in the SSRP and SRW
Course Director: Jannete Dufour, PhD
Description: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health Education course is designed to educate students on the basic aspects of providing care to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals. These aspects include awareness of the social and behavioral determinants of health that are unique to LGBT individuals, how to use inclusive language during patient interactions, and being informed of the health risks/treatment options associated with this marginalized patient population. This course follows the Fenway Guide to LGBT Health and aims to cultivate clinical skills and competencies for LGBT-centered healthcare, as supported by the American Medical Association.
Course Number: MIDS 5426/MIDS 6426
Duration: Fall through Spring
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A total of 40 students will be accepted into this program. Students must submit and application, which will go under consideration by the course.
Required Text:
Fenway Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health, 2nd Edition, by Harvey
J. Makadon, MD, Kenneth H. Mayer, MD, Jennifer Potter, MD and Hilary Goldhammer, MS
Required Supplies:
Stethoscope, Red name badge, Face masks and White Coat
- Explain the social, behavioral, cultural, and medical risk/treatment factors that
are unique to LGBT patients.
- Demonstrate how to take LGBT patients’ complete history in a compassionate, competent,
and trauma-informed way.
- Summarize the primary barriers to healthcare facing LGBT patients.
- Show how to incorporate these facets of LGBT-centered care into providing a safer, more welcoming clinic environment for their LGBT patients.
Course Director: Kelly Bennett, MD
Description: This elective will educate first and second year medical students about the fundamentals of business in medicine, be it starting a private practice or working in a hospital. Students will be able to read and understand financial statements, do some simple financial calculations, and utilize common management techniques and concepts. In addition to fundamentals, students will learn practical applications such as electronic health records, billing and coding, and reimbursements. These educational goals are invaluable to anyone interested in a future career in medicine.
Course Number: MIDS 5407/MIDS 6407
Duration: TBD
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Maximum number of students who can take this elective is unlimited.
The goal of this elective is for medical students to gain exposure to business in medicine, without pursuing a M.B.A. Initially students will explore the fundamentals of accounting, finance, and management. Following these fundamental concepts, subsequent sessions will cover basic applications of business principles in the medical profession such as current healthcare systems, organizational management, and electronic documentation. This latter portion of the elective will focus on practical applications, enabling students to learn business applications for physicians working in both hospital and private practice settings.
Course Director: Brent Magers
Description: This course, Intro to Neurology, exposes the student to basic principles of diagnosis and management of common neurologic conditions. Students learn skills in conducting neurologic exams, identifying signs and symptoms of neurologic disorders, and integrating signs and symptoms into syndromes. Students learn about basic neurologic disorders and neurologic complications of systemic conditions.
Course Number: MSCI 6403
Description: This elective, Intro to Obstetrics and Gynecology, will educate first and second year medical students about the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Students will gain knowledge about the different subspecialties such as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Students will also practice basic clinical skills required in the field such as breast examinations, pelvic examinations, and suturing under the guidance of a trained professional. These clinical skills will allow students to differentiate between normal and abnormal pathophysiology due to the emphasis on anatomical structures. Students will also gain an appreciation of women's healthcare. This educational goal is invaluable to those who are interested in a future career as OB/GYN physicians and proponents of women's healthcare.
Course Number: MIDS 5416/MIDS 6416
Duration: Fall to Spring
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Maximum number of students who can take this elective is 16. Students are selected through an application process.
- Present an overview of the various subspecialties of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Train students in clinical skills, including but not limited to: breast examinations,
pelvic examinations, vaginal deliveries, suturing and understanding of anatomical
structures
- Train students in communicating their actions while performing exams and demonstrating
professionalism
Gain an appreciation for women's health and complexity of each patient - Familiarize students with medical terminology related to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Course Director: Charles Thompson, MD
Description: This course, Advancement in Patient Safety, will introduce the healthcare student to the concepts in promoting and providing patient safety. Archived videos and live content expert presentations will build a framework of knowledge that the student can then apply to vignettes involving a sentinel event. Completion of this course will prepare the student with the fundamental knowledge required for the interprofessional root cause analysis course (CLARION). The goal of this course is to provide the all students of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Schools with the opportunity to practice the core competencies recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). The IOM recommended in a 2003 publication entitled "Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality" that five core competencies be integrated into health professions education: patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and informatics. In this course students will work in interprofessional teams as they study the following concepts: root cause analysis, budget analysis, professional conduct and policies, team communication, legislative initiatives, information technology.
Course Number: MIDS 5402/MIDS 6402
Description: The Resiliency Peer Program is in response to the Student Wellness Committee's identification of a significant need for educating our peers about topics in mental health and burnout prevention. The program is aimed at equipping medical students with tools to better manage stress and reduce burnout by forming a support system of medical students and faculty who are informed about techniques to support student wellness.
Course Number: MIDS 5419/MIDS 6419
Duration: TBD
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 Curriculum.
The Resiliency Peers will be trained in a series of workshops featuring the Components
for Enhancing
Clinician Engagement and Reduction of Trauma, or “CE-CERT,” a model for safeguarding
against provider
burnout.
CE-CERT is a skills-based model that helps participants learn specific ways to emotionally
connect and
fully engage in their work on a daily basis, while protecting against risk factors
for burnout. With the goal
of helping people to recognize and manage difficult emotional states, the CE-CERT
model features five
core domains with respective skill-sets that are tied together by the common thread
of conscious
oversight and mindfulness. These major domains are: experiential engagement , parasympathetic
recovery , conscious narratives , decreasing ruminations , and reducing emotional
labor.
Course Directors: Allison Perrin, PhD and Elisabeth Conser, MD
Description: This course will present opportunities to heighten understanding of rural health experiences and challenges. The purpose of the Rural Health Elective is to provide students an opportunity to explore and experience the practice of medicine in rural America. It also aims to raise interest in and awareness of the current state of rural healthcare both locally and nationally. Such an elective would aid in furthering TTUHSC SOM's mission to "meet the growing needs of a diverse and largely rural patient population" and "enhance the health care of communities in the (West Texas) region".
Course Number: MSCI 5408/MSCI 6408
Duration: August through April
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Maximum number of students who can take this elective is 20.
1. Explore the unique and challenging aspects of practicing in a rural setting
2. Become familiar with current policies, trends, and research findings that are relevant to rural healthcare
3. Connect with faculty members and physicians that share an interest in rural healthcare
4. Learn about internships, scholarships, and programs that are available for students interested in exploring and/or pursuing a future in rural medicine
5. Experience healthcare practices in a rural setting through shadowing/volunteering and reflecting upon those experiences with others
Course Directors: Kim Peck, MD and Felix Morales, MD
Description: Fostering medical students’ interest in becoming more service-oriented is vital to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to patients. Multiple studies have observed the link between serving community needs and being a practitioner that is able to understand the environments which factor in to the holistic review of a patient. The purpose of this elective is to provide both service opportunities and lectures from service-oriented physicians so that medical students will be able to have a clear goal on how to combine medicine with service.
Course Number: MIDS 5410/MIDS 6410
Duration: Fall to Spring
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- Evaluate the importance of service in medicine.
- Compare various methods of incorporating service in a medical career, despite any
concentration or specialty that is pursued.
- Engage in volunteer opportunities in the Lubbock community.
- Reflect on core values/interests and decide on how to implement or express them through serving the community.
Course Director: Patti Patterson, MD, MPH
Description: This course will provide an introduction and overview to surgical approaches to different regions of the human body from a clinical perspective. Students will observe and assist surgeons with surgical dissections of cadavers. The experience in Surgical Anatomy will provide students with a relevant correlation of anatomy as applied to surgical procedures.
Course Number: MSCI 5401
Duration: TBD
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Enrollment in MS1 curriculum. Those interested in being a part of this elective must submit an application, which will go under consideration by the course directors.
- Describe common surgical procedures in different regions of the body.
- List pertinent anatomical structures encountered in surgical procedures.
- Discuss key clinical considerations in common surgical procedures.
- Identify surgeons available for in depth exposure to specific surgeries.
Course Director: Greg Brower, DVM, PhD
Description: The Texas Tech Apprenticeship Program (TTAP) is a student centered, longitudinal program designed to offer the learner intense exposure within a clinical field. Students will develop a curriculum proposal with a faculty mentor and execute the proposal over the course of the year following approval from Dr. Campbell. Participation in TTAP will introduce students to the medical professional work environment and effectively allow students to begin building a professional identity. TTAP will also allow students to put pre-clinical education in context though actual interactions with patients and individual faculty mentors. It is hoped that this early clinical exposure will stimulate learning among students during the pre-clinical years.
Course Number: MIDS 6409
Duration: This program is longitudinal and should run from January of MS1 to December of MS2. Program may extend into MS3 and MS4 pending availability of faculty and approval from the TTAP Subcommittee.
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1. Must be in good academic standing
2. Your Proposal must be approved by the program director
3. Program must be completed in one year
Orientation Meeting: Early December, MS1 Year
Applications Due: Mid December, MS1 Year
Application Review: Late December, MS1 Year
Program Begins: January 1, MS1 Year
Program Ends: December 31, MS2 Year
Poster Presentation: P3-C Week in March, MS2 Year
1. Mentor Identification. TTAP is a clinical experience, meaning only MD's or DO's can serve as a mentor. Someone outside of TTUHSC Faculty or Adjunct Faculty cannot serve as your mentor.
2. Construction of learning objectives using active verbs and Bloom's Taxonomy structure
3. Development of curriculum designed to achieve the learning objectives, including assessment methods (us Kern's Six Step Model for Curricular Development)
4. Completion of the learning activities must NOT be a shadowing experience. An educational product needs to be produced. We ask for electronic posters for the presentation. If you want the experience to be mentioned in your MSPE (Dean's Letter), you will have to do a presentation.
5. Construction of a Poster Presentation describing the learning experience. Your presentation should be 2 minutes. There is minimal time between presenters so be ready. Students will not read the poster but will tell what they learned. (In the event of a large number of participants, this may change to a video presentation.)
6. Presentation of the poster (or video submission) is required to occur at the Student Research Week with occurs in P3-C. Participation does not equal credit.
Note: These are links to MediaSite. You may be required to log in via eRaider to view these videos.
Focus in Neonatology - Avery Bramnik
LVAD Implantation in a Patient with Chemo-Augmented Cardiomyopathy - Clayton Wagner
A Year of Practical Medical Application During Didactic Education - Hannah Fairley
The mentor will direct student in designing the clinical activity. Students will be the one acting out those learning objectives, in a clinical environment, with superviosn from the mentor.
Students will show their Mentors their proposed goals and objectives for their personalized TTAP experience. The mentor should give approval prior to the submission of their project.
Mentors may have more than one mentee.
1. Educational experience enhancement
2. Establishment of a network in an area of future clinical paractice
3. Faculty connections for more robust and personal letters of recommendation, potential attendance at meetings, etc.
4. Description of the program in the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter)
TTAP is conceived as an individual experience. While more than one student may have the same TTAP project, the experience, goals and objectives, must be developed by the student and be unique.
This is a great opportunity to develop a curriculum that will help you achieve what you would like while completing this experience.
The link to request EMR access for students is https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/EMRAccessRequest/.
Your mentor will need to complete a short application stating why you need access to EMR at UMC. Your mentor will have to go to the link and select TTAP as the reason for your needing Power Chart Access. It is a fairly simple process.
If you are unable to complete the program you may withdraw without negative consequences. There must be confirmation from the mentor that the termination of the program is mutually agreeable. This is called the No Fault Out-Clause.
Course Director: Samuel Campbell, MD
Description: Ultrasound is an increasingly important and useful technology in medicine. This elective, Intro to Ultrasound, will provide students with more opportunities to practice hands-on ultrasound skills and to review common pathologies on ultrasound.
Course Number: MSCI 5408/MSCI 6408
Duration: September through March
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Enrollment in MS1/MS2 curriculum. Maximum number of students who can take this elective is 36.
- Describe basic principles of physics of ultrasound (Physics)
- Describe how an ultrasound machine works (knobology): turn on/off, set up, and utilize
an ultrasound machine
- Describe indications of ultrasound in a clinical setting (Indications)
- Recognize common pathologies in various organs and systems (Pathologies)
- Perform ultrasound scans on various parts of the body (Skills)
- Perform basic required procedures with ultrasound (Skills)
Course Director: Jongyeol Kim, MD