Clinical Ophthalmology
| Department |
Ophthalmology
|
|---|---|
| Course Number |
OPHT 381-BA
|
| Course Title | Clinical Ophthalmology |
| Course Director |
Samantha Feldman, Laura Green
|
| Length (Weeks) |
2 - MS3, 4 - MS4 |
| When Offered |
3rd year- ( Jan-May) 4th Year - All Year |
| Prerequisites |
See notes |
| Availability Notes |
Rotations are offered on a 1st come 1st serve basis |
| Contact Name |
Deaysa Dixon
|
| Contact Phone | |
| Contact Fax | |
| Contact Email |
d.dixon1@gwu.edu
|
| Other Contacts |
Samantha Feldman (sfeldman2@lifebridgehealth.org) Laura Green (Lagreen@lifebridgehealth.org) |
| Location |
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore |
| Limit |
1
|
| Report | |
| Evaluation |
Uniform Clinical Evaluation, written examination, oral presentation |
| Description |
The rotation consists of observation and participation in the examination, diagnosis, and management of wide variety of ocular conditions in ambulatory patients. There is the opportunity to observe both in clinic and in the operating rooms. All subspecialties of ophthalmology are available and students are rotated through the departÂment to enhance the overall exposure to ophthalmology. If interested a portion of the elective can be arranged at Children’s National Health System with the pediatric ophthalmology faculty. Emphasis is placed on conducting a general ophthalmic examination with recognition of abnormal findings and management of common ocular diseases. |
| Additional Notes |