MS4 Catalog

Urology

LOCATION: Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, West Virginia
PRECEPTORS: Dr. James Tierney
DURATION: 2 or 4 weeks
OFFERED: Continuously
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: VARIOUS

Objectives

To provide elective students with good knowledge of urology and its related in-patient activities, including evaluation of common urological complaints upon primary contact in the emergency room, outpatient service, and on the consultation service.

Methods to Achieve Objectives

Student will work with one or more of the practicing urologists, one of whom will be the primary preceptor on the urology service. Student will have full exposure to urology in-patient service, endoscopy, and operating rooms; will attend morning conferences, afternoon clinic, and evening conference/s.

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Available from the department.

Pre-Rotation Instructions

WVU Students/Visiting Students: 4th year coordinator will email students one week prior with instructions. Visiting students will first attend an Orientation before starting; you will receive an email one week prior with detailed Orientation information. Any questions directly related to your schedule please contact Stefanie Morgan, Urology Coordinator - stefanie.Morgan@camc.org