The Department of Dermatology instructs MD students and trains dermatology residents in the care of patients with skin diseases. It also provides researchers with an opportunity to develop their skills in dermatology.
Dermatology
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The Department of Dermatology instructs MD students and trains dermatology residents in the care of patients with skin diseases. It also provides researchers with an opportunity to develop their skills in dermatology.
The Department of Dermatology rotation is one of seven selective courses offered to third- and fourth-year medical students. Students spend two weeks in the clinic and attend several one-hour lectures. They see a good cross-section of patients, including those receiving primary or tertiary care at University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa River Landing, and VA Iowa City Health Care.
Varied electives are open to fourth-year MD students, including further clinical experience, dermatologic research, and special studies.
DERM:8301 Clinical Dermatology 2 s.h.
Basic dermatology; lectures, independent study, clinical experience. Requirements: third-year MD enrollment.
DERM:8401 Dermatology Elective arr.
Advanced clinical experience, dermatologic surgery, special assignments. Requirements: fourth-year MD enrollment.
DERM:8497 Research in Dermatology arr.
General principles of medical research; clinical or laboratory projects; individual study.
DERM:8498 Dermatology On Campus arr.
Clinical clerkship; individually arranged by student with departmental approval.
DERM:8499 Dermatology Off Campus arr.
Arranged by student with departmental approval.
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