Drexel University College of Medicine Senior Electives

Senior Elective Catalog: 2018-2019
All visiting student elective applications must be submitted through VSAS.

Neurobiology and Anatomy

Anatomy

Anatomy Senior Elective -- ANAT8112S410

Your transcript will read as follows: Anatomy - 2 weeks -- ANAT8112S410

Duration: 2 weeks		Drexel University College of Medicine
Course Type: Teaching, Non-Patient Care		Dennis M. De Pace, Ph.D. - Course Director(s)
Number of Students per Block: 6		2900 Queen Lane [MAP] Room 260 Philadelphia, PA 19129
Block(s) not offered: -1, 2, 3, 4a, 7, 10a, 11, 12- Will accept visiting students: Yes		OTHER INFORMATION: Detailed course description & schedule: Neurobiology Web Site
NOTES: Neurobiology Web Site

Educational Information

Supporting Faculty:

Drs. Smith, Goldman, Himes, Hirsch, T. Connors

Course Description:

Advanced Anatomical dissection for seniors who anticipate careers in one of the surgical subspecialties. Blocks Not Offered: 1, 5b, 6a, 7a, 8a, 9b,10a and 11b Break - 6/19 - 6/30 - Not Offered Block 7b - Abdomen Block 2a - Back & Upper Limb Block 8b - Abdomen/Pelvis Block 2b - Upper Limb Block 9a - Pelvis/Lower Limb Block 3a - Lower Limb Block 10b - Lower Limb/Back Block 3b - Thorax & Abdomen Block 11a - Head & Neck Block 4a - Pelvis & Perineum Block 4b - Head & Neck Block 5a - Thorax Block 6b - Thorax

Specific Goals:

Students will complete an assigned dissection. They will also participate in lab sessions with first year students as appropriate. Students are also required to submit a short paper on a clinical/anatomic topic of their interest.

Specific Objectives:

Learning Resources:

Faculty, texts and cadaver material. Models and prosections

How Clinical Skills and Competencies will be Evaluated

Evaluator:

Dr. Dennis De Pace

Skills Assessed:

Process:

Oral presentation of the dissection and written paper.

Method of Grading:

Standard Drexel University College of Medicine Senior Evaluation Form; 2-week rotations will be graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading system.

Feedback to Students:

Students will receive feedback at midpoint of rotation (verbal) and end of rotation (verbal & written) in accordance with DUCOM policy.

Other Information

Students Report to:

Dr. De Pace, Room 260 of the Queen Lane Campus

Special Requirements / Night Call:

students may not take more than one 2 week rotation

Room / Board:

For further information on the content of this course, please contact:
Dr. De Pace dd38@drexel.edu (215) 991-8475