DERMATOLOGY
(02VA701)

Fort Wayne Medical Education Program
Drs. Gilbert, Dillon, Lentz, Kyler, Boyd, Danckaert, and Sassmannshausen
Units: 2 week elective combined with another 2 week elective 
Max Students Per Unit:  1 (with course director approval)
Available: *Special Comment: This elective does not participate in the initial senior match. 
Arrangements must be made through the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program to confirm availability
with course director (260) 422-6573.
Prerequisites: Fourth year status
85% Clinical; 5% Lecture; 10% Library
    
This elective will provide the senior student with a clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of the common skin problems seen in the daily practice of medicine. The major emphasis will be on outpatient or office management and will include laboratory experience. The student will participate in the office surgical procedures-biopsy and/or treatment of skin problems.

Due to the large number of requests for this rotation and a limited number of available faculty, there will be an occasional month when this rotation will not be available or will be canceled. There may also be an occasional month when two persons could be accommodated.