Department
Medicine
Sponsor(s)
Description
Course Director:
Jennifer DeFazio, MD
This clinical elective in dermatology is exclusively offered at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Hauppauge, on Long Island. Medical students will work directly with clinicians, gaining knowledge in general dermatology and cutaneous cancer diagnosis and management. They will learn about the use of dermoscopy to aid clinical diagnosis. Students will also have structured time with the on-site Mohs surgeon as part of the clinical experience. There will be didactic sessions and recommended text review. The student will also attend departmental dermatology-pathology meetings, which involve discussion of interesting or complex cases. There will be opportunities to attend grand rounds, journal club, and lectures scheduled in participation with dermatology residents. For those interested in research, there will be ample opportunity to participate in a project.
Prerequisites Other than Third Year Rotations
None
Offered (Course module dates)
A (July 6 - July 30) [Closed to international students]
B (August 2 - August 27) [Closed to international students]
C (August 30 - September 24)
D (September 27 - October 22)
E (October 25 - November 19)
F (November 22 - December 17)
G (January 3 - January 28)
H (January 31 - February 25)
I (February 28 - March 25)
J (April 4 - April 29)
K (May 2 - May 27)
L (May 30 - June 24)
Notes:
- For any holidays listed, students must consult with the Medical Student Coordinator to determine whether they are released from their responsibilities.
- In the Clinical Medicine and Oncology Sub-Internship, students will be expected to take "short call" once or twice during the week in addition to one Saturday and/or Sunday during the four-week elective. No overnight call is taken.
Duration
Minimum of one module (four weeks)
Students per Module
Maximum of 1
