Preceptor: Bobby Najari, MD
Course Code:19-14
Telephone: 212-562-3874

Prerequisites: None

Description

Clinical electives in the Department of Urology are offered for periods of two weeks. The elective is available at Tisch Hospital or the VA Medical Center. The elective offers didactic lectures in Urology by the attending staff, observation of Urologic Procedures, observation of outpatient urologic care and involvement in the daily hospital management of Urology patients. Emphasis is placed on maximizing the student's exposure to all aspects of Urology and interaction with faculty members.

Objectives of the Elective

Students will gain in depth exposure to outpatient urology, urologic surgery, inpatient care, and uro-radiology. Students will also gain knowledge in urologic subspecialty areas such as Uro-Oncology, Pediatric Urology, Female Urology, Stone Disease, Male Sexual Function and Fertility. This will help the student focus on a career choice.

Key Responsibilities of the Description

Clinical electives in the Department of Urology are offered for periods of two weeks. The elective is available at Tisch Hospital or the VA Medical Center. The elective offers didactic lectures in Urology by the attending staff, observation of Urologic Procedures, observation of outpatient urologic care and involvement in the daily hospital management of Urology patients. Emphasis is placed on maximizing the student's exposure to all aspects of Urology and interaction with faculty members.

Didactic Program

Week 1

Monday

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 12th East Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - MIUU (HCC 2nd flr.) - Tisch Hospital OR
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. – Lecture – Bobby Najari, M.D. – Bellevue, H-Bldg, 11th fl, Rm 11E7
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm – Lecture Series – Skirball 4th floor Conference Room

Tuesday

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 12th East Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Tisch Hospital OR

Wednesday

6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Lecture and Grand Rounds – Skirball 4th floor Seminar Rm.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Urology Clinic @ 150 E. 32nd Street

Thursday

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 12th East Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - MIUU (HCC 2nd flr.) - Tisch Hospital OR

Friday

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 12th East Tisch Hospital
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - MIUU (HCC 2nd flr.) - Tisch Hospital OR
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Pediatric Clinic – Bellevue, Amb. Care Bldg, 3rd Fl, Area 3C

Week 2

Monday

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 12th East Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Clinic = 150 East 32nd Street
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. - Lecture – Bobby Najari, M.D. – Bellevue, H-Bldg, 11th fl, Rm 11E7
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Lecture Series – Skirball 4th floor Conference Room

Tuesday

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 12th East Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 am - Clinic at VA Medical Center with 1 hr for didactic **

Wednesday

6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Lecture and Grand Rounds – Skirball 4th floor Seminar Rm.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Clinic = 150 East 32nd Street

Thursday

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 12th East Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Clinic = 150 East 32nd Street

Friday

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. - Patient Rounds – 12th East Tisch Hospital
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Clinic – 150 E. 32nd Street
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Pediatric Clinic – Bellevue, Amb. Care Bldg, 3rd Fl, Area 3C
*Must confirm with residents before reporting to Bellevue and VA clinics
**Must contact faculty member to confirm

Method of Evaluation

Evaluation is to be done by the preceptor based on clinical performance, fund of knowledge, histories and physicals, interest, response to instruction, behavior and interpersonal relationships, professional demeanor and reliability and maturity on a scale ranging from outstanding to inadequate.

Scheduling Information

Months offered: Feb-May, 2 weeks Nov, Dec, Jan
Report to: 7 a.m., Tisch Hospital, 12th East
Students per period: 2
Duration: 2 weeks

Comments:

• First Day - Medical students should meet the Chief Urology Resident, Tisch Hospital, 12 East @ 6:30 a.m.
• Medical Students should check with the Chief Resident if they have any questions about the schedule.