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Office Location

Phone

Email

Director/Coordinator:
Jamie Wikenheiser, PhD

306 C Med Surge II

949-824-4609

jwikenhe@uci.edu

DESCRIPTION

Students discuss with the instructor the surgical procedure(s) they elect to pursue. They study the procedure(s) and discuss the same with the instructor before beginning to dissect. When the student feels he/she has achieved a satisfactory anatomical preparation, a presentation is made on the specimen from opening to closing, indicating step-by-step procedures and the logic for same.

PREREQUISITES

Medical School Gross Anatomy and core third year curriculum.

RESTRICTIONS

This course is intended for 4th-year UCI students. The time of the course must be pre-approved by the elective director at least 3 months prior to the start of the course. No exceptions.

COURSE DIRECTOR

Dr. Wikenheiser is working to understand medical education, pediatric cardiology, pediatric urology and adult urology.

Scientific Focus: primary focus centers on medical and surgical education of medical students.  The research focus centers on pediatric cardiology, the molecular mechanisms of coronary artery anomalies and more recently pediatric and adult urology.

INFORMATION FOR THE FIRST DAY

Who to Report to on First Day: Jamie Wikenheiser, PhD 

Location to Report on First Day: Room 306 D Med Surge II – basement of Med Surge II – basement of Med Surge II, Irvine

Time to Report on First Day: Contact Dr. Wikenheiser to verify time

SITE: UCI School of Medicine

DURATION: 2 or 4 weeks 

Scheduling Coordinator: UCI students please email comsched@hs.uci.edu to make a scheduling appointment.  

Periods Available: The time of the course must be pre-approved by the elective director at least 3 months prior to the start of the course. No exceptions.  

NUMBER OF STUDENTS ALLOWED: 1-4

WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD DO TO PREPARE FOR THE COURSE

The student is required to submit a plan for approval to the course director that includes: the rational for taking the course, what goals are to be achieved, and how goals are to be evaluated. The student should complete the online blood borne pathogen and formaldehyde safety training at www.ehs.uci.edu

COMMUNICATION WITH FACULTY

Questions about logistics should be directed to the Course Coordinator. Direct questions, comments, or concerns about the course can be directed to the Course Director. Contact information and office location are at the beginning of this document.

The Course Director is also available to meet in person.  Please email jwikenhe@uci.edu to arrange an appointment. To ensure that your email will not be lost in the large volume of email received, please use the following convention for the subject line:  

SUBJECT: COURSE NAME, your last name, your issue (e.g. XXX, Smith, Request for appointment)

Course Objective

Mapped UCI School of Medicine Program Objective

Sub Competency

Core Competency

Demonstrate several surgical procedures of their choice

B-2. The ability to competently perform a complete and organ-system-specific examination including a mental health status examination

Physical Exam

Skillful

Demonstrate an increased knowledge of the three-dimensional anatomy of the human body

A-1. Knowledge of the structure and function of the major organ systems, including the molecular, biochemical and cellular mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis

Structure and Function of Organ Systems

Knowledgeable

TEXTS AND READINGS: REQUIRED AND SUPPORTING

Grant’s Dissector (14th Edition), Patrick W. Tank, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

Recommended Reading(s): Clinical anatomy journal articles related to the area(s) of interest.

Other: Clinical Anatomy textbooks related to area(s) of interest. 

MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS

The student will perform detailed dissections in those areas in which he/she has an interest.

The student will attend small group lectures/discussions. MTWThF - 8:00am - 12:00pm (laboratory); 1:00 - 3:00 pm (small group)

GRADING

The student will be graded with Honors/Pass/Fail. Evaluation of performance is based on written and/or oral examination. The student will receive a grade of Honors, Pass or Fail.

The student's final grade will be submitted on the standard UCI elective form. If the student fails the elective, a grade of "F" will be permanently recorded on his/her transcript. The student can repeat the course for a second grade, however, the "F" will not be removed from the transcript.

You have 30 days from the date of the grade to appeal any aspect of this grade.  Please contact your Clerkship/course Director should you have any questions.

Requirements for “Pass” 

To receive a grade of Pass, students must demonstrate successful performance in all the following areas:

  • Knowledge
  • Patient Care
  • Practice-Based Learning
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Systems-Based Practice 

Requirements for “Honors”

To receive a grade of Honors, students must demonstrate exceptional performance in all the following areas:

  • Knowledge
  • Patient Care
  • Practice-Based Learning
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Systems-Based Practice 

Grounds for “Incomplete”

You will not be issued a grade until all elements of the course have been completed.

REMEDIATION

Remediation, if needed, will be designed by the Course Director to suit the issue at hand. 

Grounds for “Fail”: You will receive a grade of "Fail" if the requirements for passing the course have not been met. Please refer to the Grading Policy for the impact of the "Fail" grade to the transcript.