{"id":4608,"date":"2014-03-11T12:38:55","date_gmt":"2014-03-11T16:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/derm\/?page_id=4608"},"modified":"2023-09-11T17:52:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T21:52:56","slug":"curriculum-and-evaluation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/derm\/training-programs-overview\/medical-students\/derm-elective\/curriculum-and-evaluation\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum and Evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"

The curriculum<\/strong> includes reading assignment and brief\u00a0presentation\u00a0(see below), patient encounters in the outpatient and inpatient setting, bedside teaching by dermatology attendings, resident teaching, lectures\/conferences and grand rounds.<\/p>\n

Reading assignment<\/span>: It is required that you go through the American Academy of Dermatology Medical student core curriculum modules and the Dermatology procedure safety module.\u00a0 These can be found on http:\/\/www.aad.org\/education-and-quality-care\/medical-student-core-curriculum.<\/a><\/p>\n

Each AAD medical student module is composed of a power point presentation and a self-assessment at the end.\u00a0 Typically, each module takes < 30 minutes to complete.\u00a0 There are also videos on the website for the various dermatologic procedures. The link offers a suggested module order. This can be done during \u201cdown time\u201d in clinic or at home.<\/p>\n

Presentation<\/span>: Each student is required to give a five minute PowerPoint presentation at the end of their\u00a0elective on a topic of their choice (typically based on a patient they have seen during their rotation).<\/p>\n

Other educational resources:<\/p>\n