DERM 311A: Advanced Pediatric Dermatology Clerkship

Course Description

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: A pediatric dermatology advanced clerkship designed for medical students interested in pursuing dermatology residency training. It consists of a 4-week clerkship based at the Pediatric Dermatology Clinic located at 730 Welch Road, 1st Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94304 location. Students work closely with faculty to obtain strong clinical skills in the diagnosis and management of common skin disorders. Students are part of the Stanford and LPCH dermatology teams, participating in dermatopathology sessions, inpatient consultations, melanoma, cutaneous oncology, surgery, and pediatric dermatology clinics. Students are expected to attend the Tuesday morning didactic teaching sessions, as well as the dermatology grand rounds every Thursday morning. PREREQUISITES: DERM 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full time for 2 or 4 weeks. 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Joyce Teng, M.D., Ph.D.; Associate Director: Ann Marqueling, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Alesha Norton, derm_visitorsprogram@stanford.edu, 650-796-3912. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: 730 Welch Road,1st Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94304; Time: details regarding schedule will be provided before rotation. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: S. Admani, D. Chu, A Marqueling, I. Netravali, D. Siegel, J. Teng. LOCATION: SUMC.