Student outpatient clinic in Dermatology

Content

Student Clinic - Dermatology

Objectives and Content
- To learn to recognize dermatological disorders based on the morphological aspects of the skin.
- To be introduced to the most common dermatological disorders seen in the offices of general practitioners and dermatologists.  

Work formats and weekly schedule
During a period of 5 weeks, each group has one half day per week allocated to the dermatology out-patient clinic. Students learn under supervision in the student clinic.

Place within the curriculum
The Student Clinic dermatology takes place in year 2.

Literature
The relevant books for the student clinic are referred to on the general textbook list.  Furthermore, a number of handbooks are available in the dermatology department. E-modules are available at Brightspace.

Course materials
In order to participate in the student outpatient clinics the student needs to possess a stethoscope, a penlight and a reflex hammer. White coats are on tenure in the UMC Utrecht against payment of a bond.

Study room
There is no private study room available. Students can use the “studielandschap” or the medical library.

Assessment
Two assessments take place during the five-week period. The first assessment takes place after two weeks and consists of an interview in which the gaps in the student’s knowledge and skills are defined. The final assessment is a concluding evaluation of the practical functioning of the student.

Contact:
Dr. P. Smeets via: P.M.G.Smeets-2@umcutrecht.nl  or via onderwijs-dermatologie@umcutrecht.nl