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AIGeorgetown University School of Medicine
Fourth Year Course Catalog



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Elective See additional tabs below for online, extramural, and reference information.
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Selective AIClick on the filter button at the top left and select "Condensed Course List" to view course titles only.
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Medicine AIUpdates are made to the Course Catalog on a rolling basis. Refer to this Google sheet for the most up to date information.
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ANAT-501: Clinical Gross Anatomy
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Duration:4 weeks
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Location:GUSOM Preclinical Sciences Building
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Department:Cell Biology/Surgery
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Instructor:Dr. Caitlin Coker & Dr. Lauren Bagian
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Availability:Blocks 5, 8 & 9
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Description:Description: This elective is designed primarily for students entering residency programs requiring in-depth anatomical knowledge. Students will identify an anatomical area of interest and develop an approach to dissect and explore this region. Students will be encouraged to attend the operating room, etc., and review relevant imaging for clinical correlation with their selected topics.
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Contact Info:Dr. Caitlin Coker & Dr. Lauren Bagian- cc2214@georgetown.edu & lb1362@georgetown.edu
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Notes:Reporting Information: Gross Anatomy Labs, Pre-clinical Sciences Building, Lower Level E Hallway 9AM
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ANES-440: Acting Internship in Anesthesiology
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Duration:4 weeks
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Location:Georgetown University Hospital
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Department:Anesthesia
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Instructor:Dr. Omar Shairzay, MD
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Availability:Blocks 0-3
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Description:The fourth year Acting Internship (AI) will consist of a four-week rotation at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (MGUH) with the Department of Anesthesiology. This AI will emphasize and expect the student to function and perform in the capacity of an intern, under faculty supervision. The student will participate in preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care of patients receiving multiple modalities of anesthesia. Further, the student will learn more about and perform aspects of local, regional, general anesthesia, and management of acute pain. The robust clinical volume and variety of surgeries will provide the student with a broad range of medical and surgical problems that are encountered by a practicing anesthesiologist.
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Contact Info:Please contact OME
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Notes:Intended for Anesthesiology bound students only. If you are not pursuing Anesthesiology, please enroll for ANES-501.
Online syllabus will be sent out prior to the first day of the rotation.
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ANES-501: Clinical Anesthesia
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Duration:4 weeks
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Location:Washington Hospital Center
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Department:Anesthesia
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Instructor:Kevin Spencer, MD, Nick Kessides, MD
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Availability:Blocks 0-5, 7-10
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Description:The student participates in the management of clinical anesthesia in the operating room. The student will not be an observer, but rather an active participant in the provision of patient care. In essence, the four-week elective parallels the first months of training for a PGY-2 anesthesia resident. If one is considering a career in anesthesia, this rotation provides sufficient exposure to both the specialty and the attending physicians such that one can make an educated and valid decision. If however, a student is considering a different specialty, it is still beneficial to all specialties to learn airway management, resuscitation, and conscious sedation. Each student is expected to participate in all the activities of the department including morning conferences.
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Contact Info:Contact OME
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Notes:Reporting Information: Students should report to our department office at G-226 to obtain credentialing. They will be sent to the Anesthesiologist In Charge (AIC) in main OR for their daily assignment. These students will be put on a Monday to Friday 7a-3p schedule unless there are any other needs.
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ANES-504: Pain Management ( Closed for the 25-26 AY)
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Duration:4 weeks
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Location:Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
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Department:Anesthesia
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Instructor:Christopher Spevak, MD, MPH, JD
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Availability:Blocks 5-10
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Description:This virtual experience will enable the student to actively participate with faculty in ongoing pain research projects. Areas of focus include interventional pain procedures, medical management as well as non-pharmacologic management of chronic pain. This rotation in Pain Management is highly applicable to students entering anesthesiology, as well as other specialties. In addition, the rotation is ideal for someone who wants a unique opportunity to participate in military medical research. The course allows for tailoring the experience to align with the individual student’s interests and interviewing schedule. The student will have the opportunity to co- author any publications.
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Contact Info:Administrative Contact: Troy Spencer, troy.j.spencer.ctr@health.mil
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Notes:Requires instructor approval. Contact Dr. Spevak before
No parking is available on base.
WRNMC Base Access required; students MUST contact Dr. Spevak a minimum of 90 days prior to the start of the elective to initiate the clearance process (which takes approximately 90 days).
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Forms:Instructions and Base Access Request Form Here
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CARD-500: Clinical Cardiology
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Duration:4 weeks
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Location:Georgetown University Hospital
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Department:Cardiology
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Instructor:Barbara Srichai, MD
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Availability:Blocks 1-5, 7-10
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Description:The senior inpatient cardiology elective is a four-week block during which the students will participate in the Cardiology Consult Service. During the month period, the student will be assigned to Attending Physician(s) and Cardiology Fellow(s) who will be responsible for the Cardiovascular Consult Service. The student will be responsible for conducting a complete cardiovascular evaluation and then reviewing the patient with the designated faculty physician. Throughout this rotation, the student will be expected to review electrocardiograms, chest x-rays, cardiac imaging tests (eg. echocardiograms, nuclear studies, cardiac CT/MRI and stress tests) performed on patients under their care. The students will have the opportunity to observe various procedures conducted in various cardiovascular laboratories including cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology studies, electrical cardioversions, cardiac imaging, and stress testing. They are expected to participate in a few conferences held in the cardiovascular service.
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Contact Info:Administrative Contact: Erik Ross, erik.a.ross@gunet.georgetown.edu
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Notes:Reporting Information: Room 4418 on 4th Floor Main Building at 7:30AM.
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CARD-501: Clinical Cardiology
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Duration:2 or 4 weeks
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Location:Union Memorial Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital
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Department:Cardiology
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Instructor:Bethel Woldu, MD
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Availability:Blocks 0-10
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Description:The inpatient cardiology elective is a two-week or four-week block during which students will participate in the Cardiology Consult Service in order to learn the consultant’s role and when to appropriately refer patients for Cardiology evaluation. During their rotation, the student will be assigned to work directly with the Cardiology Attending Physician each week, specifically the ‘Doc of the Week’ Cardiologist at Union Memorial or the Consult Service Cardiologist at Good Samaritan. The student will have the opportunity to participate in the care of the underserved, inner-city Baltimore patient population and focus on the 5 key cardiology consultation diagnoses – pre-operative evaluation, syncope, chest pain / Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure, and Atrial Fibrillation.
The student will be responsible for conducting a complete cardiovascular evaluation of each of their assigned patients, and then reviewing the patient with the designated faculty physician. Throughout this rotation, the student will be expected to review electrocardiograms, chest x-rays, echocardiograms, nuclear studies, treadmill tests and cardiac catheterizations performed on patients under their care. The students will have dedicated time to observe a variety of procedures conducted in the cardiovascular laboratories including echocardiography, nuclear studies, treadmill testing, cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology studies, as well as participate in the interpretation of electrocardiograms and echocardiograms. They will be expected to attend weekly-themed didactic teaching conferences conducted by the ACS cardiovascular service focused on Heart Failure. vascular disease, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease and pericardial disease.
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Contact Info:Administrative Contact: Diane Frey-Tomaszewski, Diane.M.Frey-Tomaszewski@medstar.net
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Notes:Housing and parking will be provided for the duration of the rotation.
Email Diane Frey-Tomaszewski and/or Dr. Woldu 1 week prior to start of rotation to receive contact information of the DOW. Rotation starts at 8:00 AM, location on where to meet to be specified by the DOW.
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CARD-591: EKG
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Duration:2 weeks
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Location:Georgetown University Hospital
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Department:Cardiology
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Instructor:Richard Morrissey, MD
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Availability:Blocks 4, 5, 7-10
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Description:This elective will provide a general comprehension approach to reading EKGs. Students will be exposed to approximately 100 hospital readings per day in addition to exposure to Stress Test monitoring. Students will be comfortable and trained in EKG reading upon successful completion of this course.
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Contact Info:Please Contact OME
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Notes:Reporting Information: On the first day of the rotation, students should report to Main Building Room 4408 at 8:00AM.
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DERM-500: Dermatology
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Duration:4 weeks
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Location:Chevy Chase Dermatology Clinic, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center, NIH, Children's National
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Department:Dermatology
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Instructor:Michael Cardis, MD
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Availability:Blocks 0-10
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Description:The fourth year student will spend four weeks working in all aspects of the Department of Dermatology.
Approximately one week will be spent at Washington Hospital Center, one week at Children’s National, and two weeks at the Chevy Chase clinic. While at Washington Hospital Center, the student will see a wide variety of dermatologic conditions as they appear in hospitalized patients. Rotating at Children’s National will provide exposure to both the clinic setting and inpatient consultations. At Chevy Chase, the student will see patients in a busy clinic, where he/she may perform independent histories while working closely with both teaching faculty and dermatology residents. The student will become familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of common dermatological conditions including cutaneous malignancies, pre-malignant lesions, psoriasis, and eczema, as well as skin findings in systematic disease, including rheumatologic conditions. The student will also attend teaching conferences including kodachrome review, journal club, lectures, and may have the opportunity to attend other regional programs for Grand Rounds. There is a final exam for this elective based on the AAD’s Medical Student Core Curriculum. Hours range from 8:00AM to 6:00PM.
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Contact Info:Please Contact OME
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Notes:Reporting Information: Chevy Chase Conference Room 8:00AM. Further information will be e-mailed to the student prior to the rotation start.
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EMED-440: Emergency Medicine (Required Course)
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Duration:4 weeks
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Location:Georgetown University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center, Holy Cross Hospital, Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Franklin Square Hospital Center/Montgomery
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Department:Emergency Medicine
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Instructor:J.V. Nable, MD, Jacob Isserman, MD, Avery Alatis, MD
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Availability:Blocks 0-10
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Description:For those Georgetown University Medical School students interested in a career in Emergency Medicine, an outside elective at another institution in Washington, DC (but not one of the institutions that are part of the required rotation) can be arranged. This elective should be arranged in advance.
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Contact Info:Administrative Contact: Theresa Plater, blackt@gunet.georgetown.edu
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Notes:Students should communicate with the instructor well in advance of their scheduled rotation when planning for residency interviews, weddings, etc.
Orientation is typically at 7:30a via zoom on day 1 of the rotation. This is followed by an in-person skills workshop at SiTEL 4000 Connecticut Ave NW. Please check your class calendar for important orientation/skills day and sim day dates for your respective EM block.
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EMED-501: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Duration:4 weeks
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Location:Inova Loudoun Hospital
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Department:Pediatrics
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Instructor:Barbra Jill McCabe, MD, Eugenie Charles, MD, Nora Homeyer, MD, Dhwani Patel, DO, Yesha Patel, MD, Nadira Ramkellawan, MD
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Availability:Blocks 0-10
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Description:This is a sub-specialty rotation where students will have comprehensive training in pediatric emergency medicine, caring for patients age 0-21 years. Students will work in collaboration with a pediatric emergency medicine attending. Inova Loudoun is an advanced community hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department and level 3 trauma designation. Students will participate in the care of patients with all levels of acuity, presenting with a variety of diagnoses. Throughout the month students will be exposed to many of the most common childhood injuries and illnesses. Students will also be given the opportunity to participate in mock resuscitations to improve their resuscitation skills. Working alongside an attending, students will be exposed to multiple common procedures, likely including laceration repairs, fracture reductions, lumbar punctures, abscess incision and drainage, and foreign body removals. This experience is a great opportunity for both students interested in a career in pediatrics and/or emergency medicine.
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Contact Info:
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Notes:Students scheduled via the lottery will need final approval from the course director.
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EMED-505: Primary Care Sports Medicine
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Duration:2 weeks
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Location:Various throughout DMV
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Department:Emergency Medicine
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Instructor:Alexander Kheradi, MD