Clinical Urology

Location: Ruby Memorial Hospital of the WVU Hospitals, Inc.
Morgantown, West Virginia
Preceptor: Stanley Zaslau, M.D.
Number of Students: 1 per rotation block
Duration: ½ month minimum
Offered: Continuously
Status: This rotation fulfills a senior year requirement for a surgery rotation.

Contact: Morgan Myers 

Objectives

To gain competence in evaluation of the male and female urogenital system; learn the important diagnostic steps in urologic evaluation; formulate a pertinent differential diagnosis and treatment plan for common urologic conditions; and obtain exposure to basic urologic research including: case reports, review articles, as well as prospective and retrospective chart reviews.

Methods to Achieve Objectives

Students will function as the primary physician for selected in-patients and out-patients on the urology service. They will be supervised by urology residents and faculty. They will evaluate out-patients, in-patients, and consultations as appropriate. They will interview patients, perform physical examinations, and formulate differential diagnosis and treatment plans commensurate with their knowledge base and skill level. In addition, they will learn preoperative and postoperative care and assist with urologic surgery.

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Students will read about, and have informal lectures by faculty, in the following areas: benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, genitourinary trauma, calculus disease, genitourinary oncology, and pediatric urology. Involvement in on-going department research projects is strongly encouraged.

Students are evaluated by demonstrating proficiency in the following areas: knowledge base, physical diagnosis skills, ability to formulate a differential diagnosis and treatment plan, basic surgical skills, and ability to deliver effective patient care.

On the First Day of the Rotation, Report To: 2 West Surgery Physician Lounge, second floor hospital tower at 6:30 AM.