EXAMPLES OF ELECTIVE ROTATIONS:

Neurosurgery

Academic

Geriatrics

Elective Rotation
Syllabus & Course Objectives

1. COURSE TITLE: ELECTIVE ROTATION
2. COURSE/PREFIX NUMBER: PHA 419
3. CREDIT HOURS: 3

4. CONTACT HOURS: 172 clinical hours

5. COURSE PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITES: Successful completion of Year I of the PA Program.

6. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

   The elective rotation is a one-month experience designed to provide the student an opportunity to pursue an area of personal interest, including medical subspecialties, medical education, health administration, and research. The student may also use this rotation to strengthen skills in a required area. The final decision on elective course content will be at the discretion of the PA Program Clinical Coordinator.

7. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

   Course objectives will be determined after elective topics have been selected and approved.
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8. LECTURE/LAB/CLINICAL SCHEDULE: Rotations individually assigned.
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9. COURSE GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATIONS:  
   Policies will be consistent with those published in the Clinical Year Manual and the College Student Handbook. The 7-point grading scale in the College Student Handbook will be used.

10. METHOD OF EVALUATION:

    Preceptor evaluation	50%
    EOR exam on Infectious Diseases	30%
    EOR quiz	10%
    Pharm Note card	10%
    No oral or written assignments in the spring or summer

     

TEXTS/REFERENCE MATERIALS:  – In addition to books required for all rotations:

Required readings will come from currently required texts, current literature, and resources available in the library and on the Internet. Final selections will be determined by the clinical coordinator and the preceptor based on the rotation content and objectives.