140.01 Clinical Dermatology (3 - 6 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s): E. Amerson Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Activities: Lecture, Conference, Clinical Clerkship
Clinical dermatology including an introduction to description, diagnosis, and treatment of common dermatology conditions. Recognition and referral process in a managed care setting.
140.02 Off-Campus Clerkship (3 - 6 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s): K. Shinkai Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Activities: Seminar, Laboratory, Clinical Clerkship
Clinical clerkship in approved hospitals by special arrangement and approval of the dean and chairperson of the department.
140.03A Advanced Dermatology Clerkship - Fresno (3 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s): G. Simpson, R. Hamlin Prerequisite(s): Medicine 110 and consent of instructor
Restrictions: n/a Activities: Lecture, Seminar, Clinical Clerkship
Activities of students are determined after an initial interview with the instructor. Emphasis is placed on routine outpatient and inpatient care and research methods, according to individual interest.
140.06 Phototherapy & Psoriasis (6 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s): W. Liao Prerequisite(s): Basic dermatolgy introductory rotation recommended.
Restrictions: Limited to 1-4 students per rotation. Activities: Block Elective
Course 140.06 is designed to teach the basics of sophisticated, advanced therapeutic options necessary to appropriately meet the needs of patients with severe, generalized, common skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, and other diseases many of which are chronic and lifelong. Beyond topical therapy, these include phototherapy, including laser, oral and injectable biologic agents, and Goeckerman therapy, which is an intensive all-day, every-day regiment involving whole body application of bla
140.07 Phototherapy & Psoriasis, Intermediate (6 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s): W. Liao Prerequisite(s): DERMATOL 140.06
Restrictions: Limited to 1-4 students per rotation. Activities: Lecture, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact, Project
Course 140.07 is designed to teach how to optimize the use of sophisticated, advanced therapeutic options for the individual patient. This includes appropriate selection of therapies tailored for each patient's background, optimizing the dosage, and understanding the differential use of therapies for the clearing as opposed to maintenance. More specifically, the advanced therapies include phototherapy, including laser, oral and injectable biologic agents, and Goeckerman therapy.
140.08 Advanced Dermatology Subspecialty Clerkship (3 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s): K. Shinkai Prerequisite(s): 140.01 Clinical Dermatology should be taken immediately before 140.08
Restrictions: Medical students applying to dermatology residencies, instructor approval. Activities: Block Elective
Advanced clinical dermatology elective (not research) in one of 5 subspecialty areas: Inpatient; Complex Medical; HIV; Cutaneous Oncology; or Pediatrics. Student will have supervised patient care experience with targeted faculty. Upon completion, students will have in-depth clinical knowledge equivalent to a 1st yr derm resident, including understanding clinical conditions, basic science relative to disease pathogenesis, and first line therapies for conditions in the chosen subspecialty.
140.09 Phototherapy & Psoriasis, Advanced (6 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s): W. Liao Prerequisite(s): DERMATOL 140.06 DERMATOL 140.07
Restrictions: Limited to 1-4 students per rotation. Activities: Lecture, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact, Project
Course 140.09 is designed to teach how to optimize the use of sophisticated, advanced therapeutic options for the individual patient by learning how to combine various treatment options to maximize efficacy and minimize risks. This is most critical for a small but significant proportion of patients with not only generalized but treatment-resistant skin disorders which fail to clear with monotherapy with any of the options.
150.01 Research in Dermatology (3 - 18 units) Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s): Staff Prerequisite(s): NONE
Restrictions: 3rd and 4th year medical students ONLY. Activities: Project
A research project under the direction of a member of the faculty.
170.01 Principles of Dermatology (1 units) Fall, Winter, Spring
Instructor(s): K. Shinkai Prerequisite(s): None
Restrictions: None Activities: Lecture, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact
Principles of Dermatology will introduce students to focused history-taking, common skin-related chief complaints, their treatments, and terminology to describe lesions. There will be an opportunity to practice acquired skills in a clinic under the guidance of a preceptor.