Elective Years 3 and 4: Dermatology

Department: Medicine
Title:

Dermatology

Diversification = R1 Dermatology
Location: University of Alberta Dermatology Centre (UDC) located in the Kaye Edmonton Clinic, Level 3, C3C-101
Duration:

Minimum/Maximum per academic year 2 consecutive weeks
Contact:

University of Alberta Students: Placement Contact: Reanne Lobay mednderm@ualberta.ca  Apply through MedSIS and choose Dr Marlene Dytoc as preceptor
Visiting Canadian Medical Students: visitingelectives@ualberta.ca
Overview: The student will attend multiple clinics with several Dermatologists. At the end of the elective in dermatology, the student should learn the method to provide medical care that is appropriate; comprehensive, responsive to patient's needs, and be efficient in the use of laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. The student will:
  • develop basic knowledge in Dermatology, specifically in the living gross pathophysiology and immunology of the skin and visible mucous membranes.
  • gain basic knowledge of dermatopathology.
  • be familiar with dermatologic therapy, including the pharmacology of topical and systemic medication, and light and ionizing radiation.
Objectives:

The student, upon completion of training in the Dermatology elective, is expected to be capable of obtaining a comprehensive history, performing a physical examination and recording the dermatological problems and findings. The student will be able to summarize the data obtained, to produce a proper diagnosis and/or differential diagnosis sufficient to initiate appropriate investigations and immediate therapies.

CLINICAL JUDGEMENT

  • Have the ability to reason in a logical manner for dermatological problems.
  • Make appropriate clinical diagnosis of primary and secondary manifestations of skin lesions.
  • Have the ability to organize this knowledge so that clear concepts about each patient's problems are appropriately synthesized.

CLINICAL SKILLS

  • Perform the basic skills necessary to obtain dermatological histories.
  • Perform dermatological examinations.
  • Perform appropriate diagnostic, technical and therapeutic procedures.
Additional Notes:

Eligibility Criteria

  • Undergraduate medical students in Canadian institutions.
  • For students from 4-year programs, completion of a minimum of three years of medical school, prior to the requested date of elective.
It is necessary to set a limit on the number of learners in Dermatology at any one time, in order that each learner will derive maximum benefit from his or her time during the elective. Elective experiences must be booked for a minimum of two weeks and no longer than two weeks, consecutively within the two week rotation blocks noted below. UofA students and visiting students will only be accommodated for one 2-week elective per academic year.

When more than 1 student applies at the same time for the same elective period, medical students in the University of Alberta MD program will be given priority over students applying from other centres in Canada.

Visiting Students:

NETCARE ACCESS REQUIRED FOR THIS ELECTIVE: Visiting Students MUST request access for Netcare A MINIMUM OF 6 WEEKS before the elective start date. Students who do not place this request before the 6 week deadline may not be granted access. Once visiting students have applied through the AFMC Student Portal and their elective is confirmed, a confirmation email will automatically be generated with further instructions and the online training link for Netcare.
Last Updated: April 22, 2022