Dermatology

Updated on April 21, 2023. 

DERM*863. Dermatology. Students observe and participate in the management of a wide variety of dermatologic diseases. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

DERM*864. Dermatology. Students will participate in the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of dermatological diseases in a busy outpatient dermatology office. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

DERM*866. Pediatric Dermatology. Students will observe and participate in the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of dermatologic diseases of the pediatric population. Patient encounters will occur largely in the Pediatric Dermatology outpatient clinic. Inpatient consultation and patient care will also supplement the students' clinical experiences. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

DERM*880J. Dermatology. At the completion of this clinical rotation, students will be able to: 1) Conduct a complete skin exam. 2) Establish a differential diagnosis for a cutaneous tumor. 3) Recognize common inflammatory dermatoses. 4) Determine the appropriate diagnostic procedure to provide information for a definitive diagnosis (punch biopsy vs excision vs laboratory testing). 5) Make a decision on initiation of therapy for common dermatoses. 2.5 s.h.

DERM*881J. Dermatology. Third year students may choose this selective to observe and participate in the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of common dermatological diseases seen in an outpatient dermatology practice. This is to expose primary care interested students in the concepts of dermatology commonly seen by a primary care physician. 4 s.h.

DERM*882J. Dermatology. Third year students may choose this selective to participate in the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of common dermatological diseases seen in two outpatient dermatology practices. Skin Cancer Centre (Dr. DeAngelis) is heavily involved in Mohs Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery seeing mainly adult patients. Skin and Cancer Clinic (Dr. Quarterman) is a general dermatology practice that sees adults and pediatrics. The objective is to expose interested students in the concepts of diagnoses and treatment of dermatology problems commonly seen by a primary care physician. 2.5 s.h.

DERM*900A. Dermatology Elective. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved electives for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

DERM*900E. Dermatology Externship. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved externships for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.

DERM*970E. Dermatology Research. Individualized research. 2.5 or 5.0 Variable credit hours.