Urology

Updated on May 15, 2023.

UROL*801K. Intro to Urology. This 1-week rotation will introduce students to urology. The student will be exposed to both inpatient and outpatient clinical areas at MUSC and the VA Hospital. Service guidelines and other helpful information will be emailed two weeks before the actual rotation begins.1 s.h.

UROL*851. Urology ASE. This course is for the medical student who has an interest in learning more urology or is considering Urology as a career. The student functions as an assistant intern in both inpatient and outpatient settings. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

UROL*853. Urology Externship ASE. This course is for students considering urology as a career. Students will rotate in both inpatient and outpatient clinical areas at MUSC and the VA hospital, managing complex urologic conditions and providing a detailed look at what a career in urologic surgery will entail. Service guidelines will be emailed two weeks before the actual rotation begins. Students must receive approval from the course director to enroll in blocks 1-5, which are reserved for students choosing Urology as their specialty. 5 s.h.

UROL*854. Urology. This course will provide fourth year medical students an opportunity to spend time with a urology attending physician in his office, in the hospital and in the operating room. The student will be exposed to common urological problems seen in primary care medicine. 5 s.h.

UROL*880J. Urology. At the completion of this clinical rotation, students will be able to: 1. Understand and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of common genitourinary conditions (e.g. nephrolithiasis, bladder, kidney, prostate malignancy, voiding dysfunction, female incontinence and prolapse, erectile dysfunction) 2. Understand and assist in implementing the pre-operative evaluation and post-operative care of genitourinary surgical patients. 3. Comprehend the outpatient management of common genitourinary conditions. 4. Recognize the indications for placement of, and removal of, urological catheters, drains, and tubes. 2.5 s.h.

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

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

UROL*970E. Urology Research. Individualized research. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.