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Teaching Opportunities by Course
Teaching Opportunities by Course/Clerkship
NOTE: Lecturers are needed in every course unit and clerkship; however, they are usually invited by the Unit/Theme Leadership or Clerkship Directors.
Essential Principles of Medicine (EPoM) Aug. – Dec., Year I
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Teaching Opportunity | Description | Time Frame |
PBL Facilitator
| Facilitates a group of approx. 10 students as they “unfold” a case demonstrating the clinical application of the basic science content they are learning in the course; attend weekly briefings, read the PBL case and tutor guide before meeting with students to facilitate the PBL group process; and assess student performance.
| Wedn. & Friday 8-9:30am Briefings: Wedn, 9:20-10:15
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Biochemistry Small Group Leader
| Works with a group of approx. 10 students on the assigned problems sets, focusing the discussion, raising points students may not have considered, making sure all students are involved, and assuring a coherent summary at the end of the discussion; attend faculty briefings.
| 6 sessions 60-90 min.
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Histology Lab Instructor | Provides a “mini” lecture to each lab and helps students locate the goal that day on the microscope; attend briefings before each lab.
| 3 labs 2 hrs per lab |
Gross Anatomy Lab Instructor | Answer students’ clinical questions regarding the area of dissection for that particular lab; may prepare a short video clip demonstrating a surgical procedure done in the OR. Faculty are typically attending surgeons/senior residents.
| Each lab typically is 2-1/2 to 3 hrs |
Microbiology Lab Instructor | Guides students during their individual ID case and lab exercise designed to identify the presumptive pathogen; becomes familiar with relevant micro-organisms for each lab.
| 2 labs, 2 hrs each
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Histopathology Lab Instructor | Facilitates an interactive session, reviewing and expanding upon the pathologic topic of the week utilizing short clinical scenarios, coupled with gross and microscopic images; meets with course director to review subject material and images; reads appropriate text chapter and tutor guide and, if possible, attends the pathology lecture on which lab is based.
| 6 labs, 2 hrs each |
Small Group Facilitator: Clinical Skills/Communication Skills | Works with students to provide information/role play/ discussion on topics presented in class and at preceptor’s office; reviews required reading and activities for each weekly session; assesses students’ written observations and completes individual grade forms.
| Sept. – Dec. 14 sessions @ 2-3hrs per session = 28-42 hrs
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Office Clinical Preceptor
| Provides direct patient contact, history-taking skills, and medical information to students in a one-on-one session; completes written evaluation of student at end of 5 sessions.
| Oct-Dec 5 sessions @ 4 hrs per session = 20 hrs
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Health, Illness, and Disease (HID) I Jan. - June, Year 1)
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Teaching Opportunity | Description | Time Frame | |
Clinical Case Discussion Facilitator | Facilitates a group of approx. 10 students as they “unfold” a case demonstrating the clinical application of the basic science content they are learning in the course; attend weekly briefings, read the PBL case and tutor guide before meeting with students, to facilitate the PBL group process, and assess student performance.
| January (Cardiology Unit) 8-9:30am 2 days weekly for 4 weeks Days TBD (usually Wedn. & Fri.) Briefings: 9:30-10:15 weekly
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Small Group Facilitator in either:
Pulmonary Renal GI Reproduction Endocrine Heme/Oncology
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| 1 to 4 (2-hr) session(s) per discipline/Unit | |
Histopathology Lab Instructor | Facilitates an interactive session, reviewing and expanding upon the pathologic topic of the week utilizing short clinical scenarios, coupled with gross and microscopic images; meet with course director to review subject material and images; tutors expected to read appropriate text chapter and tutor guide and, if possible, attend the pathology lecture on which lab is based.
| 6 labs, 2 hrs each | |
Pathology Small Group/Lab Instructor
| Lead computer-based pathology sessions on clinical cases reflecting normal and abnormal conditions that affect specific organ systems.
| 2-hr labs/small groups; number depends upon module discipline | |
Small Group Facilitator: Epidemiology/Biostatistics | Works with students to provide information and guidance on topics presented in class and in problem set assignments; reviews assigned readings and weekly activities.
| 2 sessions @ 1.5 hrs per session = 3 hrs
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Small Group Facilitator: EBM | Provides information and enhance students’ skills in identifying techniques for question framing, critical appraisal, and database searching essential to the practice of evidence based medicine; reviews student homework and provides grade.
| 3 sessions, @ 2 hrs per session = 6 hours | |
Office Clinical Preceptor
| Provides direct patient contact, history-taking skills, and medical information to students in a one-on-one session; completes written evaluation of student at end of 5 sessions.
| Jan. – March 5 sessions @ 4 hrs per session = 20 hrs
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Physical Diagnosis Tutor Part 1
| Provides direct patient contact, history-taking skills, and medical information to students in sessions in hospital with a group of 2-4 students; completes written evaluation of student at end of 4sessions.
| March-May 4 sessions @ 3 hrs per session = 12 hours | |
Physical Diagnosis Tutor Part 2
| Provides direct patient contact, history-taking skills, and medical information to students in sessions in hospital with a group of 2-4 students; completes written evaluation of student at end of 4sessions.
| May-June 4 sessions @3 hrs per session = 12 hours | |
Ethics Small Group Facilitator |
| Approximately 3-4 sessions @ 1 hr per session | |
Public Health Small Group Facilitator |
| Approximately 3 sessions @ 2 hour per session |
LEAP (Longitudinal Educational Experience Advancing Patient Partnerships) Sept. - June, Year I Sept. - Dec., Year II
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Teaching Opportunity | Description | Time Frame |
Small Group Faculty Mentor
| Provide students with support and guidance about their experiences with their assigned patients; lead monthly seminar groups in which students discuss topics directly related to the health of their patients. | Monthly Seminar Seminars @ 135 min. each
Office Hours: 1 hr per month Curriculum Development Meetings: 30-60 min. per month |
Health, Illness, and Disease (HID) II Sept. – Dec., Year 2
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Teaching Opportunity | Description | Time Frame | |
PBL Facilitator | Facilitates a group of approximately 10 students as they “unfold” a case demonstrating the clinical application of the basic science content they are learning in the course; attend weekly briefings, read the PBL case and tutor guide before meeting with students to facilitate the PBL group process; and assess student performance.
| 2 sessions a week @ 1-1/2 hours per session (specific days and times vary by unit)
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Office Clinical Preceptor
| Provides direct patient contact, history-taking skills, and medical information to students in a one-on-one session; completes written evaluation of student at end of 7 sessions.
| Sept. – Nov. 6 sessions @ 4 hrs per session = 24 hrs | |
Preceptor in Psychopathology Clinic | During sessions in which students interview and observe patients with serious mental illness, instructs students in interview techniques, clinical evaluation of psychopathology, organization and written presentation of clinical information, and diagnostic formulation.
| Tuesday afternoons Sept – Nov. (Brain & Behavior unit) | |
Functional Neuroanatomy Lab Instructor | Facilitate computer-based exercises and small-group tutorials used to convey a three-dimensional perspective of brain structure and its functional correlations
| 2 hrs per lab Sept – Nov. (Brain & Behavior unit) | |
Small Group Facilitator: Mental Status Exam | Works with students to provide information/role play/ discussion on topics presented in class lecture and discussion. The facilitator is asked to review weekly role-play exercises and complete a grade form for each student.
| 4 sessions @ 2 hrs/session = 8 hours (Brain and Behavior unit) | |
Small Group Tutor in either: Pharmacology Neuropathology Neuroradiology Neuropharmacology Brain Imaging Behavioral Science | Instructs students using various learning modalities (e.g., problem sets, discussion of scientific papers, and computer-based exercises.
| Variable Sept – Nov. (Brain & Behavior unit) | |
Small Group Facilitator in either: Dermatology Rheumatology Infectious Disease
| Leads discussion of clinical problem-solving sessions in one of the specific disciplines | 1 to 4 (2-hr) session(s) per discipline/unit | |
Physiology Lab Instructor | Help students with recording and analyzing ECGs, blood pressures, pulmonary function tests, etc. A faculty briefing is held prior to the lab. | 2 labs, 1 hour each
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Pathology Small Group/Lab Instructor
| Leads computer-based pathology sessions on clinical cases reflecting normal and abnormal conditions that affect specific organ systems.
| 2-hour labs/small groups; number depends upon module discipline | |
Ethics Small Group Facilitator |
| Approximately 3 sessions @ 1 hour per session | |
Physical Diagnosis of Neurological Disease Instructor | Instructs approximately 30 students in principles and of neurological testing; includes patient presentations and clinical problem-solving sessions on motor, sensory, and visual disorders and instruction in using ophthalmoscope.
| 1 (3)-hr session for 6 weeks Days TBD (Brain & Behavior Unit) |
Medicine Clerkship
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Teaching Opportunity | Description | Time Frame |
Small Group Tutor | Leads student discussions of their patients and other topics in internal medicine and may provide opportunities for students to see patients at bedside. Assess students’ formal case presentation and case write-ups.
| 2 hrs per week for 8-week rotation = 16 hours |
OATES Communication Workshop Small Group Leader | Facilitates session with standardized patients focused on patient-physician communication | 4-hrs per 8-week rotation |
OSCE Physician Tutor | Helps develop an OSCE focused on history/physical exam and communication skills. Observes students and provides direct feedback | 4 hrs per 8-week rotation |
Neurology Clerkship
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Teaching Opportunity | Description | Time Frame |
Clerkship Tutor | Meets with students to go over cases and teach at the bedside. Reviews topics as they arise. | Two hrs per week for the 4-week rotation block |
OSCE Facilitator | Observes students performing a focused history and neurological examination on a patient with a neurological chief complaint. Moderates a 1:1 session with a student performing a lumbar puncture on a simulator mannequin. | 4 hrs per month |
Ob/Gyn Clerkship
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Teaching Opportunity | Description | Time Frame |
Small Group Tutor | Facilitates discussion of individual case reviews and various OB/GYN topics; prepares students for shelf.
| 1 hr per week per rotation |
PBL Tutor | Facilitates a group of students as they “unfold” 2-3 cases per session demonstrating the clinical application of the content they are learning in the clerkship | 3 sessions @ 3-4 hours/session per rotation |
Oral Examiner | Asks the student clinically relevant questions based on information listed in the student’s patient logs, attempting to assess the student’s knowledge of clinical management. | 3-4 exams @ 30 min each = up to 2 hrs per rotation |
Pediatrics Clerkship
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Teaching Opportunity | Description | Time Frame |
Small Group Tutor | Facilitates case discussions; conducts bedside teaching; reviews write-ups; provides mid-clerkship & ongoing feedback; submits tutor group evaluation (part of final grade) | 3 hrs per week (18 hours per rotation |
Team-Based-Learning Facilitator | Facilitates TBL discussions | 90 min/rotation. 8 times a year |
Simulation | Conducts simulation and debriefing using high-fidelity equipment | 90 min/rotation. 8 times a year |
Communication Workshop Facilitator | Facilitates discussion & feedback on group OSCE / student role plays, 3-5 students per group | 3 hrs per rotation. 8 times a year = 24 hours |
“Physical Exam Boot Camp”: Bedside teaching (3-4 students/ group) | Demonstrates, observes, and provides feedback on bedside teaching | 60 min/rotation. 8 times a year = 8 hours |
Primary Care Clerkship
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Teaching Opportunity | Description | Time Frame |
Office Clinical Preceptor | Provides students with direct patient contact, history-taking skills, physical exam skills, and presentation of medical information. Students work more autonomously and can see patients on their own. Then all cases are reviewed with preceptor.
| 1 4-hour session per week per 6-week rotation |
Psychiatry Clerkship
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Teaching Opportunity | Description | Time Frame |
Interview Class Tutor | Facilitates weekly seminars in which individual students interview a psychiatric patient; evaluates students on interviewing technique, case presentation, and group participation.
| 5 minimum sessions @ 1-1/2 hr per session |
Case History Class Tutor | Facilitates weekly discussions of students’ written patient case; evaluates students’ quality of case presentation, written case history, and group participation.
| 5 minimum sessions @ 1-1/2 hr per session |
The Areas of Concentration program is an important addition to our new curriculum that spans all four years for every student (starting with the Class of 2018). It provides dedicated time designed to enrich the medical school experience by requiring each student to select an area of interest in which to obtain in-depth knowledge, skills, and scholarly experience, including a required scholarly project during six months of the fourth year. For more information on the program and possible research mentorship opportunities, please visit http://weill.cornell.edu/education/curriculum/aoc.html