Course Catalog

 
36-104 MEDICAL GENETICS
Department GENETICS Campus Birmingham
Course Type(s) Elective Facility UAB Medical Center
Course Director NATHANIEL ROBIN, MD Enrollment Limit 1
Contact CHRISTY UNDERWOOD Enrollment Minimum 1
Email christyunderwood@uabmc.edu Address
Birmingham, AL
Phone (205) 975-6389 Fax 205-934-4983
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates		 1-2, 1-4, 3-4, 5-6, 5-8, 7-8, 9-10, 9-12, 11-12, 13-14, 13-16, 15-16, 18-19, 18-21, 20-21, 22-23, 22-25, 24-25, 28-29, 28-31, 30-31, 32-33, 32-35, 34-35, 36-37, 36-39, 38-39, 40-41, 40-43, 42-43, 45-46, 45-48, 47-48, 49-50, 49-52, 51-52
Prerequisites Must be a 4th year medical student. 
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites: Family Medicine, Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Psychiatry
Visiting Students
Accepts students from US LCME accredited schools.
Accepts students from osteopathic schools.
Course Description Students will be exposed to all areas of medical genetics, including general genetics (the evaluation of children and adults for possible genetic syndromes or genetically determined disorders); biochemical genetics (evaluation, diagnosis, and management), cancer genetics clinic (risk-assessment, testing, and counseling); and prenatal genetics (evaluation, testing, and counseling of at-risk pregnancies). There are also several specialty clinics, including Neurofibromatosis, Craniofacial, Cleft, Marfan syndrome, and skeletal disorders. The student will also be involved in the consult service, which covers UAB and Children's Hospitals. The student can also spend time in the clinical laboratories. Lastly, there are many lectures and seminars, including a weekly Clinic Conference, that provide excellent learning opportunities.
Where To Report Please contact Christy Underwood at Christyunderwood@uabmc.edu one week prior to reporting date for schedule and instructions.
Requirements - Meet with Dr. Robin at 8:30AM on the first Monday of the elective for orientation.
- See at least 15 patients, including at least 2 from cancer clinic, prenatal clinic, and consultation.
- Submit 1 two-page write-up to Dr Robin by final Friday of rotation. This can be any patient case or a clinical topic of particular interest.
Evaluation Pass/Fail. Students will be evaluated based on the reviews of the faculty. This is based on several factors, including the demonstration of an increasing understanding and fund of knowledge through case discussions with Dr. Robin and other faculty; and professionalism.
Notes - The course can be tailored to the student's individual interestes and career goals. Please contact Dr. Robin to discuss.
- The 4 week course is only available with course director's approval. Applications should be submitted to the course contact for processing.