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Allows for qualified students to undertake investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

(Continuation of 201) Professional opportunities available to the ophthalmologist in the areas of clinical research, community health, biotech and pharmaceutical development, international blindness prevention, graduate and post-graduate education.

Provides an observational experience as formulated by the instructor and student. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Closed to visitors. This clerkship is intended to provide a general introduction to ophthalmology; students interested in ophthalmology as a specialty should consider Ophth 300A. Students will spend time in clinic and surgery settings at one of three clinical sites: Stanford, Palo Alto VA, or Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. At the conclusion of the rotation, students will have a working knowledge and familiarity with ophthalmic terminology and basic exam techniques, will be able to recognize signs and symptoms of ophthalmic emergencies, and will feel comfortable knowing when and how to consult ophthalmology. The course will be graded pass/fail, based on a short written test and clinical evaluations obtained at the end of the rotation. Prereq: Because of the rotation between sites, students must have access to some form transportation (its a long bike ride between Byers and the VA, but you need a car to get to SCVMC). At all sites, parking is free. Periods Avail: P4-12. Full-time for 2 weeks. 2 students per period. nReporting Instructions: Plan to report to Byers Eye Center the first day of the rotation for an orientation unless instructed otherwise. Clinical duties begin the second day of the rotation; Time: 9:00 am. Units: 3. Call Code: 2: home call 1 night/week, 1 weekend/rotation. Director: Ira Schachar, M.D. (ischacha@stanford.edu). Other Faculty: Staff. Coord: TBA. For now please email Ira Schachar with questions at: ischacha@stanford.edu. (SUMC, PAVAMC, SCVMC)

Provides an opportunity for student and faculty interaction, as well as academic credit and financial support, to medical students who undertake original research. Enrollment is limited to students with approved projects.