Two Weeks are spent in the office of a local urologist, learning how to diagnose and treat common urologic conditions, while learning the indications for referral of their patients to urologists for evaluation and treatment. Experience is obtained by reviewing X-Ray teaching files at St. Elizabeth's Hospital Radiology Department during the roations in the Family Practice Inpatient Teaching Service throughout the three years of training. Additional training may be obtained by doing an elective in radiology. One Month is spent working with a dermatologist in a clinic setting becoming familiar with diagnosis and treatment of common dermatology conditions. Residents spend one month working with a local ENT specialist learning how to diagnose and treat common conditions associated with ears, nose and throat.
Residents spend one month working with private ophthalmologists.
This is an outpatient experience where the resident learns to diagnose and treat common ophthalmologic disorders. Residents spend an additional two weeks with an orthopedic group specializing in sports medicine and physical rehabilitation. During all three years, residents have opportunities to provide medical coverage at area football games at both the high school and college level through the entire season. Two weeks are spent working with an allergist in a clinic setting becoming familiar with diagnosis and treatment of common immunologic and allergic conditions. The resident will work directly with the neurologist during rounds as well as performing and assisting in procedures.