Provides an opportunity for medical students to write in the area of urology. The student participates in current urologic research projects under supervision of full-time staff. Certain specific problems may be elected by the student. Elective for medical students. Students observe activities in the clinic, hospital ward, operating room, and research laboratories.
Students learn about physician-patient interactions which produce complaints or malpractice claims.
Students assigned to the Washington State Medical Disciplinary Board for two monthly meetings, evaluate current cases, present them to board members. Outstanding presentations go to the whole board. Cases are discussed only with the Board. Student follows a private practice preceptor in all of his or her work. Becomes acquainted with the office management of urological problems.