T2 Electives - Department of Ophthalmology

Not offered 2007-08

The course is a series of didactic 35mm slide lectures. The basic concepts of ophthalmology will be covered including anatomy, pathology, and physiology. However, the emphasis will be placed on clinically relevant teaching materials with the majority of the course based on clinical photographic material.

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to clinical ophthalmology and with knowledge of the relationships of ocular problems which physicians will encounter during their practice of medicine. The lectures will be conducted between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. Students are also invited to attend any of the following rounds that they desire:

• Grand Rounds
• Pediatric Ophthalmology (Muscle) Rounds
• Retina Rounds
• Cornea Rounds

• AAOO - Ophthalmology Study Guide for Students
  (This may be ordered by the student. The approximate cost is $15.00.)
  American Academy of Ophthalmology
  P. O. Box 7424
  San Francisco, CA 94120-7424
  Phone: (415) 561-8500
  
• Clinical Ophthalmology by Thomas D. Duane, M.D., Ph.D.
  (On reserve in the Medical School Library.)

Peter Kastl, M.D., Course Director
Email: slawshe@tulane.edu
Phone: (504) 988-2261
Fax: (504) 988-2684
Mailing Address: 1430 Tulane Ave., SL-69, New Orleans, LA 70112
Grading Policy: Mandatory attendance - either oral or written exam
Enrollment: 10-50 students, T-1, T-2
Time of course: Friday: 1:00 -3:00 p.m.
Session 3: 2 hrs for 1 session (continuation of course material)

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