| Selectives Type:
Basic Science |
Selective
Title
Mystery Diagnosis: Parasitology (BSHS Credit) |
Course Number
MEDU-4087 |
| Prerequisites:
Successful completion of all Year 3 requirements. Enrollment in Mystery Diagnosis courses is restricted to one course per student. C-Form is required for enrollment, send to Alexis Cermeno (ajcermen@utmb.edu). |
Responsible Faculty Director:
Bernard Karnath, MD
Other Faculty:
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Contact
Information
4.170 Old John Sealy Annex bmkarnat@utmb.edu
Interim Coordinator: Victoria Garcia |
Periods
Offered
8
including holiday period 8 |
Maximum
Enrollment
32 |
| Learning Objectives |
• Students should have a comprehensive understanding of the diseases discussed in the following areas of infectious diseases including:
Week 1: Vector Borne Illnesses
Week 2: Pulmonary and Vascular Infections
Week 3: Foodborne Illnesses
Week 4: Neurological Infections
- Students should be able to make a formal PowerPoint presentation to their peers.
- Students should be able to summarize their presentation in a concise evidenced-based narrative.
- The basic science aspect of each clinical case should be emphasized in the write up with appropriate references.
- Students should be able to summarize their presentation in a concise narrative.
- Students should learn how to work together in peer-based learning.
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| Describe the qualifications
background and career goals or interests of students who would benefit
from the course: |
Any student interested in the Pediatrics.
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| Description of course
activities |
Case Assignment / Writeup and Presentation
Assignments of presentations will be made on the first day of the course. A total of 32 cases from the archives of Mystery Diagnosis will be viewed during the course. Each episode is approximately 20 minutes. Each student will be responsible for giving a formal PowerPoint presentation based on their assigned case. Each PowerPoint presentation will consist of approximately 15 slides. Presentations will take place by Zoom. Each presentation will last 20 minutes. An evidence-based case report or review article relevant to the case discussed should be discussed during the presentation session.
A written presentation should be turned in at the end of the rotation. The length of the paper should be at least 10 pages of double-spaced text with at least 5 journal-based references listed on the last page.
Students are required to watch all 32 cases in the archives. To enhance and maximize learning, students will be required to write a reflection on all 32 cases as follows:
Weekly Written Assignment
Student Instructions: Please answer the following questions after each video case
- Name of Patient:
- Final Diagnosis:
- What are the Hallmark findings in this case?
- Please describe the pathophysiology (Basic Science) of this disease: (minimum 150 words)
- Reflect on why the diagnosis was missed or delayed? (minimum 150 words)
- Did you identify any ethical issues (Humanities) in this case? Please explain why or why not:
- Search the Medical Literature for a Case Report that matches this case. Cite your reference.
- Please describe how the cited case report is similar to this case. (minimum 150 words)
- Summarize what you learned from this case: (minimum 250 words)
Upload your weekly summary for all 8 cases to the appropriate Blackboard Folder.
The course will meet virtually at the end of each week presentations and discussion of each case.
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| Proposed time
requirement (%) for the student activities per 40-hour week: |
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Activity |
Percent of Activity |
| Faculty
contact time |
20% |
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Self-directed study |
50% |
| Data
collection/analysis |
30% |
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Other
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Method of student evaluation
Check all that apply - complete appropriate section(s) only:
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1. Grading |
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| A. |
Please specify your grading criteria for outstanding performance: |
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Students must attend weekly presentation sessions by Zoom. Presentation days may vary by block. Assignments for each weekly session will be given out on the first Monday at 9:00 AM orientation by Zoom. Each presentation must be deemed satisfactory by the facilitator. |
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2. Written Assignment (Homework,
projects, notes, papers, abstracts, etc.) |
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A. |
Frequency of written assignment(s) |
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A written presentation should be turned in at the end of the rotation. The length of the paper should be at least 10 pages of double-spaced text with at least 5 journal-based references listed on the last page. |
| B. |
Type and format of written assignment |
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The written presentation should be evidenced-based with citations. The basic science aspect of each clinical case should be emphasized. |
| C. |
Method of content selection (student-selected,
assigned, relate to cases, etc.) |
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The format should be as follows: The format should be as follows: Case summary (based on video vignette); Usual presentation (symptoms, manifestations, and clinical signs); Why was the diagnosis missed? (e.g. unusual presentation, lack of proper testing, lack of basic science knowledge) Laboratory evaluation (blood work and imaging); Treatment (e.g. medication and surgery); Background (historical perspective and epidemiology); Conclusion (summarize major points, what did you learn?) |
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3. Oral Presentation |
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A. |
Frequency / duration of presentation(s)? |
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Each student will give one formal PowerPoint presentation. |
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B. |
Type and format of presentation |
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PowerPoint slides will be used. Each presentation should contain 10 to 12 slides. The format should be as follows: Case summary (based on video vignette); Usual presentation (symptoms, manifestations, and clinical signs); Why was the diagnosis missed? (e.g. unusual presentation, lack of proper testing, lack of basic science knowledge) Laboratory evaluation (blood work and imaging); Treatment (e.g. medication and surgery); Background (historical perspective and epidemiology); Conclusion (summarize major points, what did you learn?) |
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D. |
Assessment - Who assesses the student's
presentation performance? |
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 Self-assessment
Peer
assessment
Faculty
assessment |
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E. |
Method of content selection |
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Student-selected
topic
Assigned
topic |
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4. Professionalism |
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What expectations do you have for the
student to demonstrate participation in the elective (e.g. small group
activities, seminars, thoughtful questions, providing resources, journal
club, resident lecture attendance)?
The instructor will discuss principles of appropriate attribution and
the referencing of literature with the student. The student is expected
to understand and to adhere to the principle that all presented work
must be solely the student’s own. |
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Students should exhibit professional behavior during the presentations |
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5. Other Modes of Evaluation |
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Please explain below. |
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Completion Grade for Weekly Written Assignments for Each of the 32 cases.
Student Instructions: Please answer the following questions after each video case
There are 8 video cases per week for a total of 32 cases
CASE # _____
- Name of Patient:
- Final Diagnosis:
- What are the Hallmark findings in this case?
- Please describe the pathophysiology (Basic Science) of this disease: (minimum 150 words)
- Reflect on why the diagnosis was missed or delayed? (minimum 150 words)
- Did you identify any ethical issues (Humanities) in this case? Please explain why or why not:
- Search the Medical Literature for a Case Report that matches this case. Cite your reference.
- Please describe how the cited case report is similar to this case. (minimum 150 words)
- Summarize what you learned from this case: (minimum 250 words)
- What would you do differently if anything?
Upload your weekly summary for all 8 cases to the appropriate Blackboard Folder.
There will be a folder for
1. Week 1 Reflections
2. Week 2 Reflections
3. Week 3 Reflection
4. Week 4 Reflections
Please label each case accordingly (e.g. Case 1, 2, 3, .......) |
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