Course Title
Cardiology Preclinical Preceptorship |
Course Number
MEDU-1054 |
Duration/Weeks
4 |
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of year 1
Additional Requirements:
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Responsible Faculty Director:
Joseph Allencherril, MD
Other Faculty:
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Available Dates
• July 13 - August 7, 2026
• August 10 - September 4, 2026
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Application Submission Deadline
4/3/2026 |
Maximum Enrollment
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| Where and to whom the application should be submitted |
| Coordinator: Victoria Garcia |
| Goals & Objectives |
| This program will provide preclinical students the unique opportunity to gain exposure to the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management, including advanced testing and intervention. |
| Description of course
activities |
| This comprehensive rotation will include exposure to inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular disease management and diagnosis, electrocardiography (EKG), cardiac catheterization and intervention, nuclear cardiology, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and vascular ultrasound. Students will directly work with a faculty preceptor for the duration of the rotation, with sites in both the clinic and hospital settings. Students will also gain exposure to workflow in the echocardiography lab, vascular lab, nuclear medicine lab, and cardiac catheterization lab. Additionally, there are potential research opportunities for interested students.
Site of preceptorship will be at UTMB League City or Clear Lake campus: 8AM-12PM and 1PM-5PM. |
Method of student evaluation
Check all that apply - complete appropriate
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1. Clinical Observation |
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Frequency - How often are students
observed clinically? |
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Daily |
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Format - What method(s) are used to
document the student's clinical performance? |
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Daily oral feedback
End of period oral feedback
Written feedback
Other |
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2. Oral Presentation |
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Audience - To whom does the student present? |
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Students will work directly with a faculty preceptor |
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Frequency / duration of presentation(s)? |
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Format - What guidelines are set for
the student's presentation? |
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Assessment - Who assesses the student's
presentation performance? |
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Self-assessment
Peer assessment
Faculty assessment |
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Method of content selection |
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Current cases
Student-selected topic
Assigned topic |
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3. Written Assignment (H&P's,
notes, papers, abstracts, etc.) |
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Frequency of written assignment(s)? |
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N/A |
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Format - What guidelines are set for
the student's written work? |
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Length of written assignment(s)? |
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Abstract
Annotated bibliography
1 - 2 page paper
3+ page paper |
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Are recent references required?
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Yes
No
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E. |
Method of content selection - e.g.
student-selected, relate to cases, etc.? |
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Audience - Who
assesses the student’s written performance? |
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Peer Assessment
Faculty Assessment
Other |
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4. Extra Course Activities |
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What expectations do you have for the
student to demonstrate participation in the course (e.g. small group
activities, seminars, thoughtful questions, providing resources, journal
club, etc.)? |
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Students will participate in clinic and inpatient sessions and have the opportunity to observe cardiovascular procedures including echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac catheterization. |
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5. Other Modes of Evaluation |
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Please explain below. |
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6. Stipend Availability |
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Yes
No
Maybe |
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