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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
UROLOGY

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UROL 498 Undergraduate Thesis (*, max. 35)
Provides an opportunity for medical students to write in the area of urology.

UROL 499 Undergraduate Research (*, max. 35)
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.

UROL 501 P-Urology Preceptorship (1, max. 12)
Individual experiences with one or more of the full-time department faculty members covering research, teaching, and patient care. Students observe activities in the clinic, hospital ward, operating room, and research laboratories. Prerequisite: first- or second-year medical student standing; permission of instructor.

UROL 600 Independent Study or Research (1-3, max. 16)
Independent study or research in urology conducted under the direction of one or more instructors. Offered: AWSpS.

UROL 675 P-Urology Preceptorship (*, max. 8)
Student follows a private practice preceptor in all of his or her work. Becomes acquainted with the office management of urological problems. (Two or four weeks). Prerequisite: UROL 680, HUBIO 562.

UROL 678 P-Urology Clerkship - Idaho (4-8, max. 8)
Medical clinical rotation. Involves participation in a standard urology clinic, as well as procedures and surgical cases. Prerequisite: completion of Internal Medicine or Surgery required third year clerkship is recommended. Offered: AWSpS.

UROL 679 P-Urology Clerkship - Boise VA (*, max. 8)
Two or four week rotation. Full activities of clinical service. Emphasizes basic principles of urology. Prerequisite: HUBIO 562.

UROL 680 P-Urology Clerkship (*, max. 8)
Full activities of clinical service. Basic principles of urology emphasized. (Two or four weeks). Prerequisite: HUBIO 562.

UROL 681 P-Female Urology (4)
Observation of cases of lower urinary tract disorders specific to women, emphasizing behavioral management and multidisciplinary care. Ninety-five percent of cases observed are women. Not intended as the only exposure to urology for students considering urology as career choice. Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year standing and permission of instructor.

UROL 682 P-Urology Clerkship - Spokane (4/8, max. 8)
Clinical clerkship. Students learn principles of urology including pediatric urology and nephrology, and engage in full activities of clinical service. Offered: AWSpS.

UROL 683 P-Urology Clerkship - Boise (*, max. 8)
Full activities of clinical service. Basic principles of urology emphasized. (Two or four weeks). Prerequisite: HUBIO 562.

UROL 684 P-Urology Clerkship - Billings (*, max. 8)
Two or four week rotation. Includes full activities of clinical service. Emphasizes basic principles of urology. Prerequisite: HUBIO 562.

UROL 685 P-Urology Sub-Internship (*, max. 12)
Subintern is responsible for patient workups and for preoperative and postoperative care and participates in the operating room. Prerequisite: MED 665 or pediatrics basic clerkship, or permission of instructor.

UROL 686 P-Urology Clerkship - Bozeman (4-8, max. 8)
Medical clinical rotation. Involves participation in a standard urology clinic, as well as procedures and surgical cases. Prerequisite: completion of Internal Medicine or Surgery required third year clerkship is recommended. Offered: AWSpS.

UROL 687 P-Urology Clerkship - Northwest Hospital (4-8, max. 8)
Rotation providing exposure to all aspects of patient care in urology, including exposure to outpatient clinic and operating room. Recommended: third-year clerkship and completion of Patient Care Phase courses in Internal Medicine or Surgery. Offered: AWSpS.

UROL 688 Advanced Patient Care -Urology Clerkship - Bozeman (8)
Advanced patient care rotation provides exposure to all aspects of patient care in urology through a private practice setting. Students, as part of a primary or consultative team, are exposed to outpatient clinic and operating room procedures, with daily responsibilities. Four weeks. Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year medical student; recommended: Internal Medicine and/or Surgery clerkships. Offered: AWSpS.

UROL 690 P-Urology Specialties (*, max. 8)
For those who wish further exposure to a specific aspect of urology. Students spend time with one attending at °Ä²ÊÍø Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, or Veterans' Administration Hospital studying oncology, infections, infertility, stone disease, impotence, or other aspects of urology. Prerequisite: UROL 680 and permission of instructor.

UROL 697 P-Urology Special Electives (*, max. 24)
Special clerkship, externship, or research opportunities may be available at institutions other than the °Ä²ÊÍø. Prospective students obtain from the dean's office a special assignment form at least one month before preregistration. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

UROL 699 P-WWAMI Urology Special Electives (*, max. 24)
By special arrangement for qualified students, special clerkships or externships may be available at institutions, other than the °Ä²ÊÍø, located within the WWAMI region. Prerequisite: permission of department.