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UROL 498 Undergraduate Thesis (*)
Provides an opportunity for medical students to write in the area of urology.
UROL 499 Undergraduate Research (*)
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)
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 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. Prerequisite: UROL 680, HUBIO 562. (Two or four weeks.)
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) Berger, Ellis, Grady, Krieger, Lange, Mayo, J. Miller, L. Miller, Mitchell, Penson, Porter, Takayama, Wessells
Full activities of clinical service. Basic principles of urology emphasized. Prerequisite: HUBIO 562. (Two or four weeks.)
UROL 681 P-Female Urology (4) J. Miller, L. Miller
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 (*, max. 8)
Full activities of clinical service. Basic principles of urology emphasized. Prerequisite: HUBIO 562. (Two or four weeks.)
UROL 683 P-Urology Clerkship – Boise (*, max. 8)
Full activities of clinical service. Basic principles of urology emphasized. Prerequisite: HUBIO 562. (Two or four weeks.)
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) Berger, Ellis, Grady, Krieger, Lange, Mayo, J. Miller, L. Miller, Mitchell, Penson, Porter, Takayama, Wessells
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 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 University of Washington 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 University of Washington. Prospective students obtain from the dean' s office a special assignment form at least one month before preregistration. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Six or twelve weeks.)
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 University of Washington, located within the WWAMI region. Prerequisite: permission of department.
