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 Undergraduate Medical Education Opportunities atThe Western Pennsylvania HospitalThe Western Pennsylvania Hospital, where the first medical school west of the Allegheny Mountains (now the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine) was founded in 1874, continues as a strong leader in academic medicine.
Up to 64 students (32 third-year students and 32 fourth-year students) may complete all of their 3rd-year and 4th-year rotations at the West Penn Clinical Campus of TUSM. Beginning in 2008, students will be admitted directly to the West Penn Campus upon admission to Temple University School of Medicine. Other third-year and fourth-year students may choose to complete elective rotations at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Clinical Campus as space is available. The wide variety of primary / secondary and tertiary care referral programs at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital provides an unusually broad range of interesting and challenging experiences for medical students. During required clinical rotations, unique experiences are available to students that contribute to their understanding of didactic learning sessions.
In addition to the required clinical experiences, elective rotations in state-of-the-art specialties provide opportunities to complete a well-rounded medical education experience and prepare students for their residency years. The following electives are currently offered: Department of Anesthesiology The Department of Anesthesiology rotation for medical students includes experiences in preoperative assessment, anesthesia during surgery for a wide range of patients and conditions, and postoperative care. Department of Family Practice The rotation in the Department of Family Practice includes experiences in outpatient care and inpatient care for patients of a variety of ages and with a range of healthcare needs. Department of Medicine Rotations for medical students in the Department of Medicine include the following:
During rotations, medical students benefit from the expert knowledge and broad experiences of faculty physicians and other healthcare team members and opportunities to participate in all aspects of the care of patients with complex health conditions.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical students may choose the following rotations in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology:
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Medical student may serve a rotation in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, which offers the most advanced technology and expertise for anatomic and clinical pathology. The department also provides blood bank services and sophisticated cytogenetic studies. Department of Pediatrics
Department of Radiology The Department of Radiology includes the divisions of Radiation Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging and a Radiation Physics section.
West Penn Hospital has the latest in diagnostic imaging equipment, including a 64-slice computed tomography (CT) system. The Acquilion 64-slice scanner delivers unmatched image quality and allows for more precise diagnosis of all types of diseases. With a scan time of just 10 seconds, West Penn's CT scanner can capture images of organs before the organs move, dramatically improving image quality. Department of Surgery The following rotations are available to medical students through the Department of Surgery:
Full descriptions of electives and scheduling are available through the Office of the Associate Dean at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Clinical Campus.
Application for Rotation at TUSM Clinical Campus atThe Western Pennsylvania HospitalClick on the link below for the application form for students attending an LCME-approved medical school to complete a rotation at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital clinical campus of Temple University School of Medicine. Application for LCME- and AOA-Approved Schools – Student Electives Please complete the entire form and return it to the Office of the Associate Dean, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, 4800 Friendship Avenue, Room 2318, North Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. An individual application must be completed for each requested elective when requesting more than one.
Contact InformationFeel free to contact the Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital: The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Temple University School of Medicine, N 2318 4800 Friendship Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Telephone: 412-578-5432 Fax: 412-578-6779 E-mail: lslade@wpahs.org |
