ADULT INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES ELECTIVE
Exposure to both outpatient and inpatient settings, such as ward rounds, cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs, as well as operating rooms, to learn how to obtain an accurate history, perform a thorough cardiovascular examination, interpret patient's treadmill, nuclear, cardiology and echocardiogram performance, formulate an assessment and plan for further evaluation and treatment. Participate in the writing of orders and progress notes on in-patients for whom they are responsible and perform appropriate procedures under the direct supervision of staff. Submit input on patients' management plans, which will be closely supervised by an attending cardiologist.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop skills in diagnosis and management of cardiac patients with congenital and acquired cardiac disorders. Audience: Graduate 2. Develop skills in the combined medical and surgical approach to cardiovascular disease. Audience: Graduate 3. Use the appropriate technology and laboratory in the evaluation of patients with known or suspected cardiac disease. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop skills in diagnosis and management of cardiac patients with congenital and acquired cardiac disorders. Audience: Graduate 2. Develop skills in the combined medical and surgical approach to cardiovascular disease. Audience: Graduate 3. Use the appropriate technology and laboratory in the evaluation of patients with known or suspected cardiac disease. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027