Ophthalmology Off-Campus Externship (4 to 8 Credit Hours)

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Special arrangements can be made for elective periods of one or two months in a Department of Ophthalmology at another medical school or one that is affiliated with a medical school (Canada or USA), to study some phase of ophthalmology such as ophthalmic pathology, neuro-ophthalmology, etc. Written approval must be obtained in advance from both the MCG Department of Ophthalmology (D. Thomas) and the Department where the elective is to be taken. A description of the off-campus elective, including the names(s) of the supervising faculty member(s), must be submitted to the MCG Department of Ophthalmology before approval to take the course for credit can be considered. In addition, a letter of evaluation with specific comments regarding the student’s performance and a brief description of the work completed must be received from the Department Chairperson or the supervising faculty member in the Department where the off-campus elective is taken. Credit for the course will not be given until all of the above have been satisfactorily completed. Contact Hours: 40 Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type (Primary): Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.