MED3 4131/F - Pulmonology

Cr Hrs: 3.5, 7
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3.5 or 7 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective pulmonary rotation is a one-month elective rotation for fourth year medical students in which the principles of pulmonary medicine are emphasized. Socioeconomic issues such as complications of substance abuse or lack of timely medical care will be addressed. Ethical issues concerning the intensity of care are often encountered. The appropriate environmental precautions and hazards are frequently discussed when isolation of patients is required.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of (MED1-3001/F or MED2-3001/F or MED3-3001/F or MED4-3001/F) or (FME1-3001/F or FME2-3001/F or FME3-3001/F or FME4-3001/F)

Term offered: Spring/Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Suresh Enjeti - suresh.enjeti@erlanger.org
Spring - Instructor of Record: Suresh Enjeti - suresh.enjeti@erlanger.org
Course Coordinator: Joyce Poke - joyce.poke@erlanger.org - 423-778-6670

Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation