MED 45072 - Rheumatology

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

PD

This is a face-to-face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 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. The purpose of this elective is to develop an approach to the assessment and management of systemic autoimmune rheumatologic diseases such as spondyloarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. This includes an understanding of and proficiency in the musculoskeletal exam. The format of this rotation is that of a clinical preceptorship. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate, present, discuss, document, and participate in the management of private patients in the office setting and hospital consults. In these activities students work one on one with experienced faculty. Teaching will include brief clinical lectures, case discussions, musculoskeletal x-ray reviews and demonstration of routine joint procedures such as aspiration and injection. In addition, students will participate in the Department of Medicine conference schedule including noon didactic lectures.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective

Location Offered: Knoxville

Term Offered: Fall, Spring