Gastroenterology – UTMC (2-weeks)
Title of Clerkship: Gastroenterology – UTMC (2-weeks)
Elective Year(s): Fourth Year
Department: Internal Medicine
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: UTMC
Course Number: MEDI 876
Blocks Available: All
Number of Students/ Block: Up to 2
Faculty: Ali Nawras, M.D., Thomas Sodeman, M.D., Abdallah Kobeissy, M.D., Yaseen Alastal, M.D., Mona Hassan, M.D., Benjamin Hart, M.D.
Elective Description/ Requirements:
This course provides a focused opportunity for the senior student to study gastroenterology
and hepatologic diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Length of Clerkship: 2 weeks
Educational Course Objectives and Links to EPOs:
- Demonstrate an ability to discuss the differential diagnosis of common gastroenterological/ hepatologic problems such as GI bleeding, abdominal pain, diarrhea, jaundice, and hepatitis. (EPOs: MK-4, PC-1PC-6, PC-7)
- Propose an efficient course of evaluation of the differential and interpret the results of the evaluation. (EPOs: PC-6, PC-7)
- Show sensitivity to the patient’s concerns regarding the illness and also respect the role of the referring primary service in the patient’s care. (EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, IPC-3)
Professionalism: Students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in the current Educational Program Objectives and the current Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department.
Instructional Methods:
- Small group - clinical skills
- Interpretation of lab data
- Diagnostic tests - use/interpretation
- Lecture/media
- Independent study
- Inpatient rounds
- Outpatient rounds
Evaluation Methods:
- Attendance
- Case presentation, optional
- Case write-up, optional
- Faculty/resident observation
- Narrative
Prerequisites: Successful completion of required Internal Medicine Clerkship
Clerkship Director: Mani Askari, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Dawn Jagodzinski
Phone Number: 419-383-5022
Email: Dawn.jagodzinski@utoledo.edu
Special Requirements: Students will have weekend responsibilities. There is NO night call
ECC Approved
February 2024