Gastroenterology Elective – Riverside Methodist Hospital
Title of Clerkship: Gastroenterology Elective – Riverside Methodist Hospital
Elective Year(s): Fourth-Year Elective
Department: Internal Medicine
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: Riverside Methodist Hospital
Course Number: MEDI 793
Blocks Available: All
Number of Students/Block: Varies. Apply through VSLO
Faculty: Brett Sleesman, M.D. and other various faculty
Elective Description/Requirements: This course provides a focused opportunity for the senior student to study gastroenterologic
and hepatologic diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks
Educational Course Objectives and Links to EPOs:
- Demonstrate an ability to discuss the differential diagnosis of common gastroenterologic/hepatologic problems such as GI bleeding, abdominal pain, diarrhea, jaundice, and hepatitis. (EPOs: MK-4, PC-1, PC-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 for the role of the referring primary service in the patient’s care. (EPOs: IPC-1, IPC-2, IPC-3)
Professionalism: UT/COM 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
- Case write-ups, optional
- Faculty/resident observation
- Narrative
Prerequisites: Successful completion of required Internal Medicine Clerkship
Clerkship Director: Mani Askari, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Dawn Jagodzinski; Mackenzie McNair
Phone Number: 419-383-5022
Email: dawn.jagodzinski@utoledo.edu
Special Requirements: There is no night call or weekend responsibilities.
ECC Approved
June 2023