Gastroenterology Elective – St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Title of Clerkship: Gastroenterology Elective – St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Elective Year(s): Fourth-Year Elective
Department: Internal Medicine
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Course Number: MEDI 792
Blocks Available: All
Number of Students/Block: 2
Faculty: Varies
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
Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of this elective, the student will be able to:
- 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-3, PC-2, PC-7, PC-8
- Propose an efficient course of evaluation of the differential and interpret the results of the evaluation. EPOs: PC-7, PC-8
- 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.
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: Christopher Lynn, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Dawn Jagodzinski
Phone Number: 419-383-5022
Email: Dawn.jagodzinski@utoledo.edu
Special Requirements: There is no night call or weekend responsibilities.