Rheumatology Elective-UTMC (4 weeks)
Title of Clerkship: Rheumatology Elective - UTMC (4 weeks)
Elective Year(s): Fourth-Year
Department: Internal Medicine
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: The University of Toledo Medical Center
Course Number: MEDI 717
Blocks Available: All
Number of Students/ Block: 2
Faculty: Nezam Altorok, M.D., Bashar Kahaleh, M.D., Yue Ding, M.D.
Elective Description/ Requirements:
The intent of the clerkship is to familiarize the students with the clinical presentations,
the differential diagnosis and the care of the common rheumatic disorders, the autoimmune
connective tissue disorders and chronic pain syndromes. All students will be provided
with a core packet of materials that form the scientific basis for the practice of
rheumatology. The students will participate in rounds on the consultative rheumatology
service as well as contribute to the care of in-house hospital patients. Furthermore,
students will participate in daily outpatient’s clinics from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Students
will actively participate in evaluating new and return clinic patients with rheumatic
diseases. The clinic experience will provide the opportunity for the students to gain
experience in the art of arthrocentesis as well as the soft tissue injection. Emphasis
will also be placed on the radiologic interpretation of rheumatic disease and the
specialized serology that define rheumatic disorders. During the rotation, the student
will work closely with the residents on the service.
Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks
Educational Course Objectives and Links to EPOs:
- Demonstrate the Interview and examination of patients with the most common rheumatologic diseases. (EPOs: PC-1)
- Recognize the symptoms and signs of the most common rheumatologic diseases. (EPOs: MK-4)
- Describe the indications and establish the diagnostic significance of various tests used in the identification of infectious diseases. (EPOs: PC-6)
- Synthesize the clinical and laboratory information and create a pertinent problem list. (EPOs: PC-7)
- Analyze the clinical and laboratory data and arrive at a reasonable diagnostic hypothesis. (EPOs: PC-7)
- Outline plans for management and treatment of the most common infectious diseases. (EPOs: PC-7)
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
- Outpatient rounds
Evaluation Methods:
- Attendance
- Case presentation
- Case write-up
- Faculty/resident evaluation
- 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: None
ECC Approved
June 2023