Rheumatology Elective - UTMC
Title of Clerkship: Rheumatology Elective - UTMC (2 weeks)
Elective Year(s): Fourth-Year Elective
Department: Internal Medicine
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: The University of Toledo Medical Center
Course Number: MEDI 732
Blocks Available: All
Number of Students/Block: 2 Students
Faculty: Nezam Altorok, M.D., Bashar Kahaleh, M.D., Aya Abugharbyeh, 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 knowledge 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: 2 Weeks
Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of this elective, the student will be able to:
- 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: 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
- Outpatient rounds
Evaluation Methods:
- Attendance
- Case presentation
- Case write-up
- 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: None
ECC Approved
February 2024