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Clinical Endrocinology |
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Course Leader:
Coordinator: Kathy Crudele at 444-6304
OtherFaculty: Robert J.Smith, MD (Division Director), Ivor M.D. Jackson, MD. Marc J. Laufgraben, MD, David B. MacLean, MD
CourseLocation:
When Offered: All year
Maximum Students per Rotation: 1
Duration of Rotation: 4-6 weeks
Type of Rotation: Consultation Service
Cognitive Content: Pathophysiology of endocrine and diabetes disorders.
Prerequisites: Clerkship in Medicine
Criteria for Passing: Attend inpatient rounds and out patient clinics, demonstrate ability to evaluate clinical problems and discuss pathophysiology commensurate with level oftraining, and make a scholarly review of the literature for presentation.
Criteria for Honors: Students who are clearly superior in their history/physical exam skills, ability to express themselves succinctly and clearly, and who participate actively and attend all clinical sessions will receive an honors grade.
Competencies: Ability III: advanced level, Ability V:advanced level
Number of Hrs/Wk of Classroom/Discussion: 10
Number of Nights Oncall per Week: None
Planned Independent Projects for Students: Special arrangement
Description: Student's primary activity will be evaluation of patients with suspected endocrine disorders, formulation of a differential diagnosis, presentation and discussion of cases with faculty, and presentation of a scholarly topic at endocrine rounds.