Rheumatology Clerkship

3 credits · Medicine

VISITING: Closed to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: Introduces students to patients with different forms of arthritis and related rheumatic diseases. Emphasis is on the specific examination of muscles, bones, and joints and important systemic signs and symptoms pertinent to the diagnosis of rheumatic diseases. Laboratory tests, X-rays, and biopsies are reviewed. Students see both new and returning patients and participate in both inpatient and outpatient consultations. Formal and informal participation in conferences is encouraged. Instructions for enrollment: Please contact clerkship coordinator Amy Luu (HHS-visitingmedstudents@hhs.sccgov.org) for approval. PREREQUISITES: Med 300A. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full-time for 2 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Umaima Marvi, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Amy Luu, HHS-visitingmedstudents@hhs.sccgov.org. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: 751 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128. Rheumatology is located at Valley Specialty Center, Bldg. Q 5h Floor; Time: Between 8:00 and 8:30 am the first day of clerkship. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: B. Amlani, J. Burkham, A. Chuang, N. Howlett, V. Sharp, N. Howlett and A. Chuang. LOCATION: SCVMC.