MED 7510 Selected Topics in Medicine - Section 16 -Gastrointestinal

Credits:

0.5

Directors:
Olken
Grading:
Pass/Fail
Prerequisites:
Prior approval required
Offered:
During Year 1 and 2 elective weeks
Description:

Gastrointestinal diseases, both acute and chronic, are common complaints of the adult patient. Students will become more familiar with the evaluation and management of those GI conditions that have not been able to be managed by patient's primary care physician.

Students will work alongside internal medicine residents and faculty affiliated with Bronson Gastroenterology. Students will attend morning report with faculty and resident, as well as attend weekly Internal Medicine block conferences. They will work with assigned residents and faculty in the inpatient setting. Total time expected is 20-30 hours.