Rheumatology

Catalog Description: Musculoskeletal complaints are among the most common problems that present to primary care physicians and arthritis and related diseases are a major cause of disability and loss of work in our society. It is thus essential that physicians involved in primary care develop skill in recognition and treatment of common rheumatologic diseases and ability to recognize and refer rare or more complicated problems.

Clinical rheumatology rotations can be elected at either the University of Minnesota Medical Center/Clinics and Surgeries Center, or the VA Medical Center. Four week rotations are offered. The students will work closely with faculty, G-1, G-2 or G-3 medical residents, and fellows. The students' responsibilities may vary at these hospitals, but will include seeing a wide variety of patients in clinic and a small number of inpatient rheumatologic consultations. Students will participate with the resident and fellow on the service in a series of discussions and case-based problem solving sessions with faculty members that will cover the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of the most common rheumatic diseases. At UMMC/CSC Rheumatology specialty clinics include Lupus, Vasculitis, Scleroderma, Early Arthritis, and Rheumatology-Dermatology.

Syllabus

Note: Contact the Course Coordinator for any syllabi for previous years. 

Sites:

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Required session attendance: Does not apply

Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode: M-F 8 hours per day.  Hours vary from 7:00am-7:00pm.

Direct patient care: Yes

Consent Requirement: Open to student scheduling

Grading Scale: H/E/S/N

Allow repetition of course: Repetition not allowed

Course equivalency: Does not apply