Gastroenterology

Catalog description

(1) Course Goals: Primary - To provide an experience from which the student can develop a fundamental approach to the diagnosis and management of digestive diseases. (2). Goals Are Achieved: Through participation in the care of patients under the guidance of the fellows and faculty on the GI Consult Services (Duke Hospital), Liver Service (Duke), Biliary Service (Duke), VA Hospital GI consults and Outpatient GI Clinics. (3) Methods of Evaluation: Evaluations are completed by the course director, attendings, and fellows working with the student and include assessment of clinical skills, fund of medical knowledge, and the ability to apply this knowledge to the care of patients. Course meets at 8:00 am, Monday through Friday. No holiday or weekend coverage for students. Prior to the start of rotations, students will receive an email detailing their specific schedule, assigned supervising fellow and meeting location. For more information, please contact Anna Baker at 681-8852 or via email at [email protected]. Credit: 4. Enrollment: max 2. Talisha Ramchal, MD and GI department staff.