Clinical Gastroenterology

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide senior medical students a comprehensive experience in caring for and managing patients with gastrointestinal disorders in the inpatient and outpatient setting. This course consists of a four-week sequence of curricular activities focusing on medical knowledge and clinical skills of gastrointestinal disorders in an inpatient and outpatient setting to include Hands-on Experience: Supervised evaluation and management of patients with gastrointestinal disorders in an in- and out-patient setting by faculty and fellows; and Self- Directed Learning: Focused review of topics related to the management of patients with gastrointestinal disorders seen using the library and online resources. Goals: The purpose of this selective is for fourth-year medical students to build comprehensive knowledge and skills in the care and management of patients with gastrointestinal disorders seen in the Gastroenterology Clinic and the Gastroenterology Consult Service. Objectives: Upon completion of this elective course, the student will be able to identify and apply specific knowledge and skills in caring for and managing patients with gastrointestinal disorders encountered in and in- and out-patient setting. Complete a history and physical exam of each patient assigned to them on the Gastroenterology Clinic and the Gastroenterology Consult Service to include the creation of a problem list, treatment plan, patient orders and daily progress notes, as well as document the encounter/visit in the Epic system or VA EMR as applicable. Complete a history and physical exam of each new patient assigned to them, present and effectively communicate the information to their attending. Interpret common diagnostic laboratory testing pertaining to their assigned patients. Explain, present, and communicate effectively the medical condition pertaining to their patients to the attending physician to include the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment plans. Explain the risks, benefits, and indications for upper and lower endoscopic procedures. Identify and recognize basic anatomy from an endoscopic view of luminal structures in the GI tract.