Rheumatology

Catalog description

Students are provided a comprehensive approach in the diagnosis and management of rheumatologic disorders. This NYU Langone Hospital- Long Island experience emphasizes management of patients with common chronic rheumatic diseases. Inpatient consultations provide exposure to complex diagnostic and management problems in patients with multisystem disorders. Illustrative cases and management problems are reviewed with faculty during walking rounds. Weekly conferences and Journal Clubs serve to introduce new and controversial topics. Didactic sessions along with reading and visual materials review immunopathologic and biochemical mechanisms of rheumatologic disease.