Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Elective 5 Credits/Maximum of 5

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This course provides exposure to basic concepts for diagnosis and management of children and adults with allergic and immunologic diseases and respiratory and cutaneous abnormalities. MED 747 Clinical Elective in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (5)The fourth year student rotating on the allergy service will experience an active and up to date Allergy and Immunology clinical service. Diseases you will be managing include allergic skin disorders, asthma, sleep, rhinitis, sinusitis, primary immunodeficiencies, recurrent infections, drug, food and insect allergy, and anaphylaxis. Developing an excellent history to include occupational, environmental and travel history will be facilitated. The student will be able to participate as an active member of the clinic and will have responsible for the patient. We anticipate that you will act as an intern and will manage the patient completely from start to finish. Clinic hours are daily 8 AM to 5 PM except Weds AM which is our academic time. In addition, to clinic there is an opportunity to participate in inpatient consults; however, the majority of time (90%) will be spend in the clinic seeing patients. Techniques include skin biopsy, skin test, patch testing, spirometry, and patient education and there will be ample opportunity to practice these techniques. Most of the education is done bedside during the patient's visit. Lastly, we expect that the student will present a short power point presentation, develop a manuscript or participate in research if time permits.