Infectious Diseases-VAMC

Catalog description

This is a face-to-face clinical rotation. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. During the course, students will gain practical experience in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases under the supervision of attending physicians, postdoctoral fellows and medicine residents. They will participate in all rounds and seminars of the section and perform histories and physical examinations on selected patients on the consultation service. Students will be directed to pertinent literature regarding patients being cared for on the service.