Rheumatology

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This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective is designed to introduce the student to the medical subspecialty of Rheumatology focused on the diagnosis, treatment and management of arthritis, inflammatory diseases and autoimmune system problems affects the joints, soft tissues and connective tissues. Basic concepts in pathophysiology, systematic evaluation will be stressed. The elective will provide opportunity for increased knowledge in the area of history taking, conducting a physical examination leading to diagnosis, treatment and disease management. The elective will introduce traditional and new biologic therapies and treatment of diseases of joints, muscles, and bones, including newer biologic therapies and joint/soft tissue injections. The student will be expected to actively participate in all Rheumatology rounds and patient discussions.