Renal and Electrolyte Disorders
ME 521M.3
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Description
The course will enable students to gain skills and confidence in the management of patients with renal diseases and electrolyte disorders. In particular, an opportunity is provided to apply principles of pathophysiology to patient care. Students participate actively in all clinical activities of the Renal Unit,
including daily rounds on service and private patients and consultations throughout the hospital. Regular conferences include: Renal Grand Rounds, Fellows' Seminar, Journal Club, Renal Pathology Conference. Students may participate in conferences and activities of the Dialysis and Transplantation Units. Student run seminars are also held. Students will be assigned to the inpatient consult service as their primary designation. The consult service includes the supervising Attending Physician, Ward Consult Renal Fellow, ICU Consult Renal Fellow, and on some months Medical Residents on elective rotation. Students will perform consultations based on availablity but usually at least one a day. Consults will will be performed in coordination with the Renal Fellow and the student will present his or her findings, both written and oral, to the attending each day for review and feedback. The attending physician will supervise each students work on a daily basis and will provide ongoing feedback about the students performance. Students will participate in daily conferences designed to improve clinical decision making. Students will attend weekly rounds and conferences designed to enhance their knowledge in the principles of Clincal Nephrology. Students will be expected to give at least one comprehensive talk during the month about a patient focused problem with particular emphasis on the practice of evidence based medicine and understanding basic science and physiology as it applies to a clinical problem.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
