Clinical Rheumatology
ME 522M.3
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Description
The MGH Rheumatology clerkship focuses on exposing students to a broad range of rheumatic diseases, including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases and vasculitis. The rotation is composed of two half day outpatient clinics and daily participation on the inpatient rheumatology consult service. Additional specialized outpatient clinics, such as musculoskeletal ultrasound and dermatology-rheuamatology are also available based on student interest. Students typically evaluate new patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings and are given primary responsibility for patient evaluation, note writing and communicating with primary medical teams. This clerkship is a wonderful opportunity to get exposure to the field, develop advanced data gathering skills and practice advanced clinical reasoning in a supportive environment.
Students also attend Rheumatology Unit conferences including Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Radiology/Pathology Rounds, Case Conference and Journal Club.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
