Clinical Rheumatology
ME 522M.J
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Description
The goal for this elective is to expose students to a wide array of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. Students will serve as an integral part of the Consult Service @ BWH. Working alongside the Fellows, they will learn the musculoskeletal exam and acquire the skills to interpret clinical and laboratory findings in this unique cohort of patients.
Students will also have the opportunity to see patients in the Clinic setting, including General Rheumatology Clinics as well as sub-speciality clinics such as RA, SLE, Young Adult.
On a weekly basis, the Divisions hosts 5- 7 hours of clinical teaching lectures and conferences.
Interested students may elect to write an in-depth paper on a topic of interest. With sufficient effort and interest, these papers can be submitted for publication as review articles.
There is no requirement for students to take call.
Not Available for Cross Registration
