The Division of Rheumatology & Immunology elective emphasizes the evaluation and management of outpatients with common musculoskeletal diseases. The majority of the time is spent in private and public ambulatory clinics of the division. Limited exposure to complicated inpatient consultations is available. Students will have intense one-on-one contact with faculty in the evaluation of ambulatory patients.
Course objectives Evaluation of patients with joint pain Musculoskeletal examination Use of a diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected autoimmune disease Learn commonly utilized therapies in the treatment of the patient with a broad range of musculoskeletal diseases