MED-851: Clinical Topics in Nephrology

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Department of Medicine > Education > Medical Students > Fourth Year Medical Students > MED-851: Clinical Topics in Nephrology

MED-851: Clinical Topics in Nephrology

Course Number:	MED-851
Title:	Clinical Topics in Nephrology
Instructor:	David Ploth, M.D.
Location:	Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Number of students:	2
Duration:	4 weeks
Credit hours:	5
Course Offered:	Year Round

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Description

The student will participate directly in patient care topics in nephrology and hypertension in a supervised teaching environment of dedicated faculty, fellows and housestaff.

Course Objectives

Diagnosis and treatment of renal failure, both acute and chronic
Diagnosis and treatment of hypertension
Diagnosis and treatment of fluid and electrolyte disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of acid-base disorders

Instructional Methodology

Lectures - 9
Rounds/Discussions - 5
Patient Contact - 24
Lab - optional
Patient Load - 4-6 plus outpatient clinics 2/week

Specifics

Report to Tammy Hill (792-9188) in 829 CSB at 8 a.m.

You will be assigned to the Consult service and will receive your grade from the attending on service that month.

You will receive some form of written schedule.

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Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Cardiology
Emergency Medicine
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Gastroenterology &
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Hematology/Oncology
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