PREREQUISITES AND PLACEMENT IN THE CURRICULUM: Students must have completed the M3 Core Clerkship in Medicine.
PURPOSE: This elective in nephrology allows the student to choose a rotation at UICMC or JBVA for a four week period where the students will actively participate in consult rounds. In this setting, they see a variety of renal problems and learn the differential diagnosis of renal disease and the indications for dialysis.
COMPETENCIES:
INSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES: : In addition, they will participate in two clinics a week, one at UICMC, and the other in the hospital in which they are assigned. They will attend the Journal Club conference and the Clinical Conference. In addition, a special session for the students is held with a faculty member weekly.
ASSESSMENT:
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION:
Program Number: ELEC 621
Location: UICMC/JBVA
Program Director: J.A.L. Arruda M.D., Elisa Leanos (Coordinator) eleanos@uic.edu
Telephone: 312-996-6735, 312-996-6736
Duration: 4 Weeks
Night Call: No
Weekends: No
Students Accepted: Min. 1 Max. 3
Housestaff Used as Faculty: Yes
Lectures/Conferences/Faculty Contact: 5
Laboratory: 0
Outpatient: 4
Inpatient: 31
Total Hours /Week: 40
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