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Rheumatology Four-Week Elective
Preceptor: Michael Toprover, MD
Contact: Sarina Richards, Sarina.Richards@NYULangone.org
Telephone: 646-501-4030
Prerequisites: Any One Core Clerkship
Clinical sites
Tisch/Kimmel Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, VA Hospital, Hospital for Joint Diseases
Description
This is a 4-week elective that seeks to build on rheumatologic knowledge, and experiences gained in the pre-clerkship and clerkship years. It may be used to build upon experience from the 2-week Rheumatology Elective. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the core principles, foundational knowledge, and essential skills relevant to the specialty through evaluating and treating patients with connective tissue diseases (e.g., vasculitis, system lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis). A major focus of the Division of Rheumatology is on immunology and pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases. There is extensive experience with a wide variety of clinical conditions since the division is responsible for inpatient and outpatient care at Bellevue Hospital, the Hospital for Joint Diseases, the New York VA Hospital, and Tisch Hospital. There are daily educational rounds and conferences. Opportunities for participation in clinical studies are available.
Objectives of the Elective
By the end of this elective, through daily contact with patients and didactics, you will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the field of rheumatology, building on your pre-clerkship and clerkship experiences, through a broad exposure to connective tissue diseases
- Expand your skills in inpatient and outpatient workup and management of patients with connective tissue diseases
- Learn about specialty-specific history and physical exams as well as the indications for, and complications of specialty-specific procedures
- Gain knowledge regarding treatment modalities used to treat connective tissue diseases
- Gain insight into the interdisciplinary nature of this specialty and how our clinicians interact with other medical disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
Key Responsibilities of the student while on Elective
By enrolling in this elective, you have agreed to:
- Participate in at least 35 contact hours of education each week
- Provide communication of any excused absences to the Office of Student Affairs (excused absence form) and to the elective coordinator, in a timely fashion
- Arrive in a timely fashion to all locations to which you are assigned
- Participate in daily morning rounds and patient care with residents and attendings
- Be an active participant in the care of patients being followed by the team, as dictated by the resident/attending
- Attend all didactics provided for trainees
Key Responsibilities of the preceptor/residents/faculty while you are on Elective
By accepting your enrollment in this elective, the department has agreed to:
- Clearly communicate their expectations of you
- Maintain a supportive clinical learning environment
- Ensure that you have access to a broad case mix and clinical experience
- Provide the education necessary for you to gain an understanding of the patients and pathology reflective of this specialty
- Provide feedback on your clinical skills
Method of Evaluation
Evaluation of students will be made by the assigned preceptor.
Scheduling Information
Duration: 4 Weeks
Months Offered: All year except July
Student point of contact before start of elective: Rheumatology Chief Fellow
On day 1, students report to: To reach the Chief Fellow, or for more information, contact Ms. Sarina Richards at 646-501-4030
Students per elective block: 1