Pediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology - Jacksonville
PED E 7J | 4th Year Elective | Pediatrics | Clinical Science |
The information for this course is based on the 2009-2010 school year. It has not yet been updated for the 2010-2011 year.
Prerequisites
Fourth-year medical student
Course Description
The Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology in Jacksonville cares for a large number of patients with acute and chronic diseases that involve the kidney and the collagen vascular system. The Division covers inpatient consultation in the general pediatric floor as well as in the nursery and pediatric intensive care units. We also care for patients with end stage kidney disease on dialysis or post kidney transplant. We have a large outpatient clinic caring for variety of renal and rheumatologic disorders. By the end of this coruse, the students will become familiar with common renal and rheumatologic diseases including pediatric hypertension, fluids and electrolytes, renal replacement therapy, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, et cetera.
Course Faculty and Staff:
| Course Director(s): | Asad Tolaymat MD |
| Other Faculty | Frank Genuardi MD, MPH, Mohammad Ilyas MD |
| Course Staff: | Brenda Carver , Eraina Carter |
Meeting Place and Time
Howard Bldg., Suite 405, Pediatric Multispecialty Center, 9:00 AM on first day of rotation
Course Materials
TBA
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Evaluated Competencies
#1 Professionalism:
Educational Objectives: Student will demonstrate professional behavior in interactions with patients; families and health care staff.
Method of Evaluation: Preceptor observation
#2 Patient Care:
Educational Objectives: Student will develop competence in obtaining an appropriate history and physical examination in patients with pediatric nephrology and rheumatology problems.
Method of Evaluation: Preceptor observation
#3 Medical Knowledge:
Educational Objectives: The student should develop an expanded knowledge of common topics in pediatric nephrology and rheumatology; including but not limited to urinary tract infection; nephrotic syndrome; and JRA.
Method of Evaluation: Preceptor observation
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