Spring 2027

Clinical Rheumatology Elective

Clinical Rheumatology Elective providing exposure to outpatient and inpatient rheumatology patients, covering conditions like osteoarthritis, lupus, and gout through independent evaluation and presentation.

offering recorded2–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 No instructors listed

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Improved knowledge and interpretation of clinical and laboratory presentations of rheumatic diseases, including differential diagnosis, diagnostic approach and testing, and planning appropriate therapies.

  • Complete a targeted exam.

  • Present diagnostic plan including laboratory and imaging modalities.

  • Present initial patient evaluation including assessments and plans.

  • Present current literature to support patient care.

  • Communicate effectively with interprofessional team members.

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  • Graduate/professional standing
MEDICINE 988

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  • Graduate/professional standing

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Student experience

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Exposure to patients in both outpatient rheumatology clinics and seeing patient as consultants in the inpatient setting. Commonly encountered rheumatologic conditions include: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, systemic sclerosis, polyarteritis nodosa, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, pseudogout, dermatomyositis, low back pain and shoulder pain. Involves independent evaluation of patients, and then presenting to an attending. Independent reading is expected; didactic conferences are site-specific.

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Topics

  • Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, systemic sclerosis, polyarteritis nodosa, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, pseudogout, dermatomyositis, low back pain, and shoulder pain
  • Outpatient rheumatology clinics and inpatient consulting settings
  • Differential diagnosis, diagnostic approach, testing, and therapy planning for rheumatic diseases

Skills

  • Independent patient evaluation and presentation to an attending physician
  • Interpretation of clinical and laboratory presentations for rheumatic diseases, including differential diagnosis and therapy planning
  • Effective communication with interprofessional team members

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MEDICINE 988 · Spring 2027

Clinical Rheumatology Elective

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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