Stritch School of Medicine - Elective Course Catalog

Introduction

Medicine (MED)

Dept. Contact:	Debi Kurcab
Location:	Rm. 7611A, Bldg. 102
Phone:	708-216-4813
Email:	dkurcab@lumc.edu

Department: Medicine

Course Number: MED-428

Course Title: Nephrology Consults

No. of Students: 2

Site: LUMC

Supervisor: David J. Leehey, M.D.

Duration: 4.0 weeks

Periods Offered: Year round

Prerequisite: Available to third and fourth year students.

Special Note:
Student reports to Outpatient Clinic at 8:00 a.m. on Mondays; 8:30 a.m. on all other days.

On the first day of the rotation, report to Althea at 8:30AM in Bldg. 102, Rm. 3661.

Description: This elective provides a comprehensive experience on the Nephrology Consultation Service. Students will be responsible for the consultation effort and daily follow-up of patients with acute and chronic renal disease, hypertension, and fluid-electrolyte abnormalities. The student's evaluation of patients and recommendations for treatment will be reviewed in-depth by a senior staff member in Nephrology. Indications and complications of dialysis techniques, transplantation and renal biopsy will be reviewed. While the student is not primarily responsible for floor service, he/she will be expected to participate in all teaching activities, including rounds and conferences.

Method of Evaluation: Evaluation of the student's performance will be based on participation in rounds, oral case presentations, consultation work-ups, and the presentations at the section's weekly Grand Rounds.