| Dept. Contact: |
Debi Kurcab |
| Location: |
Rm. 7611A, Bldg. 102 |
| Phone: |
708-216-4813 |
| Email: |
dkurcab@lumc.edu |
| Department: |
Medicine |
| Course Number: |
MED-438 |
| Course Title: |
Gastroenterology Consults |
| No. of Students: |
2 |
| Site: |
HVA |
| Supervisor: |
Thomas Schnell, M.D. |
| Duration: |
4.0 weeks |
| Periods Offered: |
Year Round |
| Prerequisite: |
Completion of at least six months of third year; open to SSOM students only. |
| Special Note: |
On teh first day of the rotation, report to Allene at 8:30AM in Bldg. 200, Rm. 1447. |
| Description: |
Students will see and evaluate both inpatients and outpatients with GI and hepatobiliary problems as part of the GI consult team. Emphasis is on appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to commonly seen GI problems. Provides an excellent opportunity to observe endoscopic and other diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. Involves attendance at regularly scheduled teaching conferences and learning aids. |
| Method of Evaluation: |
Direct observation with input from residents/fellows/attending. |
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