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-444A

Course Title: Infect Diseases/Immunology

No. of Students: 2

Site: LUMC

Supervisor: David W. Hecht, M.D.

Duration: 4.0 weeks

Periods Offered: Year round

Prerequisite: Completion of Medicine and Surgery clerkships.

Special Note: On the first day of the rotation, report to Jackie at 8AM in Bldg. 54, Rm. 149.

Description: The elective will include four weeks in daily one hour sessions surveying important infectious diseases and clinical microbiology. Students will obtain history and physical examinations, as well as formulate assessments on patients for whom infectious disease consultation is sought. Students will present patient(s) to attending on rounds and be responsible for follow up. Students will participate actively in a weekly Infectious Disease Conference and make at least one presentation.

Method of Evaluation:
A. Case presentations and follow up.
B. Participation in conferences.
C. Research project.
D. Exam.