PEDO-4085 - Pediatric Rheumatology in Austin

	SOM Elective Brochure

Electives Type: Clinical

Elective Title Pediatric Rheumatology in Austin		Course Number PEDO-4085	Duration/Weeks 4
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year 2 Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Pediatric Clerkship.
Responsible Faculty Director: Ruy Carrasco MD Other Faculty: n/a	Location to Report on First Day Specially for Children, Suite 200, at 8:00am	Periods Offered 1-11 including Period 12 (June), NOT including the holiday vacation Period 13 (Dec)	Maximum Enrollment 1

Goals

Student will become familiar with common medical conditions seen in pediatric rheumatology. Student will then be able to take initial intake history, evaluation and management of common rheumatologic conditions and conditions which may mimic rheumatologic conditions (i.e. infections, malignancies, overuse syndromes).

Objectives

1. The student shall conduct a musculoskeletal intake history and perform a thorough musculoskeletal exam 2. The student shall describe the pathophysiology of common rheumatologic disorders and the respective immunologic reactions/processes. 3. The student shall explain the indications for ordering laboratory studies in the evaluation of suspected rheumatologic disorders. 4. The student shall counsel patients and families about the administration and adverse/side effects of commonly used pediatric rheumatologic medication 5. The student shall provide appropriate expectant guidance to patients with pediatric rheumatologic disorders and their families.

Description of course activities

Students will perform history and physical exams on rheumatology patients, primarily in the outpatient setting. Students shall perform history, physical exams and management plans on inpatient consults (usually 1 per week). They will follow inpatients and will be responsible for data collection, performing follow-up histories and physical exams and developing a working management. Students will be asked to read top articles of pediatric rheumatology (to be provided at start of clerkship). Students may be asked to prepare case presentations and relevant literature reviews (5-10 minute presentation). Students will be required to attend Pediatric Grand Rounds from 12:15pm to 1:15pm.

Type of students who would benefit from the course

Highly motivated student with interest in pediatrics, rheumatology and complex cases. To enroll, UTMB students should submit a C-form to Adriane Thompson via e-mail at acthompson@seton.org or fax at 512-324-7988 for approval. Visiting students should submit an application available at: http://www.utmb.edu/enrollmentservices/about/USVisitingMedicalStudents.html

Weekly Schedule

Clinical Activities (please insert estimated schedule here)

Day of Week	AM	PM
Monday	8:30-1:30 clinic	2:30-3:30 clinic, consults
Tuesday	8:30-3:30 clinic
Wednesday	8:30 - 11:30	12:30 - 3:30
Thursday	8:30-3:30 clinic
Friday	8:30-12:30	Self-directed study
Saturday	n/a	n/a
Sunday	n/a	n/a

Average number of patients seen per week: 45
Call Schedule: n/a

	Research Activities (please insert estimated schedule here)

	Activity	Hours per Week
	Faculty contact time
	Self-directed study
	Data collection/analysis
	Other

Method of student evaluation
Check all that apply - complete appropriate section(s) only:

1. Clinical Observation
	A.	Where are students observed on this elective?
		Inpatient service Ambulatory Surgery Standardized patients Patients simulators Other
	B.	Frequency - How often are students observed clinically?
		Related to each patient encounter.
	C.	Format - What method(s) are used to document the student's clinical performance?
		Daily oral feedback End of period oral feedback Written feedback Other

2. Oral Presentation
	A.	Audience - To whom does the student present?
		Current cases will be discussed and presented in front of attending.
	B.	Frequency / duration of presentation(s)?
		Daily, 5-10 minutes.
	C.	Format - What guidelines are set for the student's presentation?
		Standard case presentation.
	D.	Assessment - Who assesses the student's presentation performance?
		Self-assessment Peer assessment Faculty assessment
	E.	Method of content selection
		Current cases Student-selected topic Assigned topic

3. Written Assignment (H&P's, notes, papers, abstracts, etc.)
	A.	Frequency of written assignment(s)?
		Short presentation to attending on interesting case (15-20 minutes) during last week of course.
	B.	Format - What guidelines are set for the student's written work?

	C.	Length of written assignment(s)?
		Abstract Annotated bibliography 1 - 2 page paper 3+ page paper
	D.	Are recent references required? No If yes, how are they selected?

	E.	Method of content selection - e.g. student-selected, relate to cases, etc.?

	F.	Audience - Who assesses the student’s written performance?
		Peer Assessment Faculty Assessment Other

4. Examination
	Format
		Oral Written multiple choice Written essay / short answer OSCE Other

5. Extra Course Activities
	What expectations do you have for the student to demonstrate participation in the elective (e.g. small group activities, seminars, thoughtful questions, providing resources, journal club, resident lecture attendance)?
		Pediatric Grand Rounds.

6. Other Modes of Evaluation
	Please explain below.
		1. Mini-CEX. 2. Examination: Rheumatology Multiple choice (Only need to demonstrate improvement from initial exam).

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