Gastroenterology

Objectives:

To provide the student with experience which will build a broader base in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology.

Description:

1. Students will be assigned to the gastroenterologist and resident team of the month.
2. They will participate with the attending physician in consultative and floor rounds, and observe patients in the office setting.
3. Students will observe gastrointestinal endoscopy and other procedures as scheduled.
4. Students will perform selected patient evaluations by history and physical examination, write or suggest physician orders, and observe continuity of care.
5. They will learn diagnostic features of gastrointestinal radiology and review pathologic specimens.
6. Students will be required to do selective reading in the broad field of gastroenterology, guided by patients with whom they are involved. A syllabus will be available to augment reading selections.

Night Call/Special Requirements:

None

Responsible Faculty/Rank:

1. Stephen Verbeck, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, NEOMED
2. Duane Roe, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, NEOMED
3. Ram Bandi, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, NEOMED
4. Edward J. Esber, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, NEOMED