Nephrology
Objectives:
To expose students to the scientific approach to clinical problems in nephrology with an emphasis on principles of basic science and their application for the logical management of renal disease.
Description:
- Students will see patients as they are referred for consultation and do initial assessments, including an appropriate history and physical examination.
- Students may be given responsibility as primary house officer.
- Using the urine specimen examination and other appropriate laboratory examination, the student will be expected to arrive at a reasonable assessment of clinical situation and offer plan for patient management.
- Each case will be presented to the attending nephrologist and reviewed in detail before the consultation becomes official.
- Appropriate literature references will serve to strengthen the background of the student answering the consult.
- Typical daily schedule: Daily rounds on consulting service and didactic sessions.
Night Call/Special Requirements:
None
Responsible Faculty/Rank:
- Melinda Phinney, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, NEOMED
- Joseph Zarconi, M.D., Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, NEOMED
- John F. Jacobs, Jr., M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, NEOMED
- Karl D. Schwarze, M.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, NEOMED
- Rose M. Seliga, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, NEOMED
- Richard E. May, Jr., M.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, NEOMED
- Christopher Boshkos, M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, NEOMED
- Susan M. Ray, M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, NEOMED