Rheumatology Clerkship

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: Introduces students to patients with different forms of arthritis and related rheumatic diseases. Emphasis is on the specific examination of muscles, bones, and joints and important systemic signs and symptoms pertinent to the diagnosis of rheumatic diseases. Laboratory tests, X-rays, and biopsies are reviewed. Students see both new and returning patients and participate in both inpatient and outpatient consultations. Formal and informal participation in conferences is encouraged. PREREQUISITES: Med 300A. This clerkship requires approval by Clerkship Director before you can enroll. Please contact Dr. Umaima Marvi at Umaima.Marvi@hhs.sccgov.org for approval to add this clerkship. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 1-12, full-time for 2 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Umaima Marvi, M.D., 408-885-2126. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Umaima Marvi, M.D., or secretary, Rebecca Dominguez, rebecca.dominguez@hhs.sccgov.org. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: 751 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128. Rheumatology is located at Valley Specialty Center, Bldg. Q 5h Floor; Time: Between 8:00 and 8:30 am the first day of clerkship. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: B. Amlani, J. Burkham, A. Chuang, N. Howlett, V. Sharp, N. Howlett and A. Chuang. LOCATION: SCVMC.