Pulmonary Diseases

LOCATION: Berkeley Medical center and Jefferson Medical Center
PRECEPTOR: Dr. Philip Aguila and Dr. Feroz Noori
DURATION: 1/2 month
OFFERED: Continuously (limit of 6 rotations per year; must be coordinated through the Eastern Division Office of Student Services)
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 1 Student
STATUS: Elective

Objectives

Provide clinical experience in diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of the commonly encountered acute and chronic pulmonary diseases.

Methods to Achieve Objectives

1. Supervised evaluation of pulmonary consultation;
2. Supervised evaluation of outpatients in the pulmonary clinic;
3. Supervised interpretation of pulmonary function tests, exercise test, and chest x-rays;
4. Exposure to pulmonary procedures including thoracentesis, pleural biopsy, bronchoscopy, and lung biopsy;
5. Reading and discussion of pulmonary information.

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Clinical evaluation by attending, attendance and participation in all assigned patient care activities and completion of assigned readings.

Pre-Rotation Instructions

You must contact the Office of Student Services, Eastern Division, two weeks prior to beginning of rotation to determine where to report. Phone: (304) 596-6312.