Rheumatology

LOCATION: Berkely Medical Center, Martinsburg, West Virginia
PRECEPTOR: Dr. Christopher Redmond
DURATION: 2 or 4 weeks
OFFERED: Continuously
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 1 student

Objectives

1. To become familiar with diagnosis and management of patients with arthritis and connective tissue disease.
2. To learn injection techniques as appropriate.

Methods to Achieve Objectives

By participation in initial evaluation and follow-up of both inpatients and outpatients with musculoskeletal complaints.

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Daily observation. Students will be evaluated on the quality of their interactions with patients and the completeness of the data base. Their fund of general medical knowledge and their attitudes toward acquiring new information will be evaluated.

Pre-Rotation Instructions

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

WVU Students will report 2010 Doctor Oates Dr, Suite 101 Martinsburg, WV 25401