INFD 709P Infectious Disease - Providence Portland

Credits: 4
Students obtain a working knowledge of the management of common infectious diseases. Management to include diagnostic procedures and appropriate use of antimicrobial agents. Students will participate in the ID consultative service which involves both outpatient and inpatient consultation. They will perform 2-3 complete consultations per week. In each instance, they evaluate patients independently and then present their findings to one of the four infectious diseases faculty. They are then obligated to follow the course of the patient’s illness for the duration of hospitalization (and outpatient follow-up where appropriate). There are home reading assignments with learning objectives. Students also are required to complete a medical knowledge self-assessment test in the area of infectious diseases. Students will participate in the weekly city-wide infectious diseases conference.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit