ARTH 710A Arthritis/Rheumatology-OHSU/VA

Credits: 2
Students are expected to learn diagnosis/therapy of common rheumatic disorders, interpretation of lab tests and musculoskeletal x-rays, and simple procedures such as joint injections. Problems commonly seen include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoporosis, gout, bursitis, vasculitis and fibromyalgia. Students will participate in outpatient clinics and reading assignments, and may have some inpatient exposure as well. Students participate in approximately five outpatient clinics per week averaging 1-2 new patients each clinic or 4-5 return patients. No call responsibilities. Students assist and possibly perform joint aspiration/ injection. Conferences include Grand Rounds, Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Rheumatology Journal Club, X-Ray Conference, Clinical Case Conference and didactic sessions. The rotation is based at OHSU and the VA.

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