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Title: Nephrology Research
Preceptor:
Alan Charney, M.D.
Course Code: 04-26
Telephone #: 263-6646
Prerequisites: None
Description:
This elective involves participation in the
activities of the renal research laboratory, and the opportunity to undertake
a project that can be completed during the elective period. The projects involve
the study of epithelial electrolyte transport in intact anesthetized animals
and in isolated tissues.
Altered states of transport are currently under investigation
as a way of better understanding electrolyte transport under normal conditions.
For example, we have studied the effects of acid-base disorders, several drugs
and various hormones on electrolyte transport in Sprague Dawley rats and New
Zealand white rabbits.
The student on elective would become acquainted with research
techniques including: literature review and interpretation, protocol development,
data collection, statistical analysis of data, use of laboratory equipment,
and the handling of experimental animals and tissues. The student will interact
daily with all members of the research team including the Chief of Nephrology,
the post doctoral fellows and the technicians and volunteers. THIS ELECTIVE
IS FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO MONTHS.
Objectives of the Elective:
The primary objective is to introduce
the research experience by hands-on involvement in an active laboratory. The
student should develop an appreciation for the steps involved in planning and
performing experiments and experience working with others in the laboratory.
Key Responsibilities of the student while on Elective:
- The student is expected to become an active participant in the research
program, involved in researching the literature, planning protocols,
developing hypothesis, performing experiments and analyzing the data.
- To attend and participate at the daily and weekly research meeting.
Didactic Program:
Daily meeting with investigator to review
progress and plan the day's work. Weekly meeting with investigators, technicians,
collaborators, visitors and others on elective to present and discuss the week's
progress.
Method of Evaluation:
Observation of laboratory techniques,
discussions of the literature, protocol and data, and student presentations.
Scheduling Information:
Months Offered: All Year
Report to: 9AM, VA Medical Center, Rm 5110N
Students Per Period: 1
Duration: 3-4 months
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Title: Primary Care Internal Medicine A
Year Long Experience
Course Code: 04-01
Telephone #: 263-7601
Prerequisites: Medicine & Surgery Clerkships
Description:
This is a year long elective in Primary Care
Internal Medicine. Students develop personal practices of outpatients for whom
they are the primary care physician for the year. They do the initial workup,
plan a diagnostic approach, plan therapy, engage in patient education and see
the patient as frequently as necessary. Should the patient be hospitalized,
they see the patient in the hospital as well. Each student gets a diverse mix
of patients which will represent typical primary care practice, including most
common disorders as hypertension, diabetes, arterisclerotic cardiovascular
disease, asthma, headaches, etc. Students will present each patient to an attending
at each visit for educational and patient care purposes. At the end of each
session, during case conferences students discuss all cases seen as well as
student chosen topics relevant to their ongoing cases. this is a low key, friendly
and exciting elective. In order to be able to provide adequate continuity of
care, students must be available during the year.
Objective of the Elective:
Through practicing with a personal
panel of patients, the student will learn basic and advanced Primary Care Internal
Medicine. In particular, teaching will center on care of the whole patient,
prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic disease
states, management and psychosocial problems and learning in the primary care
setting. The student will attend the medical clinic with his or her preceptor
once a week during all weeks while the student is in New York. The student
will follow up on patient related matters during the week, including obtaining
laboratory results, communicating with the patient, and with the preceptor,
etc..
Key Responsibilities of the student while on Elective:
- The student is expected to read about each case and discuss these
readings.
Didactic Program:
Each session will lead to a plan for reading
for the week with readings
discussed in the subsequent session with patients.
Method of Evaluation:
Evaluation of student performance is
based on the quality of their work with patients.
Scheduling Information:
Months Offered: September to May
Report to: Call Dr. Rabatin
Students per period: to be determined by preceptor
Duration: Elective runs Sept- May
Students receive 4 weeks of elective credit
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Department of Rheumatology and Medicine
Title: Rheumatology
Preceptor(s): Dr. Steven B. Abramson, Dr. Bruce Cronstein, and Dr. Michael Pillinger
Course Code: 04-30
Telephone No.: (212) 598-6518
Prerequisites: Any One Core Clerkship
Description:
Students participate in the activities of the Division of Rheumatology. This involves the evaluation and treatment of patients with connective tissue diseases (e.g., vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis). A major focus of the division is on the immunology and pathogenesis of the rheumatic diseases. There is extensive experience with a wide variety of clinical conditions since the division is responsible for inpatient and outpatient care at Bellevue Hospital, the Hospital for Joint Diseases, the New York VA Hospital and Tisch Hospital. There are daily educational rounds and conferences. Opportunities for participation in clinical studies are available.
Objectives of the Elective:
By the end of the elective, students should be able to interpret common rheumatologic serologies. Improvement in diagnostic acumen of the rheumatologic diseases is also expected, with increased understanding of the pathophysiology underlying each disease. Students will also become proficient in physical exams of the musculoskeletal system. Therapeutic interventions and pharmacology used in rheumatology will be better understood.
Key Responsibilities of the student while on Elective:
- Students will attend daily conferences, which include journal clubs, rheumatology grand rounds and clinical case-presentation at Bellevue Hospital (BH). Students taking the elective in the summer will attend the daily core course in rheumatology. In addition, biweekly radiology conferences are also to be attended at Hospital for Joint Diseases (HJD), and weekly clinical case conferences will be attended at the VA Hospital. Depending upon scheduling, students will attend some or all of the following clinics: Lupus and Arthritis clinics at BH and HJD, and general rheumatology clinic at the MVA; pediatric rheumatology clinic at BH; osteoporosis clinic at HJD; collagen-vascular skin clinic at Tisch Hospital; and psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis at Tisch Hospital.
- Students will also participate in inpatient consultation service at BH, and present cases in attending rounds (twice weekly). In some instances, students may be assigned to the inpatient consultation service at Tisch Hospital in lieu of Bellevue Hospital.
Didactic Program:
Students will be instructed by fellows and attendings during clinics and in the inpatient consultation service.
Method of Evaluation:
Evaluation of students will be made by the assigned preceptor.
Scheduling Information:
Months Offered: All Year except 1st and 2nd week of July.
Report to: Hospital for Joint Diseases, 301 E. 17th St., Rm. 1410 (cor. 2nd Avenue) and ask for the fellow who will serve as your preceptor or Amy Reyes for assistance. We recommend that you call
(212) 598-6518 a week before your elective to find out where to go on the first day of your elective.
Students Per Period: Two (2)
Duration: Four Weeks
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Title : Rheumatology-Immunology Research
Preceptor
: Michael Pillinger, M.D., Faculty Coordinator; various faculty serve as research preceptors.
Course Code: 04-36
Telephone No.: (212) 951-3328
Prerequisites: None
Description:
This two-month elective involves participation in the research activities of the Division of Rheumatology. Multiple projects are available covering a broad spectrum of research interests. These include, but are not limited to: studies of the cell biology of the chondrocyte in osteoarthritis; molecular regulation of synovial cells in rheumatoid arthritis; the role of cellular apoptosis in systemic lupus; the cellular mechanisms of neonatal lupus; the role of B cells in autoimmunity; the role of nitric oxide in inflammation; the role of endothelial cells in inflammation; the role of adenosine in inflammation and liver disease; and the cellular and molecular biology of ras-related proteins.
Objectives of the Elective:
Students will be introduced to the basic techniques in laboratory research, under the guidance of a mentor. Students will acquire the skills of performing various experiments and will participate in on-going studies. Highly motivated students may have the option of pursuing independent research questions. Interpretation of laboratory data will also be taught by the mentor.
Key Responsibilities of the student while on Elective:
- Depending upon their laboratory project, students may be assigned specific tasks in the laboratory experiments and attend conferences in Bellevue Hospital, The Hospital for Joint Diseases, The Manhattan VA Hospital and Tisch Hospital/Skirball Institute.
- Attendance at the journal club and Rheumatology Grand Rounds is expected.
- Weekly Research in progress at Bellevue Hospital and Hospital for Joint
Diseases should also be attended.
Didactic Program:
Laboratory results will be reviewed by mentor and their interpretations will be discussed.
Method of Evaluation:
Evaluation of students will be made by the assigned monthly-rheumatology service attending(s), as well as by the fellow-on-service.
Scheduling Information:
Months Offered: All Year
Report to: Please contact Dr. Pillinger at least four (4) weeks in advance to identify an appropriate mentor. Subsequently, report to that mentor’s laboratory or office on the final day of elective.
Students Per Period: 1-2 from NYU
Duration: Four weeks (minimum); two months or more highly desirable.
Students Per Period: 1 per laboratory; maximum 6 students per period in all labs, depending upon available space.
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