PED 2107 PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY
The student will be taught how to examine and evaluate pediatric patients with collagen vascular disease. The focus will be on the importance of detailed history and musculoskeletal examination in the diagnosis of connective tissue diseases. The elective will demonstrate the importance of continuity of care and a multidisciplinary approach in the case of chronic patients and enhance students’ ability to logically perform differential diagnosis. The student will be exposed to the physical findings in all major collagen vascular diseases including juvenile arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis and scleroderma.
Prerequisite
Must successfully completed PED 1803 prior to enrollment