Medicine Elective Course Description
| Course Name: | Infectious Disease |
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| Course Number: | ME-423 |
| Elective Type: | B1 |
| Coordinator(s): |
Contact: Madelyn Amoroso |
| Department: | Medicine |
| Sites Available: | St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center |
| Months Offered: | E1, M3-M10 |
| Number of Students / Month: | 2 |
| Prerequisites: | 4th year student |
| Elective Description: To provide students with an introduction to the use of antimicrobial drugs, an understanding of the pathophysiology of microbial diseases, an approach to the febrile patient and an opportunity to participate in the care of patients with both common and esoteric infectious illnesses. In addition to working on a vibrant, inpatient consultation service students will assist in the evaluation and management of ambulatory patients in a weekly Travel Medicine Clinic. | |
| Note: NA | |
| Location: St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center, 123 Summer Street, Worcester, MA 01608 | |
| Website: http://www.umassmed.edu/medicine/ | |