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University of South Carolina    
2018-2019 School of Medicine Bulletin 
    
 
  Dec 17, 2024
 
2018-2019 School of Medicine Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

MEDI G840 - Outpatient Rheumatology


Credits: 2

This elective rotation is designed to provide students with an overview into rheumatic diseases such as various arthritides and connective tissue disorders. Diseases include, but are not limited to, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, lupus, scleroderma, vasculitis, inflammatory myositis. The student will observe, in an outpatient clinic setting, the stepwise approach into diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic disease. Emphasis will be placed on learning the basics of a musculoskeletal history and pertinent physical examination findings.