SYLLABUS
College of Medicine
AY 2015-2016
Course title and number
Term (e.g., Fall 200X)
Meeting times and location
IMED 855-00R Rheumatology
Year Round
It is student’s responsibility to contact the preceptor one week prior to the
scheduled start date to find out when and where to report on first day.
Course Description and Prerequisites
https://medicine.tamhsc.edu/elective/2015-16/imed/rr/index.html
The four week elective is designed to provide a broad clinical experience in Clinical Rheumatology. First
contact experience will be provided in the outpatient clinical setting at Scott & White Healthcare - Round
Rock. Housing is not provided. No night call is required.
Instructor Information
Elective Director
Name
Telephone number
Email address
Office hours
By Appointment
Office location
Coordinator
Natalie Washburn
Name
512-341-4960
Telephone number
Washburn@medicine.t
Email address
amhsc.edu
M-F / 8-5
Office hours
3950 N. AW Grimes,
Office location
3rd Floor
Round Rock, TX 78665
Learning Outcomes & Objectives
Objectives:
1.
The student will participate in the evaluation of new and follow-up patients in the clinic.
2.
The student will participate in Rheumatology conferences and any other didactic conferences
which would be relevant to the diagnosis or treatment of rheumatologic disorders.
3.
The student will have set aside time for case presentations.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.
Identify, diagnose, and treat common rheumatologic disorders: rheumatoid arthritis,
musculoskeletal exam techniques, lupus, crystalline arthropathies, spondyloarthropathies, vasculitis,
osteoarthritis, soft tissue disorders and myopathies. Student will understand the risks and benefits of
drugs used to treat rheumatologic diseases.
2.
Understand the indications and methods of joint aspiration and injection, soft tissue injections,
serologic tests for rheumatologic disorders.
3.
Understand basic concepts in immunology and pharmacology as they pertain to clinical care.
COM Competency Based Learning Objectives: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/academicaffairs/curriculum/objectives/
Principles and Guidelines for Curriculum Development:
http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/policies/pdf/curriculum-principles-guidelines.pdf
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Course Objective:
Identify, diagnose, and treat
common rheumatologic disorders:
rheumatoid arthritis,
musculoskeletal exam techniques,
lupus, crystalline arthropathies,
spondyloarthropathies, vasculitis,
osteoarthritis, soft tissue disorders
and myopathies. Student will
understand the risks and benefits of
drugs used to treat rheumatologic
diseases.
Understand the indications and
methods of joint aspiration and
injection, soft tissue injections,
serologic tests for rheumatologic
disorders.
Understand basic concepts in
immunology and pharmacology as
they pertain to clinical care.
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Based Learning
Objectives
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Evaluation:
Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
Textbook and/or Resource Material
The following books and case study materials will be used in this course:
Primer on Rheumatic Disease by John Klippel - copy will be in clinic and loaned to student for use during
their rotation
Musculoskeletal Examination and Joint Injection Techniques by Fam - copy will be in clinic for student
to photocopy and review.
Arthritis in Black and White by Brower - copy will be in clinic to review as needed.
Also copies of relevant publications, studies will be provided to supplement weekly lectures.
Grading Policies
GRADING SCALE
Satisfactory
70-100
Unsatisfactory
69 and below
Should the course director determine remediation is required, the remediation plan will be at the
discretion of the course director and on a case by case basis depending on the issues involved.
Remediation plans could entail some (or all) of the following examples: Additional clinical shifts,
research papers, presentations, article reviews, exams, directed reading, web-based modules, etc. If the
student performance results in a failure of the elective, it will be recommended that the elective be taken
again in its entirety.
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Attendance and Make-up Policies
TAMHSC – COM student handbook states: Students who miss more than 20% of a 4th year
elective for any reason (2 weekdays during a two-week rotation or 4 weekdays for 4 week
rotation) will require a remediation plan. To request an absence all students must use the online
Phase IV Absence Form at: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/current/absence-forms/m4absence.html For further information please refer to page 21 in the student handbook:
http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf
Course Topics, Calendar of Activities, Major Assignment Dates
Learning Materials and Activities
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The student will attend outpatient clinic throughout the elective and will be assigned new
patients for evaluation as well as previously assigned patients for follow-up.
•
The student will have set aside time for case presentations and review of key topics.
•
The student will participate in Rheumatology conferences and any other didactic conferences
which would be relevant to the diagnosis or treatment of rheumatologic disorders
** Students will follow the schedule of the attending.
Week
Topic
Required Reading
Other Pertinent Course Information
The development and maintenance of a professional attitude is an ongoing responsibility of
each student. Professional behavior is expected at all times. All students will be expected to
dress in an appropriate manner, convey a professional appearance or image, and are encouraged
to be neat and clean. For further information please see Student Code of Conduct requirements
here: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/dean/policies/student-policies/student-code-conduct.html
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides
comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation
requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for
reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637. For
additional information visit http://disability.tamu.edu
Any student with a disability who needs accommodation should inform the instructor at the beginning of
the course.
Academic Integrity
For additional information please visit: http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.”
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College of Medicine
Professionalism and integrity Statement (Academic Honesty and Plagiarism)
All College of Medicine students are required to comply with the student code of conduct and the academic integrity and
honesty standards published in each component’s Student Handbook. Disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with
the policies of each component. Students found guilty of Academic Dishonesty will receive an “F”/Unsatisfactory in the
course. For a full list of actions qualifying as academic dishonesty, please review the College of Medicine Student
Handbook at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf.
According to the Aggie Honor System Office, plagiarism is defined as the appropriation of another person's ideas,
processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit. Intentionally, knowingly, or carelessly presenting the work of
another as one’s own (i.e., without crediting the author or creator). Plagiarism and other academic misconduct definitions
can be viewed on the Aggie Honor System Office website;
http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu/RulesAndProcedures/HonorSystemRules.aspx#definitions.
E-mail Access and FERPA
The College of Medicine is communicating all official information to students through the students’ TAMHSC e-mail
accounts. Please check the account frequently during the semester for updates.
This course is supported with web-based and/or e-mail activities. In order to take advantage of these additional resources
and participate fully in the course, you have been assigned an e-mail address by the Texas A&M Health Science Center.
This e-mail address is for internal use only, so that faculty may communicate with you and the entire class. By registering
for this course, you are agreeing to allow your classmates to have access to this e-mail address. Should you have any
questions, please contact the TAMU’s Office of the Registrar at 979-845-1031.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), which the HSC complies fully, is intended to protect the
privacy of education records, to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their education records and to
provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also
have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office of the Department of Education
in Washington, D.C., concerning alleged failures by the HSC to comply with the act.
Mistreatment of Students
The College of Medicine is committed to providing a positive learning environment in which students can meet their
academic goals based on mutual respect in the teacher/learner relationship. Both parties must be sensitive to the needs
of others and differences in gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. As outlined in the Student
Handbook under the section titled Standards of Conduct in the Teacher-Learner Relationship, belittlement, intimidation
and humiliation are unacceptable for effective learning and undermine self-esteem. Breaches involving student
mistreatment may result in a faculty or staff member being sanctioned or the loss of faculty and/or staff appointment.
These policies address student mistreatment involving College of Medicine employees, residents, affiliate staff, or
patients. Mistreatment may be reported through the College of Medicine telephone hotline, 1(855)-397-9835 or through
an online form at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/current/student-mistreatment-form.html. For a full list of reporting avenues,
please refer to the Student Handbook under the Mistreatment Policy.
Exposure and Occupational Hazard
The Needle Stick Policy and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure information for Medical Students may be accessed in the
Student Handbook at: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf
Note: More information is available on the aforementioned topics to all students on the College of Medicine website.
Date Created/Revised: 5/1/2015 By: NW