Endocrinology and Metabolism - VAMC
| Department |
Medicine
|
|---|---|
| Course Number |
MED 373
|
| Course Title | Endocrinology and Metabolism - VAMC |
| Course Director |
Shruti M. Gandhi, MD; Sabyasachi Sen, MD
|
| Length (Weeks) |
2, 4 |
| When Offered |
All year; 1 month minimum advance notice required for registration |
| Prerequisites |
MED 301 or MED 305 |
| Availability Notes |
Please see Additional Notes below for important information regarding VAMC onboarding. |
| Contact Name |
Dr. Gandhi; Dr. Sen
|
| Contact Phone | |
| Contact Fax | |
| Contact Email |
Shruti.Gandhi@va.gov
|
| Other Contacts |
Course Directors Dr. Gandhi (Shruti.Gandhi@va.gov) & Dr. Sen (ssen1@gwu.edu) Edward Crews (Edward.Crews@va.gov; 202-745-8000 x 58471) |
| Location | |
| Limit |
2
|
| Report |
VA Medical Center, Medical Service Office, 4A-155, 8:00am |
| Evaluation |
Uniform Clinical Evaluation |
| Description |
Clinical experience in endocrinology and metabolism at the DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Students examine endocrine patients, make preliminary diagnoses, and assist in treatment. Clinical rounds daily; weekly endocrine clinic, weekly review of abnormal laboratory tests, diabetic clinic and Journal Club, case discussions, didactic lectures. Weekly endocrine reviews based on assigned reading. |
| Additional Notes |
Students rotating at the VA Medical Center must be on-boarded for security purposes. This process can take 6 weeks for new students. Please see the VA Medical Center Clerkship/AI website and carefully review the "General Information" and "VA Onboarding Information" documents. |