Gastroenterology/Hepatology - VAMC
| Department |
Medicine
|
|---|---|
| Course Number |
MED 414
|
| Course Title | Gastroenterology/Hepatology - VAMC |
| Course Director |
Michael Yao, MD
|
| Length (Weeks) |
2, 4 |
| When Offered |
All year; 1 month minimum advance notice required for registration |
| Prerequisites |
2 core clerkships |
| Availability Notes |
Please see Additional Notes below for important information regarding VAMC onboarding. |
| Contact Name |
Dr. Yao
|
| Contact Phone | |
| Contact Fax | |
| Contact Email |
Michael.Yao2@va.gov
|
| Other Contacts |
Edward Crews (Edward.Crews@va.gov; 202-745-8000 x 58471) |
| Location | |
| Limit |
1
|
| Report |
VA Medical Center, GI-Hepatology-Nutrition Section Office, Rm 3A166 |
| Evaluation |
Uniform Clinical Evaluation |
| Description |
An elective in the Gastroenterology/Hepatology Section of the Washington DC VA Medical Center will include exposure to a spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver diseases through rotations in the inpatient consult service and outpatient clinics. Students will also have the opportunity to observe a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Students will work closely with the GI fellows and have daily teaching rounds with the GI/Hepatology attending physicians. The elective includes attendance and participation in various weekly GI/ Hepatology educational conferences and seminars. Please contact the GI office for additional information. |
| 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. |