By forming your own opinion regarding likely diagnoses, proposed work-up and therapy, you will learn to analyze complex problems. Do not present cases expecting the fellow or attending to tell you what to do. Correct assessments are encouraged but not necessarily expected. These will be observed by the staff physician responsible for your educational experience while you are here, using guidelines and evaluation forms provided by the Department of Medicine. During a 4 week rotation, you should learn the basics about the subjects listed in the pulmonary core curriculum.
Additional references are available in the medical library or from the pulmonary staff.
Literature Search is also available in the Pulmonary Service's computer room. Your ability to interpret chest films will improve as you practice with attendings and fellows during rounds and at conferences. In addition, Felson's Principles of Chest Roentgenology is a useful reference. Interpretation of PFTs You will spend approximately one week reading PFTs with the fellow and staff assigned to the PF Lab, and you should consider having PFTs performed on yourself. You may also have the opportunity to observe and interpret exercise and sleep studies.