Emphasis is on pathophysiology and the differential diagnosis of common symptoms such as jaundice and dysphagia. A broad spectrum of disease is seen. Students are given the opportunity to refine history-taking skills, improve recognition of physical signs, and achieve familiarity with a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic techniques. Assignments from the medical literature permit discussion of landmark observations and fundamental concepts in clinical gastroenterology. Formal conferences include case-oriented presentations, journal club, and basic science topics.
Instruction is provided in the interpretation of pathology specimens and x-rays.
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