The elective day begins with morning rounds with the Chief of Service at which time the student has the opportunity to participate in the thought processes required to formulate a differential diagnosis and to explore the rationale behind different therapeutic approaches. In addition to bedside instruction, morning rounds also include visits to the Endoscopy Suite where the disease entity can be visualized with the assistance of the latest fiberoptic and video endoscopes. Rounds are also made daily with the Attending Gastroenterologist of the month. The curriclum inlcudes teaching conferences, journal club, and clinico-pathologic and radiologic presentations. Consultations are performed and students customarily write them up and review the literature and practical experience on the approach to consultation from the viewpoint of the disease entity as well as the humanistic aspects of physician-patient information.
Students have the opportunity to participate in a clinical research project if desired.
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