PA - 668 Pulmonary Medicine

Credits: 5

This rotation will build on the family practice and internal medicine clinical rotations. The role of the pulmonary medicine consultant, primarily in the inpatient setting will be stressed. The student will refine his or her skills in the assessment and management of acute and chronic respiratory diseases. Appropriate physical assessment and interpretation of diagnostic studies associated with common pulmonary diseases will be explained.

Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program