Georgetown University Medical Center

Gastroenterology

Section: 4th Year Elective Catalog

Gastroenterology: 4325-518 

Department: Medicine/Gastroenterology

Instructor: Stanley B. Benjamin, MD

Contact: Stanley B. Benjamin, MD

Phone Number: 202-444-1669

Location: Georgetown University Hospital

Duration: Four Weeks

Max Students: Two per time period

Description: The Gastroenterology Division of Georgetown University Hospital offers an elective for seniors consisting of association with the Fellow in Gastroenterology and the Faculty of the Gastroenterology Division for the elective period.  This association is a close one and includes participation in frequent ward rounds, conference management of common problems in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.  Students will evaluate patients seen in consultation in conjunction will fellows.

 

Gastroenterology/Hepatology: 4325-519 

Department: Medicine/Gastroenterology

Instructor: Timothy Lipman, MD

Contact: Roland deLeon

Email: Roland.Deleon@va.gov

Phone Number: (202) 745-8471

Location: Veterans Affairs Hospital

Duration: Four Weeks

Max Students: Two per time period

Description: The student will participate in all the activities of the section.  This includes a complete didactic conference schedule as well as rounds and clinics (GI and Liver) with the various attendings.  However, the primary basis for the program will be direct involvement in patient care.  To achieve this, the student will interview and examine inpatients for which consultations have been requested.  This will be done under the supervision of a Fellow and full-time attending.  Subsequently, the student will observe all special procedures required in the management of the patient.  These include the various biopsy techniques and endoscopies.  Instructor must be contacted prior to signing up for this elective.