Georgetown University Medical Center

Medicine

Section: 4th Year Elective Catalog

Internal Medicine Consultation: 4327-552

Department: Medicine

Instructor: Margot Wheeler, MD and Michael Adams, MD

Contact: Margot Wheeler, MD

Phone: (202) 444-8168

Location: Georgetown University Hospital

Duration: Four Week Elective

Max Number of Students: Two per block

Description: This elective gives fourth year students considerable experience in consultative medicine, including pre-operative evaluation and assessment, perioperative  management of medical patiences, and medical management of inpatients on a surgical, ob/gyn, and psychiatry services.  Small group sessions with a faculty member and two senior Medicine residents occur twice weekly.  Students will evaluate new consults and present directly to senior faculty during afternoon teaching rounds.  Students will also participate in General Internal Medicine conferences and morning report along with GIM residents on the consult service.  This elective is available year round.  No call or weekend duties.